Health
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Oak Wilt Quarantine District Expanded in Yates, Ontario Counties
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has expanded the oak wilt quarantine districts in Yates and Ontario…
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When PT Barnum’s Stagecoach Plunged into an Old Fort’s Moat
The railroad did not come to the village of Lake George, formerly known as Caldwell, until 1882. So for decades…
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History Supplies Leads to Rare Carnivorous Bladderwort
In April 2025, the Sand Lake Historical Society was contacted by Will Lenihan, who is the Gardner and Curator for…
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New York State’s Remaining Strand Theaters
At some point in your life traveling around New York State, you’ve probably come across a Strand Theater. If you’ve…
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Visualize NYS Water Usage With New DEC Website
Millions of gallons of water are withdrawn for use each day from the lakes, rivers, streams, estuaries and ground waters…
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Mabel Allen’s Diary: 1908 at Syracuse University
In 1908, while attending Syracuse University, Alice Mabel Allen (1886-1976) kept a diary which is being published each week. In last…
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History Classic ‘Black Legacy’ Updated and Reissued
William Loren Katz’s Black Legacy: A History of New York’s African Americans (Seven Stories Press edition, 2026) unveils the Black…
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International State of Mark Twain Studies Conference
Established in 1989, the quadrennial International Conference on the State of Mark Twain Studies is the oldest and largest gathering…
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Unpacking John André’s Boot – New York Almanack
The latest episode of the New York Minute in History podcast tells the harrowing story of the capture of British…
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Winter Outdoor Recreation for Beginners
Winter doesn’t have to stop you from getting outside. With the proper knowledge, gear, and companions, winter can be a…
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