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Gloversville body ID'd as missing Johnstown man; Cause of death undetermined

Updated 1 hr ago

GLOVERSVILLE - The body found this week in Gloversville has been identified as that of a Johnstown man missing since last summer, Gloversville Police said Thursday. Read MoreGloversville body ID'd as missing Johnstown man; Cause of death undetermined

Broadalbin-based Beyond Your Garden aims to help local gardeners thrive: Spring Gardening

Updated 1 hr ago

BROADALBIN - Little did Jesse Walter know when he started a produce stand to sell the tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and other vegetables he grew that it would blossom into a full-fledged nursery offering more than 1,200 varieties of perennials, shrubs, annuals, herbs and succulents, as well a… Read MoreBroadalbin-based Beyond Your Garden aims to help local gardeners thrive: Spring Gardening

Sheriff: Mayfield man surrenders in domestic case after K-9 brought in

Updated 2 hrs ago

By 2:28 a.m, the man was apprehended by police without any pushback, officials said. Read MoreSheriff: Mayfield man surrenders in domestic case after K-9 brought in

Gloversville police: Identity of body in Cayadutta Creek expected Thursday

Updated 2 hrs ago

The unidentified body was found near a brush drop off site along a bank on the Cayadutta Creek Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. A portion of nearby Beaver Street was shut down throughout the afternoon. Read MoreGloversville police: Identity of body in Cayadutta Creek expected Thursday

Montgomery County Legislature sets meeting to consider Ossenfort successor

18 hrs ago

FONDA — The Montgomery County Legislature bade farewell to County Executive Matthew Ossenfort at the final meeting prior to his planned resignation and laid the groundwork to potentially appoint his successor. Read MoreMontgomery County Legislature sets meeting to consider Ossenfort successor

Granny’s Ice Cream to open Thursday; Other Fulton County ice cream hours

Updated 18 hrs ago

The family-run business was founded more than 30 years ago by the late Joan and Tom Dudley, and remains in the family. Read MoreGranny’s Ice Cream to open Thursday; Other Fulton County ice cream hours

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Granny’s Ice Cream to open Thursday; Other Fulton County ice cream hours

Updated 18 hrs ago

The Temptations, Jordan Davis, Jesse McCartney: Capital Region things to do this weekend

Updated 18 hrs ago

Between festivals, concerts, Broadway shows and community events, there’s always something to do in the Capital Region. Read MoreThe Temptations, Jordan Davis, Jesse McCartney: Capital Region things to do this weekend

Illicit cannabis seized at Canajoharie smoke shop, closure ordered, notices say

Updated 17 hrs ago

CANAJOHARIE — State agencies seized illicit cannabis allegedly being sold at a Canajoharie smoke shop without a license and ordered the business to close for failing to secure workers’ compens… Read MoreIllicit cannabis seized at Canajoharie smoke shop, closure ordered, notices say

Walsh challenger Joe Seeman to host 112th District town hall

Updated 17 hrs ago

112th Assembly District — Joe Seeman is challenging Assemblymember Mary Beth Walsh to represent the 112th Assembly District again, and he plans to hold his first town hall next week. Read MoreWalsh challenger Joe Seeman to host 112th District town hall

Mayfield adds six months to solar battery moratorium

Updated 2 hrs ago

Town lawmakers on Tuesday doubled an existing six-month moratorium on installations in hopes of buying time to flesh out new regulations on the technology. Read MoreMayfield adds six months to solar battery moratorium

Adviser: Hybrid annual shareholders' meeting worth consideration: Down to Business

21 hrs ago

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

Sports

Racing Around: Mild weather to blame for resurfacing issues at Fonda Speedway

Updated 16 hrs ago

Resurfacing a speedway can be a good thing, but also frustrating. Read MoreRacing Around: Mild weather to blame for resurfacing issues at Fonda Speedway

Ramblin' Outdoors: Another successful Youth Turkey Contest

Updated 16 hrs ago

Pulling up to the long, wrapping driveway around noon time last Saturday, I was again amazed. Trucks as far as the eye could see, disappearing around the corner and overflowing the confines of… Read MoreRamblin' Outdoors: Another successful Youth Turkey Contest

Section 2 baseball: 2024 results: Niskayuna staves off Shenendehowa 1-0

Updated 15 hrs ago

The latest Section 2 baseball results: Read MoreSection 2 baseball: 2024 results: Niskayuna staves off Shenendehowa 1-0

Section 2 softball: 2024 results: Saratoga Springs walks-off against Troy

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The latest results from Section 2 softball: Read MoreSection 2 softball: 2024 results: Saratoga Springs walks-off against Troy

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Images: Erie Station Bar & Grill in Fort Plain (13 photos)

Updated Apr 23, 2024

FORT PLAIN - A look around Erie Station Bar & Grill in Fort Plain. Read MoreImages: Erie Station Bar & Grill in Fort Plain (13 photos)

Late dispatcher to be honored in Fulton County communications center

Updated Apr 17, 2024

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

$19M I-90 infrastructure project starts in Schenectady, Albany counties

Updated Apr 4, 2024

ALBANY – Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday the start of a $19 million infrastructure improvement project on the Thruway in Albany and Schenectady counties. Read More$19M I-90 infrastructure project starts in Schenectady, Albany counties

GE Vernova spins off from GE with Tuesday stock launch

Updated Apr 5, 2024

The transformation of General Electric into three separate companies will be completed on Tuesday when GE Vernova spins off from GE and starts trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Read MoreGE Vernova spins off from GE with Tuesday stock launch

Images: Nolanauts at Glove Theater (Video, 19 photos)

Updated Apr 16, 2024

GLOVERSVILLE - The Nolanauts played Gloversville's Glove Theater Saturday, including leading a pre-show parade. Read MoreImages: Nolanauts at Glove Theater (Video, 19 photos)

Harvey's Pet, heating business to shutter in Johnstown

Updated Apr 5, 2024

Only the pet hotel will remain under a different name. Read MoreHarvey's Pet, heating business to shutter in Johnstown

Images: Perth Easter Egg Hunt Saturday (7 photos)

Updated Apr 4, 2024

PERTH - Some looks around the annual Town of Perth Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, hosted by Perth Bible Church. Photos from our Stan Hudy. Read MoreImages: Perth Easter Egg Hunt Saturday (7 photos)

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Saratoga Secret Gardens Tour to kick off with Sunnyside party: Spring Gardening

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SARATOGA SPRINGS - Each summer a select number of lush and distinctively designed gardens throughout Saratoga Springs open their proverbial doors for a Secret Gardens Tour. Read MoreSaratoga Secret Gardens Tour to kick off with Sunnyside party: Spring Gardening

Meadowbrook Farm Catskills brings something new to family tradition: Spring Gardening

Updated 1 hr ago

LEEDS - This spring and summer, Meadowbrook Farm Catskills will be home to thousands of tulips, sunflowers, dahlias and a growing variety of other plants. Read MoreMeadowbrook Farm Catskills brings something new to family tradition: Spring Gardening

The Parting Schotts Podcast: Childs on leaving Union men's hockey for Omaha Lancers; Yerdon's thoughts on Sabres hiring Ruff as head coach

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On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” I talk with Lennie Childs, who stepped down as Union College men’s hockey assistant coach to become the head coach of the United States … Read MoreThe Parting Schotts Podcast: Childs on leaving Union men's hockey for Omaha Lancers; Yerdon's thoughts on Sabres hiring Ruff as head coach

Boys' lacrosse: Five Shen players score in 10 minutes

Updated 3 hrs ago

Shenendehowa showed just how potent it can be when five different boys scored goals in less than 10 minutes to start Tuesday’s 12-7 win over Niskayuna in a game that matched 3-0 Suburban Counc… Read MoreBoys' lacrosse: Five Shen players score in 10 minutes

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Broadalbin-based Beyond Your Garden aims to help local gardeners thrive: Spring Gardening

Updated 1 hr ago

BROADALBIN - Little did Jesse Walter know when he started a produce stand to sell the tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and other vegetables he grew that it would blossom into a full-fledged nurser… Read MoreBroadalbin-based Beyond Your Garden aims to help local gardeners thrive: Spring Gardening

Montgomery County Legislature sets meeting to consider Ossenfort successor

18 hrs ago

FONDA — The Montgomery County Legislature bade farewell to County Executive Matthew Ossenfort at the final meeting prior to his planned resignation and laid the groundwork to potentially appoi… Read MoreMontgomery County Legislature sets meeting to consider Ossenfort successor

Granny’s Ice Cream to open Thursday; Other Fulton County ice cream hours

Updated 18 hrs ago

The Temptations, Jordan Davis, Jesse McCartney: Capital Region things to do this weekend

Updated 18 hrs ago

Galleries & Videos

Images: Broadalbin Craft Fair and Home Show (7 photos)

Updated Apr 23, 2024

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)

Images: Johnstown Oddities show Sunday (10 photos)

Updated 21 hrs ago

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)

Images: Beech-Nut demolition nearing completion (10 photos)

Updated Apr 23, 2024

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)

Images: Erie Station Bar & Grill in Fort Plain (13 photos)

Updated Apr 23, 2024

FORT PLAIN - A look around Erie Station Bar & Grill in Fort Plain. Read MoreImages: Erie Station Bar & Grill in Fort Plain (13 photos)

Images: High School Regional Art Exhibit at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery (8 photos)

Updated Apr 23, 2024

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)

Images: Gloversville explosion investigation (7 photos)

Updated 21 hrs ago

GLOVERSVILLE - Images from the investigation Wednesday into explosions in Gloversville. Read MoreImages: Gloversville explosion investigation (7 photos)

Images: Prom dress giveaway in Mayfield (5 photos)

Updated Apr 17, 2024

MAYFIELD - High schoolers planning to attend prom are invited to peruse the available dresses at her State Farm Insurance office at 3717 Route 30 on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Read MoreImages: Prom dress giveaway in Mayfield (5 photos)

Early Wednesday explosions investigated in Gloversville

Updated Apr 17, 2024

Investigators at the scene of Wednesday morning's explosions in Gloversville. Read MoreEarly Wednesday explosions investigated in Gloversville

Images: Broadalbin-Perth Spring Egg-Stravaganza (21 photos, video)

Apr 16, 2024

BROADALBIN-PERTH - Some looks at the 3rd annual Spring Egg-Stravaganza at the Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School gymnasium Sunday morning, April 14, 2024. Read MoreImages: Broadalbin-Perth Spring Egg-Stravaganza (21 photos, video)

Bruce Springsteen fans sing their favorites before MVP Arena in Albany concert

Updated Apr 23, 2024

Our @stanhudy asked Bruce Springsteen fans to sing a few bars from their favorite song outside of MVP Arena before The Boss's long-awaited concert in Albany. Read MoreBruce Springsteen fans sing their favorites before MVP Arena in Albany concert

Images: Baby Goat Day at Johnstown's Westmeadow Creamery (Video, 5 photos)

Updated Apr 16, 2024

JOHNSTOWN - Some looks at Baby Goat Day, Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Westmeadow Creamery and Farm store on N. Comrie Avenue in Johnstown. Read MoreImages: Baby Goat Day at Johnstown's Westmeadow Creamery (Video, 5 photos)

Images: High water around Capital Region (9 photos)

Updated Apr 15, 2024

CAPITAL REGION - Some looks at water levels around the region Sunday, April 14, 2024. Read MoreImages: High water around Capital Region (9 photos)

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Life & Arts

Things to do: Friday, April 19

Apr 18, 2024

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

Caroga Lake Music Festival 2024 programming announced

Updated Apr 16, 2024

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

Where to see the solar eclipse in Capital Region? Elsewhere?

Updated Apr 3, 2024

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?

Our Adam Shinder predicts the big winners for the 96th Academy Awards

Updated Apr 11, 2024

My name is Adam, and I’m an Oscars junkie. Read MoreOur Adam Shinder predicts the big winners for the 96th Academy Awards

Food

Local family aims to launch Gloversville BBQ joint

Updated Feb 28, 2024

The Sturgess family has a vision for a lot on South Main Street. Read MoreLocal family aims to launch Gloversville BBQ joint

Loopie’s Irish Pub soup and chili cook-off

Updated Mar 25, 2024

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

Down to Business: Online grocery shopping on rise since COVID

Updated Jan 18, 2024

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

Getting to Know ... Brewmaster Josh Smith Great Sacandaga Brewing Co.

Updated Feb 27, 2024

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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Opinion

Adviser: Hybrid annual shareholders' meeting worth consideration: Down to Business

21 hrs ago

Waite: Fulton County 8yo finds connection in a life-altering disease

Updated 21 hrs ago

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

Oneonta man researching life of Kirk Douglas: Focus on History

Updated Apr 10, 2024

SUNY Oneonta history professor emeritus William Simons is a braver man than I. Read MoreOneonta man researching life of Kirk Douglas: Focus on History

Down to Business: Auto dealer with Capital Region shops facing lawsuit

Updated Apr 3, 2024

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

Waite: Why we should worry about invasive species, and what can be done (Q and A)

Updated Mar 5, 2024

Not only can invasive plants and pests damage a local economy or environment, they can destroy the places we love. Read MoreWaite: Why we should worry about invasive species, and what can be done (Q and A)

Down to Business: Quad/Graphics Saratoga Springs plant nears shutdown as company charts future

Updated Apr 3, 2024

Separations are set to begin Saturday at the massive Quad/Graphics plant in Saratoga Springs, with layoffs continuing through the planned May 4 closing of the facility in WJ Grande Industrial … Read MoreDown to Business: Quad/Graphics Saratoga Springs plant nears shutdown as company charts future

Obituaries

Tumidajewicz, Regina C.

Regina C. Tumidajewicz Amsterdam - Regina C. Tumidajewicz, R.N., 97, of Amsterdam, passed away Tuesday April 23, 2024 at her home. Read MoreTumidajewicz, Regina C.

Witts William and Helen

William and Helen Witts Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad Happy Birthday Mom We miss you every day Billy Read MoreWitts William and Helen

Terleckey, Noma

Noma Terleckey Amsterdam - Noma Terleckey, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Mountain Valley Hospice, Gloversville, with her family by her side. Read MoreTerleckey, Noma

Gomula, Lorraine

Lorraine Gomula West Galway - Lorraine Gomula, 81, passed away at her home on April 22, 2024. She was born in Amsterdam, NY, the daughter of the late Adam and Anna Gurney. She attended local s… Read MoreGomula, Lorraine

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