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Granny’s Ice Cream to open Thursday; Other Fulton County ice cream hours

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The family-run business was founded more than 30 years ago by the late Joan and Tom Dudley, and remains in the family. Read MoreGranny’s Ice Cream to open Thursday; Other Fulton County ice cream hours

Illicit cannabis seized at Canajoharie smoke shop, closure ordered, notices say

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CANAJOHARIE — State agencies seized illicit cannabis allegedly being sold at a Canajoharie smoke shop without a license and ordered the business to close for failing to secure workers’ compensation coverage. Read MoreIllicit cannabis seized at Canajoharie smoke shop, closure ordered, notices say

Amsterdam woman killed in Catskill Thruway crash, troopers say

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CATSKILL - An Amsterdam woman was killed in a Friday crash on the Thruway in the town of Catskill, New York State Police said Tuesday. Read MoreAmsterdam woman killed in Catskill Thruway crash, troopers say

Mayfield adds six months to solar battery moratorium

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Town lawmakers on Tuesday doubled an existing six-month moratorium on installations in hopes of buying time to flesh out new regulations on the technology. Read MoreMayfield adds six months to solar battery moratorium

Amsterdam mayor's $38.26M budget keeps tax rate flat, hikes user fees 2%

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AMSTERDAM — The property tax rate would remain flat and user fees would each rise by 2% under the $38.26 million spending plan proposed by Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti for the next fiscal year. Read MoreAmsterdam mayor's $38.26M budget keeps tax rate flat, hikes user fees 2%

Amsterdam DPW: Vrooman Avenue to close Thursday for road work

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AMSTERDAM — Vrooman Avenue will be closed to traffic due to road work beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday from Edward to Hibbard streets, according to the Department of Public Works. Read MoreAmsterdam DPW: Vrooman Avenue to close Thursday for road work

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Amsterdam DPW: Vrooman Avenue to close Thursday for road work

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Police: Gloversville explosion sites weren't chosen at 'random'

Updated 17 hrs ago

Properties damaged by two explosions in Gloversville last week were singled out, according to police. Read MorePolice: Gloversville explosion sites weren't chosen at 'random'

Amsterdam buys food trailer for $25K for Muni Golf Course

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Amsterdam is using $25,000 in coronavirus relief aid to buy a food trailer to serve as a kitchen at the Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course for at least this season. Read MoreAmsterdam buys food trailer for $25K for Muni Golf Course

Amsterdam man admits drug distribution, money laundering, feds say

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ALBANY — An Amsterdam man admitted Tuesday to distributing drugs and laundering money in the Amsterdam area, federal prosecutors said. Read MoreAmsterdam man admits drug distribution, money laundering, feds say

Images: Broadalbin Craft Fair and Home Show (7 photos)

Updated 21 hrs ago

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)

Historic steam locomotive model in Amsterdam has Niskayuna roots

Updated Apr 23, 2024

Charles Lester III knew from a very early age that his grandfather’s seven-foot wooden model of a steam locomotive was something to be looked at, not played with. Read MoreHistoric steam locomotive model in Amsterdam has Niskayuna roots

Sports

Section 2 baseball: 2024 results: Wichelns hits go-ahead homer for Stillwater in extras

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The latest Section 2 baseball results: Read MoreSection 2 baseball: 2024 results: Wichelns hits go-ahead homer for Stillwater in extras

Section 2 boys' lacrosse: 2024 results: Guilderland takes down Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake in overtime

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The most recent Section 2 boys' lacrosse results: Read MoreSection 2 boys' lacrosse: 2024 results: Guilderland takes down Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake in overtime

Section 2 softball: 2024 results: Bethlehem's Emma Hanlon no-hits Schenectady

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The latest results from Section 2 softball: Read MoreSection 2 softball: 2024 results: Bethlehem's Emma Hanlon no-hits Schenectady

Section 2 girls' lacrosse 2024 results: Pflomm scores five in Shenendehowa win

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The latest Section 2 girls' lacrosse results: Read MoreSection 2 girls' lacrosse 2024 results: Pflomm scores five in Shenendehowa win

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

Updated Apr 23, 2024

FORT PLAIN - A look around Erie Station Bar & Grill in Fort Plain. Read MoreImages: Erie Station Bar & Grill in Fort Plain (13 photos)

National Grid volunteers clean up at trail, neighboring Amsterdam parks

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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

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

Sister of Kirk Douglas, longtime Schenectady resident, dies at 105

Updated Apr 16, 2024

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

$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)

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Rexford's Kulak's Nursery & Landscaping built on family, reputation: Spring Gardening

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REXFORD — It began in 1982 with a used truck, a wheelbarrow and a few shovels. Read MoreRexford's Kulak's Nursery & Landscaping built on family, reputation: Spring Gardening

Amsterdam woman killed in Catskill Thruway crash, troopers say

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Ballston Spa passes budget with 8% water, sewer rate hikes

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BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Board of Trustees approved a $7.4 million budget that would raise property, water and sewer taxes Monday night in a 4-1 vote. Read MoreBallston Spa passes budget with 8% water, sewer rate hikes

Two GlobalFoundries employees honored with national level award

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MALTA - Two women working at Malta-based company GlobalFoundries have been honored at the Women MAKE awards, which honor 130 women nationwide who are making waves in the manufacturing industry. Read MoreTwo GlobalFoundries employees honored with national level award

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Police: Body found Tuesday in Gloversville along Cayadutta Creek

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A body was found Tuesday along Cayadutta Creek in Gloversville, police said Tuesday evening. Read MorePolice: Body found Tuesday in Gloversville along Cayadutta Creek

Gloversville-Johnstown water plant gets new manager

Updated Apr 23, 2024

Wallace Arnold’s contract was set to expire next year. A separation clause allowed the board to terminate Arnold’s agreement early provided that he had a 60-day notice. Read MoreGloversville-Johnstown water plant gets new manager

Gloversville schools to run busing in-house again

Updated Apr 23, 2024

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

Tenant remains shaken after Gloversville explosions

Updated Apr 20, 2024

GLOVERSVILLE — One of the tenants of a home in the Gloversville neighborhood where a pair of explosive detonated early Wednesday morning said he’s still a bit shaken by the ordeal but not as m… Read MoreTenant remains shaken after Gloversville explosions

Galleries & Videos

Images: Broadalbin Craft Fair and Home Show (7 photos)

Updated 21 hrs ago

Images: Johnstown Oddities show Sunday (10 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)

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

Updated 21 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 Apr 23, 2024

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)

Updated Apr 23, 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)

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)

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

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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

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

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Life & Arts

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend

Updated Apr 22, 2024

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

Shorty’s Southside Tavern in Amsterdam to reopen under new ownership

Updated Mar 1, 2024

Shorty’s to reopen under new ownership in coming weeks Read MoreShorty’s Southside Tavern in Amsterdam to reopen under new ownership

New Starbucks drive-thru cafe on Route 30 in town of Amsterdam to open

Updated Jan 26, 2024

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

Loopie's Irish Pub Soup and Chili cook-off (6 photos)

Updated Jan 24, 2024

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)

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

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Opinion

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

Updated Apr 22, 2024

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

Terleckey, Noma

Noma Terleckey Amsterdam - Noma Terleckey, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Mountain Valley Hospice, Gloversville, with her family by her side. Read MoreTerleckey, Noma

Gomula, Lorraine

Lorraine Gomula West Galway - Lorraine Gomula, 81, passed away at her home on April 22, 2024. She was born in Amsterdam, NY, the daughter of the late Adam and Anna Gurney. She attended local s… Read MoreGomula, Lorraine

Boice, Walter

Walter "Bud" Boice April 24, 2006 Nothing can ever take away, the love a heart holds dear, fond memories linger every day, remembrance keeps him near Love always, Arlene Read MoreBoice, Walter

LaVoie, Anna

Anna J. "Peggy" LaVoie Anna J. "Peggy" LaVoie passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, at Albany Medical Center. Read MoreLaVoie, Anna

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