Quality of Life in Fulton County, NY

Known as the Gateway to the Adirondacks, Fulton County’s 44 lakes earn it praise from the likes of Outdoor Magazine. Both Johnstown and Gloversville are rich in Colonial history and were home to a thriving leather industry in the 1900s.
Artists here use natural materials to craft Adirondack-style furniture and other works. The historic Glove Theater hosts performing arts, and several galleries show the work of local painters, potters and artisans. Still, the real attraction is the opportunity to enjoy the natural, rustic beauty of the region, and the taste the products from local farms.

Donna and Karl Christensen are breathing new life into an old store and a historic house in rural Lassellsville and creating a new life for themselves. Opened in 2005‚ Snappies Country Store sells FULL ARTICLE
It opened in 1933 and closed in 2009, and Bob Perrella was there during all 76 years. Perrella’s was one of several glove-making factories that helped put Gloversville on the map, and it was the last FULL ARTICLE
There is plenty in store for Fulton County residents who want to support local farmers. Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market opened in August 2009 in downtown Gloversville, across from the Glove Theatre FULL ARTICLE

Recent Articles

It’s snowing? That’s good news. When winter arrives in New York State, it means plenty of fun for skiing and snowmobiling enthusiasts. Fulton County FULL ARTICLE
Golf courses in Fulton County are way above par – and that’s a good thing. Fox Run Golf Club in Johnstown is an 18-hole course that measures 6,347 FULL ARTICLE
Feel like exercising along an interesting trail? Fulton County residents can cycle along the Rail Trail, which is an 8-mile paved path from Johnstown FULL ARTICLE
Fulton-Montgomery Community College will soon have a smart new neighbor. BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) plans to open a technical FULL ARTICLE

Digital Magazine

Read the 2010 edition of Images Fulton County magazine sponsored by the Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Using ActiveMagazine technology, you can flip through the actual pages of Images Fulton County magazine on your computer screen.

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The Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry serves as the voice of the Fulton County area business community. A variety of programs meet member needs and promote community growth. Join the Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry here.