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Soaring Interest
May 20, 2012 Audubon New York is spreading the word about how birders help local economies. more »» 
Growing Markets
May 13, 2012 Spring is here again, and with it are the area's local farmers markets. However, there will be some new wrinkles at the locations this year, which should keep things fresh for shoppers. more »» 
Magnetic Therapy
May 6, 2012 JOHNSTOWN — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy may be a relatively new treatment for depression, but it already has proven its worth to some. more »» 
Riding safely
April 29, 2012 May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and according to recent studies, it may be a good idea for new motorcyclists to think about being careful on the road. more »» 
Remembering a Munchkin
April 22, 2012 While Cynthia Marguerite Nickloy — a 35-inch tall woman who starred under the big top and in movies — may have died 50 years ago, but she has not been forgotten. more »» 
Caring kid
April 15, 2012 Ashley McDuffee is surprised at the attention she has received for raising awareness of mental illness. She recently was honored as one of the medalists for the 2012 Jefferson Awards. more »» 
Community couple
April 8, 2012 GLOVERSVILLE — While the building at 24 Prospect Ave. may be blue, a walk around back shows it has actually gone “green.” Clearly visible on the roof are the solar panels for a . more »» 
Birthplace Reborn
April 1, 2012 AMSTERDAM — Even before entering the recently renovated maternity unit at St. Mary’s Healthcare — known as The Birthplace — a person will see smiling children, happy parents and even flowers. more »» 
Early Buzz
March 25, 2012 The mild winter that has given many Northern farmers a break from shoveling and a welcome chance to catch up on maintenance could lead to a tough spring as many pests that would normally freeze have... more »» 
Cutting-edge medicine
March 18, 2012 GLOVERSVILLE — Since starting work in the area last summer, Dr. Jian Shen has done more than 200 spinal surgeries. Shen — who does procedures at Nathan Littauer Hospital and St. more »» 
Ivy’s Tale
March 11, 2012 On a recent visit to the PetSmart in Amsterdam, Ivy the pit bull was her usual self: calm, happy and interested more in relaxing than running around. Her owners, T.J. more »» 
Anti-smoking cuts
March 4, 2012 Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposes cutting $5 million from the current $41.4 million for state anti-smoking programs this year as he contends with a nearly $2 billion deficit. more »» 
Slicing sodium
February 26, 2012 Bread and rolls are the No. 1 source of salt in the American diet, accounting for more than twice as much sodium as salty junk food like potato chips. more »» 
Learning Connections
February 19, 2012 Local school districts are using new avenues to increase communication with parents. Last month, the Northville Junior/Senior High School web-based parent portal was activated. more »» 
Snoozing connection
February 12, 2012 GLOVERSVILLE — Sleep disorders can not only affect a person’s health, they can hurt their relationships as well. Dr. more »» 
Sweeping for safety
February 5, 2012 With fires blazing and smoke traveling up chimneys all across the region at this time of year, it is important people make sure their chimneys are clean. more »» 
Hiking to New Heights
January 29, 2012 PERTH — Jim Higgins Jr. was looking for a challenge after hiking to the top of the 46 high peaks in the Adirondacks. more »» 
Seeing Confusion
January 22, 2012 Shauna Glenn Zemken, an optometrist who works in Fort Plain, said many people are confused about glaucoma and what causes the disease. more »» 
Fitting Beginning
January 15, 2012 Still in the first month of the new year, there already are plenty of people heading to fitness centers looking to get into shape. more »» |
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