1766 and went on to become a wealthy meat-packer and business owned in Troy, New York. It was his government contract supplying provisions to U.S. troops during the War of 1812 that Uncle Sam ...

Mayor Carmella Mantello announced the appointment of Alex Horton, as Director of Communications for the City of Troy.

Uncle Sam is one tough old avatar. Cartoonists and designers of all stripes have relied on him as a handy symbol of the U.S. government for ages. He’s evolved in small ways—his costume has ...