The Historians

...common thinking, Oh, Tribes Hill


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Saturday January 7, 2023-Historian Peter Betz explores various theories on the origin of the name of the Montgomery County hamlet of Tribes Hill.  He also recounts horse runaway stories from Fulton County.

The Erie Canal

https://www.eriecanal.org/Schoharie.html

Sunday, January 8, 2023

The old courthouse, Amsterdam Ukrainians, Lafayette and other 2022 topics

Another Focus on History traced the connection between Amsterdam and singer Jeff Buckley, who recorded the most popular version of Canadian songwriter Leonard Cohen’s anthem “Hallelujah” in 1994.  

The Old Courthouse "The Podcast"

The Historians making digital hay while the sunshines

January

Friday, January 13, 2023-Episode 457-Historian and Daily Gazette reporter Bill Buell on Schenectady in the 1920s.  Proctor’s Theatre, Hotel Van Curler, Charles Steinmetz, WGY and more.

Friday, January 20, 2023-Episode 458-New York State Historian Devin Lander on historical plans for 2023.

Mohawk Valley Weekend Weather, Saturday, January 7, 2023

A slight chance of snow, mixing with rain after 9am, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
 
Mohawk Valley News Headlines, Saturday, January 7, 2023
Daily Gazette
Paper-Paper, On-line and e-edition
When Credibility Matters
 
John Riccitello’s Restaurant to close after 61 years this month
SCHENECTADY – John Riccitello’s Restaurant, a staple in Schenectady for 61 years will close later this month. Owners husband and…
 
https://dailygazette.com/
 
RecorderNews
 
Montgomery County Legislature names Purtell chairman
 
By Ashley Onyon/The Recorder FONDA — The Montgomery County Legislature will be led this year by..
 
Gloversville shooting suspect sought; Girl seriously injured in incident
 
St. Johnsville lumber company pays penalty for unattended fire that spread, DEC says
 
Amsterdam approves $20M bond resolution for capital projects, borrowing planned over multiple years
 
https://www.recordernews.com/

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