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Oneida County History Center Seeks Historical Hall of Fame Nominations

May 29, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Oneida County History CenterOneida County History Center is seeking nominations for the 2023 Historical Hall of Fame and Living Legends Awards. This award honors outstanding members of the community, past and present, for their service as leaders, pioneers, and advocates, and for their efforts in furthering the region’s industries, culture, and educational opportunities. [Read more…] about Oneida County History Center Seeks Historical Hall of Fame Nominations

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Oneida County History Center

New York State 250th Commemoration Field Guide Released

May 29, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

New York State 250th Commemoration Field Guide2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the foundational document of the revolution that occurred between 1774 and 1783 and resulted in the creation of the United States of America. What is now the State of New York played an immense and vital role in both the Revolutionary Era and the subsequent 250 years of American history. [Read more…] about New York State 250th Commemoration Field Guide Released

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: America's 250th Anniversary, APHNYS, New York State Museum, Office of State History

The History of Brewing in Utica

May 26, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Workers of the West End Brewery in UticaUtica, New York has a long and rich history of brewing ale and beer. From the 1790s to today, there have been over forty breweries active in the city. Owners and names changed often, but the city supported the industry with breweries that lasted a year or two to some in operation for a century or more. [Read more…] about The History of Brewing in Utica

Filed Under: Events, Food, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Oneida County History Center

Multiple Upstate NY Wildfires Keep Rangers Busy

May 24, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Aftermath of the wildland fire in Blenheim in mid-May 2023 (provided by DEC)New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers were kept busy last week suppressing numerous wildfires around New York State as very dry conditions persisted and drove the Fire Danger to HIGH.   Fires were reported in at least five towns in four counties, including in Clinton, Sullivan, Schoharie, and Albany Counties. The fires burned about 50 acres total including a large 30-acre fire that burned ion the town of Black Brook, Clinton County, for two days.  At least two fires were caused by illegal debris burning despite the high danger for fire spread.

What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Multiple Upstate NY Wildfires Keep Rangers Busy

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Albany County, Berne, Black Brook, Blenheim, Catskills, Forest Ranger Reports, Forestburgh, Neversink, Peekamoose Blue Hole, Schoharie County, Sullivan County, wildfires

Erie Canalway Photo Contest Call for Entries

May 23, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has announced a call for entries for its 18th annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Images should convey people enjoying activities on the waterway and Canalway Trail or show the unique character of New York’s canals and canal communities. Winning photos will be featured in the 2024 Erie Canalway calendar. [Read more…] about Erie Canalway Photo Contest Call for Entries

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Capital-Saratoga, Mohawk Valley, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor, Photography

3-Year-Old Lost in Adirondacks Located; Angler Rescued From Icy Waters; Rescues in Ulster, Greene Schoharie Counties

May 16, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Forest Ranger Rusher with injured hiker on Plateau Mountain in May 2023New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State. 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 3-Year-Old Lost in Adirondacks Located; Angler Rescued From Icy Waters; Rescues in Ulster, Greene Schoharie Counties

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondacks, Catskills, Essex County, Flume Trail System, Forest Ranger Reports, Greene County, Herkimer COunty, Hunter, Middleburgh, Otter Lake, Overlook Mountain, Plateau Mountain, Schoharie County, Search and Rescue, Town of Webb, Ulster County, Wilmington, Woodstock

Canalway Challenge Kicks Off 5th Season

May 14, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Canalway ChallengeThe Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has announced the 2023 Canalway Challenge, a free program welcoming people of all ages and abilities to set a personal mileage goal and then walk, run, cycle, or paddle along the NYS Canal System to achieve it and receive recognition and rewards, is now underway. [Read more…] about Canalway Challenge Kicks Off 5th Season

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, Mohawk Valley, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor

New York State Historic Newspapers Website Upgrade Underway

May 9, 2023 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

New York State Historic Newspapers websiteSince its launch in 2014, New York State Historic Newspapers has provided free access to a wide range of newspapers chosen to reflect New York’s unique history. This now includes 920 titles from all 62 counties comprising over 11.7 million pages of historical content. In these years, the content has been hosted on servers located in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. [Read more…] about New York State Historic Newspapers Website Upgrade Underway

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Academia, Genealogy, New York State Historic Newspaper Project, Newspapers, Online Resources

America & New York’s 250th Birthdays

May 8, 2023 by Bruce Dearstyne 1 Comment

250th Anniversary of Revolutionary New YorkNew York is slowly preparing for the 250th anniversary of both the birth of the United States (July 2, 1776) and the birth of New York State (April 20, 1777, the day the first state constitution was approved). [Read more…] about America & New York’s 250th Birthdays

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Capital-Saratoga, Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: AASLH, America's 250th Anniversary, American Revolution, Office of State History, Political History, State Historian

Military Material Culture Conference Call for Papers

May 7, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Material Matters LogoThe vast majority of participants in the military events of the long 18th century left no written traces of themselves. Fortunately for scholars, and the public, evidence of their presence survives in material form. [Read more…] about Military Material Culture Conference Call for Papers

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Events, History, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: American Revolution, Archaeology, Conferences, Fort Ticonderoga, French And Indian War, King George’s War, King William’s War, Material Culture, Military History, Museums, Queen Anne's War

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