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Gloversville Mayor Vincent DeSantis said that it's important to keep an "open mind" about the waste management organization. Read MoreNortheastern Biochar CEO seeks more talks in Fulton County
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Ariel Bookmiller tried multiple methods of contact to reach the owner of Chunky Boy craft handles. She was attempting to warn the purveyor of possible risks after accidentally impaling herself while trying to put the detachable silicone handle onto a crochet hook. Read MoreComplaints about Chunky Boy craft handles resurface as mass manufacturing begins
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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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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 2-6
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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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JOHNSTOWN — Marlee Trajlinek knew that her softball senior night would be the toughest one to get through. Read MoreJohnstown softball honors seniors on Monday under the lights
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The latest Section 2 baseball results: Read MoreSection 2 baseball 2024 results: Ichabod Crane tops Chatham
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The latest results from Section 2 softball: Read MoreSection 2 softball: 2024 results: Ichabod Crane defeats South Glens Falls
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The most recent Section 2 boys' lacrosse results: Read MoreSection 2 boys' lacrosse: 2024 results: Ballston Spa edges Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
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Marcus Outzen, who stepped in at starting quarterback to lead Florida State to the first BCS National Championship game in 1999, died Tuesday after a battle with a rare immune deficiency disor… Read MoreFormer Florida St. QB Marcus Outzen dies at 46
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Dayton transfer Koby Brea, one of the nation's best 3-point shooters, announced his commitment to Kentucky on Wednesday. The 6-foot-6 guard drained 100 treys at a 49.8 percent clip during his … Read MoreDayton marksman Koby Brea commits to Kentucky
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The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Detroit Lions defensive back Will Harris, NFL Network reported Wednesday. Harris, 28, appeared in 81 of a possible 83 regu… Read MoreReport: Saints signing former Lions DB Will Harris
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Chiefs TE Travis Kelce 'extremely grateful' for new deal Read MoreChiefs TE Travis Kelce 'extremely grateful' for new deal
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Fulton County and surrounding areas Read MoreWhats happening in Fulton County? Community Notes
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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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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
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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
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Several localities have already passed Skip the Stuff laws, which are aimed at reducing plastic waste from restaurants. Why doesn't Schenectady County want to opt in? Read MoreWaite: Schenectady County shouldn’t overlook a #SkipTheStuff plastics law
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AMSTERDAM — Lead levels exceeding federal standards were again detected in water samples collected from homes with lead service lines in Amsterdam. Read MoreElevated lead levels detected again in Amsterdam
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TOWN OF FLORIDA - An Amsterdam man has been charged with criminal sex act in the town of Florida, Montgomery County Sheriff's officials said. Read MoreAmsterdam man charged with criminal sex act, sheriff says
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga County officials announced Wednesday a six-day "Belmont on Broadway" celebration to coincide with the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival next month. Read MoreSix-day Belmont on Broadway event announced for Saratoga
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AMSTERDAM — Lead levels exceeding federal standards were again detected in water samples collected from homes with lead service lines in Amsterdam. Read MoreElevated lead levels detected again in Amsterdam
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Ariel Bookmiller tried multiple methods of contact to reach the owner of Chunky Boy craft handles. She was attempting to warn the purveyor of possible risks after accidentally impaling herself… Read MoreComplaints about Chunky Boy craft handles resurface as mass manufacturing begins
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TOWN OF FLORIDA - An Amsterdam man has been charged with criminal sex act in the town of Florida, Montgomery County Sheriff's officials said. Read MoreAmsterdam man charged with criminal sex act, sheriff says
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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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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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GLOVERSVILLE - Images from the investigation Wednesday into explosions in Gloversville. Read MoreImages: Gloversville explosion investigation (7 photos)
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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)
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Investigators at the scene of Wednesday morning's explosions in Gloversville. Read MoreEarly Wednesday explosions investigated in Gloversville
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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My name is Adam, and I’m an Oscars junkie. Read MoreOur Adam Shinder predicts the big winners for the 96th Academy Awards
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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 - 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
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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)
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Christine Ceterski Amsterdam - Christine Ceterski, 74, passed away on April 29, 2024. Born on October 30, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Ann and Jacob Ceterski. Read MoreCeterski, Christine
James M. Langlois Gloversville - James M. Langlois, age 88, of Bleecker, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Fulton Center, Gloversville. Read MoreLanglois, James
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