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Perth councilman boycotts meetings over Italian slur allegations

Updated 6 hrs ago

Perth lawmaker Byron Barker deliberately skipped the last session two weeks ago. Councilman Paul Priamo didn't show up as well. Read MorePerth councilman boycotts meetings over Italian slur allegations

Images: Beech-Nut demolition nearing completion (10 photos)

17 hrs ago

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)

Out to Eat . . . at Erie Station in Fort Plain

Updated 16 hrs ago

Angela Frederick, the owner of Erie Station Bar & Grill, wants the place to feel like home. Read MoreOut to Eat . . . at Erie Station in Fort Plain

Beech-Nut demolition 'pretty much wrapped up' in Canajoharie

Updated 15 hrs ago

Permanent security fencing will be installed around the perimeter as early as this week. Read MoreBeech-Nut demolition 'pretty much wrapped up' in Canajoharie

Gloversville schools to run busing in-house again

Updated 17 hrs ago

The district, long under contract with Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES, will employ dozens of bus drivers and monitors come July 1. Read MoreGloversville schools to run busing in-house again

Images: Erie Station Bar & Grill in Fort Plain (13 photos)

Updated 13 hrs ago

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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Third person arrested in connection to Gloversville explosions

Updated Apr 20, 2024

A third person has been charged in connection to a pair of explosions that rocked the city of Gloversville earlier this week, police announced on Saturday. Read MoreThird person arrested in connection to Gloversville explosions

Possible nominees emerge for Montgomery County executive

Updated 10 hrs ago

MONTGOMERY COUNTY — Officials are rapidly preparing for a change in leadership and eyeing potential nominees to succeed Montgomery County Executive Mathew Ossenfort after he announced his plan… Read MorePossible nominees emerge for Montgomery County executive

Two charged in Gloversville explosions, first-degree arson

Updated Apr 20, 2024

GLOVERSVILLE - Two Gloversville men have been arrested in connection with this week's Gloversville explosions, police said Friday evening. Read MoreTwo charged in Gloversville explosions, first-degree arson

Ten must-see shows at SPAC, MVP Arena this summer

Updated Apr 19, 2024

The days are getting longer — and warmer. School has entered its final quarter, and concerts are aplenty again. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's rockin' show at MVP Arena Monday was j… Read MoreTen must-see shows at SPAC, MVP Arena this summer

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend

Updated 14 hrs ago

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

Images: High School Regional Art Exhibit at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery (8 photos)

Apr 19, 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)

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Third person arrested in connection to Gloversville explosions

Gloversville schools to run busing in-house again

Perth councilman boycotts meetings over Italian slur allegations

Beech-Nut demolition 'pretty much wrapped up' in Canajoharie

Racing Around: Friesen regroups, takes modified win at Albany-Saratoga

Sports

Section 2 baseball: Broadalbin-Perth rallies past Scotia-Glenville

Updated 5 hrs ago

BROADALBIN — In the fourth inning of Monday’s Foothills Council baseball game against Scotia-Glenville, Broadalbin-Perth loaded the bases, but could not get a run home thanks to strong defensi… Read MoreSection 2 baseball: Broadalbin-Perth rallies past Scotia-Glenville

Section 2 baseball: 2024 results: Shenendehowa's Brad Curtis hits walk-off home run to beat CBA

Updated 3 hrs ago

The latest Section 2 baseball results: Read MoreSection 2 baseball: 2024 results: Shenendehowa's Brad Curtis hits walk-off home run to beat CBA

Section 2 girls' lacrosse 2024 results: Scotia-Glenville takes down Hudson Falls

Updated 3 hrs ago

The latest Section 2 girls' lacrosse results: Read MoreSection 2 girls' lacrosse 2024 results: Scotia-Glenville takes down Hudson Falls

Section 2 boys' lacrosse: 2024 results: Queensbury earns non-league win

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The most recent Section 2 boys' lacrosse results: Read MoreSection 2 boys' lacrosse: 2024 results: Queensbury earns non-league win

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Images: Erie Station Bar & Grill in Fort Plain (13 photos)

Updated 13 hrs ago

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: Outgoing Glenville supervisor playing politics with departure delay

Updated 4 hrs ago

Supervisor Chris Koetzle won't commit to leaving office before a key deadline for a special election. Read MoreWaite: Outgoing Glenville supervisor playing politics with departure delay

Schumer pushes for new C-130 'ski-birds' for Stratton air base during Glenville trip

Updated 4 hrs ago

The funding to replace the aging LC-130 'ski-birds' is a matter of national security and has major implications for the scientific community that relies on the massive planes to carry out rese… Read MoreSchumer pushes for new C-130 'ski-birds' for Stratton air base during Glenville trip

Saratoga County, Clifton Park propose squatter laws

Updated 5 hrs ago

Saratoga County residents will have a chance in May to provide comments on a proposed law that aims at making it easier for property owners to remove squatters from their properties. Read MoreSaratoga County, Clifton Park propose squatter laws

Four blighted buildings will be demolished in Amsterdam

Updated 10 hrs ago

AMSTERDAM — Four vacant and unsafe buildings across Amsterdam will be torn down in the coming weeks through an agreement with the Capital Region Land Bank. Read MoreFour blighted buildings will be demolished in Amsterdam

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Four blighted buildings will be demolished in Amsterdam

Updated 10 hrs ago

Perth councilman boycotts meetings over Italian slur allegations

Updated 6 hrs ago

Images: Beech-Nut demolition nearing completion (10 photos)

17 hrs ago

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)

Section 2 baseball: Broadalbin-Perth rallies past Scotia-Glenville

Updated 5 hrs ago

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Images: Beech-Nut demolition nearing completion (10 photos)

17 hrs ago

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 13 hrs ago

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)

Apr 19, 2024

Images: Gloversville explosion investigation (7 photos)

Updated Apr 20, 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 16, 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)

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

Updated Apr 15, 2024

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

Life & Arts

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend

Updated 14 hrs ago

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

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?

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

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

Updated 10 hrs ago

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

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

Obituaries

Jarabek, Raymond

Raymond "Rick" Jarabek Raymond "Rick" Jarabek, age 69, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY. Read MoreJarabek, Raymond

Walrath, Kyle

Kyle C. Walrath Kyle C. Walrath, 31, passed away on April 17,2024 at Advent Health Hospital in Dade City, FL following a long, hard fought illness. Born on June 18, 1992 to John and Robin Walr… Read MoreWalrath, Kyle

DeSisto, Josephine

Josephine DeSisto Amsterdam - Josephine DeSisto, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Read MoreDeSisto, Josephine

Travis, Shirley

Shirley Patricia Travis Shirley Patricia Travis, beloved wife, mother, and dedicated nurse, peacefully passed away on April 14, 2024, in Malad City, ID. She was born on March 10, 1939, to Beul… Read MoreTravis, Shirley

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