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Manhattan’s Trinity Lutheran Church: A Virtual History Talk

January 9, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

sanctuaryBook purchases made through this link support New York Almanack’s mission to report new publications relevant to New York State.

The Bloomingdale Neighborhood History Group has announced Trinity Lutheran Church: Creating Sanctuary and Social Change, a virtual conversation with Heidi Neumark, Author, and Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, set for Thursday, January 21st at 5:30 pm. [Read more…] about Manhattan’s Trinity Lutheran Church: A Virtual History Talk

Filed Under: Books, Events, History, New York City Tagged With: Bloomingdale Neighborhood History Group, Books

What Does Democracy Demand? Another Reconstruction

January 9, 2021 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

a crowd waves flags at the 2016 inauguration. Photo by Ted EytanHumanities New York has announced their second and final online town hall, featuring David Bromwich, Jedediah Purdy, and Leah Wright Rigueur, has been set for Wednesday, January 13th, at 8 pm. [Read more…] about What Does Democracy Demand? Another Reconstruction

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Humanities New York, politics

Ballet Hispánico’s Winter Watch Parties, Archival Performances

January 8, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Arabesque - Eight Spanish DancesBallet Hispánico has announced Ballet Hispánico Watch Party Series, featuring performances from the 80s and 90s, set for Wednesdays, January 13th, 27th and February 10th. [Read more…] about Ballet Hispánico’s Winter Watch Parties, Archival Performances

Filed Under: Arts, Events, New York City Tagged With: Ballet Hispánico

A Film Discussion Series From The Comfort Of Home

January 8, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

MY OCTOPUS TEACHERThe Champlain Valley Film Series has announced the Home Together Winter Film Series, featuring five movies that can be watched from home, followed by a discussion about the film by a special guest. [Read more…] about A Film Discussion Series From The Comfort Of Home

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

Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s New Board Chair Is From Lake Placid

January 8, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Northern Forest Canoe TrailThe Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s Board of Directors has appointed Anne Brewer, of Lake Placid, as its new chair.

Brewer takes the helm after three years of leadership from Don Hudson, of Arrowsic, Maine. Hudson will remain on the board. [Read more…] about Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s New Board Chair Is From Lake Placid

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Northern Forest Canoe Trail, paddling

Man Rescued After 30-Foot Fall At Giant Mountain, Adirondack High Peaks

January 7, 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 Man Rescued After 30-Foot Fall At Giant Mountain, Adirondack High Peaks

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Recreation Tagged With: DEC, Forest Ranger Reports, Forest Rangers, High Peaks, hiking, paddling, SAR, Search and Rescue

Annual DEC Tree and Shrub Seedling Sale Underway

January 7, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Staff from DEC's Division of Lands and Forests sort bare-root seedlings at the Nursery during the annual spring saleThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery has kicked off its annual spring seedling sale, which is open to the public and runs until May 12th.

Each year, the tree nursery offers for sale dozens of low-cost, New York-grown tree and shrub species to help implement large-scale conservation plantings across the state. [Read more…] about Annual DEC Tree and Shrub Seedling Sale Underway

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Events, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: gardening, Saratoga Tree Nursery, trees

Fort Ticonderoga’s Digital Campaign Continues into 2021

January 7, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

A Day Longer in the Field provided by Fort TiconderogaFort Ticonderoga is set to continue its Digital Campaign with interactive programming, engaging lectures series, and creative at-home educational activities and resources in 2021. [Read more…] about Fort Ticonderoga’s Digital Campaign Continues into 2021

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, History Tagged With: Fort Ticonderoga

Bald Eagle Viewing in Winter

January 6, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Bald Eagle provided by DECWinter is a great time to view bald eagles in New York State. Viewing from a safe distance and at planned observation sites can offer an exhilarating and memorable experience. Wintering eagles began arriving in December and concentrations peak in January and February. Most are heading back to their nests by mid-March. [Read more…] about Bald Eagle Viewing in Winter

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: birding, birds, nature, raptors, Wildlife

Peoples Pixel Project Call For Short Films

January 6, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Peoples Pixel ProjectThe Lake George Arts Project has relaunched The Peoples Pixel Project (or P3), a contest and exhibition of short films, which was created to provide audience exposure to professional and emerging videographers, and to foster local interest and growth in the medium. [Read more…] about Peoples Pixel Project Call For Short Films

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Events Tagged With: art, Art Exhibit, film, Lake George, Lake George Arts Project

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