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Fulton County
New York

Broadalbin • Gloversville • Johnstown

Snapshot of Fulton County


This work by Fulton County artist Mary Cleland deals with the notion of the afterlife.
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Community Overview
As a vital part of the Capital Region, historic Fulton County offers ready access to excellent schools, sophisticated cultural events and limitless outdoor recreation. Fulton County living means urban convenience and hometown community.

Population

County Population: 55,114
City Population: 7,237

Climate

July High Temperature: 80
January Low Temperature: 9

Climate Overview
The Adirondacks have four distinct seasons that range from normal to severe winters and cool summers. (Source: New York State Climate Office, http://nysc.eas.cornell.edu/climate_of_ny.html.)

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Schools

  • Fulton County is known throughout the Capital Region for its quality school system and one of the finest interscholastic athletic stadiums in Upstate New York.
Educational Makeup
Schools and Higher Education Links
Perth Bible Christian Academy
  • 1863 Co. Hwy. 107
    Amsterdam, New York 12010
  • (518) 843-0734

Old Paths Baptist Academy
  • P.O. Box 521
    Gloversville, New York 12078
  • (518) 883-5760

Broadalbin-Perth Central School District
  • 14 School St.
    Broadalbin, New York 12025-9997
  • (518) 954-2500

Mayfield Central School District
  • 27 School St.
    Mayfield, New York 12117
  • (518) 661-8207

Wheelerville Union Free School District
  • 2417 State Hwy. 10
    Caroga Lake, New York 12032
  • (518) 835-2171

Northville Central School District
  • P.O. Box 608, Third Street
    Northville, New York 12134
  • (518) 863-7000

Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School District
  • 6486 State Hwy. 29
    St. Johnsville, New York 13452
  • (518) 568-2014

Union College
  • 807 Union St.
    Schenectady, New York 12308
  • (518) 388-6000
  • (about 34 miles from Fulton County)

SUNY Cobleskill
  • State Route 7
    Cobleskill, New York 12043
  • (518) 255-5700
  • (about 24 miles from Fulton County)

Fulton-Montgomery Community College
  • 2805 State Hwy. 67
    Johnstown, New York 12095
  • (518) 762-4651

Heritage Christian Academy
  • 325 S. Comrie Ave.
    Johnstown, New York 12095
  • (518) 762-0267

Johnstown City School District
  • 2 Wright Dr., Ste. 101
    Johnstown, New York 12095
  • (518) 762-4611

Gloversville Enlarged School Distict
  • 243 Lincoln St.
    Gloversville, New York 12078
  • (518) 775- 5791
Student Population Stats
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Health Care

  • Fulton County residents have a wide range of specialized medical services that are conveniently available.
Medical Makeup
Facilities
Fulton County Mental Health Clinic
  • 57 E. Fulton St.
    Gloversville, New York 12078
  • (518) 773-3531
  • Specialty Facility
Amsterdam Memorial Hospital
  • 4988 State Hwy. 30
    Amsterdam, New York 12010
  • (518) 841-3571
  • (about 13 miles from Johnstown, N.Y.)
  • Hospital
St. Mary's Hospital
  • 427 Guy Park Ave.
    Amsterdam, New York 12010
  • (518) 842-1900
  • (about 13 miles from Johnstown, N.Y.)
  • Hospital
Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home
  • 99 E. State St.
    Gloversville, New York 12078
  • (518) 725-8621
  • Hospital
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Neighborhoods

  • Fulton County offers a variety of housing styles and options to choose from. Visit Realtor.com to search available properties.
Real Estate Information
Three-Bedroom Rent$692
Two-Bedroom Rent$578
One-Bedroom Rent$457
Home Turnover Percentage11.60 percent
Average Home Price$85,000
Utilities
Frontier, A Citizens Communications Company
  • 137 Harrison St.
    Gloversville, New York 12078
  • (518) 773-6498
  • Toll Free: (866) 901-7386

  • Phone
Upstate Utilities & Consultants Inc.
  • 4720 State Hwy. 30
    Amsterdam, New York 12010
  • (518) 842-6130
  • Electric
National Grid
  • 20 Hill St.
    Gloversville, New York 12078
  • (518) 775-2710
  • Toll Free: (800) 642-4272 

  • Gas and electric services
  • Gas
EnergyNext, Inc.
  • 6 Franklin Sq.
    Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
  • (518) 580-9244
Time Warner Cable
  • 130 Washington Ave. Extension
    Albany, New York 12203
  • (866) 321-2225
  • Cable
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Business Climate

  • Fulton County's economy currently features industrial, warehousing/distribution, commercial, retail and other businesses.
Economic Resources
New York State Economic Development Council
  • 111 Washington Ave., 6th Fl.
    Albany, New York 12210
  • (518) 426-4058
Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • 2 N. Main St.
    Gloversville, New York 12078
  • (518) 725-0641
  • Toll Free: (800) 676-3858
Fulton County Economic Development Corporation
  • 110 Decker Dr.
    Johnstown, New York 12095

  • (518) 773-8700
Transportation
Port of Albany
  • (518) 463-8763
  • Port of Albany, for year-round, ocean-going water transport to and from North America, is 35 miles away.
New York State Canal System
  • 200 Southern Blvd., P.O. Box 189
    Albany, New York 12201-0189
  • (518) 436-2700
  • The New York State Barge Canal System, a 524-mile inland waterway providing transport within and beyond the state’s borders, is within 10 miles.
Amtrak - Amsterdam Station
  • Railroad Street & West Main Avenue, Route 5 West
    Amsterdam, New York 12010
  • Toll Free: 800-872-7245
  • Amtrak passenger rail service is 15 minutes away from Johnstown.
Fulton County Airport
  • 160 Co. Hwy. 153
    Johnstown, New York 12095
  • (518) 762-0220
Albany International Airport
  • (518) 242-2200
  • (about 44 miles from Johnstown)
Industrial Sites
Industrial Sites
  • Fulton County Economic Development Corp. has three industrial parks, all of which are within the New York State-designated Gloversville Empire Zone and offer zone incentives to zone-qualified businesses. (1) Crossroads Business Park: dDesigned for professional offices, telemarketing operations, retail establishments and other high-tech enterprises. 
Average acres per lot: 3.2. 
Proximity to NYS Thruway: 8 miles. (2) Crossroads Industrial Park: ideal for manufacturing/distribution, warehousing and food processing. 
Average acres per lot: 3. 
Proximity to NYS Thruway: 7 miles. (3) Johnstown Industrial Park: ideal for manufacturing/distribution, warehousing and food processing. 
Average acres per lot: 6. 
Proximity to NYS Thruway: 4 miles.
Media
WKTV 2 NBC
  • 5936 Smith Hill Rd.
    Utica, New York 13502
  • (315) 733-0404
WYPX 55 "i"
  • 1 Charles Blvd.
    Guilderland, New York 12084
  • (518) 464-9842
Leader-Herald
  • 8 East Fulton St.,
    Gloversville, New York 12078
  • (518) 725-8616
Daily Gazette
  • 2345 Maxon Rd. Extension
    Schenectady, New York 12308
  • (518) 374-4141
Amsterdam Recorder
  • 1 Venner Rd.
    Amsterdam, New York 12010
  • (518) 843-1100
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Resources

Senior Resources
Senior Citizen Service Center
  • 109 E. Main St.

    Johnstown, New York 12095
  • (518) 762-4643
Fulton County Office for the Aging
  • 19 N. William St.
    Johnstown, New York 12095
  • (518) 736-5650
Volunteer Opportunities
Habitat for Humanity of Fulton County
  • P.O. Box 1231
    Gloversville, New York 12078
  • (518) 773-4912
United Way of Fulton County, Inc.
  • P.O. Box 911
    Gloversville, New York 12078
  • (518) 725-9817
Local Resources
Johnstown Public Library
  • 38 S. Market St.
    Johnstown, New York 12095

  • (518) 762-8317
Johnstown Department of Motor Vehicles Office
  • 223 W. Main St., P.O. Box 485
    Johnstown, New York 12095
  • (518) 736-5571
Fulton County Board of Elections
  • 2714 State Hwy. 29, Ste. 1
    Johnstown, New York 12095
  • (518) 736-5526
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Culture

  • As a vital part of the Capital Region, historic Fulton County offers ready access to excellent schools, sophisticated cultural events and limitless outdoor recreation. Fulton County living means urban convenience and hometown community.
Arts and Culture
Tiffany Smith Gallery
  • 110 Prospect St.
    Johnstown, New York 12095
  • (518) 848-3279
Colonial Little Theatre
  • One Colonial Ct.
    Johnstown, New York 12095
  • (518) 762-4325
Fulton County Museum
  • 237 Kingsboro Ave.
    Gloversville, New York 12078
  • (518) 725-2203
Johnson Hall State Historic Site
  • 139 Hall Ave.
    Johnstown, New York 12095
  • (518) 762-8712
Glove Theatre
  • 42 N. Main St.
    Gloversville, New York 12078
  • (518) 773-8255
Recreation Opportunities
Adirondack Fun Factory
  • 4651 State Hwy. 30
    Amsterdam, New York 12010
  • 
(518) 843-3039
Royal Mountain Ski Area and Motocross
  • 3072 State Hwy. 10
    Caroga Lake, New York 12032
  • 
(518) 835-6445
Recreation Activities
  • Nestled at the Foothills of the majestic Adirondack Mountains, Fulton County is home to 44 shimmering lakes. Its abundance of outdoor recreation activities include: boating and swimming, seven golf courses, alpine and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling over varied terrain, state forest areas and parks, bicycle and hiking trails, hunting, fishing and camping.
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
  • Empire State Plaza
, Agency Building 1
    Albany, New York 12238
  • (518) 474-0456
Dining
Dining in Fulton County
  • Fulton County has a variety of restaurants to suit any taste. Visit the Fulton County Chamber's Web site for a list of dining options.
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