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