The five-term Democrat has served at the helm of the chamber’s higher education committee since 2023. Read MoreDanz swipes at Fahy for not signing off on antisemitism act
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Spanning five decades, Morrison had become revered in his circle for spearheading reenactments and churning out closely-vetted material on the American Revolution in the Mohawk Valley, Schoharie Valley and Southern Adirondacks. Read MoreHistorians, reenactors honor late Fulton County historian James F. Morrison
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ST. JOHNSVILLE - Some looks at a ceremony Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Fort Klock honoring Gloversville Historian James Morrison, who died in March. Read MoreImages: Honoring late Gloversville historian at Fort Klock (19 photos)
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The other presenters are from districts in New Mexico, Virginia and Ohio. Read MoreJohnstown school official to address chronic absenteeism at White House
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The high-dollar plan, strapped with $133,948 additional tax dollars, will go up for referendum on May 21. Read MoreDolgeville schools proposes 2.5% tax levy increase
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Asked if there were any accelerants, Gloversville Fire Chief Thomas Groff declined to comment, noting that the fire is still under investigation. State arson investigators are assisting with the open probe. Read More8 displaced in Sunday Gloversville blaze
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The latest results from Section 2 softball: Read MoreSection 2 softball: 2024 results: Patregnani strikes out 14 in Lansingburgh win
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The latest Section 2 baseball results: Read MoreSection 2 baseball 2024 results: Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk beats Voorheesville
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For the first time since 2012, a Kentucky Derby winner running back in the Preakness is not the favorite for the second jewel of the Triple Crown. Read MoreDerby winner Mystik Dan is in the Preakness, but Muth is favorite
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The second Friday in May has been good for Jack Speshock. Read MoreRacing Around: Speshock dials up second-Friday-in-May magic
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Wisconsin-Green Bay reportedly is interested in hiring talk-show host Doug Gottlieb as head coach. Gottlieb, 48, was born in Wisconsin while his father was head coach at the University of Milw… Read MoreUWGB reportedly interested in hiring Doug Gottlieb
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UWGB reportedly interested in hiring Doug Gottlieb Read MoreUWGB reportedly interested in hiring Doug Gottlieb
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The Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins will square off in an AFC East clash to kick off Amazon Prime Video's Thursday night slate of games. The Amazon schedule opens in Week 2 on Sept. 12. The f… Read MoreBills, Dolphins to meet in first 2024 Amazon Prime Video game
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The San Francisco 49ers added depth to their offensive line by signing tackle Chris Hubbard to a one-year, $1.375 million contract, NFL Network reported Tuesday morning. Hubbard, 33, started a… Read MoreReport: 49ers sign OT Chris Hubbard
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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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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The greater Saratoga Springs community is mourning the sudden death of a Saratoga Springs High School student, who was also a first responder. Read MoreGreater Saratoga Springs community mourns sudden death of high school senior
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Schenectady is seeking state funds for upgrades to Quackenbush, Hillhurst and Front Street pools. The NY SWIMS program will allocate $150 million to expand access to public pools in municipali… Read MoreSchenectady to pursue NY SWIMS funding for pool renovations
Each week, The Daily Gazette rounds up exciting properties for sale in the greater Capital Region. Whether you’re on the hunt or just like perusing area offerings, join us to see what’s availa… Read MoreExplore this unique Ulster County log home
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Wisconsin-Green Bay reportedly is interested in hiring talk-show host Doug Gottlieb as head coach. Gottlieb, 48, was born in Wisconsin while his father was head coach at the University of Milw… Read MoreUWGB reportedly interested in hiring Doug Gottlieb
The five-term Democrat has served at the helm of the chamber’s higher education committee since 2023. Read MoreDanz swipes at Fahy for not signing off on antisemitism act
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FORT PLAIN — The property tax levy would rise by approximately 1.43% under the $23.48 million 2024-25 school budget proposed by the Fort Plain Central School District. The annual budget vote i… Read MoreProposed Fort Plain school budget carries 1.43% tax increase
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Spanning five decades, Morrison had become revered in his circle for spearheading reenactments and churning out closely-vetted material on the American Revolution in the Mohawk Valley, Schohar… Read MoreHistorians, reenactors honor late Fulton County historian James F. Morrison
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ST. JOHNSVILLE - Some looks at a ceremony Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Fort Klock honoring Gloversville Historian James Morrison, who died in March. Read MoreImages: Honoring late Gloversville historian at Fort Klock (19 photos)
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ST. JOHNSVILLE - Some looks at a ceremony Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Fort Klock honoring Gloversville Historian James Morrison, who died in March. Read MoreImages: Honoring late Gloversville historian at Fort Klock (19 photos)
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BROADALBAN - The Amy Stock Memorial Trailer in Broadalbin. Read MoreImages: Amy Stock Memorial Trailer in Fulton County (10 photos)
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Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School has been honored for the second year in a row for its efforts to engage students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, accord… Read MoreImages: Broadalbin-Perth Elementary honored (5 photos)
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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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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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No amount of flag waving or lectures about voting being an important democratic right will actually make people more likely to cast a ballot. The best method is simply making it more convenien… Read MoreWaite: Mail-in voting improves turnout. The results are already in.
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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
Douglas E. Morehouse Broadalbin - Douglas E. Morehouse, 80,, passed away at home on Friday, May 10, 2024. Read MoreMorehouse, Douglas
Roseann Gentile Pagano Gloversville - Roseann Gentile Pagano, age 78, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Read MorePagano, Roseann Gentile
Elizabeth Santorella Amsterdam - Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Santorella, 80, of Carmichael Street, Amsterdam, passed away peacefully Friday, May 10, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Read MoreSantorella, Elizabeth
Mary Louise Scott Skaneateles - Mary Louise Scott, age 77, passed away at home surrounded by her family on May 7, 2024 following a courageous three- year battle with ovarian cancer. Read MoreScott, Mary Louise