Colorful flowers and offerings of fresh fruit adorned several statues Friday as Buddhist leader Holy Ziguang Shang Shi dedicated the former St. Michael’s Church in Amsterdam to the Goddess of Mercy.

Jul. 29 - Very sorry show by Gov. Paterson

Jul. 26 - Socialists? Meet some real ones

Jul. 24 - Call it peace or call it something else

Jul. 31 - Off the Northway: County water may be piped to Mechanicville

Jul. 29 - Jukebox: New superlatives needed to describe Hendryx concert

Jul. 29 - Down to Business: Baby boomers boost The Fresh Market's business plan

Jul. 27 - Gazette Gardener: Designer reveals his favorite trees, shrubs for own garden

Jul. 25 - Star talk: Binoculars assist in viewing very distant celestial cluster

Jul. 24 - Off the Northway: Hudson River bike trail plan in the works