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AMSTERDAM — Work began this week on the installation of security cameras in Shuttleworth and Veterans parks, around the same time it was announced that $55,000 in state funding had been secured to pay for the project. Read MoreAmsterdam park camera installation gets underway
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The proposal would expand Gloversville Enlarged School District’s tax levy from $15,752,539 to $16,059,925. Read MoreGloversville schools proposes 1.95% tax hike, nearly $1M in new spending
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The ballot has two additional separate propositions, including a $37,845,000 capital project — about 18% of which would be funded by taxpayers in the tri-county district. Read MoreBroadalbin-Perth schools proposes .97% tax increase in $41.7M plan
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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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20 days after deadline, state lawmakers passed a $237 million state budget last weekend. Here's a breakdown of how each chamber voted, in particular how local lawmakers voted, and what some had to say on the final spending plan. Read MoreHow Capital Region officials voted on the state budget
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MALTA — Defending track champion Demetrios Drellos got to the front early and distanced himself from the field. Read MoreRacing Around: Britten rallies for victory at Albany-Saratoga
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The latest Section 2 girls' lacrosse results: Read MoreSection 2 girls' lacrosse 2024 results: Shenendehowa falls to Baldwinsville
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The latest Section 2 baseball results: Read MoreSection 2 baseball 2024 results: Wichelns lifts Stillwater past Hoosick Falls
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The latest results from Section 2 softball: Read MoreSection 2 softball: 2024 results: Canajoharie gets past Fort Plain
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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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AMSTERDAM — Volunteers from National Grid collected around 40 bags of leaves and 20 bags of trash along a 10-mile section of the Erie Canalway Trail and in two neighboring parks Friday morning. Read MoreNational Grid volunteers clean up at trail, neighboring Amsterdam parks
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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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In her 105 years, Ida Demsky Sahr always seemed to look on the sunny side. Read MoreSister of Kirk Douglas, longtime Schenectady resident, dies at 105
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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
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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
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GLOVERSVILLE - The Nolanauts played Gloversville's Glove Theater Saturday, including leading a pre-show parade. Read MoreImages: Nolanauts at Glove Theater (Video, 19 photos)
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SCHENECTADY - The owner of Schenectady's Upstate Canna cannabis shop has been arrested in connection with a February Thruway crash near Crossgates Mall, New York State Police said. Read MoreSchenectady's Upstate Canna owner arrested in Guilderland Thruway crash, troopers say
A recent New York Times investigation revealed some automakers sell data on driving behavior, like speeding, hard breaking and late night driving, which can then be purchased by car insurers. … Read MoreHow to Know if Your Car Is Tracking You, Risking Higher Insurance
Five-star recruit Jayden Quaintance, a consensus top-15 recruit in the Class of 2024, has committed to Arizona State, ESPN reported Monday. The big man decommitted from Kentucky earlier this m… Read MoreFive-star F Jayden Quaintance commits to Arizona State
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The Buffalo Bills are picking up the fifth-year option on defensive end Greg Rousseau, Fox Sports reported Monday. NFL teams have until Thursday to exercise the 2025 options on their 2021 firs… Read MoreReports: Bills picking up option on DE Greg Rousseau
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GLOVERSVILLE - The body found this week in Gloversville has been identified as that of a Johnstown man missing since last summer, Gloversville Police said Thursday. Read MoreGloversville body ID'd as missing Johnstown man; Cause of death undetermined
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By 2:28 a.m, the man was apprehended by police without any pushback, officials said. Read MoreSheriff: Mayfield man surrenders in domestic case after K-9 brought in
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The unidentified body was found near a brush drop off site along a bank on the Cayadutta Creek Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. A portion of nearby Beaver Street was shut down throughout the afternoon. Read MoreGloversville police: Identity of body in Cayadutta Creek expected Thursday
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Ryan Hoyt has been doing special things as a member of the Johnstown lacrosse team since his freshman year when, among his highlights, he notched the game-winning overtime goal against Schuyle… Read MoreSection 2 boys' lacrosse: Johnstown's Hoyt reaches 200 career goals
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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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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)
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)
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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
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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)
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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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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
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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
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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My name is Adam, and I’m an Oscars junkie. Read MoreOur Adam Shinder predicts the big winners for the 96th Academy Awards
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Shorty’s to reopen under new ownership in coming weeks Read MoreShorty’s Southside Tavern in Amsterdam to reopen under new ownership
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TOWN OF AMSTERDAM — Java will start flowing at the newly constructed Starbucks drive-thru cafe later this week. Read MoreNew Starbucks drive-thru cafe on Route 30 in town of Amsterdam to open
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY - Some looks at the Loopie's Irish Pub Soup and Chili cook-off to benefit the Montgomery County SPCA in Tribes Hill. Photos from our Stan Hudy Read MoreLoopie's Irish Pub Soup and Chili cook-off (6 photos)
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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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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
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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)
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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
Mary "Polly" Calhoun Fonda - Mary "Polly" Calhoun, 84, of Fonda, NY, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Read MoreCalhoun, Mary
Patricia A. Crispin Broadalbin - Patricia A. Crispin, 88, of Hatzenbuhler Road, Broadalbin, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at St. Mary's Healthcare in Amsterdam. Read MoreCrispin, Patricia
Ruth Landon Clarke Hawkins Peabody, MA - Ruth Landon Clarke Hawkins, affectionately known as "Rudy", of Peabody, MA passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024. Born December 19, 1933 in Greenvil… Read MoreHawkins, Ruth
Laura J. Guyette Johnstown - Laura J. Guyette, 88, went home with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at St. Johnsville Rehab & Nursing Home, St Johnsville. Read MoreGuyette, Laura