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CAROGA

Two dead in Fulton County plane crash

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Two people are believed dead and a third person missing after a small plane crashed Friday in a wooded area near routes 10 and 29 in northwestern Fulton County.

SCHENECTADY

Schenectady pays debt to school district

Saturday, May 25, 2013

By Kathleen Moore

The city has finally paid its $3.64 million obligation to the Schenectady City School District.

SCHENECTADY

Schenectady man charged in screwdriver attack

Friday, May 24, 2013

An alleged attack with a screwdriver has a city man facing a felony, authorities said.

SCHENECTADY

Schenectady man allegedly took benefits illegally

Friday, May 24, 2013

A city man faces charges of illegally receiving unemployment benefits, authorities said.

SCHENECTADY

Man acquitted in Schenectady County Court of DWI

Friday, May 24, 2013

A man on trial for felony driving while intoxicated was acquitted Friday, his attorney said.

ROTTERDAM

Rotterdam police arrest two on drug charges

Friday, May 24, 2013

Rotterdam police have arrested two people on felony drug sale and possession charges.

SCOTIA & GLENVILLE

Parents settle lawsuit over piano accident at Scotia-Glenville school

Friday, May 24, 2013

By Steven Cook

A lawsuit filed last year against the Scotia-Glenville Central School District by the parents of a girl who suffered injuries after a piano fell on her at school has been settled, according to court papers.

SCHENECTADY

Annual show provides local designers their moment in spotlight

Friday, May 24, 2013

By Jeff Wilkin

There were waves, a few kisses, hands on hips, sultry strolls, perfect hairstyles and knockout outfits during the fourth annual Electric City Couture, which showcases local designers and models.

NISKAYUNA

Niskayuna ceremony pays tribute to troops

Friday, May 24, 2013

By Doug Eberle/For The Daily Gazette

After 21 years, a little rain Friday wouldn’t stop Niskayuna High School from honoring those who served their country, as the school held its annual Memorial Day ceremony.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Racino readies for big announcement

Friday, May 24, 2013

By David Lombardo

Saratoga Casino and Raceway plans to announce an investment in the tens of millions of dollars on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the announcement.

SCHENECTADY

Union College pest-control effort relies on ladybugs

Friday, May 24, 2013

By Sara Foss

Ladybugs are a crucial part of Union College’s pest management strategy. They eat aphids, a destructive pest that likes to devour the leaves of the spirea, a shrub that is common on campus.

NISKAYUNA

Prosecutor says Niskayuna attorney died of heart ailment

Friday, May 24, 2013

By Steven Cook

The cause of death for the Niskayuna attorney whose body was found in a wooded area of the town in January has been determined to be a heart ailment, authorities said Friday.

BALLSTON SPA

Saratoga Springs middle school teacher acquitted of touching student

Friday, May 24, 2013

By David Lombardo

A Maple Avenue Middle School teacher was found not guilty Friday of having inappropriate physical contact with a 14-year-old student.

SCHENECTADY

Defendant admits role in heroin ring

Friday, May 24, 2013

By Steven Cook

Six of nine Schenectady residents accused of taking part in a heroin distribution ring have pleaded guilty to various charges, according to papers filed in court.

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Graduations: Dull, but exciting

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Behind the Broadcast: No one's safe from layoffs

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Pat Rush

Biking Across U.S.

It's over! We reached St. Augustine

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Housing market balancing out

Ed Noonan

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Outdoor Journal: Washington County safari yields a tom

Margaret Hartley

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Spring cleaning, with a shovel

Marlene Kennedy

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Cheering on my college graduate

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Take care when storing ski equipment

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Annual New Orleans festival creates citywide funk school

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Deadline approaching for digital printing bill

Linda LeTendre

Waging Peace

IRS: Irresponsible Revenue Search

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McDonald’s folly becomes lasting legacy

Bill Danielson

Speaking of Nature

Most snakes are harmless, interesting additions to garden

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Road construction along Route 73

Anne-Marie Hughes

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Students can misinterpret teacher's words

Ken Schott

Parting Schotts

Union hockey to host midweek game against Dartmouth (updates)

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School notes: Kane commits

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A visit to Oscar's Smokehouse

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Applicants sought for universal pre-K

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Focus on History

Parades begin and end new World War II book

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A true 'Les Miserables' fan

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Seat in the Bleachers

Weaver pleased with Lukas' Preakness win

Bill Cain

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Gionta, Carter added to US roster

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					<div style="clear:both;"><a href="/photos/galleries/2013/may/03/0503_boysinvy/24132/">Schenectady Boys’ Invitational</a></div>	
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			Two games into the season, perennial Western Athletic Conference softball power Duanesburg is right where it wants to be. Galway just wants to be outside. Duanesburg made Galway’s lack of time on the field show in the early innings Tuesday as it took a 14-0 lead after three innings and went on to a 16-3 league win.
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