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The Legacy of Belva Lockwood
In the quiet farmlands of Niagara County, New York, a woman was born who would lay the foundation for some…
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A National Park for Women’s Rights: The Campaign That Made It Happen
A National Park for Women’s Rights: The Campaign That Made It Happen (Cornell Univ. Press, 2023) chronicles a little-known story in…
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Saratoga County History Center Names Executive Director
The Board of Trustees of the Saratoga County History Center have announced the appointment of Suzanne Maloney as its new…
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The Battle on Snowshoes: History & Mythology
The latest episode of the Lake George Battlefield Moments podcast features John Eric Nelson, French & Indian War historian and re-enactor,…
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French & Indian War Cannonballs Found In Lake George Over The Years
On August 11, 1926, workers with Duplex Construction Company were prepping the ground for a new school being built on…
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Report Sick Wildlife – New York Almanack
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is currently widespread in wild birds and mammals. The public can help minimize risk and…
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2025 Adirondack Paddling Symposium Set For June 13-16
Registration is open for the 2025 Adirondack Paddling Symposium, June 13-16 in Saranac Lake, NY. Presented by NRS and the Northern…
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Governor Hochul Vows to Save Penn Station Neighborhood
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul told reporters last week that she opposed Amtrak’s plan to destroy the block south…
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Theodore Allen: Gambler, Political Organizer, Saloon Keeper and Criminal
Theodore Allen, known as “The.”(ca. 1833–1908) was an New York gambler, political organizer, saloon keeper the head of a family of…
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200 Years of Erie Canal History (1825-2025)
In 2025, New York State commemorates the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal from Albany to Buffalo.…
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