Tim Hughes

Mayor Tim Hughes, who will be out of office at year's end and is under indictment on a charge involving improper election petitions, likely will receive $11,360 in "buy-out" money. Read More

This is the first of a six-day series recounting the top local news of 2009. Read More

The city police union's lawyer has sent a letter to city officials warning of a possible lawsuit if the mayor or Common Council violates civil service law. Read More

The Gloversville police union plans to slap the city with a civil service lawsuit if cuts are made to the department before Tim Hughes' term as mayor ends. Read More

City police officials say the city's discussion about pulling funding for several positions in the Police Department is a veiled attack by Mayor Tim Hughes as retribution for his arrest and indictment in October. Read More

Despite the 2010 budget going into effect unbeknownst to city officials, more changes to the now-official budget are expected and are likely to be made before Jan. 1, officials said this morning. Read More

For most of 2009, equity markets have been a one-way bet: upwards. Read More

The London market struggled for direction today as the UK's Pre-Budget Report failed to shock while concerns continued over the world economic recovery. Read More

City officials unanimously approved a resolution initiating the annexation of several parcels near the Fulton County Federal Credit Union from the town of Johnstown, enabling the proposed Walmart Supercenter project to move forward without the city of Johnstown's approval. Read More