5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (511+ words) May 28, 2026 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment The New York State Museum has unveiled a facial reconstruction of a Revolutionary War soldier whose remains were recovered from the Courtland Street Burying Ground in Lake George, NY. Created by forensic artist Jenny Kenyon,…...

3+ week, 15+ hour ago  (472+ words) Pinkster is the historic Afro-Dutch holiday that is distinct to the Hudson Valley, from the Albany area south. In colonial times, when Dutch settlers visited relatives during Pentecost (Whitsun), they would give their enslaved African American workers a few days…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (446+ words) Glen Conservancy Hall is a historic community arts and cultural center located in the hamlet of Glen, in Montgomery County, NY. Originally built in 1830 as a meeting house for the True Dutch Reformed Church, it is a key structure in…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (231+ words) Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) has announced the upcoming launch of their new architectural salvage warehouse, Adirondack Architectural Salvage, located in the former Pray's Family Farm Market in Keeseville, NY (397 State Route 9 N). The warehouse will accept donations of quality building materials,…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1311+ words) History, Natural History & the Arts For nearly two centuries, the Old Croton Aqueduct has stood as a testament to New York's innovation, engineering, and community spirit. Built in the 1840s to deliver Manhattan's first clean water, the Aqueduct today serves a…...

3+ mon, 17+ hour ago  (278+ words) History, Natural History & the Arts The Erie Canal shaped the movement of people and ideas across New York State, fueled reform movements, and ultimately helped pave the way for women's suffrage and the passage of the 19th Amendment. The New York…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (623+ words) History, Natural History & the Arts Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled the Downtown Albany Strategy, a revitalization plan that is part of the $400 million Championing Albany's Potential (CAP) Initiative. The strategy is backed by $200 million in public investments from New York…...