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By BOB CUDMORE A man born in the Montgomery County town of Root went on to become a doctor and then the dean of Albany Medical College. According to research done by archivist Jessica Watson at Albany Medical Center, Albert Vander Veer was born in Root in 1841. Watson wrote, “He was educate

CANAJOHARIE — The Van Alstyne Homestead Society and Museum will be hosting its 12th annual Soup Tasting and Craft Fair in Canajoharie this Saturday. The annual event will be held at Van Alstyne Homestead Museum, at 42 Moyer street in Canajoharie from 1-4 p.m. Entry is $12 for adults and $6 for ch

The Arc Lexington helps people with autism and developmental disabilities in three counties. But when the non-profit hosts an art exhibition, the theme is just … art. That’s the point, according to Maria Nestle, director of Lexington’s venue in Mayfield. “Some people will ask, ‘Was this done b

FONDA — Amsterdam 4th Ward Alderman Stephen Gomula is expected to take a plea offer in Montgomery County Court next month. Gomula on Thursday declined to discuss specifics regarding the case pending his next court date when the plea is scheduled to be entered at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 17. “I’ll mak

ALBANY – During her trip to Israel, Gov. Kathy Hochul gave an update Thursday afternoon about her experience so far and addressed the sudden death of her father late Wednesday night. Hochul’s 87 year-old father, Jack Courtney, died of a sudden brain hemorrhage, according to pool reporter Luis Fer

Melissa DeRosa served in ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration as secretary, communications director and chief of staff. Tuesday, Oct. 24, her new memoir, "What's Left Unsaid: My Life at the Center of Power, Politics & Crisis," hits the shelves. The next night, she'll be at UAlbany for a disc

Eleanor Jane Meyer passed into eternal life on October 17, 2023. Eleanor was born on November 29, 1938 in Middletown, New York. She graduated from Saint Francis School of Nursing in 1959. She married William Meyer on September 11, 1959. Eleanor began her career as an OR Nurse. She left her nursing

Cathy Rubscha thought it was a scam call at first. But as the details poured in, she ruled that out. A Mexican consulate officer around 10 p.m. told her the small plane carrying her 59-year-old husband Tom and 65-year-old brother-in-law Rick Rubscha fell into water near San Juan de la Costa, Mexi

FULTONVILLE - A Fultonville woman was arrested Monday, accused of rape and providing indecent materials to a minor, Montgomery County Sheriff's officials said. Amberlynn M. Calhoun, 31, of Fultonville, was charged with one count each of first-degree disseminating indecent material to minors, thir

By Jerrod Vila Hunting typically steals the show for the next couple of months in regards to the outdoor adventure scene. But do not let fishing slip by the wayside. It can be the hottest time of the year to wet a line. It is no secret the salmon are thick in The Salmon and Oswego Rivers right