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NY’s Frank Myers Of The 54th Massachusetts: Correcting The Historical Record
In the Milltown Rural Cemetery located in the Town of Southeast, Putnam County, NY, there is a small, well-weathered military…
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The Minisink Battlefield Death of Dr. Benjamin Tusten in 1779
He was born in Southold, Long Island on December 11, 1743, and moved with his family to the banks of…
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World War Two Rural Honor Rolls
On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland, with Great Britain and France declaring war on Germany on September 3rd. Italy…
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Against the Flow: Spring Alewife Runs Were Once Immense
One of the most exciting rites of spring is the alewife run, an annual event where throngs of fish race…
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Lighter Side of Politics: News From Historic New York Newspapers
“Silent Cal,” as President Calvin Coolidge was commonly known, was a pioneer in development of the talkie. “An address by…
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Adirondack Land Trust 2025 Field Trips and Events
The Adirondack Land Trust has announced several conservation-focused field trips and one social event taking place this spring and summer.…
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New Brook Trout Management Plan Proposed, First in 50 Years
The brook trout is New York’s state fish and an iconic symbol of the Adirondacks. In the U.S., pond-dwelling populations…
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Amelia Bloomer: Journalist, Suffragist, Anti-fashion Icon
Those who recognize the name Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) usually do so because of bloomers, the clothing item named after her.…
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Lafayette’s Visits to the Mohawk Valley
In 1824 and 1825 Marquis de Lafayette, the French nobleman who volunteered and became an invaluable leader during the American…
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Native New Paltz Copperhead Relocated From Backyard
On May 3, NYS Environmental Conservation Officer Chomicki responded to a call about a snake under an outdoor stairway at…
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