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‘A Storm of Flies’: Mayflies on the Hudson River
Mayflies are aquatic insects in the order Ephemeroptera (meaning short-lived). They are also known as shadflies, fishflies, or up-winged flies.…
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Finding the Pink Star Caterpillar
When I imagine scientists discovering new animals, I picture them traveling to far-off jungles or remote mountaintops – not investigating…
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Seneca Ray Stoddard and Jesse Sumner Wooley: Kindred Spirits
The photographers Seneca Ray Stoddard and Jesse Sumner Wooley were both born in Wilton in Saratoga County. Stoddard, through his…
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Drought Watch Issued for 20 New York Counties
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has issued a Drought Watch for 20 New York counties because of a shortage of rainfall…
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Carol Kammen: Like It Or Not, History Isn’t Rosy
The White House has issued complaints about the history on display in our national museums, complaining that it is too…
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1869: A Bengal Tiger Roams Lake George
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, once billed as “The Greatest Show on Earth,” ceased operation in 2017. The…
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Kayaking and Canoeing on the New York City Water Trail
Whether you want to paddle for a few hours or the entire day, the New York City Water Trail provides…
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15th Annual Great Adirondack Moose Festival
The Great Adirondack Moose Festival (GAMF) is returning for its 15th edition, offering all kinds of moose-themed programs and activities…
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Rangers Rescue Several Hikers, Fight Wildfire, Ticket Camper
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State locating…
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Vito Corleone, Alonzo Blauvelt & Smallpox in Italian Harlem
The year was 1901 when the steel barque Moshulu sailed into New York Harbor carrying many Sicilian immigrants for inspection…
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