NORTHVILLE — Northville school officials are looking to their next steps after the 2025-2026 budget failed to on Tuesday. Read MoreNorthville school officials look to next steps after failed budget vote
FONDA — Lucas Polsinelli, a Fonda-Fultonville Middle School seventh-grader, has died after a battle with cancer. Read MoreFonda-Fultonville 7th-grader Polsinelli dies after cancer battle
NEW YORK — A full shutdown of one of the tubes of the East River Tunnel in New York City began Friday, impacting Amtrak services in and out of the city. Read MoreAmtrak begins $1.6 rehab of East River Tunnel in NYC
JOHNSTOWN — The Johnstown Area Community Center has called off its annual Knox Field Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza this year due to a significant increase in the cost of fireworks. Read MoreFourth of July fireworks show cancelled in Johnstown
The Foothills Council took three of the four top seeds in the Section 2 Boys' Lacrosse Tournament, when pairings were released Friday. Read MoreNiskayuna, Schuylerville, others take top seeds in Section 2 boys' lacrosse tournament
GALWAY — A Galway man has been arrested, accused of using a 4-year-old child to create child sex abuse material, federal prosecutors said. Read MoreFeds: Galway man sexually exploited child
Ayden Fall’s two-run double highlighted a four-run bottom of the sixth inning for Duanesburg in its 7-5 Section 2 Class C tournament first-round win over Middleburgh on Friday. JJ Reese had an… Read MoreDuanesburg baseball downs Middleburgh in Class C — Friday's Section 2 tournament scores
Jude Hamilton-Jones scored two goals as Saratoga Springs squeaked past La Salle 6-5 in a non-league game. Read MoreSaratoga Springs boys' lacrosse edges La Salle 6-5 — Thursday's Section 2 scores
Maggie Lescault scored eight goals and assisted on four, and Rylie Kline scored seven and assisted on two as Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake defeated Glens Falls 22-11 in the semifinals of the Secti… Read MoreLescault, Kline combine for 15 goals as Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake girls' lacrosse wins semifinal — Thursday's Section 2 scores
No. 7 seed Mechanicville defeated No. 10 Johnstown 8-2 in the Section 2 Class B baseball tournament Thursday, as AJ Messercola pitched a three-hitter with 11 strikeouts. Read MoreMechanicville baseball rides big fifth inning to beat Johnstown 8-2 — Thursday's Section 2 tournament scores
London (AP) — Naqi Rizvi loves the “absolute freedom” he feels on the tennis court. Winning titles is fun, too. Read MoreAP PHOTOS: Blind Tennis Naqi's Journey
Trea Turner led off the game with a home run and had three hits, Zack Wheeler extended his scoreless innings streak and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Athletics 4-3 for their eighth straig… Read MoreTurner homers, Wheeler strong again and Phillies beat Athletics 4-3 for 8th straight win
Teoscar Hernández led off the 13th inning with an RBI double and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the New York Mets 7-5 in a wild rematch of last year’s National League Championship Series on… Read MoreHernández sends Dodgers past Mets 7-5 in 13 innings in wild and rainy NLCS rematch
Naqi Rizvi loves the “absolute freedom” he feels on the tennis court. Winning titles is fun, too. The 34-year-old blind tennis champion is on a mission to not only raise awareness but also ele… Read MoreBlind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi lobbies for sport's awareness and Paralympic inclusion
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NORTHVILLE — Northville school officials are looking to their next steps after the 2025-2026 budget failed to on Tuesday. Read MoreNorthville school officials look to next steps after failed budget vote
The Foothills Council took three of the four top seeds in the Section 2 Boys' Lacrosse Tournament, when pairings were released Friday. Read MoreNiskayuna, Schuylerville, others take top seeds in Section 2 boys' lacrosse tournament
Ayden Fall’s two-run double highlighted a four-run bottom of the sixth inning for Duanesburg in its 7-5 Section 2 Class C tournament first-round win over Middleburgh on Friday. JJ Reese had an RBI single in the inning, and Logan Kapusta got an RBI when he was hit by a pitch with the bases lo… Read MoreDuanesburg baseball downs Middleburgh in Class C — Friday's Section 2 tournament scores
TROY — Opponents have come to not enjoy seeing Catholic Central’s Kristen Foglia on a basketball court. Read MoreBroadalbin-Perth falls to Holy Trinity in Section 2 Class C flag football title game
BROADALBIN — As part of Brian Henry’s science research class, students at Broadalbin-Perth Jr./Sr. High School get plenty of hands-on experience. Read MoreBroadalbin-Perth science research students sink fish cribs into Great Sacandaga Lake
Jude Hamilton-Jones scored two goals as Saratoga Springs squeaked past La Salle 6-5 in a non-league game. Read MoreSaratoga Springs boys' lacrosse edges La Salle 6-5 — Thursday's Section 2 scores
No. 7 seed Mechanicville defeated No. 10 Johnstown 8-2 in the Section 2 Class B baseball tournament Thursday, as AJ Messercola pitched a three-hitter with 11 strikeouts. Read MoreMechanicville baseball rides big fifth inning to beat Johnstown 8-2 — Thursday's Section 2 tournament scores
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After voters rejected the district’s original budget proposal on Tuesday that included a 5% tax levy increase, the Scotia-Glenville school board is weighing a pair of alternate budgets for a s… Read MoreScotia-Glenville prepares potential second budget proposal for June 17 vote
SCHENECTADY — Two men have been arrested, accused of scamming a 90-year-old Schenectady County man out of more than $14,000 in a theft that started with an email, Schenectady County Sheriff's … Read MoreSheriff: Two charged in scam of 90-year-old Schenectady County man
Efforts to redevelop the former St. Clare’s medical campus in Schenectady into a 240-unit apartment complex just received a $1.5 million boost thanks to New York state. Read More$1.5M grant for St. Clare's campus redevelopment plans
A federal grant from the Department of Energy will fund the installation of a fast-charging electric vehicle station outside of Schenectady police headquarters on Liberty Street, with the char… Read MoreSchenectady police to get HQ EV charger through federal grant
AMSTERDAM — Mario Villa, the former three-term mayor of Amsterdam who led the city out of a past deficit and remained deeply interested in local finances even after leaving office, died on Wed… Read MoreFormer Amsterdam mayor Mario Villa ed for dedication, determination
AMSTERDAM — A former Amsterdam paper mill is one step closer to being transformed into a commercial bakery with a brewpub and retail space, following the award of a $1 million state grant. Read MoreBakery, brewpub get $1M state grant for Amsterdam paper mill
AMSTERDAM — The emergency demolition of a crumbling former carpet mill on Elk Street got underway on Wednesday. Read MoreAmsterdam begins demolition of collapsing building of Lower Mill complex
AMSTERDAM — Bids are being sought to control vegetation on city-owned properties divided into four zones after a pilot project targeting pre-season cleanups of over 100 unkempt sites across Am… Read MoreAmsterdam seeking bids for vegetation control on city-owned properties
SUNY Fulton-Montgomery held its 60th annual commencement Friday, May 16, 2025. Read MorePhotos: SUNY Fulton-Montgomery graduation 2025
GLOVERSVILLE - Gloversville softball took on Broadalbin-Perth Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Gloversville High School. Read MorePhotos: Gloversville softball vs. Broadalbin-Perth
JOHNSTOWN - Schools compete during Tuesday's Western Athletic Conference meet with Johnstown, Berne-Knox-Westerlo and Galway at Knox Field in Johnstown. Read MorePhotos: Johnstown, Galway, BKW meet at Knox Field
HALFMOON - Protesters against U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik rallied in front of The Fairways of Halfmoon golf course on Johnson Road on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Read MorePhotos: Protest of Elise Stefanik in Halfmoon
GLOVERSVILLE - Photos from late Tuesday night of the Fownes factory fire in Gloversville. Read MorePhotos: Gloversville Fownes factory fire
GLOVERSVILLE - Video of the Gloversville Fownes fire aftermath Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Read MoreVideo: Gloversville Fownes fire aftermath
ST. JOHNSVILLE - Photos from The Gallery in St. Johnsville Read MorePhotos: The Gallery, St. Johnsville
CANAJOHARIE - Democratic congressional candidate Blake Gendebien spoke to ers at the Van Alstyne Homestead Museum in Canajoharie on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Read MorePhotos: Democratic NY-21 candidate Gendebien Canajoharie town hall
GLOVERSVILLE - An informational picket organized outside Nathan Littauer Hospital by unionized nurses Thursday. Read MorePhotos: Nathan Littauer nurse informational picket
A car es a Broadalbin-Perth school bus despite the stop sign being extended, before a police vehicle pulls the driver over for illegally ing the bus. Read MoreVideo: Car ing school bus in Broadalbin-Perth
JOHNSTOWN - From the Western Athletic Conference meet at Knox Field in Johnstown Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Read MorePhotos: Johnstown, Mayfield-Northville, others at meet
AMSTERDAM - The 518 Play Academy in Amsterdam. Read MorePhotos: The 518 Play Academy in Amsterdam
The Dorset Players winds up its 97th season in fine style with their production of the Stephen Sondheim classic, “Company." Read MoreDorset Players “Company” offers a very inviting Sondheim classic
Breaking Benjamin performed in front of a capacity crowd on a chilly evening at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs Friday, May 23, 2025 during its Awaken The Fallen tour headlining the evening that included Staind, Wage War and Lakeview. Read MorePhotos: Breaking Benjamin perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Staind rocked a capacity crowd at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, Friday, May 23, 2025. Touring with Breaking Benjamin on the Awaken the Fallen tour. Read MorePhotos: Staind at Saratoga Performing Arts Center
“I love The Band. I love Levon Helm. I love all things Band, pretty much,” said Carolyn Wonderland, who will be special guest Sunday at the Levon Helm Studios Presents: The Helm Family Midnight Ramble — night two of Helm's birthday weekend at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock. Read MoreRising star guitarist Carolyn Wonderland special guest at Woodstock Midnight Ramble
Fulton County and surrounding areas Read MoreFulton County and Montgomery County Community Notes
This week on The Stan and Shen Show podcast the duo spent part of their week inside several courtrooms after nitting the hardwood with Newsie with the NY Phoenix on The Daily Gazette Night at Armory Studios NY. Read MorePODCAST: Stan and Shen in courtrooms, Newsie on the court and a suprise for Shen
This summer, young adults with autism and neurodiversity can take a major step toward college, career, and independent living success through the Transitions Summer Immersion Experience. Designed for students ages 16 and up, this dynamic 2- to 3-week program combines college-level learning, … Read MoreTransitions slated to offer Summer Immersion Experience
An Irish immigrant woman became a leader in the fledgling union movement while living in Amsterdam in the nineteenth century. Read MoreAmsterdam woman was pioneer union leader - Focus on History
Bite-sized is a regular feature highlighting local food festivals, special events, menu changes, restaurant news and more. Let’s dig in. Read MoreAmsterdam set to host St. Paddy's Day Pub Fest on Saturday - Bite-Sized
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GLOVERSVILLE — Gloversville Mayor Vincent DeSantis awarded the 2025 Thomas J. Ruller Historic Preservation Award on Saturday to the owners of Sage and Cedar Cafe. Read MoreSage and Cedar Cafe in Gloversville receives historic preservation award
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BROADALBIN - A look at Stacey's Scratch Kitchen in Broadalbin. Read MorePhotos: Stacey's Scratch Kitchen, Broadalbin
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GLEN - A look at Bellinger's Orchard in Glen. Read MorePhotos: Bellinger's Orchard, Glen
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