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flag Schenectady County is being asked to support designating a 550-mile Underground Railroad route through the region.

flag The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway, a 550-mile route from Manhattan to Niagara Falls, is seeking Schenectady County’s endorsement to recognize the region’s role in the Underground Railroad. flag The project, developing for two years, follows historic paths like the Erie Canal and Hudson River, connecting sites tied to abolitionists, safe houses, and Black community leaders. flag Advocates say it could boost tourism and deepen public awareness of local history, with state DOT approval and community support needed for final designation.

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