Stories & connections.
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Roots
The stories that make us who we are. Our connections, founders & families & the threads that bind us all together.
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Community
Our neighborhoods & village life. Schools, kids, outdoor adventures & landscapes. Fairs & festivals.
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Legacy
History, secrets & the stories from our past that you’ll want to hear. We were revolutionary before the Revolution.
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Access
Even as we celebrate our back roads, we’re not standing still. Tech, broadband, community development projects that are growing our economies and how to invest in them.
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Vibes
Arts & culture with our own twist. Galleries? Poetry? Music? Our artists and craftspeople. Look for it here.
All Stories
How Artists Are Powering Schoharie County’s Creative Economy
Do artists fuel the Upstate NY economy? It turns out, in places like Schoharie County, the answer is a resounding yes.
Why Schoharie County Libraries Are the Smartest Place to Start Your Next Chapter
Whether you’re a remote worker, parent, or lifelong learner, Schoharie County’s community libraries offer WiFi, workshops, belonging, and more in each of our downtowns.
This is Root Access. Welcome.
Welcome to Root Access, your digital doorway to quality life and work in Upstate NY powered by Schoharie County’s SEEC and partners.
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Know any local lore?
Are you rooted in Schoharie County?