The Rockefeller Institute of Government has announced “The Impacts and Potential of State Green Amendments,” a virtual presentation by spring 2021 undergraduate research interns from the Rockefeller Institute of Government’s Center for Law & Policy Solutions set for Friday, May 14th. [Read more…] about Impacts & Potential of State Green Amendments
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Rangers Respond to Injured Hikers, Missing People
New 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 Respond to Injured Hikers, Missing People
Bear Poachers Fined After More Than A Year
In April, a long-standing black bear poaching case pending in the Town of Fallsburg Court was finally resolved. [Read more…] about Bear Poachers Fined After More Than A Year
Senate House Announces Position Vacancies
The Senate House State Historic Site in Kingston has announced they are seeking to fill two position vacancies, including one for a Seasonal Laborer to assist with grounds maintenance, and a Historic Site Interpreter to work in the site’s museum. [Read more…] about Senate House Announces Position Vacancies
Grants Available For Downstate Historic Signs
The newest grant round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s New York State Historic Marker Grant Program is now open. This program commemorates historic people, places, things or events in New York State within the time frame of 1740-1921. Grant funding includes the full cost of a marker, pole and shipping. [Read more…] about Grants Available For Downstate Historic Signs
Humorous Reporting About Historic Politicians
Trivia clue: He was reportedly the first New York governor to address contestants of a New York spelling bee.
Correct response: Who is Nathan Miller? On August 19th, 1922, The Post-Star of Glens Falls reported that Miller would speak September 12th at a dinner at the New York State Fair for contestants in the state spelling bee. [Read more…] about Humorous Reporting About Historic Politicians
Sheep and Wool Saturdays At Clermont Historic Site
The Clermont State Historic Site has announced the No Sheep No Wool Mini Showcase, a modified version of their annual Chancellor’s Sheep and Wool Showcase, set for the first three Saturdays in May. [Read more…] about Sheep and Wool Saturdays At Clermont Historic Site
Forest Rangers Respond: Searches, Rescues, Enforcement
New 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 Forest Rangers Respond: Searches, Rescues, Enforcement
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week May 10-23, Kick-Off Party Set
Reservations are now open for the 2021 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, which is set for May 10th through 23rd. From new eateries to familiar favorites, more than 100 restaurants are participating in this annual celebration of the local culinary scene. [Read more…] about Hudson Valley Restaurant Week May 10-23, Kick-Off Party Set
Touring Harriet Tubman Statue on Crossroads of Rockland History
On the April 2021 episode of “Crossroads of Rockland History,” the topic was the nationally-touring sculpture: Harriet Tubman – Journey to Freedom by Wesley Woffard.
The sculpture will be placed in the Haverstraw African American Memorial Park for seven weeks beginning April 20th, 2021. Clare Sheridan’s guest was Virginia “Ginny” Norleet, founder of the Haverstraw African American Connection (HAAC). Ginny spoke about how the HAAC arranged for this sculpture to be in Haverstraw, and the auxiliary programs planned for each Saturday while the sculpture is in Haverstraw. [Read more…] about Touring Harriet Tubman Statue on Crossroads of Rockland History