Archival advocates from across the country are assembling to the second “Archives on the Hill” event in Washington, DC. This day of advocacy with legislative policymakers coincides with the Society of American Archivist 2023 Annual Meeting. [Read more…] about Archival Advocates Headed to Capitol Hill July 25th
Montgomery County Establishes Commission for America’s 250th Anniversary
As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Montgomery County, NY is making its own preparations by establishing a commission to create educational programming, events and messaging to promote the county’s significant connections to the Revolutionary War. [Read more…] about Montgomery County Establishes Commission for America’s 250th Anniversary
Saratoga County History Tours Announced for 2023
The History Center at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa has released its tour schedule for 2023. Five Tours have been scheduled from mid- July through September. [Read more…] about Saratoga County History Tours Announced for 2023
East Hampton Antiques & Design Show
The East Hampton Historical Society announces the return of the East Hampton Antiques & Design Show on the grounds of Mulford Farm, Friday, July 14, through Sunday, July 16, 10 James Lane, East Hampton, in southeastern Suffolk County, on Long Island. [Read more…] about East Hampton Antiques & Design Show
Do Wildfires Affect Birds?
Recently, New York State experienced the harsh effects of raging wildfires in the Canadian Province of Ontario. For several days, air quality indexes spiked to concerning and unhealthy levels, as noticeable smoke covered most of the state in a haze. Here in New York, multiple smaller wildland fires have burned in locations across the state due to dry spring conditions. [Read more…] about Do Wildfires Affect Birds?
Smokey Skies and High AQIs
Earlier this month, plumes of smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires blew into the Northeast and along the eastern seaboard. The result was hazy, orange skies, the smell of smoke, and poor Air Quality Index levels. NYS issued several Air Quality Health Advisories in June 2023 due to the smoke. [Read more…] about Smokey Skies and High AQIs
Recently Completed Historic Site Projects
Several projects have been completed at New York State Historic Sites. [Read more…] about Recently Completed Historic Site Projects
Silver Bay YMCA Launches Takeout Menu for Lake George Boaters
Silver Bay YMCA on Lake George is launching a takeout menu for boaters. Bites at the Bay is a new restaurant-style take out service that allows boaters to place their order online and pick up at the guest dock; outermost north dock in the bay. [Read more…] about Silver Bay YMCA Launches Takeout Menu for Lake George Boaters
State Campground Beaches Turn to Unsupervised Swimming
The Department of Environmental Conservation has announced that Adirondack and Catskill campgrounds are updating swimming policies for the 2023 camping season to specify unsupervised swimming at their beaches. Lifeguards will continue to supervise swimming at DEC’s Lake George “Million Dollar Beach” and Hinckley Reservoir Day Use Areas. [Read more…] about State Campground Beaches Turn to Unsupervised Swimming
Report: Crowds Impacting Adirondack High Peaks
The Adirondack Council has released a report commissioned in early 2021 looking at visitation and recreation patterns in specific areas of the High Peaks Wilderness Complex in the Adirondacks. [Read more…] about Report: Crowds Impacting Adirondack High Peaks