TOWN OF AMSTERDAM — The Town of Amsterdam Planning Board will study a potential ban on battery energy storage systems as officials continue to mull regulating the controversial devices. Read MoreTown of Amsterdam considers ban on battery energy storage systems
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AMSTERDAM — Major changes to the $38.26 million city budget proposed by Mayor Michael Cinquanti for the next fiscal year seem unlikely as the Common Council begins to review the spending plan, according to Deputy Mayor and 1st Ward Alderwoman Kelly Quist-Demars. Read MoreAmsterdam Common Council to start budget process after quiet public hearing
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AMSTERDAM — Lead levels exceeding federal standards were again detected in water samples collected from homes with lead service lines in Amsterdam. Read MoreElevated lead levels detected again in Amsterdam
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Ariel Bookmiller tried multiple methods of contact to reach the owner of Chunky Boy craft handles. She was attempting to warn the purveyor of possible risks after accidentally impaling herself while trying to put the detachable silicone handle onto a crochet hook. Read MoreComplaints about Chunky Boy craft handles resurface as mass manufacturing begins
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TOWN OF FLORIDA - An Amsterdam man has been charged with criminal sex act in the town of Florida, Montgomery County Sheriff's officials said. Read MoreAmsterdam man charged with criminal sex act, sheriff says
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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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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — “This Important Message Out of Saratoga Springs, New York” came from a satirical horse racing newsletter. Read MoreA Seat in the Bleachers: Kentucky Derby long shot West Saratoga could be a meal ticket for trainer
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The No. 4 will again dominate Saturday night at Fonda Speedway. Read MoreRacing Around: Lou Lazzaro Memorial set for Saturday at Fonda Speedway
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The latest results from Section 2 softball: Read MoreSection 2 softball: 2024 results: Smith helps Guilderland defeat Shenendehowa
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The Venison For Veterans program began 16 years ago with a simple chat between Assemblyman George Amedore (who was at the time running) and Tom Georgia of Tribes Hill at an Amsterdam Mohawks b… Read MoreRamblin' Outdoors: Venison For Veterans Program grows stronger
Indianapolis exercised the fifth-year option in the contract of pass rusher Kwity Paye, guaranteeing the No. 21 pick in the 2021 draft a salary of $13.4 million in 2025. Paye, 25, had his best… Read MoreColts guarantee edge rusher Kwity Paye $13.4M, pick up 2025 option
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Packers decline CB Eric Stokes' fifth-year option Read MorePackers decline CB Eric Stokes' fifth-year option
Cornerback Eric Stokes can become a free agent in March after the Green Bay Packers declined the 2025 team option in his contract. Drafted 29th out of Georgia in 2021, Stokes and the Packers c… Read MorePackers decline CB Eric Stokes' fifth-year option
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The Dallas Cowboys declined the fifth-year team option that would have paid backup quarterback Trey Lance $22.4 million guaranteed in 2025. Lance is the QB2 behind Dak Prescott, who enters the… Read MoreCowboys decline $22.4M option on QB Trey Lance
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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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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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ALBANY - Free Comic Book Day has been an annual event at comic shops, bookstores, and libraries around the country for more than two decades now, but it’s a particularly big deal at Earthworld… Read MoreAlbany's Earthworld Comics aims to make Free Comic Book Day super (w/ video)
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs Accounts Commissioner Dillon Moran is pushing ahead with plans to regulate short-term rentals in the Spa City even as legislation at the state level was omi… Read MoreMoran continues push for Saratoga short-term rental regulations
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Bite-sized is a regular feature highlighting local food festivals, special events, menu changes, restaurant news and more. Let’s dig in. Read MoreBrunch is back on the menu at Schenectady's Stella - Bite-Sized
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A festival in Saratoga Springs for fans of "The X Files" has been canceled due to lackluster ticket sales, according to a message on the festival’s website. Read MoreSaratoga Springs 'X Files' June Fanfest canceled
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The current collection kitty this academic year totaled $11,764,841. Read MoreJohnstown schools propose 4.2% tax levy increase
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Talks over building a new town hall building in Caroga have been ongoing for more than 15 years. Read MoreCaroga plans to eventually connect clubhouse, town hall
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Gloversville Mayor Vincent DeSantis said that it's important to keep an "open mind" about the waste management organization. Read MoreNortheastern Biochar CEO seeks more talks in Fulton County
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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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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) - The Recorder
AMSTERDAM - Some looks around the Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course Monday, April 29, 2024. Read MoreImages: Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course (8 photos)
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) - The Recorder
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BROADALBIN-PERTH -Â 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
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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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
Since late Friday night, 18-year-old Alexa Kropf has been lying in a hospital bed with several broken bones and has undergone two surgeries. Read MoreEDITORIAL: Public's help needed to stop ATV crashes, catch perpetrators
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Just try it, and then work out the details as you go. Read MoreEDITORIAL: Pull back on zero-emission school bus mandate
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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
Shirley J. (Weakley) Ferlazzo Perth - Shirley J. (Weakley) Ferlazzo of Perth passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the age of 87. She died peacefully at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her lo… Read MoreFerlazzo, Shirley
Alvin D. Neahr Amsterdam - Alvin D. Neahr, 80, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024 at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville. Alvin was born on July 15, 1943 to the late Alvin and Lavina… Read MoreNeahr, Alvin
Marian Pirfo Marian Pirfo April 30,1925 - January 27, 2024 Read MorePirfo, Marian
Christine Ceterski Amsterdam - Christine Ceterski, 74, passed away on April 29, 2024. Born on October 30, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Ann and Jacob Ceterski. Read MoreCeterski, Christine