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An Adirondack Social History of Twitchell Lake
The Adirondack Park is a unique balance of public preserves and private land, a birthplace of the American wilderness vacation,…
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NY State Parks Launches ‘Enslavement to Freedom 1627-1827-2027’ Initiative
In 2027, New York State will recognize the 200th anniversary of the end of legalized slavery in the state (1827)…
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Remains of Woman Said Killed in Schenectady Massacre Being Re-interred
On the frigid, snowy night of February 8, 1690, a band of French marauders and their Native American allies stormed…
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Skiers Rescued After Gore Mountain Gondola Break-Down
Dozens of skiers and snowboarders were trapped on the Northwoods Gondola at Gore Mountain Ski Area when the lift broke…
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Citing Dangerous Conditions, Mayor Bans Oswego River Ice Fishing
Several weeks of nearly sustained below-freezing temperatures in New York State has brought hard-water anglers (tip to our old friend…
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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Millions of gallons of water are withdrawn for use each day from the lakes, rivers, streams, estuaries and ground waters…
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