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Gloversville teen aims to help Johnstown's One Church Street raise funds

Updated 8 hrs ago

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

Brown Transportation maintenance manager honored for decades of service

Updated 9 hrs ago

AMSTERDAM — 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

How Capital Region officials voted on the state budget

Updated 14 hrs ago

20 days after deadline, state lawmakers passed a $237 million state budget last weekend. Here's a breakdown of how each chamber voted, in particular how local lawmakers voted, and what some had to say on the final spending plan. Read MoreHow Capital Region officials voted on the state budget

Gloversville police seek 'closure' for family after body ID'd as missing man

Updated 21 hrs ago

Gloversville police spokesperson Bradley Schaffer declined to provide additional information surrounding the condition or discovery of the cadaver in order to avoid tainting an active investigation. Read MoreGloversville police seek 'closure' for family after body ID'd as missing man

Jesse McCartney: Capital Region things to do this weekend

Updated 12 hrs ago

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

CDTA in talks to purchase Daily Gazette building

Updated 21 hrs ago

SCHENECTADY — The Capital District Transportation Authority is in talks to purchase The Daily Gazette Co. headquarters on Maxon Road Extension, Gazette Publisher John DeAugustine announced on Thursday. Read MoreCDTA in talks to purchase Daily Gazette building

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CDTA in talks to purchase Daily Gazette building

Updated 21 hrs ago

SCHENECTADY — The Capital District Transportation Authority is in talks to purchase The Daily Gazette Co. headquarters on Maxon Road Extension, Gazette Publisher John DeAugustine announced on … Read MoreCDTA in talks to purchase Daily Gazette building

Four takeaways from the New York State budget

Updated 14 hrs ago

The New York State budget passed on April 19, accounting for a spending plan totaling $237 billion. Read MoreFour takeaways from the New York State budget

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

Updated 21 hrs 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

Ephratah's Granny’s Ice Cream's open and other Fulton County ice cream hours

Updated 12 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 MoreEphratah's Granny’s Ice Cream's open and other Fulton County ice cream hours

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

Updated 19 hrs 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

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

Updated Apr 25, 2024

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

Sports

Section 2 baseball 2024 results: Columbia holds off Averill Park

Updated 7 hrs ago

The latest Section 2 baseball results: Read MoreSection 2 baseball 2024 results: Columbia holds off Averill Park

Section 2 boys' lacrosse: 2024 results: Baker leads Schenectady/Mohonasen to victory

Updated 8 hrs ago

The most recent Section 2 boys' lacrosse results: Read MoreSection 2 boys' lacrosse: 2024 results: Baker leads Schenectady/Mohonasen to victory

Section 2 girls' lacrosse 2024 results: Queensbury rolls to win

Updated 8 hrs ago

The latest Section 2 girls' lacrosse results: Read MoreSection 2 girls' lacrosse 2024 results: Queensbury rolls to win

Section 2 softball: 2024 results: Shenendehowa defeats Saratoga Springs

Updated 7 hrs ago

The latest results from Section 2 softball: Read MoreSection 2 softball: 2024 results: Shenendehowa defeats Saratoga Springs

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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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Waite: Can gates open on stalled Stockade flood plan?

Updated 10 hrs ago

The Ingersoll Avenue relocation was originally supposed to be completed in 2023. As of right now, nothing has come of the flood-mitigation project. Read MoreWaite: Can gates open on stalled Stockade flood plan?

Friday fire damages Niskayuna home

9 hrs ago

NISKAYUNA - A fire Friday damaged a home in Niskayuna. Read MoreFriday fire damages Niskayuna home

Student, 13, had gun at Schenectady middle school, police say

Updated 9 hrs ago

SCHENECTADY - A student at Schenectady's Mont Pleasant Middle School was found with a loaded gun in his backpack at school Friday, police said. Read MoreStudent, 13, had gun at Schenectady middle school, police say

Out to Eat . . . at The Flats Restaurant in Clifton Park

Updated 12 hrs ago

CLIFTON PARK - A few years ago, The Flats Restaurant and Tavern was a dream and a gravel floor. Read MoreOut to Eat . . . at The Flats Restaurant in Clifton Park

The Recorder

Gloversville teen aims to help Johnstown's One Church Street raise funds

Updated 8 hrs ago

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 ce… Read MoreGloversville teen aims to help Johnstown's One Church Street raise funds

Brown Transportation maintenance manager honored for decades of service

Updated 9 hrs ago

How Capital Region officials voted on the state budget

Updated 14 hrs ago

20 days after deadline, state lawmakers passed a $237 million state budget last weekend. Here's a breakdown of how each chamber voted, in particular how local lawmakers voted, and what some ha… Read MoreHow Capital Region officials voted on the state budget

Gloversville police seek 'closure' for family after body ID'd as missing man

Updated 21 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 Apr 24, 2024

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 Apr 24, 2024

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)

Local Events

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.

Stocks

Opinion

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

Apr 24, 2024

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

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

Updated Apr 24, 2024

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

Hawkins, Ruth

Ruth Landon Clarke Hawkins Peabody, MA - Ruth Landon Clarke Hawkins, affectionately known as "Rudy", of Peabody, MA passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024. Born December 19, 1933 in Greenvil… Read MoreHawkins, Ruth

Guyette, Laura

Laura J. Guyette Johnstown - Laura J. Guyette, 88, went home with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at St. Johnsville Rehab & Nursing Home, St Johnsville. Read MoreGuyette, Laura

Smith, Mae

Mae C. Smith Mrs. Mae C. Smith, age 95, of Bleecker, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her home. Read MoreSmith, Mae

Klausen, Sylvia

Sylvia Annette Klausen Sylvia Annette (Gardner) Klausen died on April 23, 2024, at her home of natural causes. She was 85 years old. Read MoreKlausen, Sylvia

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