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‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ a delightful romp at Proctors

Call “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” now at Proctors through Sunday, a “hilarious, laugh-a-minute musical

Can your eyes really pop out when you sneeze, like in this photo illustration? Not according to ophthalmologists.

Getting the lowdown on medical myths, hype

Can your eyes pop out if you hold them open when you sneeze? Surely not, say doctors, who give the l

Quartet San Francisco is, from left, Keith Lawrence, Joel Cohen, Jeremy Cohen and Kayo Miki.

Quartet San Franciso to offer its own unique take on tango

On Friday, violinist Jeremy Cohen will lead his Grammy-nominated Quartet San Francisco at the Troy S

Sweet talk: With their delightful colors and bonanza of nutrients, sweet potatoes deserve to be showcased year-round

Sweet potatoes are more versatile than you might think, and you don’t need to add sugar to them as t

How do you lose 200 pounds? Just crave success over food

Schenectady resident Ann Conway once weighed 360 pounds. In 2000, she joined Weight Watchers and her

Failing to treat juvenile arthritis can lead to a lifetime of problems

Although juvenile arthritis is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases, it often goes unde

Back in Time: ‘Millionaire Tramp’ visits city, tells wild tales about travels

Ben Ridder was the “millionaire tramp,” and he began a weeklong visit in Schenectady on Sunday, Feb.

Classic Tales of Old Dorp: ‘Indecent’ dancers and swift airmail delivery made news in 1921

Former Gazette columnist Larry Hart remembers a big scandal and a big speed record from February 192

Schenectady Gazette reporter Kathy McGarry Muller, right, prepares for a swift ride down the ice of Mount Van Hoevenbergâ€™s bobsled run during the winter of 1956.

Capital Region Scrapbook: Kathy McGarry Muller braved bobsled ride in 1956, performed varied duties for Gazette

Schenectady Gazette reporter Kathy McGarry Muller had put away her notebook — and her fears — for 40

Schenectady Light Opera Company announces 08-09 schedule

The Schenectady Light Opera Company has released its five-show schedule for the 2008-09 season.

Marlboro musicians put on striking show

Seven musicians from the touring arm of the Marlboro Music Festival presented an unusual program Sat

Proctors hosts a jazz celebration

Celebrating the 50-year heritage of the Monterey Jazz Festival on Saturday at Proctors, an all-star