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Buffalo Riverline: A Unique Urban Nature Trail Design Unveiled

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Riverline Double BridgeThe Western New York Land Conservancy and its design partners W Architecture, Hood Design Studio, and Green Shield Ecology presented their final concept designs for The Riverline at a press conference at the Tewksbury Lodge Pavilion in Buffalo last week.

The Riverline is the Conservancy’s proposed urban nature trail and greenway that stretches along an unused railroad corridor from Canalside at the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Terminal Terminal in downtown Buffalo to the Buffalo River across from Riverbend and Tesla. [Read more…] about Buffalo Riverline: A Unique Urban Nature Trail Design Unveiled

History of Early Lighting Exhibit in Canton

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Copper and brass table lamp commemorative from the Spanish American War eraThe St. Lawrence County Historical Association (SLCHA) has announced “History of Early Lighting,” a new exhibit curated by Carlton Stickney, featuring 250 objects dating from the 1700s to the 1900s.

The earliest portion of the exhibit covers candle sticks (1650s–1880s); grease lamps (1600s), whale oil lamps (late 1700s–mid-1800s), plus burning fluid and lard lamps. Along with three display cases of lamps, there are two cases of accessories which include an early tinderbox, strike-anywhere-matches, spill plane, candle snuffers, match holders, miniature lamps, wick trimmers, lamp chimneys, lamp burners, containers for filling lamps with fuel, lamp doilies, and a photographer’s lantern used to retouch glass negatives. [Read more…] about History of Early Lighting Exhibit in Canton

Depot Theatre’s ‘Working: A Musical’ Celebrates Everyday Heroes

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Depot Theatre in WestportThe Depot Theatre has announced the cast of its second 2021 main stage production, Working: A Musical, featuring portrayals of 26 real-life American workers – including a schoolteacher, trucker, housewife, fireman, and millworker – played by six actors, with performances through August 8th. [Read more…] about Depot Theatre’s ‘Working: A Musical’ Celebrates Everyday Heroes

StoryTown, Gaslight Village, Land of Make Believe, Santa’s Workshop Artifacts Sought

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Buildings at the former Gaslight Village Property in Lake George Village by John WarrenThe Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) has announced they are seeking small artifacts from Land of Make Believe, Santa’s Workshop, StoryTown or Gaslight Village to be part of a new exhibit showcasing the many talents of designer Arto Monaco. [Read more…] about StoryTown, Gaslight Village, Land of Make Believe, Santa’s Workshop Artifacts Sought

Saratoga Preservation Recognition Awards Call for Nominations

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2021_Preservation Recognition Awards_Nominations NeededDuring the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation’s Annual Meeting in September, the Foundation will recognize individuals and organizations who have invested significant time and money to undertake preservation projects in the past year.

The Preservation Recognition Awards celebrate the winners’ hard work and commitment to being good stewards of their property with members of the community and friends of the Foundation. [Read more…] about Saratoga Preservation Recognition Awards Call for Nominations

Fly-In Breakfasts Are Back At Scotia Aerosciences Museum

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Grumman F-14 TomcatThe Empire State Aerosciences Museum (ESAM), located at 250 Rudy Chase Drive in Glenville, Schenectady County, NY has announced that Fly-In Breakfasts have returned to the Museum. Breakfasts will be held on Saturdays from 8:30 to 10:30 am in the Community Room. [Read more…] about Fly-In Breakfasts Are Back At Scotia Aerosciences Museum

Watch For and Report Giant Hogweed

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giant hogweed plantGiant hogweed plants are now blooming across many parts of the state, making it a prime time to spot this harmful invasive species. Giant hogweed is a large plant with sap that can cause painful burns and scarring.

Adult giant hogweed plants tend to be 7-14 feet tall with umbrella-shaped clusters of white flowers up to 2.5 feet wide. The stem is green with purple splotches and coarse white hairs, and leaves are large (up to 5 feet across), incised, and deeply lobed.  [Read more…] about Watch For and Report Giant Hogweed