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Changes To Vital Records Access Prompts Calls for Advocacy
Obtaining genealogical and certified vital records from the New York State Department of Health (DOH) is already subject to long…
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Richard Varick: AG, Recorder of NYC, Assembly Speaker and NYC Mayor
Richard Varick (1753-1831) served as New York’s second Attorney General from 1788 to 1790 and is often regarded as a…
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Isaac Mann: A Saratoga County Loyalist
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution there is a concerted effort to broaden the story of…
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A Rev War Soldier’s Multiracial Combat Experience
The latest A New York Minute in History Podcast highlights the war experiences of the legendary 1st Rhode Island, a…
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Hawk Rescued from Upstate Deli
On Tuesday, January 7th, a sergeant with the Lewis County Sherriff’s Office contacted Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Shana Kraeger to…
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Tenement Tales: Immigration & The Diversity of Ideas
John Sloan (1871-1951) had a unique talent for captivating the spirit of Manhattan’s daily life and his paintings have kept…
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The Man that Caught Ben Franklin’s Lightning in a Milk Pail
In the mid-18th century, Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) invented the lightning rod to catch lightning and make it harmless to buildings.…
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Black History Matters Video Series
The National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum (NAHOF) in Peterboro, Madison County, NY has announced its fifth year Black…
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State Parks See Another Record-Breaking Year
State parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation…
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Solo Free Climber Rescued After Fall at Buttermilk Falls
On Friday, January 24, 2025 at about 11:40 am, Greene County requested New York State Forest Ranger assistance to rescue…
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