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In reference to Upstate New York street slang, “The Falls” is the nickname given to the northernmost part of the Capital Region and Albany/Glens Falls Combined Statistical Area. It’s mainly used by people who live in or around “The Falls” aka the cities and towns of Glens Falls, South Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, and occasionally other nearby areas such as Fort Edward, when differentiating between other areas in the Capital Region or when discussing the area in general.
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