The Albanyâ Schodack section of I-90âthe only portion of I-90 in New York that is not part of the Thruway systemâbegins concurrent with I-87 and heads southeast from Thruway exit 24 to a toll barrier that, for now, marks the end of tolls along the freeway.-90 was assigned in 1957 as part of the establishment of the Interstate Highway System. In New York, it was overlaid on the pre-existing New York State Thruway from Pennsylvania to Albany, from where it would have continued to Massachusetts on a new freeway that bypassed the Berkshire Connector to the north.
Potato Days is a day full of many activities for all ages. Centennial Village hosts Potato Days on the second Saturday in September. There are many demonstrations, hands on activities, entertainment, and even food. You can learn about how people used to do things a long time ago.
The portion of the potato plant which is harvested for food is called a tuber, not a root, and is often associated with the great potato famine in Ireland in the 19th century. All potato plant varieties may be planted in March or April whether early season, mid season or late season potatoes.