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New York State Department of Transportation officials still haven't ruled out straightening state Highway 334. Read MoreStone remnants of NY-334 bridge nearly gone
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The town of Caroga-owned mountain bike trail network recently received nearly $100,000 from the state to expand existing trails and create five new routes in the southern Adirondack wilderness. Read MoreCaroga gets $99K to expand mountain bike network
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The Montgomery County Legislature appointed District 9 Legislator Robert Purtell as the new county executive by a split 5-4 vote at a special meeting on Tuesday called to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Matthew Ossenfort a week earlier. Read MoreRobert Purtell appointed Montgomery County executive by split vote
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An “incident” involving a “group of students” at Amsterdam High School on Monday is under investigation, according to Montgomery County Sheriff Jeffery Smith and a statement issued by the Greater Amsterdam School District. Read MoreMonday ‘incident’ at Amsterdam High School under investigation
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On May 21, voters will head to polls at their local schools to cast ballots in local school budget and school board elections. Here is a rundown of some key issues and fast facts to know before you go. Read MoreCapital Region school budget votes May 21, what you need to know
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CONKLINGVILLE — One vote a century ago directly led to the end of the Sacandaga River Valley. Read MoreVote to create Great Sacandaga Lake turns 100
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The latest results from Section 2 softball: Read MoreSection 2 softball: 2024 results: Howlan notches two wins as Schalmont sweeps doubleheader
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The most recent Section 2 boys' lacrosse results: Read MoreSection 2 boys' lacrosse: 2024 results: Schenectady/Mohonasen offense gets rolling in 25-16 win
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GLENVILLE – After getting off to a slow start, the Scotia-Glenville baseball team put together a rally to pick up a 6-5 victory over Amsterdam on Monday. Read MoreBaseball: Sac fly sends Scotia-Glenville by Amsterdam
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Sam Huard, a former five-star quarterback who began his career at Washington, announced he is transferring to Utah. Huard spent two seasons with the Huskies before transferring to FCS program … Read MoreFormer ballyhooed recruit Sam Huard transfers to Utah
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is connected to another police investigation in Dallas, this time an alleged assault, WFAA and the Dallas Morning News reported Tuesday. Police vie… Read MoreReports: Chiefs' Rashee Rice suspect in alleged assault in Dallas
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Reports: Chiefs' Rashee Rice suspect in alleged assault in Dallas Read MoreReports: Chiefs' Rashee Rice suspect in alleged assault in Dallas
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Joe Collier, the standout defensive coordinator of Denver's famed "Orange Crush" defense, Monday night at his home in Littleton, Colo., the Broncos announced. He was 91. Collier spent 20 seaso… Read MoreBroncos' 'Orange Crush' DC Joe Collier dies at 91
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The historic tavern has been closed for more than five years. Read MoreBrookside Tavern renovation in Ephratah reaches 'final stages'
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AMSTERDAM — Boarded up windows are often signs of vacancy and decay, but at historic Guy Park Manor, they’re an indication of the building’s stabilization as its ongoing restoration reaches a critical stage. Read More'Extra level of care' put into Amsterdam's Guy Park Manor restoration, preservation (w/ video, photos)
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TOWN OF AMSTERDAM — Sunny Hunny Farms will grow following approval of plans for an on-site farm store selling goods produced by the nursery and apiary. Read MoreSunny Hunny Farms to grow with approval of on-site farm store in town of Amsterdam
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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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SCHENECTADY - Two people have been arrested in connection with Tuesday's incident and search on Crane Street, police said. Read MoreTwo arrested after Crane Street incident, search, police say
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Niskayuna is taking the final steps to acquire Mohawk River State Park. Read MoreNiskayuna board approves acquisition of Mohawk River State Park
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GLENVILLE — A portion of Charlton Road will be closed next week to facilitate a culvert replacement between Route 50 and Gleason Road. Read MorePortion of Glenville's Charlton Road to close for work
If your savings fund balance isn’t currently where you want it to be, don’t be discouraged. Having any amount saved for an emergency, no matter how small, means you’ve already taken the most i… Read MoreSaving Big When Your Cash Stash Is Small
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The final ballot count was 174-163. Read MoreVoters reject Gloversville library budget proposal for first time
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GREAT SACANDAGA LAKE - Some looks at Great Sacandaga Lake in recent years. Read MoreImages: Great Sacandaga Lake in recent years (16 photos)
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From sauces to cheeses, there’s a lot of tasty horseradish products the various owners of Whalen’s Horseradish Products in Galway have concocted over the years. Read MoreBiz Beat: Galway's Whalens Horseradish Products nears 100 years (w/ photos, video)
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SCHENECTADY - A Mayfield man was sentenced Friday to 100 years to life in state prison in connection with a 2021 Schenectady child rape case, Schenectady County District Attorney's officials said. Read MoreMayfield man given life sentence in Schenectady child rape case
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The New York State Power Authority and NYS Canal Corp. stabilized Guy Park Manor and are now ready to lift the 1774 building almost four-feet above the flood plain and begin restoring it for f… Read MoreA tour of the restoration process of Amsterdam's Guy Park Manor built in 1774
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AMSTERDAM - Some looks at restoration work being done on Guy Park Manor in Amsterdam. Read MoreImages: Amsterdam's Guy Park Manor restoration (17 photos)
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TOWN OF MOHAWK - Some looks at Thursday's cyber range announcement at SUNY Fulton Montgomery. Read MoreImages: SUNY Fulton Montgomery cyber range (8 photos)
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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 - 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)
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
Diane Murray Seminole, FL - Diane Murray, 75, of Seminole, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Read MoreMurray, Diane
Jon "JT" Michael Thomas Bennington, VT - Jon "JT" Michael Thomas passed on May 2, 2024 from brain cancer. Read MoreThomas, Jon
James A. Bubniak Amsterdam - James A. Bubniak, 70, , passed away on May 4, 2024 after a courageous battle with Juvenile Diabetes and Muscular Dystrophy, at Ellis Residential & Rehab Center. Read MoreBubniak, James
Bruce Roy Warner Bruce Roy Warner, former Broadalbin resident, died at the age of 74 on May 1, 2024. Read MoreWarner, Bruce