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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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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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On May 21, voters will head to polls at their local schools to cast ballots in local school budget and school board elections. Here is a rundown of some key issues and fast facts to know before you go. Read MoreCapital Region school budget votes May 21, what you need to know
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The latest results from Section 2 softball: Read MoreSection 2 softball: 2024 results: Howlan notches two wins as Schalmont sweeps doubleheader
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The most recent Section 2 boys' lacrosse results: Read MoreSection 2 boys' lacrosse: 2024 results: Schenectady/Mohonasen offense gets rolling in 25-16 win
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The latest Section 2 girls' lacrosse results: Read MoreSection 2 girls' lacrosse 2024 results: Shenendehowa beats Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake on Scanlan's OT goal
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Former Florida guard Riley Kugel will not play for Kansas this season, CBS Sports reported Wednesday. Kugel committed to the Jayhawks on April 1, days after entering the transfer portal, but K… Read MoreReport: Riley Kugel will not play at Kansas
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing veteran wide receiver Scotty Miller to a one-year contract, ESPN reported Wednesday. Financial terms were not reported. Miller, 26, caught 11 passes for 161… Read MoreReport: Steelers signing veteran WR Scotty Miller
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The Denver Broncos released quarterback Ben DiNucci on Wednesday, leaving three signal-callers on their roster. "All part of the journey!!" DiNucci posted on X. "Excited for what's to come." D… Read MoreBroncos release QB Ben DiNucci
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Sam Huard, a former five-star quarterback who began his career at Washington, announced he is transferring to Utah. Huard spent two seasons with the Huskies before transferring to FCS program … Read MoreFormer ballyhooed recruit Sam Huard transfers to Utah
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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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SCHENECTADY — Two people have been arrested in connection with Tuesday's incident and search on Crane Street, police said. Read MoreTwo arrested after Crane Street incident, search, police say
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NISKAYUNA — More than 100 individuals and a dozen teams are gearing up to conquer the Mohawk/Hudson Bike Hike Trail, the Mohawk River and portions of Aqueduct Road in Saturday’s Schenectady Co… Read MoreSchenectady County Pedal-Paddle-Run set for Saturday (w/ 2023 video, photos)
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs City School District residents will vote on a proposed spending plan for 2024-25 that is 4.2% higher than the approved 2023-24 budget. Read MoreSaratoga Springs schools to increase spending, tax levy
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Niskayuna is taking the final steps to acquire Mohawk River State Park. Read MoreNiskayuna board approves acquisition of Mohawk River State Park
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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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HIGH SCHOOLS - Some looks at the Scotia-Glenville vs. Amsterdam baseball game Monday, May 6, 2024. Read MoreImages: Scotia-Glenville vs. Amsterdam baseball (11 photos)
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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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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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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
Diane Murray Seminole, FL - Diane Murray, 75, of Seminole, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Read MoreMurray, Diane
Jon "JT" Michael Thomas Bennington, VT - Jon "JT" Michael Thomas passed on May 2, 2024 from brain cancer. Read MoreThomas, Jon
James A. Bubniak Amsterdam - James A. Bubniak, 70, , passed away on May 4, 2024 after a courageous battle with Juvenile Diabetes and Muscular Dystrophy, at Ellis Residential & Rehab Center. Read MoreBubniak, James
Bruce Roy Warner Bruce Roy Warner, former Broadalbin resident, died at the age of 74 on May 1, 2024. Read MoreWarner, Bruce