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What Did You Learn This Year At New York Almanack?

January 1, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

What was your favorite story this past year? Whatever it was, it cost money to produce. Now we need your help.

We have less than $1,980 to reach our goal for 2021. Please chip in to support New York Almanack‘s 13th year of providing stories about New York State history, natural history and culture.

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Please make a contribution online at our Rally.org page: https://rally.org/f/4LBVKo9zYjO Or, send a check to: [Read more…] about What Did You Learn This Year At New York Almanack?

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Set For February 4-13

December 20, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

“Doonesbury” cartoonist Garry Trudeau has released his poster design for the 2022 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, which is slated to take place February 4–13, 2022.

Using the Winter Carnival’s designated theme “Totally 80’s,” Trudeau’s illustration shows the “Doonesbury” characters J.J. sitting in the iconic 1980s Delorean time machine from the film Back to the Future, with the date set to February 4th, 2022, while Mike stands outside overlooking the Adirondack mountains. [Read more…] about Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Set For February 4-13

Mirror Lake Water Quality Report Released

December 19, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

This week, the Ausable River Association released their fifth annual report on Mirror Lake at Lake Placid in the Adirondacks in partnership with Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute.

The technical brief focuses on data collected throughout the 2020 field season and documents the effects of road salt runoff entering the lake. The lake completed turnover in spring and fall of 2020 after a mild 2019-2020 winter season. This was the first time spring turnover occurred since 2016. [Read more…] about Mirror Lake Water Quality Report Released

Merchant’s House Museum Virtual New Year’s Day Celebration

December 17, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Paying social calls on friends and family on New Year’s Day was one of Old New York’s most cherished customs. Join us – virtually – for good cheer to toast the New Year and learn how New Yorkers celebrated the day.

In this immersive video experience, we’ll go back in time to the mid-19th century and hear how they decked the house for New Year’s Day and prepared their lists of social calls. [Read more…] about Merchant’s House Museum Virtual New Year’s Day Celebration

Washington’s Headquarters Holidays Schedule

December 17, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Looking for something to do and some place to go with your family during the holiday season? Check out Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh, NY.

The site is open by reservation throughout the winter with their regular schedule: Friday and Saturday, 11:00 am-3:00 pm. Visitors can tour Washington’s Headquarters and browse through the Museum. [Read more…] about Washington’s Headquarters Holidays Schedule

First Confirmed EHD Survivor Reported By DEC

November 29, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

During the late summer and early fall, an outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) led to the death of a significant number of whitetail deer in parts of New York State.

On Nov. 2, Environmental Conservation Officer Palmateer received information from a Catskill, Greene County, NY family about a youth hunter who shot a buck with bow and arrow a buck that had deformities on its hooves. The family reported that it looked like the hooves were starting to detach from the deer. [Read more…] about First Confirmed EHD Survivor Reported By DEC

9 Hunters Caught Hunting Bear Illegally In Greene County

November 29, 2021 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Palmateer reported he received an anonymous tip in early October about a wounded bear seen near land conservancy property in the town of Greenville, Greene County, during opening weekend of bow season. Knowing this area is closed to hunting and not high density for bears, ECO Palmateer contacted Investigator Sulkey for help surveilling the area. [Read more…] about 9 Hunters Caught Hunting Bear Illegally In Greene County

Fort Plain Museum: Author Book Fair, Christmas at the Fort Dec 4th, Dueling Pistols on Display

November 29, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Fort Plain Museum will be open 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays through December. The gift shop will also be open for holiday shopping.

The Christmas at the Fort even will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 10 am to 4 pm. The event features an Author Book Fair (12 pm to 3 pm) with over 20 authors selling and signiong their books. There will also be 15% off all bookstore and gift shop purchases and refreshments served.

Shelter for the Birds: A Primer

November 27, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Come winter, after the bears have retreated to their cold weather dens, many backyard bird enthusiasts hang feeders to attract – and nourish – avian visitors. Birds need more than a supplemental food source, however.

Whether they are roosting, feeding, selecting a nest location, or flying from one grove of trees to another, birds rely on vegetative cover, from the ground level to the treetops. Offering natural sources of cover can help birds evade predators and find protection from inclement weather, as well as provide shelter during migration. [Read more…] about Shelter for the Birds: A Primer

Audubon, Raquette River Brewing Partner With On New Beer

November 27, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Northern New York Audubon and Raquette River Brewing have partnered to create a one-of-a-kind beer. On December 11, 2021 the brand new Spruce Tip IPA will be launched at Raquette River Brewing’s Tupper Lake property.

The label for the beer can will feature one of the Adirondack region’s most iconic species: the Spruce Grouse. [Read more…] about Audubon, Raquette River Brewing Partner With On New Beer