Tag: New York

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    An editor whose paper, wrecked by fire, kept printing

    The offices and printing plant of The Glen’s Falls Messenger were destroyed in a massive fire that swept through downtown on May 31, 1864, consuming 112 buildings and houses.Yet editor and publisher Norman Cole did not miss putting out an issue of the weekly newspaper, thanks to the help of a competing newspaper publisher in read more

    An editor whose paper, wrecked by fire, kept printing
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    Bigger tax credit could redevelop historic structures

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    Assemblywoman pushes bigger tax credit to redevelop historic structures   Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner stands outside a long-vacant mill complex in the village of Victory, N.Y. It’s the kind of structure she says could be redeveloped to ease the state’s housing shortage — with help from an expanded tax credit for large historic buildings.Joan K. Lentini read more

    Bigger tax credit could redevelop historic structures
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    A newspaperman who toiled till his last breath

    Even on the day of his death, Editor W.A. Wilkins of The Whitehall Times did not miss deadline, although he worked from home instead of the newspaper office. “He complained of mental lassitude during the day and did not engage in his work with his usual zest and satisfaction,” the newspaper reported in its Aug. read more

    A newspaperman who toiled till his last breath
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    Local ‘wrong house’ killing adds to national outcry

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    The shooting death last month of a 20-year-old Schuylerville woman who turned up the wrong driveway stunned people across Washington and Saratoga counties and quickly became part of a national outcry over gun violence. Kaylin Gillis was killed after she and several friends were searching for another friend’s house about 10 p.m. Saturday, April 15, read more

    Local ‘wrong house’ killing adds to national outcry
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    Molinaro tries to walk a moderate line in a polarized era

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      Marc Molinaro speaks to supporters in Hudson on Aug. 23, the night he lost a special election in New York’s 19th Congressional District. Less than three months later, voters in a reconfigured version of the district narrowly elected him to the U.S. House. Already the freshman Republican is a top Democratic target for 2024. read more

    Molinaro tries to walk a moderate line in a polarized era
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    Group works to save New Lebanon depot

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    Long-defunct station could serve as attraction along developing rail trail   Joe Ogilvie, president of the Corkscrew Rail Trail Association, stands outside the bay window of the former Rutland Railroad station in New Lebanon, N.Y., where the last train rolled past 70 years ago.Joan K. Lentini photo   By JOHN TOWNESContributing writer NEW LEBANON, N.Y. read more

    Group works to save New Lebanon depot
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    Crafting a perfect cream

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    Longtime Spa City esthetician aims to fill a skincare niche Mary Kuntz holds a jar of her handcrafted, small batch Divine Radiance face cream. Joan K. Lentini photo   By STACEY MORRISContributing writer SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. It was the end of another marathon session in the kitchen for Mary Kuntz. As she took stock of read more

    Crafting a perfect cream
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    A politician, a resort, and a mystery poem

    An 1878 meeting of political minds, or perhaps just a social visit, at the top of Mount McGregor sparked some speculation of a literary nature. “Can it be that our distinguished ex-governor has begun to woo at last, and that he is beginning — practicing as it were — upon the gentle muses?” The Saratogian read more

    A politician, a resort, and a mystery poem
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    Saratoga battles over biochar

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    Plant’s backers tout green benefits, but critics see a toxic threat   Gina LeClair holds signs opposing construction of the Saratoga Biochar Solutions facility that’s planned for a site at the Moreau Industrial Park in northern Saratoga County. Joan K. Lentini photo   By EVAN LAWRENCEContributing writer MOREAU, N.Y. The developers of a multimillion-dollar biochar read more

    Saratoga battles over biochar
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    Dark humor meets family tragedy in Fun Home

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    Hubbard Hall presents ‘Fun Home’ musical in shows Feb. 3-12   Some of the younger actors take part in a rehearsal in late January for Hubbard Hall’s new production of ‘Fun Home.’ The musical is based on Alison Bechdel’s 2006 graphic memoir, which focuses on her relationship with her father, the owner of a small-town read more

    Dark humor meets family tragedy in Fun Home