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Fulton County YMCA wins grants to teach water safety to 400 kids
The Fulton County YMCA has received two grants totaling $40,000 to help 400 kids learn to swim and other water-safety tips to keep kids safe from drowning.

Glove Theatre kids escape the zoo to stage ‘Madagascar’
GLOVERSVILLE — On Tuesday, one person sat at the concession stand at the Glove Theatre. Across the lobby, someone steamed the wrinkles out of a Hawaiian shirt.

Glove Theatre kids escape the zoo to stage ‘Madagascar’
On Tuesday, one person sat at the concession stand at the Glove Theatre. Across the lobby, someone steamed the wrinkles out of a Hawaiian shirt.

America 250 celebration continues at Gloversville arts center
The Memorial Hall Cultural and Arts Center is hosting a lecture and art class to support its exhibit, “MHCA Celebrates America 250.”

America 250 celebration continues at Gloversville arts center
The Memorial Hall Cultural and Arts Center is hosting a lecture and art class to support its exhibit, “MHCA Celebrates America 250.”

Developers propose 90-room hotel in town of Amsterdam
TOWN OF AMSTERDAM — A 90-room hotel is proposed for a grassy lot next to the Town Square plaza off Route 30 in the town of Amsterdam.

Developers propose 90-room hotel in town of Amsterdam
A 90-room hotel is proposed for a grassy lot next to the Town Square plaza off of Route 30.

Amsterdam, seeking grant, declares Willow Street site 'slum and blight'
Amsterdam declares Willow Street property as "slum and blight" as it applies for grants to clean debris from the former mill site.

Amsterdam shuts down boardwalk splash pad — again — because it's still slippery
AMSTERDAM — The new splash pad on Amsterdam's South Side boardwalk has been shut down because of its slippery surface for a second time after recent repainting failed to solve the issue.

Amsterdam shuts down boardwalk splash pad — again — because it's still slippery
The new splash pad on Amsterdam’s South Side boardwalk has been shut down because of its slippery surface for a second time after recent repainting failed to solve the issue.

No new appearances set in Johnstown-teacher case
No new date has been set in the case against a former Johnstown High School teacher and coach, who is also a sitting Johnstown Common Council member, following its fourth adjournment this year, Johnstown City Court officials said Wednesday.

No new appearances set in Johnstown-teacher case
No new date has been set in the case against a former Johnstown High School teacher and coach, who is also a sitting Johnstown Common Council member, following its fourth adjournment this year, Johnstown City Court officials said Wednesday.