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Police: Two assault, abduct man in Gloversville home

Updated 7 hrs ago

Jason Abdalla, 41 and Kayla Orsell, 35, have been recently slapped with felony charges of assault and kidnapping related to an April 5 incident at a Maple Street residence, according to court documents. Read MorePolice: Two assault, abduct man in Gloversville home

Johnstown police investigating Sunday car break-ins

Updated 7 hrs ago

Police say that a unidentified person around 12:30 a.m. attempted to open a series of cars on Market Street and Pleasant Avenue. Read MoreJohnstown police investigating Sunday car break-ins

Section 2 football: Fonda-Fultonville QB Croucher to transfer, leaving state

Updated 9 hrs ago

Coming off a beginning to varsity football that he could only dream about, Fonda-Fultonville’s Keegan Croucher is taking that dream to a different state. Read MoreSection 2 football: Fonda-Fultonville QB Croucher to transfer, leaving state

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

10 hrs ago

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)

Police officer, sheriff's deputy and shooter killed in exchange of gunfire in upstate NY, police say

Updated 5 hrs ago

LIVERPOOL, N.Y. — A police officer and a sheriff’s deputy were shot and killed in an upstate New York suburb by a man who was killed by law enforcement in an exchange of gunfire, authorities said. Read MorePolice officer, sheriff's deputy and shooter killed in exchange of gunfire in upstate NY, police say

Great Sacandaga Lake highest on April 14 in 16 years

Updated 6 hrs ago

It’s common for the Great Sacandaga Lake to hit a spring high. Read MoreGreat Sacandaga Lake highest on April 14 in 16 years

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Great Sacandaga Lake highest on April 14 in 16 years

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It’s common for the Great Sacandaga Lake to hit a spring high. Read MoreGreat Sacandaga Lake highest on April 14 in 16 years

Late dispatcher to be honored in Fulton County communications center

Updated 6 hrs ago

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

Caroga Lake Music Festival 2024 programming announced

Apr 14, 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

Gloversville tattoo artist wins big at Saratoga expo

Updated 14 hrs ago

Russell Gomula placed second in two categories and first in three categories, including tattoo of the day on Sunday — the big kahuna of the batch. It was a horror-themed portrait of an evil witch. Read MoreGloversville tattoo artist wins big at Saratoga expo

New York sees record number of visitors from eclipse

Updated Apr 14, 2024

New York sees record number of visitors from eclipse Read MoreNew York sees record number of visitors from eclipse

Abutment removal to close Route 334 in Mohawk Tuesday

Updated 4 hrs ago

TOWN OF MOHAWK — A portion of state Route 334 will close to traffic on Tuesday when the state Department of Transportation begins removing the stone abutment that supported the former Fonda, J… Read MoreAbutment removal to close Route 334 in Mohawk Tuesday

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Gloversville tattoo artist wins big at Saratoga expo

Police: Two assault, abduct man in Gloversville home

Great Sacandaga Lake highest on April 14 in 16 years

Late dispatcher to be honored in Fulton County communications center

Johnstown police investigating Sunday car break-ins

Sports

Section 2 softball: 2024 results

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The latest results from Section 2 softball: Read MoreSection 2 softball: 2024 results

Section 2 boys' lacrosse: 2024 results

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The most recent Section 2 boys' lacrosse results: Read MoreSection 2 boys' lacrosse: 2024 results

Section 2 baseball: 2024 results

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The latest Section 2 baseball results: Read MoreSection 2 baseball: 2024 results

Section 2 girls' lacrosse: 2024 results

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The latest Section 2 girls' lacrosse results: Read MoreSection 2 girls' lacrosse: 2024 results

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$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 9, 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)

Glove City Lofts advances after mild winter

Updated Apr 5, 2024

The $21 million project broke ground in September and is still expected to be finished by 2025. Read MoreGlove City Lofts advances after mild winter

Sno Kone Joe finalist in Good Humor national $20K grant vote

Updated Apr 5, 2024

Gloversville native Josh Malatino has been in the ice cream truck game for more than 20 years. Read MoreSno Kone Joe finalist in Good Humor national $20K grant vote

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Police: Man starved daughter to death in Schenectady

Updated 3 hrs ago

A Schenectady man has been arrested, accused of starving his 5-year-old daughter to death, according to allegations filed in court. Read MorePolice: Man starved daughter to death in Schenectady

In the year since Kaylin Gillis was murdered, what we've learned

Updated 4 hrs ago

It’s been one year since Kaylin Gillis was killed when she and a group of friends pulled into the wrong driveway on April 15, 2023. Monday night at 6:30 p.m. friends and family gathered at For… Read MoreIn the year since Kaylin Gillis was murdered, what we've learned

Video: Will fans sings us their favorite Springsteen song?

Updated 2 hrs ago

Bruce Springsteen's trip to Albany was a long time in the making after multiple delays, but that doesn't appear to have diminished fans' love for "The Boss" or his music any. Read MoreVideo: Will fans sings us their favorite Springsteen song?

The plan for Stillwater's Snake Hill: What to know

Updated 4 hrs ago

STILLWATER — In January, Saratoga Preserving Land and Nature (PLAN) announced it was able to acquire Snake Hill on Saratoga Lake from Stewart’s Shops thanks to $1 million secured in the state’… Read MoreThe plan for Stillwater's Snake Hill: What to know

The Recorder

Amsterdam's annual Earth Day Cleanup is Saturday

Updated 4 hrs ago

AMSTERDAM — Several tons of trash and debris are expected to again be collected by hundreds of volunteers across Amsterdam during the annual Earth Day Cleanup on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read MoreAmsterdam's annual Earth Day Cleanup is Saturday

Section 2 football: Fonda-Fultonville QB Croucher to transfer, leaving state

Updated 9 hrs ago

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

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Images: High water around Capital Region (9 photos)

Updated 10 hrs ago

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

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Images: High water around Capital Region (9 photos)

Updated 10 hrs ago

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

Video: Baby Goat Day at Johnstown's Westmeadow Farm Store

Updated 10 hrs ago

People dropped in at the Westmeadow Creamery and Farm store on N. Comrie Avenue in Johnstown for a meet and greet and some 'baaaas' from baby goats, recently born on the Westmeadow Farm in Can… Read MoreVideo: Baby Goat Day at Johnstown's Westmeadow Farm Store

Images: Today's solar eclipse as it crossed the Capital Region

Updated Apr 9, 2024

CAPITAL REGION — Millions of people across the continent witnessed the a brief period of darkness Monday afternoon as the moon past in front of the sun. While the Capital Region was not in the… Read MoreImages: Today's solar eclipse as it crossed the Capital Region

Images: Amsterdam boys' lacrosse takes on Schuylerville (6 photos)

Apr 4, 2024

AMSTERDAM - Amsterdam/Broadalbin-Perth boys' lacrosse took on Schuylerville Tuesday and fell 22-2. More: Schuylerville humbles decimated Amsterdam/Broadalbin-Perth squad Read MoreImages: Amsterdam boys' lacrosse takes on Schuylerville (6 photos)

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

Updated Apr 9, 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)

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)

Nolanauts in Gloversville 3/30/24

Updated Apr 2, 2024

Nolanauts in Gloversville 3/30/24 Read MoreNolanauts in Gloversville 3/30/24

Images: Fulton County SPCA R.A.S.E. plush animal adoption clinic (6 photos)

Updated Mar 21, 2024

GLOVERSVILLE - Some looks at the Fulton County SPCA R.A.S.E. plush animal adoption clinic Sunday, March 17, 2024 at The Glove Theater. Read MoreImages: Fulton County SPCA R.A.S.E. plush animal adoption clinic (6 photos)

Images: Broadalbin-Perth drama club and 'The Little Mermaid' (12 photos)

Updated Mar 22, 2024

BROADALBIN - Broadalbin-Perth Jr./Sr. High Drama Club takes the stage in "The Little Mermaid." Shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Margaret Robin B… Read MoreImages: Broadalbin-Perth drama club and 'The Little Mermaid' (12 photos)

Little Mermaid

Updated Mar 20, 2024

Broadalbin-Perth Jr./Sr. High Drama Club preforms "The Little Mermaid" this week. Read MoreLittle Mermaid

Northville Falcons receive fanfare en route to state Final Four

Updated Mar 21, 2024

Local Events

Life & Arts

A look at Bruce Springsteen concert at MVP Arena in Albany (photos, video)

Updated 3 mins ago

After postponing a stop in Albany, Bruce Springsteen made a trimphant return to the Capital Region, playing before a capacity crowd at the MVP Arena in Albany. Read MoreA look at Bruce Springsteen concert at MVP Arena in Albany (photos, video)

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

Cage The Elephant comes to SPAC August 18

Updated Mar 1, 2024

Cage The Elephant comes to SPAC August 18 Read MoreCage The Elephant comes to SPAC August 18

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

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

Down to Business: A closer look at drop in vacant local office space

Updated Mar 13, 2024

A drop in the vacancy rate locally for office space, from 13% in the first half of 2023 to 12.5% by year’s end, would seem to be a good thing, right? Read MoreDown to Business: A closer look at drop in vacant local office space

Waite: Canceled Great Sacandaga Lake ice-fishing tournament should be eye-opener (w/ podcast)

Updated Mar 5, 2024

The Walleye Challenge ice-fishing tournament has been canceled two years in a row. That should be a wake-up call, our columnist writes. Read MoreWaite: Canceled Great Sacandaga Lake ice-fishing tournament should be eye-opener (w/ podcast)

Obituaries

Brown, Patricia

Patricia M. Brown Amsterdam - Patricia M. Brown, 75, of Amsterdam, NY, passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, April 12, 2024 surrounded by her family. Read MoreBrown, Patricia

Eckert, Mary

Mary C. Eckert Amsterdam - Mrs. Mary C. Eckert, 83, of Amsterdam, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024 with her family by her side. Born on October 26, 1940 she was the daughte… Read MoreEckert, Mary

Edick, Sharon

Sharon L. Edick Mayfield - Sharon L. Edick, 76, of Mayfield, NY passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born in Gloversville, NY and was the daughter of the … Read MoreEdick, Sharon

Montenaro, Robert

Robert D. Montenaro, Jr. Amsterdam - Robert D. Montenaro, Jr., "Bob" passed away on his terms, shortly after completing his last tow call, surrounded by his family. Read MoreMontenaro, Robert

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