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🍂 Fall in Gloversville: Spooky Fun, Local Art & Downtown Energy!
The air is crisp, the pumpkins are out, and Gloversville is packed with fall fun! From ghostly gatherings to creative workshops and live music, downtown is brimming with ways to celebrate the season. Have a Halloween or harvest-themed event to add? Share it with us!
And don’t forget — the holidays are just around the corner. Downtown businesses planning Small Business Saturday (Nov. 29) deals or events can email details to JennD@fccrg.org.
🖌️ Workshops @ 44 Lakes Customized Gifts & Décor
📍 15 N. Main St.
📅 Sign up via Facebook or text (518) 720-9895
• Oct. 10 @ 5 p.m. – Halloween Coir Mat Class 💵 $15 each
🎃 Gloversville Recreation Commission's Fall Fest
📍 Trail Station Park, W. Fulton St. & Frontage Rd.
📅 Oct. 11 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Hosted by the Gloversville Recreation Commission, this free family festival includes pumpkin painting, bounce houses, lawn games, music, food and craft vendors, and more. Trick-or-treating begins near the Railcar at 3:30 p.m., followed by a Costume Contest at the Gazebo.
🎸 Music at Off the Rails Tavern
📍 7 West St.
📅 Oct. 12 | 2–4 p.m.
Live performance by Luke Pavlus.
🍺 Events at Kingsboro Golf Club & Double Eagle Restaurant
📍 301 N. Kingsboro Ave.
• Oct. 10 – Music by All Fired Up @ 5 p.m.
• Oct. 18 – Horror Movie Trivia @ 6 p.m.
• Oct. 25 – Halloween Party 🎭 Costume Contest (21+)
• Nov. 1 – Murder Mystery Dinner Show @ 7 p.m. presented by Trust Your Gut Productions LLC
🎭 Live at The Glove Theatre
📍 42 N. Main St.
🎟️ Tickets: theglovetheatre.com/upcoming-events
• Oct. 10 @ 7 p.m. – Rusticator
• Oct. 11 @ 7 p.m. – Gold Rush: Neil Young Tribute
• Oct. 17 @ 7 p.m. – Trivia Night Fundraiser for Fulton County SPCA
• Oct. 18 @ 7 p.m. – Riptide (Reggae)
• Oct. 24 @ 7 p.m. – Medium Brandon Russ
• Oct. 25 @ 7 p.m. – “Wicked” Movie Sing-Along & Costume Contest 🎭 Free
• Oct. 31 @ 7 p.m. – The Wheel: Grateful Dead Halloween Show
🎵 Dorn Space Performances
📍 99 N. Main St.
• Oct. 10 @ 7 p.m. – Rees Shad in Concert 💵 $10 cash at door
• Oct. 18 @ 7 p.m. – Ryan Leddick with Deb Cavanaugh 💵 $10 cash at door
• Oct. 24 & 25 @ 7 p.m. and Oct. 26 @ 2 p.m. – The Dorn Space Awards Weekend 💵 $10 each day, cash at door
📚 Gloversville Public Library – Friends’ Book Sale
📍 58 E. Fulton St.
📅 Oct. 17 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
📅 Oct. 18 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Bring your own bags — none will be provided.
🖼️ Glove Cities Arts Alliance Pop-Up Group Show
📍 Memorial Hall Cultural & Arts Center, 40 N. Main St. (3rd floor)
Featuring exhibits, salons, and performances, including world-renowned jazz bassist Michael Bisio and a cabaret of original works from Trust Your Gut Productions.
• Oct. 16, 17, 23 & 24 @ 5–8 p.m.
• Oct. 18 & 25 @ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
👻 Halloween Art & Open House
📍 Memorial Hall Cultural & Arts Center, 40 N. Main St. (3rd floor, Schine Memorial Hall)
📅 Oct. 17 | Time TBA
Free Halloween-themed kids’ activities and a “Draw Frankenstein’s Creature” art lesson for ages 10+.
🎉 Great Rentals 25th Anniversary Celebration
📍 59 N. Main St.
📅 Oct. 18 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Enjoy food, music, special deals, giveaways, and more as Great Rentals celebrates 25 years of serving Gloversville!
🎬 Monday with Richard Samrov
📍 The Glove Theatre Museum, 42 N. Main St.
📅 Oct. 20 | Noon–3 p.m.
Meet Curator Emeritus Richard Samrov for a discussion about the Historic Glove Theatre and the Schine Family. Free admission.
🤘 Haunted Heavy Metal Halloween Party at Aaron’s Irish Pub
📍 231 N. Main St.
📅 Oct. 25 | 8 p.m.
Featuring BrotherT and The Boys, Blindsided, and The Antarctican. 💵 $5 cover | Costume contest + free candy!
🎃 City of Gloversville Trick-or-Treating
📍 Throughout the city
📅 Oct. 31 | 6–8 p.m.
Happy Haunting!
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Take a Self-Guided Walk During NYS Path Through History Weekend
GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. - Downtown Gloversville will participate in the upcoming New York State Path Through History Weekend, taking place October 11 and 12, by inviting residents and visitors alike to explore the city’s rich past through a self-guided walking tour.
The tour highlights many of Gloversville’s most significant historic sites and stories, offering participants a glimpse into the city’s cultural, architectural, and industrial heritage. Along the way, visitors can learn about Gloversville’s ties to two U.S. Presidents — Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt, as well as Samuel Goldwyn, the famed Hollywood studio head and the “G” in MGM Studios, who once had business interests in the city.
“Gloversville is filled with history, and visitors can learn about its connection to two presidents, a Hollywood movie studio head, and how the Schine Memorial Hall was once an opera house,” said Jennifer Donovan, Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist at the Fulton County Center for Regional Growth (CRG). “The city has historic markers at many of these sites, and the self-guided tour is a great way for people to experience downtown at their own pace.”
Printed copies of the walking tour map will be available throughout the week at several downtown locations, including CRG at 34 W. Fulton St., the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce at 2 N. Main St., and the Gloversville Public Library at 58 E. Fulton St. A digital PDF version of the map can also be downloaded anytime at www.downtowngloversville.org/history.
Stops on the self-guided tour include:
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Palace Diner, 62 S. Main St.
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Former Kingsborough Hotel, 34 S. Main St.
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Historic Four Corners, 2 S. Main St.
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Trail Station Park, West Fulton St.
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Bleecker Street Square, approx. 33 Bleecker St.
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Former Gloversville High School / Estee Park, 90 N. Main St.
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Former City Hall, 44 N. Main St.
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Glove Theatre, 42 N. Main St.
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Schine Memorial Hall, 40 N. Main St.
The NYS Path Through History program is a statewide initiative highlighting historic and cultural destinations across New York. Each year, communities host special events and tours that celebrate the people and places that helped shape the state’s identity.
For more information on upcoming downtown events, visit www.downtowngloversville.org or follow @DowntownGloversville on social media.
Downtown Gloversville News
Great Rentals of Gloversville Celebrates 25 Years with Customer Appreciation Event
Gloversville, N.Y. - Great Rentals of Gloversville is proud to announce its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of serving the community with affordable, brand-name furniture, appliances, and electronics. To celebrate this milestone, the store will host a Customer Appreciation Event on Saturday, October 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at its location, 59 N Main Street, Gloversville. The anniversary celebration will feature hourly raffle prizes, including lottery tickets, a stereo cooler, a recliner, and a 55” big screen TV. Customers, neighbors, and friends are invited to join the festivities and help commemorate 25 years of local service. “For 25 years, Great Rentals has been committed to providing our community with flexible, affordable options for quality home furnishings, appliances, and electronics,” said Jennifer Donovan, Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist. “This event is their way of saying thank you to the customers who have supported us throughout the years.” Since opening in 1999, Great Rentals has built its reputation by offering rent-to-own programs, no credit checks, free delivery, and flexible weekly payments. The store carries a wide range of living room and bedroom furniture, mattresses, dining sets, major appliances, and electronics from trusted brands such as Frigidaire, GE, Hisense, HP, and Xbox. Great Rentals’ 25th anniversary highlights its role as a long-standing local business that prioritizes customer service, accessibility, and community connections. For more information, visit www.greatrentals518.com or contact Great Rentals at (518) 773-7368.
Gloversville’s Trail Station Park Joins the New York State Birding Trail
Gloversville, N.Y. - Trail Station Park has officially been designated as part of the New York State Birding Trail, further highlighting the community’s commitment to outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, and eco-tourism.
The Southern Adirondack Audubon Society hosted a bird walk in September to celebrate the designation.
Trail Station Park, located at the corner of Frontage Road and West Fulton Street, is a community hub where residents and visitors can enjoy walking trails, green spaces, and year-round programming. With its central location and easy access to surrounding natural areas, the park provides an inviting gateway for birdwatchers of all ages and experience levels.
The New York State Birding Trail is a statewide initiative led by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to connect people with outstanding birding opportunities across the Empire State. The trail is not a single physical path but rather a network of premier birding sites that showcase New York’s diverse habitats and bird species. From forests and wetlands to urban parks and shorelines, the trail links over 300 sites that offer safe, welcoming, and high-quality birdwatching experiences.
By joining the New York State Birding Trail, Trail Station Park becomes part of a celebrated network that attracts birders, nature enthusiasts, and eco-tourists from across the state and beyond. This designation recognizes both the park’s accessibility and its role in encouraging the appreciation of wildlife and the natural environment.
“Trail Station Park’s inclusion on the New York State Birding Trail is a wonderful opportunity to showcase Gloversville’s natural assets while supporting recreation and tourism,” said Jennifer Donovan, Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist. “Birding is a growing pastime, and this recognition positions our community as a destination for visitors who want to experience the beauty of nature right here in the City.”
FJ&G Rail Trail was also added to the NYS Birding Trail program with bird spots in Johnstown and Broadalbin.
For more information on the New York State Birding Trail, including an interactive map of all participating sites, visit: www.dec.ny.gov/animals/122988.html.
About the New York State Birding Trail
The New York State Birding Trail provides opportunities for birders and outdoor enthusiasts to explore and enjoy the state’s rich birdlife. With over 450 bird species recorded statewide, New York offers some of the best birding in the country. The trail is designed to be accessible for all, connecting urban, rural, and wild areas where visitors can observe and appreciate birds in their natural habitats.
Celebrating 100 Years of Mr. G's Hair Gallery in Gloversville
A Proclamation Ceremony honored Mr. G's Hair Gallery for its remarkable 100 years of continuous operation, serving the Gloversville community under two generations of the Garofalo family at the shop, located at 55 W. Fulton St., on Friday, June 27.
The ceremony recognized the enduring legacy of Vincenzo "Vincent" Garofalo, who founded "The Sanitary Barbershop" in 1925, and his son Thomas Garofalo, who took over the business in the 1960s and later modernized and expanded the business into the beloved "Mr. G's Hair Gallery for Men and Women."
Boulevard School Students Explore Gloversville’s Heart
Downtown Tour Inspires Civic Engagement
Gloversville, N.Y. - In June 2025, students and faculty from Boulevard Elementary School embarked on a guided walking tour through downtown Gloversville, immersing themselves in the city’s revitalization efforts, historic landmarks, and community improvements. The event provided learning opportunities in local history, urban development, and civic pride.
The tour, organized in collaboration with Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist Jennifer Donovan, brought students face-to-face with several key sites including Trail Station Park, the newly enhanced St. Thomas Square, and the restored Schine Memorial Hall building. Along the route, civic leaders, business leaders, city department heads and others spoke with the students about careers in Downtown Gloversville.
“This tour gives our children a chance to see how Gloversville is transforming right in front of their eyes,” said Jennifer Donovan. “By involving them in the conversation, we hope to build future stewards of our city who understand its history and care about its future.”
Gloversville Marks Major Milestone with Ribbon-Cutting of Four DRI Projects
City celebrates transformation of public spaces and renewed momentum
Gloversville, N.Y. - In May 2025, the City of Gloversville hosted a celebratory ribbon-cutting to mark the completion of four key projects under New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). The event brought together city officials, state representatives, local business leaders, and community members to celebrate transformative improvements to Gloversville’s downtown core.
The DRI ribbon-cutting recognized the completion of the following efforts:
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Schine Memorial Hall renovation: The third floor of the historic Schine building was refurbished to house a museum and offer artistic/co-working space for local creators.
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St. Thomas Square activation: An underutilized lot was transformed into a vibrant public space with amenities for the farmers’ market, pedestrian areas, and landscaping.
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Trail Station Park enhancements: The park was expanded and upgraded, with new amenities that include a splash pad, pavilion, restrooms, trails, picnic areas, and landscaping.
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Downtown Piazza creation: A formerly vacant lot on South Main Street was reimagined into a public plaza suitable for performances, food trucks, and community events, with infrastructure to manage stormwater naturally.
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These four projects were launched under a $10 million DRI grant awarded to Gloversville.
In addition, Gloversville is nearing completion of Glove City Lofts, a mixed-income residential development spanning 75 units, which will further activate downtown housing.
Ricmar Design & Print Announces
New Services and New Location
Ricmar Design & Print is announcing new services and new faces at at its new 31 N. Main St. The business, formally of Amsterdam, moved to Gloversville in August of 2023 and has found a home in the downtown business district ever since. In May 2025, it moved from the South Main Street location to 31 N. Main St. “We have been amazed by the warmth and generosity of our community here in Gloversville,” stated Kristina Gillmore, owner of Ricmar Design & Print. “The move has brought us new friends, new customers, and a new outlook heading into 2025.” Ricmar Design & Print is a business with roots that stretch back over 45 years with Gillmore as the 3rd owner, purchasing the company from Bob Olbrycht in March of 2013. Ricmar has traditionally provided services including graphic design, custom printing for businesses and organizations, catalog design and direct mail marketing design and production. In 2025, the business is expanding its services with the aid of a Microenterprise Grant provided by Fulton County and administered by Fulton County Center for Regional Growth. Grant funds have meant the ability to expand services and staffing. Ricmar Design & Print will continue to provide their established print and design services while also adding marketing services for businesses and nonprofit organizations, branding services and management, social media and website management as well as large format fine art print services.
DDS & CRG Participate in National Historic Marker Weekend
On April 25, the Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist (DDS) and Fulton County Center for Regional Growth (CRG) participated in National Historic Marker Weekend by cleaning historic markers in Gloversville. These markers aren't just plaques; they're windows into our rich past, bringing our city's history to life. Gloversville deeply values its history, and these markers play a vital role in our community. They even help our local economy by guiding visitors through our downtown and highlighting fascinating points of interest. They're also a cornerstone of heritage tourism, drawing history buffs to our city and supporting our local businesses. National Historic Marker Day, a wonderful initiative by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, encourages us all to appreciate and care for these historical gems.
Gloversville Receives Heissenbuttel Award for Planning Excellence
On behalf of the City of Gloversville, Mayor Vincent DeSantis was honored to accept the Heissenbuttel Award for Planning Excellence on April 7, 2025, at the New York Planning Federation Conference held in Cooperstown. In accepting the award, the Mayor said: “I am delighted and very grateful for the federation’s recognition of our holistic approach to planning and implementing Gloversville’s revitalization. From the beginning of the process, we understood that all of the many interconnected aspects of any living community must be addressed and improved for rebirth to be successful. The stabilization and improvement of the quality of neighborhoods, the redevelopment of brownfields and derelict structures, the improvement of public parks, greenspaces and recreational facilities, and the commercial and cultural rebirth of downtown all must be advanced in tandem for transformation to happen.”
By this award, the New York Planning Federation has recognized Gloversville as an exceptional model of innovative planning and best practices. It highlights Gloversville’s innovative approach to community revitalization that reflects the city's dedication to sound planning principles while effectively serving other public interests.
Gloversville Salutes Its History with Downtown Businesses
Mayor Vincent DeSantis honored this year’s Thomas J. Ruller Historic preservation Award to Dan Lentini and Lauren Day, owners of Sage & Cedar Cafe, 33 North Main Street, on February 15, for their exemplary work in restoring their 1883 building.
Assemblyman Robert Smullen also participated in the ceremony as over 30 people including local and city officials, were in attendance to support the couple in their endeavors. Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market catered the event.
Thomas J. Ruller Historic Preservation Day is celebrated on February 15th each year in Gloversville in honor of Tom Ruller, a Gloversville native and a lifetime supporter of Gloversville. At the age of 16, he was the youngest deputy city historian and later served on the city council. Tom spent his entire career in historic preservation serving most recently as director of the New York State Historic Archives.
Mayor DeSantis presented the first annual Thomas J. Ruller Historic Preservation Award to the Gloversville Public Library in 2024 in honor of their $9.2 million restoration project for the building that was originally erected in 1905.
The building at 33 North Main Street, formerly home to several businesses like the Opera House Saloon and a shoe store, has undergone extensive renovations. Among the discoveries was a stained-glass archway bearing the shoe store's name, Johnson & Murphy, which Dan unearthed and restored. He and Lauren also rediscovered and reintegrated other historical architectural details, including a 1930s iron and glass entryway. They are now preparing to open Sage & Cedar, a new eatery offering specialty bowls and customized sandwiches.
Another business was in the historic spotlight as Gloversville's Rossbach Shoe Store, located at 11 W. Fulton St., recently celebrated its 103rd year in business. Founded in 1922 by Christian Rossbach, the store was passed down to his son Carl in 1945, and then to Carl's son Charles in 1989, who continues to own and operate it today. In 2022, the city honored the store's centennial by proclaiming February 8th as Rossbach Shoes Day, recognizing its contributions to the city through quality service and products.
Gloversville Senior Center Awarded $1 Million
The new year started off right for the Gloversville Senior Citizens Center, located at 53 Church St., as it was awarded a $1 million Community Development Block Grant in January. In addition to a new roof and HVAC system, there will be electrical upgrades, interior and exterior work and more.
This project is across the street from Glove City Lofts, a new apartment complex that will be completed in 2025.
Family Counseling Center Awarded State Grant
In December, The Family Counseling Center, located at 11-21 Broadway in Downtown Gloversville, received the designation as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, as well as a $250,000 state grant to support the initiative. It was awarded conditional start-up funding to establish a new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic to provide integrated mental health and substance use care and help close gaps in coverage for New Yorkers, according to the NYS Office of Mental Health.
According to the release, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics provide comprehensive services and coordinate care across behavioral, physical health, and social service systems. These clinics offer care to any individual needing assistance for mental health or substance use, regardless of their ability to pay, place of residence, or age.
New Businesses at 7 Church St.
Anne C. Campbell, Nurse Practitioner in Health, PLLC opened her new office at 7 Church St. in November 2024. She does health consulting, mental health and weight loss management, and wellness consultation. She serves patients ages 4 through adults. For appointments, call (518) 370-6855. Housed in nearby space in the 7 Church St. facility is K. Morrison & Sons Barber Shop, a new barber salon that encourages appointments but will accept walk-ins of all ages. For information, call (518) 951-0472.
SUNY Albany Graduate Students Tour DRI
On October 18, 2024, several MRP students in SUNY Albany’s Department of Geography and Planning visited Gloversville and took a walking tour of Downtown to view the projects under the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant.
Through the organizing of Fulton County Planning Department and Fulton County Center for Regional Growth, they had the opportunity to walk on construction sites at St. Thomas Square and Schine Memorial Hall after learning about the DRI’s planning and application process from Mayor Vince DeSantis.
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NYS Baseball Hall of Fame Hosts Summer Induction Ceremony
GLOVERSVILLE – The New York State Baseball Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), located at 45 Harrison St., honored and inducted three baseball players on Aug. 31, 2024. The inductees were George Joseph Burns (1910-1927), John Henry "Zip" Northrup and Ed "the Glider" Charles (1962-1969). The summer celebration and induction ceremony is held every August as the NYSBHOF highlights the lives of exceptional people who brought honor to the game. Mike Hauser gave the induction speech for his grand uncle George Burns. George played 15 years in the Major Leagues and then called Gloversville home for the last 40 years of his life. Ed Charles’ son flew in from Kansas City, along with family who flew in from Colorado, to give his father’s induction speech as well as reciting poetry that Ed wrote. "The Glider" was the starting third baseman of the WS Champion 1969 NY METS. John Henry Northrup played for the NY CUBAN GIANTS from 1906-1910, playing all 9 positions on the field. He played exclusively for NYS teams, Weedsport Watsons, Batavia, Buffalo, Syracuse and others from 1900 to 1933. Irene Zahos delivered the induction speech and Don Northrup did the panel discussion
New Architect Firm to Design
The Glove Theatre’s DRI Project
GLOVERSVILLE - The Glove Theatre, located at 42 N. Main St., will head architectural firm Thayer, Wilson, and Riley at the helm of their renovation project that was awarded $2 million through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant program and another $2 million through Restore NY.
The firm specializes in the restoration, renovation and adaptive reuse of existing and historic buildings.
The planned work will expand audience capacity and enhance its ability to host diverse performances, including musicals, plays, dance parties, and music events.
Renovations to Main Street Buidling Will Bring Restaurant to Downtown
GLOVERSVILLE - Downtown Gloversville has been watching Dan Lentini and Lauren Day renovating 33 N. Main Street this summer.
As the couple worked, they have discover a beautiful glass storefront facade and tin ceilings inside the former Johnson & Murphy store.
They are working on bringing their building back to historic glory and will open a new restaurant inside with an estimated timeline of the Christmas season.
Powerhouse Boxing & MMA
Relocates This Summer
GLOVERSVILLE - Braeton Lawton, owner of Powerhouse Boxing & MMA, is relocating his gym from South Main Street to 50 N. Main St. this summer. The facility offers offer boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, Muay Thai, self-defense and more. From the website, "Owner Braeton Lawton has plenty of experience in the ring, winning 31 of 38 matches. With 26 boxing matches and 12 MMA fights his passion for the sport and dedication helps others achieve their fitness goals."
Allan S. wrote in his online review of the facility: "I have a lot of respect for powerhouse. They are taking the kids off the street and helping them learn a new way of life and not be out on the street getting in trouble too many things in this world have went wrong. I have not met one person in that gym that I don’t like I like everybody they’re all great people and I recommend anybody Anybody even if you would like to just watch self-defense is very important nowadays and they have my two boys something that they have falling in love with they’ve only been part of the gym for two days they love it. They found what they wanna do and they have excellent I mean excellent trailers, I would recommend anyone that have children or anyone. Did you stop in check it out and see the positivity that he is bringing to Gloversville nothing but respect everything that they do and I appreciate everything they do there.
New Eatery Opens in Downtown Gloversville
GLOVERSVILLE - Mike and Angela Chase held a soft opening for Adirondack Soul Company on Aug. 12 – 14 and as it had great success, the restaurant is now open Mondays through Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 60 N. Main St., Gloversville.
Selections are packaged for takeout, however, there are some seats available if customers would like to eat their meal on location. DoorDash is also available for those who would like delivery.
The current menu includes BBQ ribs, baked chicken, carrot souffle, and vegan chili. Sweet potato pie is on the dessert list.
For more information, call the eatery at (518) 290-1182.
Gloversville Food Truck Fridays Concludes 2024 Season
GLOVERSVILLE, NY – The 2024 Gloversville Food Truck Fridays finished on Aug. 23rd with a lunch and dinner season at Castiglione Park on North Main Street.
Tim Vee performed for the lunch crowd while Johnny Gonazales performed at night with a special appearance by Kyle Rix.
Overall, there were 10 sessions this summer with three of them being held at night to catch the dinner crowd.
Many were held on days when The Glove Theatre was hosting events so people could enjoy a night out of dinner and a show.
This was a joint venture sponsored by the Gloversville Recreation Commission and Fulton County Center for Regional Growth. Music sponsors this year include Price Chopper-Market 32 and First Choice Financial Credit Union. Great Rentals provides special assistance with the program setup.
Ralph's Tailor Shop
Moves to North Main Street
Ralph’s Tailor Shop is now located at 43 N. Main St. Owned by Ralph Iorio, the shop moved from South Main Street to a location inside the 47 Marketplace building. At work for over 60 years, he has been an artist in clothing since he was age 8 and living in Italy. In addition to selling clothing and performing alterations for men and boys, he sells ties, socks, caps and more. Tuxedo rentals are available for weddings and proms and the suits are available from different designers including Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. Call the shop at 518-725-7459.
Chad Majewski Real Estate Joins Downtown Gloversville
GLOVERSVILLE - The Fulton- Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting event for Chad Majewski Real Estate on July 18, 2024, as the agency opened its newest office at 51 N. Main St.
"Everyone has been so nice and welcoming," Chad Majewski said at the celebration. "It was definitely a good move locating here. I love people stopping in and saying, 'hello.' This is a great downtown."
Representatives from neighboring businesses were in attendance, as well as food severed by Mega Bites Food Truck.
Blast from the Past:
Reunion Celebrates with Classic Cars, Movie & Message from Hollywood
GLOVERSVILLE – The city’s Main Street was lined with classic cars on June 28, 2024, as the Gloversville High School Class of 1974 celebrated its 50th reunion that included a visit to the past with the movie “American Graffiti” playing at The Glove Theatre as the film also celebrated its 50-year milestone. Classic cars, many from the era and in the style of the vehicles that were in the movie, were display in the nearby street. Prior to the showing of the movie, a personalized message from actor and director Ron Howard was played as he sent best wishes to the alumni. All activities were open to the public as many came to the downtown corridor for lunch during Gloversville Food Truck Fridays.
Several DRI Projects Under Construction This Summer
You may have noticed some construction at Trail Station Park as the building near the splash pad is now underway. Last year’s park expansion brought a splash pad where youth can cool off during hot days and it nearly doubled the size of the park with landscaping over a large area that was formerly a parking lot. It was created with a $365,000 grant from the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). The next phase of the project, funded through the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant, includes a new 80’ x 20’ building to house restrooms, a kitchen area, and space for special events.
Two new parks are being created this year through the DRI. St. Thomas Square will be located at 2-8 Elm St. that was home to an underutilized parking lot. By breathing new life into this property, this new attractive spot will create a strong connection in the downtown area. In addition to the $1.1 million DRI funding, this project was awarded a $250,000 Urban Center/Commercial District Revitalization National Grid grant. It also received a $250,000 donation from the William H. St. Thomas Family Foundation and a memorial to the St. Thomas Factory workers will be erected in the park. The vacant parcel on South Main Street next to the Heacock Building was the site of the Littauer Building that became dilapidated over the decades. After being deemed too unsafe to save, the building was demolished. This spot will be transformed into an urban plaza for public concerts and performances, outdoor movie nights, and more. A stage will be erected in the back of the park for the concerts and similar entertainment. Green infrastructure will be incorporated to allow storm water infiltration. This project is receiving $435,000 in DRI funding. Working in tandem with the St. Thomas Square project, construction will occur on both parks this summer with completion at the end of 2024 and plantings and greenery settled by spring 2025.
Students Tour Business District
On June 6, 2024, HFM PTECH 2D Design Art Class and their teachers took a tour of historic Downtown Gloversville. The students took the tour as part of research for a project they are working on for the Fulton-Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce. HFM PTECH students always find that research done in the real world is the right way to do it.
The tour also included stops at Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market, 30 N. Main St., and Cravings Bakery and Café, 47 Cayadutta St.
Winners Announced at Downtown Gloversville Sidewalk Chalk Contest
The owners of 44 Lakes Customed Gifts & Décor, located at 15 N. Main St., announced the winners of the Sidewalk Chalk Contest that was held on May 18. “Thank you everyone that came out for our sidewalk chalk contest! It was a beautiful day, everyone enjoyed the popcorn and chalking up the sidewalks!! The judges had a very hard time choosing the winners BUT in our eyes you all are winners and we wished we could pick all of you!” the store posted on its Facebook page.
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Ages 12 & up - 1st Prize, Berkshire Farms; 2nd Prize, Joey Spence
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Ages up to 11 - 1st, Emmalynn Petit, 2nd Prize, Carma.
Kim Walter and Denise Dickson, owners of 44 Lakes Customized Gifts & Décor, said, “We cannot thank enough to Fulton County Barbershop, Great Rentals, NBT Bank, Glover Insurance, and Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market for donating towards the chalk & prizes. Also, thanks to several downtown businesses that offered their sidewalks to be used for this event. “We are excited to be a part of the Downtown Gloversville community, and this is our way of giving back and promoting the business district,” said Kim Walter. “We love collaborating with local artists as many are our vendors in our store and we host many art-related workshops. This is another way to highlight the local talent,” said Denise Dickson.
Gloversville Students Create Scavenger Hunt to Explore Gloversville
Students at Boulevard’s Writing and Illustration Club created monsters. Students from the Gloversville High School Sculpture Course brought them to life for a fun Monster Hunt in Downtown Gloversville in the spring of 2024.
Monsters were found at the following businesses and buildings:
Cravings
The Glove Theater
Mohawk Harvest
Peck's Flowers
Adirondack Stained Glass
Dunday's
DMR Civil Engineering
The Public Library
The Chamber of Commerce
The Gloversville Police Station
The Gloversville Fire Station
Fulton County Barbershop
True Value
New York Lunch
RicMar
The Salvation Army
73 N. Main St.
People were encouraged to find them and scan their photos to a QR code. Winners were selected and received a sticker from the program and various coupons.
Gloversville Celebrates Spring
Mardi Gras Style
Downtown Gloversville was the place to be on March 30, 2024, for music, shopping, food, concert and a Maris Gras style 2nd Line Parade
The NoLaNauts band arrived in the afternoon to host a parade down the sidewalks of the business core while shoppers received Mardi Gras beads from the following participating businesses from
The Glove Theatre Museum, Addictive Pain Tattoo, Empowhering Designs, Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market, and 44 Lakes Customized Gifts and Decor, The gift shop also had NOLA style street drums for customers to play and NOLA Beignets and cafe au lait.
A&s Spice on Wheels Llc and Plated Palette food trucks were on hand for people to buy dinner before the concert.
The NolaNauts invite local musicians to gather with them at The Glove Theatre for the musician stroll and members of the Gloversville Middle School band joined the fun. The theatre also handed out kazoos to little ones to join in the fun.
Gloversville Celebrates Thomas J. Ruller Historic Preservation Day
With a Salute to the Library
Mayor Vince DeSantis presented the first annual Thomas J. Ruller Historic Preservation Award to the Gloversville Public Library on February 16, 2024, as part of the celebration of Thomas J. Ruller Historic Preservation Day.
The day is in honor of Tom Ruller, a Gloversville native and a lifetime supporter of the City of Gloversville. He was the youngest ever deputy city historian at the age of 16 and also served on the city council.
Mr. Ruller went on to pursue a lifetime career in historic preservation. The Gloversville Public Library received the first annual award in honor of their 9.2-million-dollar restoration project that restored this beautiful building originally built in 1905.
The library, located at 58 E. Fulton St., provides a variety of services, events and outreach to the City of Gloversville community.
Rossbach Shoes Honored for Service
-- 102 Years in Gloversville
GLOVERSVILLE – February 8th is the annual celebration of Rossbach Shoes in the City of Gloversville, honoring the three generations of outstanding service to the city from the local business that is over a decade old.
Charles “Charlie” Rossbach is currently at the helm of the store, located at 10 W. Fulton St.
In addition to the yearly local recognition, NYS Senator Mark Walczyk honored the business in April 2024 with the state Empire Award.
From the Senator’s office, “Running a small business takes a lot of time, hard work, and dedication. Not to mention, knowing how to deliver customer service that's second to none. And that's exactly what Charlie Rossbach at Rossbach Shoe Store has been doing. Rossbach's has been in business for more than 100 years.
"Charlie has been a fixture in Downtown Gloversville and has a reputation for always going above and beyond for his customers. Olivia from Senator Walczyk's office stopped by and presented Charlie with a NYS Senate Empire Award. Congrats to Rossbach's for this honor and here's to another 100 years!”
CRG Becomes a “Neighborhood Champion”
Fulton County Center for Regional Growth (FCCRG), coupled with the Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist office, was designated as a “Neighborhood Champion” by American Express in 2022 and 2023. The local economic development agency also held this title in 2022. With this designation, CRG can officially promote its small business partners, as well as the Downtown Gloversville corridor, with the Small Business logos provided by American Express. Small Business Saturday is nationally known as the shopping day that takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving and is dedicated to shopping local and small businesses. According to the U.S. Small Business Association, this commemoration was founded by American Express in 2010 and later became co-sponsored by the SBA in 2011. “Small Business Saturday has become an important part of small businesses’ busiest shopping season. Historically, reported projected spending among U.S. Consumers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday reached an estimated $17.9 billion a”, stated the www.sba.gov website.
Street Renamed Palace Way as a Salute to the Palace Diner
On Aug. 26th, the sun was full and bright, almost as beautiful and bright as the Sunnyside up eggs served that morning at the Gloversville Palace Diner. That day, Gloversville City officials, along with the Sena and Clute families honored the 100 years of the diner’s presence in Gloversville. During the ceremony, Mayor Vince DeSantis presented a proclamation on behalf of the city. Fulton County Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors John Blackmon also spoke and presented an Assembly proclamation on behalf of Assemblyman Robert Smullen and Ashley Yost presented a proclamation on behalf of Senator Walczyk. Fulton County Historian Samantha Hall-Saladino gave a brief history of the diner and shared her passion for the eatery. Following the ceremony, the new street named Palace Way was unveiled. Earlier this summer, the City Council passed a resolution renaming Vine Street to Palace Way in honor of the diner. On hand for the event were Council members Marcia Weiss, Betsy Batchelor and Ellen Anadio, as well as Supervisors Frank Lauria and Charles Potter.
Grand Opening Ceremony Held for New Splash Pad at Trail Station Park
NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) Commissioner Erik Kulleseid joined Mayor Vincent DeSantis and the Gloversville City Council (Ellen Anadio, Marcia Weiss, Betsy Batchelor, Wayne Peters, Art Simonds, Jay Zarrelli, Wrandy Siarkowski) and Assemblyman Robert Smullen on July 15th to officially open the new splash pad at Trail Station Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The City secured a $365,000 grant from (OPRHP) to fund the expansion of the park and the splash pad itself. The expansion nearly doubles the size of the park with amenities and landscaping over a large area that was formerly a parking lot. Danny Lapin from the Department of State also participated in the ceremony and discussed Phase II of the park’s expansion under the DRI grant, which will include a new 80’ x 20’ building to house restrooms, a kitchen area, and a large indoor space for special events.
Glove City Lofts Project Receives $7 Million in NYS Financing for Affordable Home Project
Also a Gloversville DRI Project, It’s the Only Project in the Area to Receive This New Award
GLOVERSVILLE, NY – City of Gloversville and The Fulton County Center for Regional Growth (CRG) are proud to announce New York State recently awarded the Glove City Loft project $7 million in tax credits and other state funding.
Glove City Lofts, through the Kearney Development Group, will remove a vacant commercial building from the property and build a new $21.2 million 75-unit loft-style affordable housing unit building at 52 Church St. for mixed income tenants, including some units dedicated specifically to income eligible artists and a 2,000 square foot art gallery run by the Glove Cities Arts Alliance. The Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant that was awarded in November 2022, is $1.250 million and will help pay for six percent of the total project.
“This project will be a major breakthrough in our efforts to re-establish a vibrant walkable downtown. It is by far the largest project in terms of monetary investment we have seen in Gloversville in many decades. It will not only provide beautiful, state-of-the-art housing but will all but erase the devastating effects of suburbanization our downtown suffered in the 1960s. We are thrilled to welcome Kearney Development Group to our city.” Vincent DeSantis, Mayor.
“We are very excited to work with Ken Kearney and the Kearney Development Group on this transformative project for the City of Gloversville,” said Ron Peters, President & CEO of the Fulton County Center for Regional Growth.
“This is great news for not only Ken Kearney and the Glove City Lofts project, but for Downtown Gloversville. This project is a great example of a public-private investment partnership that works for the common goal of redeveloping the Gloversville community,” said Jennifer Donovan, Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist at CRG, who is on the Local DRI Administrative Team.
The breakdown of the new funding is as follows:
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Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) - $1,298,000
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State Low Income Housing Credit (SLIHC) - $450,125
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Housing Trust Fund (HTF) - $2,000,000
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Clean Energy Initiative (CEI) - $412,500
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Middle Income Housing Program (MIHP) - $2,550,000
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Rural & Urban Community Investment Fund (CIF) - $300,000
This project was one of 27 development projects throughout New York State that was awarded funding this month. It is only one of two projects in the Mohawk Valley Region, the other one being based in Utica.
For a breakdown of the Glove City Loft funding through the Governor’s office, visit https://hcr.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/05/fall-2022-9-percent-awards.pdf and a description of the awards at https://hcr.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/05/spring-2023-multifamily-awards.pdf.
Glove Theatre Awarded $2 Million NYS Restore NY Grant
GLOVERSVILLE, NY – Gloversville Mayor Vince DeSantis is pleased to announce New York State recently awarded the Glove Theatre a $2 million Restore New York grant to help fund the rehabilitation of the historic building at 42 N. Main Street. This is in addition to the $1.9 million awarded through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant that was announced by Governor Kathy Hochul when she visited The Glove Theatre in November. The goal of both Restore NY and the DRI is to transform downtown neighborhoods into vibrant communities. More on the grant and other area awardees can be found at RESTORE-NY-ROUND-7-FULL-AWARDEE-LIST-2023-FINAL.pdf.
“This is another breakthrough for the revitalization of our city. It will not only enhance the already ambitious scope of work for the theater’s physical restoration but will also serve to expand its programming and improve people’s experience when attending events. It will make the theater the prime catalyst in the success of the entire downtown,” said Mayor Vince DeSantis. “As an anchor on Main Street that draws people to the vibrant City of Gloversville, this is tremendous news,” said Jennifer Donovan, Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist (GDDS). “The theater is rich with history and is instrumental in shaping the future of Downtown Gloversville. This Restore New York grant will not only aid in the theater’s project, but also help boost the revitalization of Downtown Gloversville.”
Gloversville Hosts Business Class for Discussions on Economic Development and Tours of Small Businesses
GLOVERSVILLE, NY – Mayor Vince DeSantis and Jennifer Donovan, Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist with the Fulton County Center for Regional Growth (CRG), hosted students from Mayfield High School’s Principles of Business class, taught by Jill Fonda, on May 16th when they came to Gloversville to learn about economic development. Mayor DeSantis discussed the projects associated with the $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and other revitalization efforts in Downtown Gloversville. Donovan discussed the role of CRG in Gloversville and Fulton County, and later accompanied the students as they stopped into Cravings Bakery & Cafe to learn the importance of resiliency in entrepreneurship from owner Ashley Alikhan. They also visited the Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market.
Downtown Gloversville Online Photo Contest Winner Announced
GLOVERSVILLE, NY – Paula Brown-Weinstock won the recent online photo contest that focused on the Downtown Gloversville Corridor, according to Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist (GDDS) Jennifer Donovan.
“From Feb. 9th through March 30th, participants submitted digital photos to this contest, a program designed to promote Downtown Gloversville in a fun way and have people share their optimistic views of the city. There were thirteen entries that were posted on Facebook and FB users liked their favorite image from March 20 to March 30. At the end of judging, Paula’s photo had 236 likes and was the clear winner,” Donovan said.
Paula’s photo was the sun setting over Fulton Street. Other photos included images of the Dorn Space, Panache Quality Consignment Apparel, the top of the Schine Memorial Building, the moon rising over Gloversville, and the vault at the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. All photos can be viewed at the Facebook Page Downtown Gloversville’s Photo Album named “Downtown Gloversville Facebook Photo Contest.” The prize for the contest was a gift certificate from a Downtown Gloversville business. Paula chose Craving's Bakery & Café for her certificate. She was presented with the certificate and a framed copy of her photo on April 4th at the offices of the Fulton County Center for Regional Growth at 34 W. Fulton St., where another copy of the photo is on display. “I am pleased with the contest and all of the entries, and we are exploring the possibility of running it again in the future. Thank you to Paula and all the people who submitted photos, as well as all the people who liked and shared the images,” Donovan said.
Business Networking Event a Success
Some 30 business owners, community leaders and local organizations participated in the first "Gloversville Business Break" networking event on Feb. 7th at 44 Lakes Customized Gifts & Decor at 15 N. Main St.
“The idea was to have a monthly business coffee break by meeting other members of the business community, networking, and visiting a business that you may not have been in yet,” said Jennifer Donovan, Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist. “Everyone had a great time learning from one another so the next event has been scheduled for March 6 at Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market, 30 N. Main St."
New Food Truck on the Gloversville Scene
A ribbon cutting was held on Dec. 2nd for the new Nibbles & Bites food truck that served gourmet waffles for customers and those attending the Gloversville Christmas parade.
Owned by Heather Lynn, Nibbles & Bites is a new venture for the Gloversville businesswoman that also owns Beau Monde Progressive Hair Studio & Day Spa, the salon that opened in 1993, that is currently at 235 N. Main St.
Nibbles & Bites also will serve grab and go dishes, made to order sandwiches, bagels, avocado toast and more at future events. It is available for parties and private events as well. For more information or to rent for parties and events, email
nibblesandbitesmobile@gmail.com.
It can also be found on Facebook.
Gloversville Welcomes New Shop
44 Lakes Customized Gifts and Décor
Denise Dickson and Kim Walter, new owners of 44 Lakes Customized Gifts and Décor held a grand opening on Nov. 4 at the store's location,15 N. Main St.
Numerous city, council and state officials came out to greet the new business. A home décor and gift shop, most items for sale can be personalized. The business will also be hosting workshops.
The shop can be reached by phone at (518) 775-8634 and by email at the44lakes@outlook.com. It can also be found on Facebook.
