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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans rejected Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker on a first ballot Tuesday, as an unexpectedly numerous 20 holdouts denied the hard-charging ally of Donald Trump the GOP majority needed to seize the gavel. More voting is expected as Jordan works to shore up support to repl

Republican Mark Walczyk is seeking another term representing the most sizable district in New York's state Senate. The announcement comes 14 months away from the end of his first term representing 7,200 square miles of the North Country, including Fulton County. "Yeah . . . the funny thing is,

ALBANY – Gov. Kathy Hochul flew out of Washington D.C. on Tuesday to visit Israel, as Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip intensifies. Hochul held a virtual press conference Tuesday evening before her flight. The Democrat said she felt compelled to go given that New York is home to the largest Jewish po

AMSTERDAM — Riverlink Park has a new attraction with the donation of a nearly 100-year-old work boat by the state Canal Corporation for permanent display. “For many years, Tender 4 plied the waters of the Erie Canal supporting our workforce as they maintained the navigable waterway, and now throu

In 2021, Lex Lanza entered the Gloversville Public Library looking to get a card. She proceeded to ask if the community institution was hiring. It was her first day living in Fulton County after moving from Oneonta. Now, the 30-year-old is a regionally-recognized librarian, specializing in tee

Seneca Falls - Our beloved Dad, Menzo David Case, II, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 13, 2023. Menzo began his life of service to God, family, and community on November 1, 1963, in Gloversville, NY. A lifelong patriot and supporter of veterans, Menzo served in the Marines f

PET FUR ADOPTION — Each week, Pets Fur Adoption will feature cats, dogs and other animals available for adoption or foster at local shelters and rescues.  Take a look at this week’s future friends below. Name: Flynn  Gender & Breed: Mixed Breed Age: 3-years old Organization: M

By SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Hamas, which has ruled the Gaza Strip since 2007, launched an attack inside Israel over the weekend, killing hundreds and taking others hostage. Its unprecedented breach of the border sent fighters inside border communities and military installation

Retired 1340 WENT journalist Thomas Roehl anticipates an uphill battle. The 63-year-old has launched an eleventh-hour, write-in campaign for Johnstown's Third Ward on the Fulton County Board of Supervisors. His decision follows recent allegations that seasoned incumbent John "Jack" Callery uttere

City property taxes would go up 2% in 2024 as proposed in Johnstown's tentative budget. Under the pending plan, landowners would pay a $14.35 rate per $1,000 of a property's assessed value. The shift is intended to address growing utility costs, maintenance prices and union-negotiated personne