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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Sgt. Jeremy VanNostrand, inset, is pictured. Background photo shows police vehicles at VanNostrand's funeral.

Montgomery County

Driver convicted by Montgomery County jury in death of state trooper

MONTGOMERY COUNTY – A Montgomery County jury on Friday found Aaron M. Munise guilty of negligent homicide in the death… Read more »

Elementary school teacher at Pleasant Avenue Elementary Betsy Kovacic leaves the vaccine clinic after receiving her COVID vaccine at the Fulton County DOH POD at FMCC in Johnstown Thursday

Fulton County

Vaccine hesitancy apparent in Fulton County

Despite having the highest 7-day average COVID-19 positivity rate in the region, the lowest vaccination percentage of the six rural… Read more »

Amsterdam running back Garrett McHeard takes off up field during Friday night's clash as Amsterdam traveled to face Averill Park in Class B action. April 9, 2021.

Capital Region

Rolling COVID-19 averages by county upend some football games, not all

The novel coronavirus continues to force changes to the Section II high school football schedule, but on a county-wide scale… Read more »

Amsterdam running back Garrett McHeard takes off up field during Friday night's clash as Amsterdam traveled to face Averill Park in Class B action. April 9, 2021.

Capital Region

Rolling COVID-19 averages by county upend some football games, not all

The novel coronavirus continues to force changes to the Section II high school football schedule, but on a county-wide scale… Read more »

Montgomery County

Woman’s body found along Mohawk River at Fort Hunter, Montgomery County Sheriff says

FORT HUNTER – The body of a woman was found along the Mohawk River at Fort Hunter Wednesday morning and… Read more »

Fulton County

Fulton County warns of Applebees COVID-19 exposure; 3rd restaurant in 3 days connected to virus spread

FULTON COUNTY – For the third time in three days the Fulton County Department of Health issued a COVID-19 exposure warning… Read more »

Lisa McKay of Latham receives her first COVID-19 vaccine from Dr. Brenda Robinson at Duryee Memorial AME Zion Church on Hulett Street in Schenectady in March

State surpasses 10M doses of COVID vaccine; most returning for second dose

ALBANY — New York reached 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine delivered Friday afternoon, with about 19% of New Yorkers… Read more »

Fulton County warns of COVID-19 exposure at Johnstown restaurant; County lagging in vaccines administered

The Fulton County Department of Public Health Wednesday issued a news release alerting the public to a potential COVID-19 exposure… Read more »

Montgomery County officials break ground on the county's new SharedServices Facility Thursday at the Glen Canal View Business Park onRoute 5S in Fultonville.

Montgomery County breaks ground on $13M facility

Montgomery County officials broke ground for the Shared Services Facility at the Glen Canal View Business Park on Thursday. County Executive Matt Ossenfort… Read more »

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State grant goes to Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy; Family-owned dairy in Glen, Root to be protected

MONTGOMERY COUNTY — A state land preservation grant program will help ensure one family-owned farm remains forever farmland through a $932,389… Read more »

Miranda Vilma of Amsterdam gets her COVID-19 vaccination from Jessica Marotta at River Front Mall on Feb. 27.

Montgomery County secures 4,000 doses of COVID vaccine for seniors

ALBANY — Montgomery County has made a major breakthrough in its efforts to vaccinate its large elderly population against COVID:… Read more »

Photo by Bill TrojanMontgomery County Executive Matt Ossenfort speaks at the Winner's Circle in Fonda on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021.

Montgomery County GOP announces local candidates

The Montgomery County Republican Committee on Wednesday released a slate of 41 candidates for local offices during a socially-distanced rally… Read more »