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From the Archives-Episode 44, January 23, 2015 Richard Norton Smith author of “On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller.” Wednesday, December 15, 2021 Podcast "40 Minutes"

From acclaimed historian Richard Norton Smith comes the definitive life of an American icon: Nelson Rockefeller - one of the most complex and compelling figures of the 20th century.

Fourteen years in the making, this magisterial biography of the original Rockefeller Republican draws on thousands of newly available documents and over 200 interviews, including Rockefeller’s own unpublished reminiscences.

Grandson of oil magnate John D. Rockefeller, Nelson coveted the White House from childhood.

The electric trolley car came to the Carpet City with the Amsterdam Street Railway Company in 1890--Tomorrow, Thursday, December 16, 2021-From the Archives of Focus on History

Just Out this Friday, if you can say that...

December 17, 2021

Songs include-Sit Down, Joe Hill and 8 Hours

Episode 401-Musicians Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle have a new CD and concert featuring history songs about the labor union movement in America.

Mohawk Valley Weather, Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Very long range Mohawk Valley Weather as we travel to December 25--on Tuesday, December 21 the NWS reports Partly Sunny, High 37--Update tomorrow.

Today

A chance of rain, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 5am. Low around 36. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
 
It was December 15
1791
The United States Bill of Rights becomes law when ratified by the Virginia General Assembly
 
Mohawk Valley News Headlines, Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Daily Gazette

Pandemic significantly worse in NY since Thanksgiving, Hochul says
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul took to the airwaves Tuesday to defend her recent countermeasures against COVID, which include a…

https://dailygazette.com/

 
Amsterdam Recorder

Amsterdam police: Scammers apparently trying to take advantage in holiday season

AMSTERDAM — Weeks into the holiday season, city police are warning residents amidst the “giving...

https://www.recordernews.com/

Leader Herald

Johnstown water plant operator says he will rescind resignation if city disbands Water Board

by Andrew Waite

https://www.leaderherald.com/

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