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In Memoriam: Nicholas Lambros 

We honor the life of a true legend, Nick Lambros, whose roles spanned athlete, coach, friend, husband, father, brother, uncle and, most cherished of all, devoted “Papou” (Greek for grandfather). Nick understood that relationships were the true victory, and he used the platform of athletics to connect with everyone he met. His profound legacy is etched not just in his achievements, but in the deep, lasting bonds he forged.…
October 7, 2025

Baseball, Politics, Community Defined His Contribution

ALBERT ‘SAM’ NADER • 1919-2021 Baseball, Politics, Community Defined His Contribution Editor’s Note: Here is the obituary prepared by Sam Nader’s family. Albert S. “Sam” Nader passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at his home as he wished, surrounded by members of his family. He was born on July 8, 1919, in Oneonta, the son of Elias Andrew Nader and Rose Rajah Nader (Nassar). He was one of six Nader children. Sam Nader spent nearly his entire life in…
February 18, 2021

The Wisdom Of Sam Nader

The Wisdom Of Sam Nader Emerging From Depression, World War II, Ex-Mayor’s Generation Focused On Family, Hard Work, Community By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com At the time Sam Nader’s Oneonta Athletic Association was affiliated with the Detroit Tigers, the MLB team allocated a certain number of baseballs per season to its Minor League teams. Anything over was a local team’s responsibility. At the end of the Oneonta Tigers first season, Sam Nader tallied baseballs used, and mailed a…
February 18, 2021

IN REMEMBRANCE: Sam Nader’s Century: Icon Turns 100

REPRINTED FROM JULY 2019 Sam Nader’s Century: ‘Mr. Oneonta’ Turns 100 Remember Mayor Who Brought Yankees Here Editor’s Note:  In remembrance of “Mr. Oneonta,” who passed away yesterday, here is “Sam Nader’s Century,” a profile of the beloved mayor and baseball entrepreneur that appeared on his 100th birthday in July 2019. By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Sam Nader’s life is one great story after another. Here’s a favorite one, about playing golf at the Oneonta Country…
July 3, 2019

John Elway’s Oneonta Season Remembered On MILB.com

John Elway’s Oneonta Season Remembered On MILB.com Editor’s Note: John Elway’s year at the Oneonta Yankees, more than 30 years ago, was recounted this week by sportswriter Tyler Maun in a piece on Minor League Baseball’s official site. John Albert Elway was born on June 28, 1960, and was destined for something big. An emblem of the “coach’s son” designation, he excelled in virtually every athletic endeavor. As a high school senior, he missed five games of his final football…
April 28, 2016

PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER

For a limited time, new annual subscriptions to the hard copy of “The Freeman’s Journal” or “Hometown Oneonta” (which also includes unlimited access to AllOtsego.com), or digital-only access to AllOtsego.com, can also give back to one of their favorite Otsego County charitable organizations.

$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice: Friends of the Feral-TNR, Super Heroes Humane Society, or Susquehanna Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 

Visit our “subscribe” page and select your charity of choice at checkout