New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and Attorney General Letitia James this week announced the convictions of Cross Tie Disposal, Inc. (Cross Tie), a Kentucky-based freight shipping and trucking company, and its Vice President, Harold Young, 48, for illegally dumping contaminated railroad ties treated with hazardous materials in Chenango County and creating fake receipts to conceal the illegal disposal. [Read more…] about Company Convicted of Illegally Dumping Railroad Ties
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Preparing For The Upcoming Snowmobile Season
The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Snowmobile Bureau is reminding snowmobilers that despite the large snowfalls in the Tug Hill and in western New York, snowmobile trails are not open at this time.
For public safety reasons, grooming generally may not begin until the closure of Big Game hunting season. Snowmobilers should exercise restraint when operating snowmobiles before the start of the season. [Read more…] about Preparing For The Upcoming Snowmobile Season
Forest Rangers Battle More Wildfires In Eight Counties
In addition to battling at least nine wildland fires in nine different counties from last Friday, November 4th through Monday, November 7th, New York State Forest Rangers responded to an additional eight fires from Tuesday, November 8th through Sunday, November 13th. [Read more…] about Forest Rangers Battle More Wildfires In Eight Counties
Knot Sew Fast: Patchwork of Tompkins County
The History Center in Tompkins County has announced “Knot Sew Fast: Patchwork of Tompkins County,” a new exhibit on textile and fabric arts, set to open on February 3rd.
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Historical Sip and Paint in Utica November 19th
The Oneida County History Center in Utica, NY, has announced the return of its popular Sip & Paint program featuring a still life with historical artifacts from the museum’s collection, set for Saturday, November 19th. [Read more…] about Historical Sip and Paint in Utica November 19th
1,500 Artifacts Returned To Oneida Indian Nation By Museum
More than 1,520 funerary objects and cultural artifacts were returned to the Oneida Indian Nation from the collections of Colgate University’s Longyear Museum of Anthropology on November 9th.
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act requires federally funded institutions to return remains and cultural items. [Read more…] about 1,500 Artifacts Returned To Oneida Indian Nation By Museum
Wildfires Fought In Nine New York Counties Last Weekend
From Friday, November 4th through Monday, November 7th, New York State Forest Rangers responded to at least nine wildland fires in nine different counties caused by campfires, debris burning, and power lines. [Read more…] about Wildfires Fought In Nine New York Counties Last Weekend
Chenango Canal Archaeology In Utica: An Update
The Chenango Canal was built between 1833-36 to link the Susquehanna River to the Erie Canal and connect Binghamton and Utica. It closed in 1878 due to competition from railroads. Information about the construction and modification of the Chenango Canal is scarce compared to the Erie Canal.
Recent archaeological projects completed by the New York State Museum Cultural Resource Survey Program have uncovered remnants of original canal locks, sluiceways, and three residential privies (outhouses). [Read more…] about Chenango Canal Archaeology In Utica: An Update
Abolitionists Inducted to Hall of Fame
Descendants and sponsors traveled from across New York State, as well as from California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas to participate in an abolition symposium and inductions of three abolitionists to the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum. [Read more…] about Abolitionists Inducted to Hall of Fame
New Accessible Oneida Lake Boat Launch Construction Underway
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the start of construction of a new boat launch on the Barge Canal at Cove Road in the town of Verona, Oneida County, to enhance fishing and boating recreational opportunities.
The boat launch will connect to Oneida Lake and its world-class fishing. [Read more…] about New Accessible Oneida Lake Boat Launch Construction Underway