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Do you want to stay up to date on the latest news in Glens Falls, NY and the surrounding region? Well look no further! Below, we’ve rounded up some of the top Glens Falls news stories, including exciting business updates, major event announcements, community highlights, and more.

New ADA Compliant Kayak Launch in Fort Edward

two kayakers near bridge
Photo provided by Lauren Grogan

It's more important than ever to find accessible recreation opportunities! Thanks to Promote Fort Edward, the Village of Fort Edward, the New York State Canal Corporation, and Candock Adirondack, there is now an accessible kayak and canoe launch on the Hudson River.

The accessible launch can be found at the Fort Edward Yacht Basin, near Slickfin Brewing Company and across from Rogers Island. Individuals involved in this creation marked the occasion with a special opening event on October 14, 2024.

Local canine owners can rejoice, because the Glens Falls Chronicle reports that the City is adding two new dog parks!

A dog park on May Street is under construction as of early October, and can be found behind the Ridge Street Fire Station. There was an under-used playground there previously, which has been removed, and a fence put up.

The other dog park will be at the East Field playground.

Haviland Cove and the Murray Street playground were also considered as potential dog park locations.

In the meantime, bring your canine friends to the Lake George Dog Park at the Lake George Rec Center, which has areas for large and small dogs.

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Taco King to Expand to Hudson Falls

taco kings jalisco sign
Photo credit: Alan Nudi

Taco Kings Jalisco has been enjoying much success at their downtown Glens Falls location, having opened in October of 2023, and expanded to the storefront next door in June of 2024.

Now, owner Juan Ramirez plans to open El Gallo Mexican Restaurant at 345 Main Street in Hudson Falls within the next few months.

Ramierz is native to Mexico City, and clearly knows his traditional Mexican fare, as evidenced by the near perfect Google reviews his current restaurant has. The birria tacos are the most talked about.

"The food is phenomenal here (the birria especially)," said one Google reviewer. "Outstanding! Staff are joyful and proud to serve high quality, authentic food!" said another.

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Hoo's Watching? Discover the New Owl Mural at The Shirt Factory

owl mural on building

Artist John Suarez has completed the latest mural at The Shirt Factory according to a Facebook post on October 25. The masterpiece depicts a great horned owl along with three moths, all native to New York State: cecropia, polyphemus, and luna.

This mural was funded in part through a grant from Warren County occupancy tax. Thanks are also in order for Casey Scoville and The Queensbury Hotel, which provided lodging for Suarez to complete the mural.

whale mural

This is not the only mural at The Shirt Factory - walk around the building to check out the space whale mural, created by artists Hannah Williams and Rob Harriman. And there's more where that came from!

These are all part of a massive, years-long project called Muralgarten. Check out more info and donate if you'd like to support at muralgarten.org.

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