Hot Copy

Horrific 21 dog deaths in Argyle

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Town of Argyle Dog Control Officer Nancy Quell was one of the first to arrive at Anastasia’s Acres Dog Boarding in Argyle after 21 dogs died overnight Aug. 23-24 when the facility’s owners allegedly failed to provide adequate water and ventilation for the animals.

“From my point of view, it was horrendous,” Ms. Quell told The Chronicle. “I’m still struggling today with it. I’m …

Read More »

City opens Pruyn’s Path along Hudson; links Murray Street Park, Havilands Cove

Chronicle reporter Ben Westcott writes: The City of Glens Falls has opened a new 0.9-mile long trail — Pruyn’s Path — along the north bank of the Hudson River. It connects with the Feeder Canal Path to form a 1.25-mile route between Murray Street Park and Haviland’s Cove Park, and it includes benches, signs with historical facts and views of the river.

“I am so happy we have been able …

Read More »

Glens Falls Hospital unveils new Emergency waiting area

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Glens Falls Hospital opened part of its new Emergency Department waiting room first thing Tuesday morning.

Before the patients came, The Chronicle got a quick preview of what’s called “phase one” of the $27 million Sheridan Family Emergency Department project.

Hospital staff were finishing last-minute turnover of computers and signage from the old space to the new, Ray Agnew, the Hospital’s senior development/marketing executive, …

Read More »

Warrensburg School Resource Officer adds student arm wrestling club

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Besides keeping students and staff safe at Warrensburg Central School, Resource Officer [SRO] Matt Fish forges connections with kids one arm wrestling match at a time.

In fall 2023, when Officer Fish was just starting out as the district’s first SRO, he launched a school arm wrestling club that was eventually sanctioned by the school board the following spring.

Office Fish says it’s the …

Read More »

Gerarde plans golf simulators & bar at former Trustco branch on Glen Street

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

Mike Gerarde plans to open a bar with 20 seats and food and two golf simulators in the 2,000 square foot former Trustco Bank location at 100 Glen Street in downtown Glens Falls.

It expands PSG Golf, his Saratoga Golf Simulator and training business which opened in Saratoga in 2023.

“Big difference is we are going to have a much larger bar, and we’re …

Read More »