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Spotlight: Oakwood Cemetery in Rensselaer County

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Oakwood CemeteryOakwood Cemetery in eastern Lansingburgh, within the northeast section of the City of Troy, is a place to honor loved ones, contemplate nature, explore art and architecture, and discover the rich history of Upstate New York.

Founded in 1848, Oakwood is one of America’s largest rural cemeteries, commanding a spectacular panoramic view of the Hudson Valley with trails, ponds, and waterfalls. Oakwood’s picturesque 300 acre landscape and stately monuments make it a popular spot for runners, dog- walkers, families, nature lovers, and history buffs. [Read more…] about Spotlight: Oakwood Cemetery in Rensselaer County

Alcohol, Sovereignty, and Social Segregation in New Netherland

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Alcohol, Sovereignty, and Social SegregationAlcohol was a subject of deep concern for Indigenous nations and settler governments in early America, but, though all agreed that the alcohol trade was dangerous, they did not assess the problem or its remedies in the same ways. [Read more…] about Alcohol, Sovereignty, and Social Segregation in New Netherland

Thank You New York Almanack Supporters

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We did it! We finally reached our annual online fundraising goal for 2022 of $14,000. Through gifts large and small readers like you showed you care about the New York Almanack and want to help keep it publishing – thank you!

In 2022 we doubled our readership and we continue to grow. Over a million readers will visit the New York Almanack in 2023 to learn about the Empire State’s history, arts, culture, natural history, and outdoor recreation opportunities.

New York Almanack is the most read publication of its kind reaching more readers with the stories of our shared history than any other publication, in any media. History matters – our natural environment matters – and I’m proud to be able  – with your help – to share why, every day, seven days a week.

Of course our fundraising is never really over. We’ll start the 2023 online fundraising campaign in June. But until then – THANK YOU!!

Van Hornesville Fish Hatchery: A Profile

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Van Hornesville Fish Culturists Craig Dubois and Rebecca Rogers stock tiger muskellunge at Canadarago LakeThe Van Hornesville Fish Hatchery is located in the town of Stark in Herkimer County, and stocks New York’s Capital District.

The hatchery raises rainbow trout – roughly 97,000 yearlings (8-9″) and 80,000-100,000 fingerlings (3-5″), for transfer to other hatcheries or stocking. [Read more…] about Van Hornesville Fish Hatchery: A Profile

Schenectady Stories, America’s Birthday, Adk Plane Crash & More

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This week on The Historians Podcast, a recent highlights edition. Bob Cudmore revisits Bill Buell’s Schenectady stories from the 1920s, NYS Historian Devin Lander on America’s 250th anniversary, Jerry Snyder on the founding of Historic Amsterdam League, Jon Sorensen’s book When Mommy Was a Commie, Alan Maddaus on a jet bomber crash in the Adirondacks and Mark Dawidziak on Edgar Allan Poe. [Read more…] about Schenectady Stories, America’s Birthday, Adk Plane Crash & More

Baseball’s John Milligan: A Saratoga County Legend

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John Milligan in 1930When people think of Schuylerville, in Saratoga County, they think of history. The region is known for the 1777 Battles of Saratoga, but people are typically less aware of it’s baseball history.

For many years however, the community was known for pitcher John Milligan, one of the finest athletes in the county’s history. He hurled for the Philadelphia Phillies of the National League and the Washington Senators of the American League, among other teams. [Read more…] about Baseball’s John Milligan: A Saratoga County Legend

Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument Event at State Museum

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Women's Rights Pioneers Monument Donation Ceremony at the New York State Museum On August 26, 2020, the Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument was unveiled depicting three historic women’s rights leaders – Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Sojourner Truth – all hailing from New York State. [Read more…] about Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument Event at State Museum