Matthew McKibben
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Spring flutters through MiSci
The warm temperature and springtime feel inside the butterfly exhibit in the Museum of Innovation and Science lured dozens of visitors on a grey Sunday afternoon. → Read More
Ossenfort touts economic growth in Montgomery State of the County
Montgomery County Executive Matt Ossenfort delivered his second annual State of the County address Friday morning → Read More
Montgomery County teen follows dream to L.A.
Sawyer Fredericks appeared on the pre-recorded, two-hour season premiere of NBC’s “The Voice” Monday night, wowing the panel of four celebrity coaches and earning a spot in the next round of the competition. → Read More
Amsterdam council eyes costly repairs to pair of buildings
The Amsterdam Common Council, the mayor and city employees discussed several capital projects Tuesday, chief among them replacing the heating and cooling system in the Public Safety building and mending the roof of the Department of Public Works building. → Read More
Drivers put Tesla to the test at Saratoga Automobile Museum
A 10-minute ride in the Tesla Model S makes the car’s steep price tag seem increasingly affordable. → Read More
Board, supervisor at odds over Palatine town hall project
A project to build a new town hall has sparked some heated discussion between the supervisor and Town Board during meetings over the last month. → Read More
Johnstown archer right on target against world’s best
Jonathan Scott finished 12th at the World Archery Festival, putting him among the world’s elite shooters. → Read More
Amsterdam council votes to not replace shared assistant
The Amsterdam corporation counsel and employee relations director will operate without city-employed assistants for the rest of the year. → Read More
Legal shuffle in Fulton County may result in high-profile races
Longtime Fulton County Sheriff Thomas Lorey’s decision to retire at the end of this year could spark a reshuffling at the top of some of the most important departments in the county. → Read More
Amsterdam mayor announces run for third term
Mayor Ann Thane said Friday she will seek re-election this fall, putting an end to any speculation that the two-term Democratic incumbent would step down. → Read More
Police dominate list of top Amsterdam earners
Eight of the top 10 highest-paid Amsterdam employees in 2014 were members of the Police Department, city records show. → Read More
Amsterdam mayor, Buddhists trade barbs
Tensions between the city and a local Buddhist nonprofit organization escalated Tuesday when Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane called the group “disingenuous” and costly to the city. → Read More
Amsterdam council, mayor meet, still squabbling
The tumultuous relationship among the mayor, the Common Council and city employees was on display Monday night during the inaugural Committee of the Whole meeting. → Read More
Murder victim's siblings will stay in foster care
The two youngest siblings of Kenneth White, the 5-year-old boy allegedly killed by his cousin in the town of Berne, will remain in foster care after a hearing in Albany County Family Court → Read More
Solar company to move into Amsterdam industrial park
SolarCity, a California company that designs and installs solar energy systems, has agreed to lease space in the Edson Street Industrial Park. → Read More
Sch’dy mayor lauds cities’ fight against blight
During an Amsterdam Common Council meeting Tuesday night, Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy addressed the partnership the two cities have solidified in recent months. → Read More
Gloversville woman says bullying played role in daughter’s suicide
Mona Hill and her 12-year-old daughter Breeanna Williams were best friends. The duo did everything together and could hardly stand to spend time away from each other, Hill said. → Read More
Schenectady human rights leader honored with King
Former Capital Region civil rights activist Eloise Frazier and Martin Luther King Jr. shared two talents: commanding attention while speaking and lifting the spirits of the people around them. → Read More
Albany's Karen community celebrates New Year
In 2007 Mu Mu and her family were the first Karen people to emigrate from a refugee camp in Thailand to Albany. → Read More
Albany holiday lights go dark for another year
Roughly 15 volunteers began the monthlong process Sunday of dismantling Capital Holiday Lights in the Park, which was illuminated every night from late November until Saturday. → Read More