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Rangers Busy With Wildfires, Kaaterskill, OK Slip Falls Rescues

April 15, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

forest ranger logoNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents in the Adirondacks. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people.

What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Rangers Busy With Wildfires, Kaaterskill, OK Slip Falls Rescues

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, Forest Ranger Reports, Forest Rangers, hiking, SAR, Search and Rescue, wildfires

Arbor Day Artwork Contest Winner Announced

April 14, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

2021 Arbor Day Artwork Contest winner Dave MarshallNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that Dave Marshall, from the Monroe County town of Webster, is the winner of DEC’s annual Arbor Day Artwork Contest. [Read more…] about Arbor Day Artwork Contest Winner Announced

Filed Under: Arts, Nature Tagged With: art, DEC, nature

Adirondack Artisan Trade Show Going Virtual

April 14, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Soap Guys of Tucker Spring Organics, Brent Carbino and Chad GrahamThis year’s Adirondack Buyer Days wholesale gift show is set to take place virtually for the first time in its 35-year history. The virtual marketplace, which is hosted by the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA), is open to regional makers and retailers seeking local products for their shops. [Read more…] about Adirondack Artisan Trade Show Going Virtual

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Events Tagged With: Adirondack North Country Association

Novel of Civil War New York by Peter Quinn Being Republished

April 14, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Banished Children of Eve A Novel of Civil War New YorkBook purchases made through this link support New York Almanack’s mission to report new publications relevant to New York State.

Fordham University Press has announced the formation of New York ReLit, a sub-imprint of Empire State Editions, which will publish historical literary fiction, beginning with the April 2021 trade paperback re-issue of a timely American classic: distinguished Irish American author Peter Quinn’s 1995 American Book Award-winning novel, The Banished Children of Eve: A Novel of Civil War New York (2008). [Read more…] about Novel of Civil War New York by Peter Quinn Being Republished

Filed Under: Books, History Tagged With: Books, Civil War, Military History

Buffalo History Museum Restoration Enters Second Phase

April 14, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Buffalo History Museum constructionThe Buffalo History Museum has begun the next phase of restoration to the lower level of its National Historic Landmark Building. Work focuses on improving guest amenities, including new restrooms and an HVAC system. At the end of this phase of construction, the Museum’s lower level is expected to be restored to the original vision of architect George Cary, with an expansive 4,400 square foot gallery. [Read more…] about Buffalo History Museum Restoration Enters Second Phase

Filed Under: Events, History, Western NY Tagged With: Buffalo History Museum

American Baseball History Virtual Program

April 13, 2021 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Evan Weiner with Yogi BerraThe Florida Public Library is set to host a virtual program “Baseball In America” with baseball commentator Evan Weiner, on Thursday, April 15th. [Read more…] about American Baseball History Virtual Program

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Florida Public Library

Green Living: Acting More Sustainably Virtual Program

April 13, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

green livingThe Rome Historical Society has announced Green Living: Getting Back to Better, a virtual program set for Wednesday, April 21st at 5:30 pm. [Read more…] about Green Living: Acting More Sustainably Virtual Program

Filed Under: Events, History, Western NY Tagged With: Rome Historical Society

DEC Announces Environmental Excellence Award Winners

April 13, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

DEC LogoNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has recognized four organizations and institutions as winners of the 17th annual Environmental Excellence Awards. The Environmental Excellence Awards are presented in recognition of each organization’s innovative programs and outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and economic viability. [Read more…] about DEC Announces Environmental Excellence Award Winners

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: DEC

Autism Nature Trail Coming to Letchworth State Park

April 13, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Autism Nature TrailConstruction is under way at Letchworth State Park on a first-of-its-kind nature trail designed specifically for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. [Read more…] about Autism Nature Trail Coming to Letchworth State Park

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: hiking, LetchWorth State Park

Author Asks: What Was The Suffrage Movement Really Like?

April 13, 2021 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

An Unfinished RevolutionMarguerite Kearns started asking questions about her suffragist grandmother Edna Buckman Kearns when she was ten years old. She couldn’t understand why no photos of Edna were displayed in the home where she was raised. She realized later that family members hadn’t processed the grief of Edna’s death in 1934. They loved her, and reminders of family history, including photos, made the matter worse. [Read more…] about Author Asks: What Was The Suffrage Movement Really Like?

Filed Under: Books, History Tagged With: Books, Suffrage Movement, Women, womens history

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