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COXSACKIE — The wildcat strike by correction officers continued Wednesday afternoon on Route 9W in front of the Coxsackie and Greene Correctional facilities. Read MoreProtests continue outside of Greene correctional facilities
ALBANY — John Sarcone III will serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York. Read MoreJohn Sarcone III appointed U.S. Attorney for Northern District of New York
Would you take the bet that we’re on the verge of a circular economy in the Capital Region, where consumption occurs in a repeating repair/re-use loop rather than in a linear progression of make, use, dispose? Read MoreLooking into the possibility of a re-use center in Bethlehem - Down to Business
New York lawmakers have in the past attempted to end the practice in lockstep with more than 10 other states. Different versions of Steck's bill to end the subminimum wage have been introduced since 2019. Read MoreSteck renews push to end subminimum wage for people with disabilities
Dougherty, who faced a concussion and sprained lower lumbar spinal inquiry, claimed that she was ultimately fired from CDTA for getting up out of her seat during the encounter. Read MoreEx-CDTA driver claims she was fired after attack on bus
TOWN OF FLORIDA — The planning process for a massive 3.2-million-square-foot Amazon distribution center proposed on Route 5S in the town of Florida is already progressing rapidly. Read MoreMassive town of Florida Amazon distribution center plans progressing
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Sei’Mir Robinson scored 29 points, and Qwameik Smith had a double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds as Catholic Central topped Hudson Falls 70-66 in the Section 2 Class A boys’ basketball … Read MoreCatholic Central, Glens Falls advance to Class A boys' basketball final — Wednesday's Section 2 tournament scores
What an assortment of weather! From rather seasonable temperatures that required not much more than a hoodie, to bone chilling, below zero temperatures requiring full insulated arctic attire. … Read MoreFuel-N-Food three day ice fishing tournament was fun — Ramblin' Outdoors
What an assortment of weather! From rather seasonable temperatures that required not much more than a hoodie, to bone chilling, below zero temperatures requiring full insulated arctic attire. … Read MoreFuel-N-Food three day ice fishing tournament was fun
Jack Bibighaus scored 22 points, and Liam Deeb added 21 Tuesday to lead Loudonville Christian to a 67-37 victory over Hartford in the Section 2 Class D boys’ basketball tournament semifinal at… Read MoreBibighaus, Deeb lead Loudonville Christian boys' basketball to Class D final — Tuesday's Section 2 tournament score
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Freshman Cole Certa hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 18 seconds remaining in regulation to lift Notre Dame over Stanford 56-54 in Wednesday night's ACC contest in South Bend, Ind. Markus Burton s… Read MoreFreshman's late 3-pointer carries Notre Dame past Stanford
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Jaemyn Brakefield's tiebreaking putback with 7.5 seconds left capped a massive second-half performance as Ole Miss stunned No. 4 Tennessee 78-76 on Wednesday in Oxford, Miss. After Tennessee's… Read MoreJaemyn Brakefield carries Ole Miss to win over No. 4 Vols
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Jaemyn Brakefield's tiebreaking putback with 7.5 seconds left capped a massive second-half performance as Ole Miss stunned No. 4 Tennessee 78-76 on Wednesday in Oxford, Miss. After Tennessee's… Read MoreTop 25 roundup: Ole Miss pulls off late upset of No. 4 Tennessee
James Harden delivered another 50-point game, putting on a throwback performance in the Clippers’ new arena. The All-Star guard reached that total for the first time with Los Angeles and the 2… Read MoreHarden has 24th 50-point game, 1 shy of Kobe Bryant for 3rd all-time, as Obama watches
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Colgate freshman Lily Haluska (Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake) earned a Patriot League Rookie of the Week honor on Feb. 24 after leading the softball team to a 3-2 record at the Sparkle City Invite. An outfielder, Haluska hit .500 with a .722 on-base percentage and an .800 slugging percentage. Sh… Read MoreBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake grad Haluska makes presence felt for Colgate University softball
Fulton County and surrounding areas Read MoreMontgomery County Community Notes
ALBANY — Canajoharie/Fort Plain senior Aiden Bowerman is set to conclude his wrestling career at the pinnacle of New York State wrestling — the state championships at MVP Arena. Read MoreAiden Bowerman to represent Canajoharie/Fort Plain at state wrestling tournament
JOHNSTOWN — What do you tell your team when it falls behind 20-0 in the opening minutes of a high school boys’ basketball game? Read MoreJohnstown boys' basketball sticks to game plan, overcomes 20-0 deficit to beat Stillwater
CANAJOHARIE — The last time the Canajoharie boys’ basketball team faced off against Duanesburg, things didn’t exactly go according to plan. Read MoreCanajoharie boys' basketball ready for rematch against Duanesburg
CANAJOHARIE — The Canajoharie boys’ basketball team came ready to rock and roll on Tuesday night in a first-round Section 2 Class C tournament game against Northville. Read MoreCanajoharie boys' basketball tops Northville, moves on in Section 2 Class C tournament
NORTH CREEK — Two weeks ago, the Saratoga Springs girls’ Nordic skiing team won its first Section 2 title ever. On Tuesday, the Blue Streaks followed this up with their first state championship in school history. Read MoreSaratoga Springs wins girls’ Nordic, boys’ Alpine skiing titles, Shenendehowa wins girls’ alpine
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Developers of a proposed 240-unit apartment complex at the former St. Clare’s Hospital campus on McClellan Street are requesting a zoning change from the city to offer residential units at the site. Read MoreDevelopers of 240-unit St. Clare's apartment project seek zoning change
Developers of a proposed 240-unit apartment complex at the former St. Clare’s Hospital campus on McClellan Street are requesting a zoning change from the city to offer residential units at the site. Read MoreSchenectady St. Clare's apartment project developers seek zoning change
CAPITAL REGION — With millions at stake in the Capital Region, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer has pushed back against statements President Donald Trump made during his address to … Read MoreSchumer pushes back against Trump's CHIPS Act remarks
When Bryan Thomas — known musically as Buggy Jive — performed for the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards at Proctors in 2022, the song he wrote for the occasion was “Make Me Water.” Read MoreUpstate Beat: Talking books, dreams and folk showcases with Buggy Jive
GLOVERSVILLE — The Fulton County Regional Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals announced the purchase of a new facility at 356 South Kingsboro Ave. Extension in Gloversville on Monday. Read MoreFulton County Regional SPCA purchases new facility
TROY — It wasn’t exactly the start they were looking for on Sunday night, but the Northville girls’ basketball team eventually got its offense going in its Section 2 Class D semifinal contest … Read MoreNorthville girls' basketball tops Argyle in Class D semifinals
Michael Miller, who has served as a principal of Galway Junior/Senior High School since 2017, was appointed superintendent by the district’s board of education on Feb. 20. Read MoreGalway school board appoints new superintendent
JOHNSTOWN - A Johnstown man has been arrested, accused of possessing and promoting child pornography, New York State Police said. Read MoreTroopers: Johnstown man possessed child pornography
AMSTERDAM - A large fire impacted Terleckey Brothers Trucking at 1 Front Street in Amsterdam Sunday night, March 2, 2025. Read MorePhotos: Fire at Amsterdam's Terleckey Brothers Trucking
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JOHNSTOWN - Hunting and fishing enthusiasts attended the annual Adirondack Outdoorsman Show at the Johnstown Moose Lodge on Comrie Avenue Saturday, February 22, 2025. Read MorePhotos: Johnstown's Adirondack Outdoorsman Show
GUILERLAND — Section 2 Division 2 wrestling champions were crowned on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Guilderland High School. Read MorePhotos: Section 2 Division 2 boys' wrestling championships
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GLENS FALLS - Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino and Roger Stone and Cage Wars 69 in the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls, Feb. 7, 2025. Read MorePhotos: Cage Wars with Sticker Mule's Anthony Constantino and Roger Stone
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Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, the nominee by President Trump to become the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, began her Upstate Thank You tour at Quaker Springs Fire Department in New York… Read MoreVIDEO: Elise Stefanik starts her Upstate Thank You tour in Schuylerville
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Pierogi and golumki sale at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church in Amsterdam. More: Keeping faith, culture alive through food Read MoreVideo: Pierogi and golumki sale at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church in Amsterdam
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NORTHVILLE — The Northville girls’ basketball team took on Canajoharie/Fort Plain on Wednesday night in a Western Athletic Conference matchup. Read MorePhotos: Northville girls' basketball takes on Canajoharie/Fort Plain
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BROADALBIN - The annual post-holiday Christmas tree bonfire Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 at Great Sacandaga Brewing in Broadalbin Read MorePhotos: Christmas tree bonfire at Great Sacandaga Brewing
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CLIFTON PARK - Audrey "Norma" Porteus celebrated her 106th birthday at the Rusty Nail in Clifton Park Saturday, Jan. 12, 2025. Read MorePhotos: Audrey 'Norma' Porteus' 106th birthday
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CLIFTON PARK — Various wrestlers from throughout Section 2 competed in the Eastern States Classic on Saturday, one of the top high school tournaments of the regular season. Read MorePhotos: Section 2 wrestlers take on Eastern States Classic
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GLENVILLE — The Amsterdam girls’ basketball team took on Scotia-Glenville on Thursday night. Read MorePhotos: Amsterdam girls' basketball takes on Scotia-Glenville
There are more than 70 theater events listed on Facebook’s 518 Theatre Artists page for the month of March. Read MoreFive questions with Neil Brookshire as he brings a soldier's journey to stage
When Bryan Thomas — known musically as Buggy Jive — performed for the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards at Proctors in 2022, the song he wrote for the occasion was “Make Me Water.” Read MoreUpstate Beat: Talking books, dreams and folk showcases with Buggy Jive
The word “garbologist” might sound trashy. But according to Merriam-Webster, garbology is the study of modern culture through the analysis of what is thrown away as garbage. Read MoreReview: Curtain Call's “The Garbologists” much more than bags of trash
Steeped in tradition — with a unique twist — Reverie Road is a magnificent display of creative forces that pays homage — sometimes ebulliently, sometimes sorrowfully — to Celtic and French sounds of yesteryear. Read MoreReverie Road makes stop at Saratoga's Caffe Lena
Fulton County and surrounding areas Read MoreMontgomery County Community Notes
Fulmont Community Action Agency, Inc., a private non-profit organization providing early childhood educational services, home weatherization, WIC nutrition and community services, which includes emergency and ongoing programmatic services in Fulton and Montgomery Counties, recently announced… Read MoreFulmont Community Action Agency announces audit results
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Amsterdam tuba player Herbert S. Breen was married twice. His first wife, Maude Mosher, died in 1927, the year the Mohawk Mills Band was formed. Two years later he married Carrie Wilbur. Read MoreTuba player struck up the band - Focus on History
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It was a tough job, but somebody had to do it! Read MorePODCAST: The Stan and Shen Show talk about judging Soup Stroll
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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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