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Discover My Albany County: Jesse Sommer
Friday, December 16, 2022 10:00 AM by Discover Albany Staff
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Jesse Sommer, a New York-licensed attorney, is a lifelong resident of Albany County. He founded New
Discover My Albany County: Angelique Powell
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:00 AM by Discover Albany Staff
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Angelique Powell has lived in Watervliet for about three years and currently works in the City of
Discover My Albany County: Ed and Linda Tremblay
Thursday, October 20, 2022 9:00 AM by Discover Albany Staff
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About Ed: Ed Tremblay is a fourth generation Cohoesier, who has lived there all 67 years of his
Albany County Day Trip Itinerary: City of Albany
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 9:00 AM by Michelle Ancona
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From history buffs to foodies, the City of Albany offers something for everyone! Plan a day trip to
Discover My Albany County: James Gaughan
Thursday, September 22, 2022 4:00 PM by Discover Albany Staff
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James Gaughan and his spouse have lived in Altamont since 1984. After retiring from his career in
Albany County Day Trip Itinerary: Helderberg Hilltowns
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 9:00 AM by Michelle Ancona
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Scoping out a day trip to Albany County? Plan a day exploring the Towns of Berne, Knox, Westerlo,
Discover My Albany County: Molly Belmont
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 9:00 AM by Discover Albany Staff
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Molly Belmont lives in Knox, located on the western edge of Albany County. Her She and her family
Albany County Day Trip Itinerary: Bethlehem, Coeymans & New Scotland
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:00 AM by Michelle Ancona
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Embark on an Albany County day trip in the Towns of Bethlehem, Coeymans and New Scotland. From
Discover My Albany County: Matt Malette
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 9:00 AM by Discover Albany Staff
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Matt Malette has called the Town of Colonie home for the last fifteen years and specifically the