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Adirondack Council: Plan For Poorly Sited Cell Towers Should Be Revised

January 27, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Apa Cell Towers mapThe Adirondack Council today urged the Adirondack Park Agency to substantially modify or reject two permit requests for poorly-sited cell towers near the Hamilton County communities of Indian Lake and Inlet.

The Adirondack Park Agency (APA) has never denied a request for a cell tower permit. [Read more…] about Adirondack Council: Plan For Poorly Sited Cell Towers Should Be Revised

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondack Council, APA, conservation, development, Indian Lake, Inlet, nature

Carrots: A Culinary History Virtual Presentation

January 27, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

tavern tastingsThe Pilgrims first brought carrots to North America, intending to harvest them in the colonies. Carrots were an easy vegetable to grow and were an integral part of nourishing humans and animals alike.

In 1787, George Washington wrote in a letter to Benjamin Fitzhugh Grymes, “I am convinced that in proper soil the culture of carrots will be found very advantageous for feeding farm horses and every piece of stock. I am inclined to think that rows of carrots will yield 5 to 8 bushels of carrots to one corn.” [Read more…] about Carrots: A Culinary History Virtual Presentation

Filed Under: Events, Food, History, New York City Tagged With: Fraunces Tavern Museum

‘Operation Back Road’ Snares Road Hunters

January 27, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

eco patchDEC’s Division of Law Enforcement released the results of “Operation Back Road,” a recent statewide detail targeting illegal hunting from roads. [Read more…] about ‘Operation Back Road’ Snares Road Hunters

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Crime and Justice, DEC, ECOs, hunting, Wildlife

‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Virtual Discussion Saturday

January 26, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

ma-raineys-black-bottom-posterThe next program of the Champlain Valley Film Series is a conversation on the film, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, on Saturday, January 30th. [Read more…] about ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Virtual Discussion Saturday

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Events Tagged With: Whallonsburg Grange Hall

40th Adirondacks National Watercolor Show Call for Entries

January 26, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

View Watercolor Call for EntriesView, the Center for Arts & Culture in Old Forge, has announced they are seeking artists working in water media for the upcoming Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors. [Read more…] about 40th Adirondacks National Watercolor Show Call for Entries

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Events Tagged With: View

Final 2020 Deployment of Rail Cars to New York’s Artificial Reefs

January 25, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

artificial reef courtesy DECThe final 2020 deployment of rail cars to the state’s artificial reef network was completed successfully, bringing the total number of rail cars added to reefs off New York to 75. [Read more…] about Final 2020 Deployment of Rail Cars to New York’s Artificial Reefs

Filed Under: Nature, New York City Tagged With: DEC, Fisheries, fishing, nature, Wildlife

DEC to Discuss Managing Wildlife at Erwin Wildlife Management Area

January 25, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Erwin Wildlife Management Area by Michael PalermoNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is set to host a virtual presentation to share details about a recently completed habitat management plan for the Erwin Wildlife Management Area (WMA), on Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at 6:30 pm. [Read more…] about DEC to Discuss Managing Wildlife at Erwin Wildlife Management Area

Filed Under: Events, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, hiking, nature

A New Book Considers Why Nobody Hitchhikes Anymore

January 25, 2021 by Editorial Staff 5 Comments

nobody hitchhikes anymoreBook purchases made through this link support New York Almanack’s mission to report new publications relevant to New York State.

In the summer of 1978, Ed Griffin-Nolan and a friend took to the road, hitchhiking from New York to California, on to New Orleans and back home to New York.  As 2018 approached, the itch to hitch returned — but most people seemed to believe that this was now impossible. Griffin-Nolan decided to find out why nobody hitchhiked anymore. [Read more…] about A New Book Considers Why Nobody Hitchhikes Anymore

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Books, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Books, Transportation

Grant Cottage Named National Historic Landmark

January 24, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Grant Cottage State Historic Site, a 19th century residence where U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant completed his memoirs shortly before his death, has been named a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service. [Read more…] about Grant Cottage Named National Historic Landmark

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Grant Cottage, National Historic Landmark, National Park Service, Saratoga County

Public Lands, Trails, Historic Site Grants Available

January 24, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Mark Thomas, Western District Director, New York State ParksParks & Trails New York (PTNY) and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), with support from Governor Cuomo and the NYS Legislature, have announced the sixth round of competitive grants through the NYS Park and Trail Partnership Grants program, funded through the NYS Environmental Protection Fund. [Read more…] about Public Lands, Trails, Historic Site Grants Available

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Grants, OPRHP, Parks and Trails NY

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