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#Breaking: The addition of Chaires as a sixth council member is now expected to clear the gridlock experienced by the council throughout January. www.dailygazette.com/news/govt_po...

Restraining order lifted, Chaires to join Schenectady council immediately

Justin Chaires is officially the newest member of the Schenectady City Council after a ruling in Schenectady County Supreme Court lifted a restraining order preventing Chaires from joining the council...

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February 2, 2026 at 8:02 PM

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Is 'Real Housewives'' Lisa Barlow from Schenectady? It's complicated
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Is 'Real Housewives'' Lisa Barlow from Schenectady? It's complicated

SCHENECTADY — No stranger to inciting arguments on “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” Lisa Barlow’s current point of contention on the internet stems from her apparently having grown

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January 29, 2026 at 4:42 PM

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Mohonasen board member Ciampino suing over transgender protection letter www.dailygazette.com/news/educati...

Mohonasen board member Ciampino suing over transgender protection letter

ROTTERDAM — A Mohonasen school board member is a plaintiff in a lawsuit against Attorney General Letitia James and Commissioner of Education Betta Rosa over a letter reminding the members

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January 28, 2026 at 7:50 PM

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Firefighters respond to Rotterdam ViaPort Mall aquarium www.dailygazette.com/news/fire/fi...

Firefighters respond to Rotterdam ViaPort Mall aquarium, 4 photos

ROTTERDAM - Firefighters responded to the ViaPort Mall aquarium area for a report of a fire Monday morning.

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January 26, 2026 at 3:59 PM

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Fired Mohonasen wrestling coach charged www.dailygazette.com/news/educati...

Fired Mohonasen wrestling coach charged

ROTTERDAM — Two charges were filed against a fired Mohonasen wrestling coach on Tuesday.

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January 20, 2026 at 9:40 PM

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He eventually ran into some woods before being found using a thermal camera hiding next to a creek, sheriff says. www.dailygazette.com/news/crime/m...

Malta man drove drunk, led Saratoga deputies on chase, sheriff says

MALTA - A Malta man drove drunk and led Saratoga County Sheriff's deputies on a brief chase Tuesday night, sheriff's officials said.

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January 14, 2026 at 4:34 PM

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After 26 years in office, Clifton Park Town and County Supervisor Phil Barrett will not seek reelection. www.dailygazette.com/news/electio...

Clifton Park Town Supervisor Phil Barrett not seeking reelection

CLIFTON PARK — After 26 years in office, Clifton Park Town and County Supervisor Phil Barrett will not seek reelection.

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January 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM

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The Schenectady man worked at the business and was pinned between two vehicles when one accelerated rapidly, sheriff says. www.dailygazette.com/news/fire/sc...

Schenectady man killed in Halfmoon Valvoline crash, Saratoga sheriff says

HALFMOON - A Schenectady man who was employed at the Halfmoon Valvoline was struck and killed Saturday while at work, Saratoga County Sheriff's officials said.

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January 12, 2026 at 7:37 PM

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Saddened retirees share memories as Gloversville Price Chopper bids farewell www.dailygazette.com/news/busines...

Saddened retirees share memories as Gloversville Price Chopper bids farewell

Retirees and shoppers gather to mourn the permanent closing of Price Chopper in Gloversville. Former employees reminisce about the store's impact on the community and their lives.

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January 12, 2026 at 4:46 PM

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Photos from Sunday's "ICE out for Good" protest in Schenectady. www.dailygazette.com/news/governm...

Schenectady 'ICE out for Good' protest in 37 photos

SCHENECTADY - From the Schenectady "ICE out for Good" protest Sunday, Jan. 11, 2025.

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January 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM

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One passenger displayed a handwritten sign to another motorist reading "help!! being kidnapped!!", police say.

The incident led to a significant law enforcement response. No kidnapping had occurred, police say. www.dailygazette.com/news/crime/4...

4 arrested in kidnapping 'prank' in Saratoga County, troopers say

SARATOGA COUNTY - Four from northern New York have been arrested in Saratoga County, accused in an incident where they falsely claimed a kidnapping to fellow motorists, New York State

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January 8, 2026 at 9:09 PM

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'Pretty intensive' public engagement ends Monday for I-890 exit near SUNY Schenectady www.dailygazette.com/news/governm...

'Pretty intensive' public engagement ends Monday for I-890 exit near SUNY Schenectady

SCHENECTADY — Though people might think I-890 exit near SUNY Schenectady has always looked the way it is now, the 1960s rebuild is showing its age, Chris Cornwell, Director of

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January 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM

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Trump TANF block puts 4,600 Greater Capital Region families at risk www.dailygazette.com/news/governm...

Trump TANF block puts 4,600 Greater Capital Region families at risk

More than 600 families in Fulton County and $3.7 million in assistance are at risk with President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would freeze social service funding for children and families to f...

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January 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM

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Schenectady man given 25-life for repeatedly sexually assaulting child www.dailygazette.com/news/courts/...

Schenectady man given 25-life for repeatedly sexually assaulting child

SCHENECTADY - A Schenectady man was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years to life in state prison, the maximum possible sentence after his conviction for repeatedly sexually assaulting a child under

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January 7, 2026 at 7:19 PM

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Former Schenectady mayoral candidate Nelligan new No. 2 at county GOP www.dailygazette.com/news/politic...

Former Schenectady mayoral candidate Nelligan new No. 2 at county GOP

Former Schenectady mayoral candidate Matt Nelligan has been named the county Republican Party’s number two official.

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January 7, 2026 at 2:48 PM

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The $1.46 million purchase of 110 S Church St. will be an additional parking lot, allowing them to take their parking garage plans from four levels to three. www.dailygazette.com/news/governm...

Schenectady County proposing one more land acquisition for Aquatic Center

SCHENECTADY — The Schenectady County Legislature is poised to make their final land purchase for the Capital Region Aquatic Center.

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January 6, 2026 at 4:37 PM

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Flaming cheese wheel. Jan. 14
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Flaming cheese wheel pasta experience at Schenectady's Cornells

SCHENECTADY - Did someone say ‘Flaming Cheese Wheel?’

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January 5, 2026 at 10:22 PM

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Charlton residents say long-held traffic safety concerns have gone largely unaddressed by town and county officials and are launching a grassroots initiative. www.dailygazette.com/news/residen...