Tag: New York

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    Local House members differ on speaker choice

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    Molinaro’s shifting stance draws questions as 2024 looms By MAURY THOMPSONContributing writer   The 22-day fight among Republicans over the selection of a new House speaker could have ramifications for next year’s elections in New York, where U.S. Rep. Marcus Molinaro is among five GOP freshman defending swing districts for a party increasingly dominated by read more

    Local House members differ on speaker choice
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    Local and organic — winter produce gives rise to a food store

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    Couple’s winter produce operation gave rise to full-fledged food store   Kaleb Myers and his father, Tim Myers, gather fresh greens from their farm to supply Old Saratoga Mercantile, the family’s storefront on Route 29 just west of Schuylerville, N.Y. Joan K. Lentini photo   By STACEY MORRISContributing writer SARATOGA, N.Y. At first glance, the read more

    Local and organic — winter produce gives rise to a food store
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    Legislator’s clout no match for unwritten rule

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    It was a generally quiet day at the state capital. “There was little of interest in the sessions of either house of the Legislature yesterday,” The Argus of Albany reported on Feb. 8, 1894. “The liveliest fight of all was over Mr. Hobbie’s bill granting permission for the erection of a free bridge over the read more

    Legislator’s clout no match for unwritten rule
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    Rich tones, healing vibrations

    Saratoga cellist focuses on her instrument’s therapeutic potential   Demetria Konisis sits with her cello and other instruments she uses for sound therapy in her studio in Saratoga Springs. Joan K. Lentini photo   By STACEY MORRISContributing writer SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. Demetria Koninis takes a seat and gently pulls her cello to an upright position read more

    Rich tones, healing vibrations
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    Producing paper — Despite a mill’s closing, industry remains

    Despite a mill’s closing, industry’s role in region remains strong   The Essity tissue mill in South Glens Falls shut down in July, eliminating 300 jobs and ending a tradition of nearly 140 years of paper manufacturing at the site. But industry insiders say the Essity mill faced special pressures that don’t reflect a broader read more

    Producing paper — Despite a mill’s closing, industry remains
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    Election 2023

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    Voters in N.Y., Mass. to decide local races By FRED DALEYEditor   Mayoral races in Pittsfield, North Adams, Troy and Saratoga Springs are headlining a host of local contests as voters cast ballots for a Nov. 7 general election across New York and in the cities of Massachusetts. Voters in Columbia County will be choosing read more

    Election 2023
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    Slate quarries idled as a trust went bust

    Collaboration worked effectively for the slate companies along the border of New York and Vermont for much of the 19th century. The communities around Granville, N.Y., and Pawlet, Vt., held the majority of the nation’s slate deposits and an exclusive supply of certain grades. So it behooved local slate companies to form a trust, in read more

    Slate quarries idled as a trust went bust
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    High culture, low pay — Local arts groups push for change

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    Local arts groups shine light on their own workplaces in push for change       By KATE ABBOTTContributing writer GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. Guitars strum and fireflies gleam in the meadow. Actors are falling in love every night, and stages large and small are alive with dance and music. It’s summer in the Berkshires. But read more

    High culture, low pay — Local arts groups push for change
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    Region’s power grids face new stresses

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    Shift to clean energy means more demand, changing supplies   Many experts say the current power grids in New York and New England are inadequate to support the region’s planned shift away from fossil fuels. But for now it’s hard to predict exactly where additional capacity will be needed. Joan K. Lentini photo   By read more

    Region’s power grids face new stresses
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    At a farm for horses, a spa for people

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    Luxury wellness center shares address with equine rehabilitation facility Abby Melfi welcomes guests at the entrance to Sacred Spa, a luxury wellness center she created in a converted horse barn. Joan K. Lentini photo   By STACEY MORRISContributing writer NORTHUMBERLAND, N.Y. Abby Melfi was in her element as she strode through the quiet hallways of read more

    At a farm for horses, a spa for people