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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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AMSTERDAM - An Amsterdam man traveled through the city threatening people with a hunting bow from the back of a pickup truck while wearing body armor last weekend, Amsterdam police said. Read MorePolice: Amsterdam man in truck bed menaced people with hunting bow
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Down in the basement of O’Connell Hall at SUNY Fulton Montgomery is the only two-year collegiate cyber range bolstered by IBM and Amazon Web Services Read MoreSUNY Fulton Montgomery opens cyber range boosted by IBM, Amazon
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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
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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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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The latest results from Section 2 softball: Read MoreSection 2 softball: 2024 results: Schalmont tops Duanesburg
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The latest Section 2 baseball results: Read MoreSection 2 baseball 2024 results: Shea Brown strikes out 16 in complete game for Stillwater
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The most recent Section 2 boys' lacrosse results: Read MoreSection 2 boys' lacrosse: 2024 results: Ballston Spa defeats Guilderland
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The latest Section 2 girls' lacrosse results: Read MoreSection 2 girls' lacrosse 2024 results: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake cruises past Albany
The NFL Network is parting ways with Michael Irvin after 15 years, multiple outlets reported Friday. The league-owned channel will not renew the Hall of Fame member's contract amid a series of… Read MoreReports: Michael Irvin out at NFL Network
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Former Nebraska and Oregon State head coach Mike Riley joined the College Football Playoff selection committee on Friday. Riley, who was appointed to a three-year term, replaces Washington ath… Read MoreFormer coach Mike Riley joins CFP selection committee
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The Buffalo Bills signed wide receiver Chase Claypool and two others to one-year deals, the team announced Friday. Claypool, 25, most recently played for the Miami Dolphins, his third team in … Read MoreBills sign Chase Claypool, Deion Jones, Dawuane Smoot
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Duke transfer forward Sean Stewart committed to Ohio State on Friday. He announced on April 19 that he was entering the transfer portal after one season with the Blue Devils. New Ohio State co… Read MoreOhio State lands 5-star Duke transfer Sean Stewart
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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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Robert Buskey was denied bail for his alleged role in the death of his five-year-old daughter Charlotte in a Friday court appearance. Read MoreFather denied bail in Charlotte Buskey starvation death case
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NISKAYUNA — Olivia Jaquith grew up in Niskayuna and now is growing her career there with her new position at CBS6 Albany WRGB. Read MoreNiskayuna native Olivia Jaquith returns to her roots, reporting for CBS6
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SCHENECTADY - A Schenectady police car en route to a call Wednesday morning was involved in a crash itself, before hitting a fence and coming to rest against a house, police said. Read MoreSchenectady Police car crashes headed to call
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York is criticizing a protest held in Saratoga Springs Wednesday night at which demonstrators called for a free Palestine, as well … Read MoreJewish organization condemns Saratoga Springs Palestine protest
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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
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 -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)
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
Patricia (Stratton) Andreana Oxford, CT - Patricia (Stratton) Andreana, age 85, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 6, 2024, after an unexpected illness. Read MoreAndreana, Patricia
Diane Marie Montanaro Dec. 21,1965 - May 1, 2014 My precious Daughter Diane. Down through the years we shared many special blessings, so many days and deeply personal feelings. So many joys an… Read MoreMontanaro, Diane
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