I-88

Backtracking: In Our Times: Interstate highway construction wasn’t slowed by bond rejection in 1972

  “It seemed as though you couldn’t go anywhere during October and early November 1971 without hearing about a transportation bond issue for New York state. In our region of the state, there were concerns about the bond issue, because at stake was the possible delay of construction of the proposed Interstate 88, known then … [Read more…]

The Last Local EF-3 Tornado Hit Duanesburg 6 Years Ago Today

  “There were few clues in the morning data sets on Thursday May 22, 2014 that conditions would come together to support the development of a solitary and powerful supercell thunderstorm during the afternoon which would go on to produce a violent tornado in the Delanson/Duanesburg area of Schenectady County as well as giant hail … [Read more…]