Since it’s that time of year, here are some ideas for New Year’s resolutions for your genealogy research. Genealogist’s New Year’s Resolutions for 2026 are: Take a look at all link categories on this website. You might be surprised at what we have found. Check
Here are the latest updates to the New York Genealogy Links website for the month of December. December 28, 2025 City Directories: Added Cayuga County – Directory of Towns – 1897/98; Dutchess County – Poughkeepsie city directories; Monroe County – Fairport – 1913; Monroe County
Several New York genealogy societies will present programs during the month of January. The Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society will have its genealogical library is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3 and 10. For more information, contact Donna Shine at librarian@bigswny.org
The PBS series “Finding Your Roots,” hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., will return for season 12 on Jan. 6, 2026, according to various online sources. The guests for the new season will include actors Kristin Chenoweth, America Ferrera, Darren Criss, Tracy Letts and Lizzy
Many New York State public libraries will be offering free genealogy programs in the first half of January. A second posting of events will follow in two weeks. The Walworth Seeley Public Library (Wayne County) provides genealogy assistance every Monday from 2-4 p.m. For more
