Growing up in Gloversville had its impact, too. It was once the glove-making and leather garment capital of the world. Grandoe gloves are still made there, and small leather finishing and construction factories still dot the landscape.
"I have tons of gloves," laughed Ms. Friday. "And I modeled in leather fashion shows, traveling all over New York."
As she grew up,...
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