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A division once existed in Johnstown, but vanished at one point during the 1900s. Read MoreCaroga man seeks to launch Ancient Order of the Hibernians division
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The final ballot count was 174-163. Read MoreVoters reject Gloversville library budget proposal for first time
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New York State Department of Transportation officials still haven't ruled out straightening state Highway 334. Read MoreStone remnants of NY-334 bridge nearly gone
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The town of Caroga-owned mountain bike trail network recently received nearly $100,000 from the state to expand existing trails and create five new routes in the southern Adirondack wilderness. Read MoreCaroga gets $99K to expand mountain bike network
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GLOVERSVILLE - From a presentation Sunday by Dancing Turtle Rescue president Debbie Philip at The Glove Theater. Read MoreImages: Gloversville Dancing Turtle Rescue presentation (3)
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Between festivals, concerts, Broadway shows and community events, there’s always something to do in the Capital Region. Read MoreThings to do this weekend, Schenectady, Saratoga, elsewhere May 9-12
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Anyone who attended the races last Saturday night at Fonda Speedway can tell you the racing surface was not in the best condition. Read MoreRacing Around: Racing surface continues to be a problem at Fonda Speedway
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The latest results from Section 2 softball: Read MoreSection 2 softball: 2024 results: Hipwell hits strikeout milestone as Shaker wins 2-0
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The most recent Section 2 boys' lacrosse results: Read MoreSection 2 boys' lacrosse: 2024 results: Mooney, Licht each score five as Niskayuna tops Columbia 16-1
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The latest Section 2 girls' lacrosse results: Read MoreSection 2 girls' lacrosse 2024 results: Boler scores four as Niskayuna defeats Albany Academy 18-5
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The Los Angeles Rams are releasing veteran wide receiver Ben Skowronek, NFL Network reported Thursday. Skowronek, 26, appeared in all 17 games last season but managed only eight catches for 66… Read MoreReport: Rams releasing veteran WR Ben Skowronek
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Lions general manager Brad Holmes continues checking off priorities in Detroit, and a long-term extension for quarterback Jared Goff is rising to the top of the list. "He's earned an extension… Read MoreLions GM: QB Jared Goff 'earned' extension, a high priority
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Lions GM: QB Jared Goff 'earned' extension, a high priority Read MoreLions GM: QB Jared Goff 'earned' extension, a high priority
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The New York Giants signed veteran wide receiver Allen Robinson on Thursday. Robinson, 30, caught 34 passes for 280 yards with no touchdowns in 17 games (all starts) last season for the Steele… Read MoreGiants sign WR Allen Robinson
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The historic tavern has been closed for more than five years. Read MoreBrookside Tavern renovation in Ephratah reaches 'final stages'
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From sauces to cheeses, there’s a lot of tasty horseradish products the various owners of Whalen’s Horseradish Products in Galway have concocted over the years. Read MoreBiz Beat: Galway's Whalens Horseradish Products nears 100 years (w/ photos, video)
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CAROGA LAKE — The Caroga Arts Collective announced Friday a grant award totaling $850,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts. The grant will support the construction of a year-round artists’ lodge at Myhill as part of the Sherman’s Legacy Campaign. Read MoreCaroga Arts Collective receives $850K grant for year-round artists' lodge
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JOHNSTOWN - While he could be staying up late playing video games or scrolling through social media, a Gloversville teen has recently spent his evenings trying to help a Johnstown community center raise money, reaching out to news outlets to drum up support. Read MoreGloversville teen aims to help Johnstown's One Church Street raise funds
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When Jeff Coon was called inside to his maintenance bay at Brown Transportation to assist with an issue, he didn’t think much of it. That’s what he does. Read MoreBrown Transportation maintenance manager honored for decades of service
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FORT PLAIN - A look around Erie Station Bar & Grill in Fort Plain. Read MoreImages: Erie Station Bar & Grill in Fort Plain (13 photos)
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Wayne Weaver lived in Palatine Bridge, nearly 20 miles away from his long-tenured role at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department. Read MoreLate dispatcher to be honored in Fulton County communications center
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From the fertile imaginations of Brits Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss comes this wild and womanly “herstory” lesson like no other that has ever blown out your ears, dazzled your eyes, cranked your … Read MoreReview: 'SIX: The Musical' at Proctors 'power-packed' production that dazzles
NISKAYUNA - 100-year-old World War II veteran Bill Rochelle spoke to Iroquois Middle School students about his experiences as a bombardier on a B-17 bomber Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Read MoreImages: World War II veteran, 100, speaks to Niskayuna students (5 photos)
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Laurie Bacheldor was the ideal candidate to work as a Schenectady City School District paraprofessional. Why did she last just two months? Read MoreWaite: Retiree details challenging time as Schenectady schools aide
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AMSTERDAM — Recurring issues at Veterans Park have Amsterdam officials considering removing some or all of the basketball courts there and installing individual courts at other parks across th… Read MoreAmsterdam considers moving basketball courts from Veterans Park
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AMSTERDAM — Recurring issues at Veterans Park have Amsterdam officials considering removing some or all of the basketball courts there and installing individual courts at other parks across th… Read MoreAmsterdam considers moving basketball courts from Veterans Park
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A division once existed in Johnstown, but vanished at one point during the 1900s. Read MoreCaroga man seeks to launch Ancient Order of the Hibernians division
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“I used to live here … but you know that,” said guitarist and Amsterdam native Meg Duffy, seated onstage at No Fun in Troy on Monday. Now living in Los Angeles, Duffy was back in the area for … Read MoreAmsterdam native, acclaimed rock guitarist Meg Duffy returns: Upstate Beat
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AMSTERDAM - An Amsterdam man has been arrested, accused of firing a gun from a porch at someone on the sidewalk, police said Wednesday. Read MoreAmsterdam Police: Man fired gun from porch
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GLOVERSVILLE - From a presentation Sunday by Dancing Turtle Rescue president Debbie Philip at The Glove Theater. Read MoreImages: Gloversville Dancing Turtle Rescue presentation (3)
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GREAT SACANDAGA LAKE - Some looks at Great Sacandaga Lake in recent years. Read MoreImages: Great Sacandaga Lake in recent years (16 photos)
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TOWN OF MOHAWK - Some looks at Thursday's cyber range announcement at SUNY Fulton Montgomery. Read MoreImages: SUNY Fulton Montgomery cyber range (8 photos)
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FONDA - Outgoing Montgomery County Executive Matt Ossenfort is given a sendoff Tuesday on his last day. Read MoreImages: Montgomery County Executive Matt Ossenfort's sendoff
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HIGH SCHOOLS - Broadalbin-Perth baseball took on Amsterdam and came away with the 16-5 win. Read MoreImages: Broadalbin-Perth baseball vs. Amsterdam (13 photos) - Leader-Herald
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TOWN OF JOHNSTOWN - Some looks around the Empire QuiltFest at SUNY Fulton Montgomery Saturday, April 27, 2024. Read MoreIMAGES: Empire QuiltFest Saturday at SUNY FMCC (18 photos) - Leader-Herald
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GLOVERSVILLE - Wohlfarth's Pond in Gloversville was lined with adults and children taking part in the annual fishing derby presented by the Gloversville Recreation Commission Saturday, April 2… Read MoreImages: Gloversville fishing derby Saturday (11 photos)
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BROADALBIN-PERTH - Looks at the second day of the annual Broadalbin Craft Fair and Home Show at Broadalbin-Perth High School to benefit the Broadalbin Youth Commission Sunday. Read MoreImages: Broadalbin Craft Fair and Home Show (7 photos)
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JOHNSTOWN - Some looks at the first-ever Oddities Show at the Johnstown Area Community Center, Sunday, April 14, 2024. Read MoreImages: Johnstown Oddities show Sunday (10 photos)
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CANAJOHARIE - Some looks at the state of the demolition at the former Beech-Nut factory site in Canajoharie. Read MoreImages: Beech-Nut demolition nearing completion (10 photos)
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FORT PLAIN - A look around Erie Station Bar & Grill in Fort Plain. Read MoreImages: Erie Station Bar & Grill in Fort Plain (13 photos)
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FULTON-MONTGOMERY - High school artists from around the region are having pieces exhibited at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery's Perrella Gallery for the High School Regional art exhibit. Read MoreImages: High School Regional Art Exhibit at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery (8 photos)
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CAROGA LAKE — The Caroga Arts Collective announced Friday a grant award totaling $850,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts. The grant will support the construction of a year-round artists’ lodge at Myhill as part of the Sherman’s Legacy Campaign. Read MoreCaroga Arts Collective receives $850K grant for year-round artists' lodge
Between festivals, concerts, Broadway shows and community events, there’s always something to do in the Capital Region. We'll feature some of these events here each Thursday through Sunday and highlight a best bet of the day. Read MoreThings to do: Friday, April 19
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CAROGA LAKE — Caroga Arts Collective has announced the lineup for the Caroga Lake Music Festival’s 2024 summer season. Read MoreCaroga Lake Music Festival 2024 programming announced
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ALBANY - The great solar eclipse of 2024 is set for April and most of New York State will get a show. Read MoreWhere to see the solar eclipse in Capital Region? Elsewhere?
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The Sturgess family has a vision for a lot on South Main Street. Read MoreLocal family aims to launch Gloversville BBQ joint
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Loopie’s Irish Pub, located at 410 Mohawk Drive in Tribes Hill, is hosting their 17th annual soup and chili cook-off on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Read MoreLoopie’s Irish Pub soup and chili cook-off
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Online grocery shopping, first introduced to the U.S. in the late 1980s, was slow to build a following among consumers who readily turned to the internet to order books, electronics, clothing and shoes. Until, that is, COVID-19 struck. Read MoreDown to Business: Online grocery shopping on rise since COVID
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Josh Smith said he wasn’t always a beer guy, but his tastes have changed. Read MoreGetting to Know ... Brewmaster Josh Smith Great Sacandaga Brewing Co.
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DOWN TO BUSINESS - Take a guess on the most-littered single-use plastic item in the world. Read MoreTobacco giant faces shareholders' vote on risks of cigarette litter: Down to Business
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DOWN TO BUSINESS - Doris Mold thought she’d see a “nudge upward” in the number of women counted as farmers in the government’s latest agricultural census. Read MoreNumber of female farmers holds steady in latest data after big bump in 2017
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Berkshire Hathaway is famous for its annual shareholders’ meeting, which draws 30,000 or so to Omaha, Nebraska, for a long weekend in May that, in addition to company business and a question-a… Read MoreAdviser: Hybrid annual shareholders' meeting worth consideration: Down to Business
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A town of Johnstown third-grader will be an honored hero at an upstate Crohn's & Colitis Foundation fundraiser. Read MoreWaite: Fulton County 8yo finds connection in a life-altering disease
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SUNY Oneonta history professor emeritus William Simons is a braver man than I. Read MoreOneonta man researching life of Kirk Douglas: Focus on History
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The death of mega car dealer Billy Fuccillo in June 2021 put an end to the emphatically pronounced “HUUUUUU ... GE” tagline he used in his TV ads. Read MoreDown to Business: Auto dealer with Capital Region shops facing lawsuit
Josephine E. Sargalis Amsterdam - Mrs. Josephine E. "Jo" (Kulpa) Sargalis, 97, a life-long resident of Amsterdam, New York passed away peacefully at Mountain Valley Hospice, surrounded by her … Read MoreSargalis, Josephine
Robert J. Semione Watertown - NYS Retired Trooper Robert J. Semione, 88, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown. Read MoreSemione, Robert
Louis "Corky" Anthony Fasolino Louis "Corky" Anthony Fasolino was reunited with his beloved wife, Chrystene A. Fasolino, in heaven as he has peacefully passed away at the age of 86, of natural… Read MoreFasolino, Louis
Diane Murray Seminole, FL - Diane Murray, 75, of Seminole, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Read MoreMurray, Diane