From January 31 to February 8, 2026, Geneanet is organizing a special week dedicated to the transcription of the New York City Geographical Birth Index. The New York City Geographical Birth Index is a finding aid created by city archivists of every address in New
The organizations of the Genealogy Federation of Long Island will be offering several free programs in February. Wednesday, Feb. 4 – Virtual Genealogy Discussion Group – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m.; https://pmlib.org Thursday, Feb. 5 – New York Municipal Archives – German Genealogy Group
The New York State Historic Newspapers website has recently updated and added new titles to its website. Chautauqua County: The Fredonia Censor Nassau County: Glen Cove Record Pilot, Oyster Bay Enterprise-Pilot, Record Pilot, The Spotlight, Hempstead Harbor Herald, Niagara County: Lockport Daily Journal & Courier
The Fenton History Center, at the Hall House Research Center in Jamestown, has announced the dates for its 2026 Genealogy Support Group meetings. The Genealogy Support Group supports both experienced and amateur researchers. Research nights are from 4 – 8 p.m. and allow participants extended
The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society is looking for individuals who are interested in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by volunteering on a society project. They are currently undertaking a major digitization project focused on American Revolution–related records and are seeking remote volunteers to assist.
