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Don't forget to mark your calendars for Free Fishing Days in New York State! The event takes place throughout the last full weekend in June (June 29-30) and allows individuals aged 16 and older to enjoy fishing in the state's fresh waters without needing a fishing license. That's right, no license required! And for kids under 16, fishing is always free. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in trying out fishing for the first time or even for seasoned anglers to introduce someone to the wonderful world of fishing. Don't worry if you don't have your own fishing equipment, as you can easily borrow fishing gear for the day through the I FISH NY program, which aims to promote fishing participation and raise awareness of the incredible fishing opportunities available across the state. If you're new to fishing, the I FISH NY website offers valuable resources such as links to educational programs, free fish clinics, guides, and instructional "How to" videos to help you get started. With over 7,500 lakes and ponds, as well as an incredible 70,000 miles of rivers and streams, New York State is teeming with fantastic freshwater fishing spots. For ideas on where to go, be sure to check out the "Places to Fish" webpages on the website. So, whether you're a seasoned angler or a complete beginner, mark your calendars and take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy world-class fishing experiences right here in New York State!

On June 25th, 2024 at approximately 8:15 AM Utica Police units were dispatched to the area of Eagle St and Park Ave to assist Durham Bus employees with the theft of a school bus. It was reported that employees noticed one of the busses missing, and upon tracking on GPS they located it near the above intersection. As they were getting ready to return to the bus to their facility they were approached by a male who was holding the key and a tablet that accompanied the bus. The male was adamant that the bus and tablet were his and that no one was taking in from him. Based on the behaviors of this party, employees contacted the Police Department, and upon their arrival, the male was detained for the investigation. When employees were able to view the bus camera footage they learned that the male in question did in fact steal the bus around 1:00 AM and ultimately drove it to the location where they encountered it. At the conclusion of the investigation, Daniel Finley age 29, no known address, was charged with: Grand Larceny in the fourth degree Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Sources : https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=874333411403387&set=a.223509269819141

On June 22, 2024, at 7:20 pm, Troopers from the State Police barracks in Greenville (Orange County) responded to the intersection of US Route 6 and Dolson Avenue, in the town of Wawayanda, for a fatal motor vehicle accident. The preliminary investigation determined that the City of Middletown Police Department was involved in a vehicle pursuit with a 2003 Yamaha R1 motorcycle, which was traveling eastbound on Dolson Avenue, at a high rate of speed, when it struck a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, that was making a left from Dolson Avenue westbound onto US Route 6. The operator of the 2003 Yamaha R1 motorcycle was pronounced deceased on scene and has been identified as Noe Dominguez, age 19 from New Hampton, NY. The operator of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox was transported to Garnet Health Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation remains ongoing and is being investigated by the New York State Police and the New York State Attorney General’s Office. Anyone with information is asked to call the State Police at Middletown at 845-344-5300. Sources: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-responded-fatal-motorcycle-crash-town-wawayanda

Press Release The New York State Police arrested Emmanuel K. Montanez, age 25, of Lyons, NY, on Friday, June 21, 2024, for Robbery in the First 1st (B Felony). Montanez allegedly menaced a pizza delivery driver with a knife after his credit card for the order was declined. When the driver refused to surrender the pizza, Montanez reportedly took it by force. Following an investigation, State Police apprehended Montanez. He was arraigned and transported to Wayne County Jail, where he is awaiting further court proceedings. Sources: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-arrest-lyons-man-robbery-1st

According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol; On June 21, 2024, at approximately 02:47 PM, Road Patrol Deputies responded to State Route 291 and Fox Rd for a two-car motor vehicle crash with reported injuries. While Road Patrol Deputies conducted their investigation into the crash, it was determined Thomas W. Graban, of Carthage NY, was operating a 2016 Ford, Southerly, on State Route 291 when Rachel L. Swinney, of Marcy NY, was operating a 2019 Kia on State Route 291 in a northerly direction. It was determined, that Graban, failed to stay in his lane and crossed over a double solid yellow lane into oncoming traffic, causing a head-on collision with Swinney’s vehicle and damaging both cars. Swinney and Graban were transported to Wynn Hospital by Kunkel for non-life-threatening injuries. Universal Traffic Tickets were issued to Graban for Marcy Town Court for a later date and time. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on the scene by the Maynard Volunteer Fire Department, Whitesboro Police Department, and Kunkel Ambulance. Sources: https://oneidacountysheriff.us/news/66762d5b61050a9d5d0335f5/

According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, on June 22, 2024, at 1:48 am, Deputies responded to a reported personal injury ATV accident on Moose River Rd in the Town of Boonville. A brief investigation revealed that two 16-year-old males had been riding ATVs at unsafe speeds and operating recklessly. The juvenile operating the Polaris Sportsman 570 hit a dirt embankment, lost control, and rolled the ATV. The operator was thrown from the ATV, and both came to rest at the side of the roadway. The juvenile was transported to Wynn Hospital for multiple non-life-threatening injuries to his head, chest, and pelvis area. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office was assisted on the scene by New York State Police, Boonville Fire Department, and Boonville Ambulance. Both operators are being issued tickets for operating without a helmet.

According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, on June 22, 2024, at approximately 11:38 pm Deputies responded to a reported personal injury UTV ( Utility Terrain Vehicle ) accident at the Utica Rome Speedway track located on State Route 5, in the Town of Vernon. When deputies arrived on the scene they determined that a 2022 CFMOTO UTV was operated by Samantha Lieber, age 25 of Pennsylvania on the track at the speedway while the speedway was closed. While Lieber was driving the UTV around the track, Lieber lost control and the UTV rolled multiple times. The UTV passenger, Allison Simmons, age 29 of New Jersey, was pinned underneath the UTV. Lieber sustained a head injury and was transported to The Wynn Hospital for treatment. Simmons was also transported to The Wynn Hospital where she was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Members of the road patrol were assisted on the scene by the Criminal Investigation Unit, Forensic Investigation Unit, New York State Police, Vineall Ambulance, and Vernon Fire Department. The circumstances and cause of the accident are still under investigation. Sources: https://oneidacountysheriff.us/news/6678127abcaf34fc37027bb5/

Free admission to all New York State Parks on June 19 and June 20 to help New Yorkers beat the heat. Cooling features like misters and sprays will be added at State Park sites in New York City. Select beaches and pools opened early to help New Yorkers cool down. Governor Kathy Hochul urges New Yorkers to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and find cooling centers in the state and city. Stay safe in the extreme heat and be aware of heat-related symptoms. A full list of expanded access to State Parks and cooling features is available below: Sites to add cooling features through Friday: New York City Marsha P. Johnson State Park Gantry Plaza State Park Roberto Clemente State Park Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park – Indoor pool also open Sites open early for swimming: Long Island Jones Beach State Park Robert Moses State Park Hither Hills State Park Sunken Meadow State Park Hudson Valley Lake Welch State Park Canopus State Park Rockland Lake State Park Tallman Mountain State Park Bear Mountain State Park Lake Tiorati Beach – Harriman State Park Capital Region Taconic State Park – Copake Falls Area Lake Taghkanic State Park Grafton Lakes State Park Moreau Lake State Park Thompson’s Lake Campground – Thacher State Park Southern Tier Chenango Valley State Park Central New York Fillmore Glen State Park Green Lakes State Park Sandy Island Beach State Park Mohawk Valley Gilbert Lake State Park Glimmerglass State Park Verona Beach State Park Delta Lake State Park Finger Lakes Seneca Lake State Park Spray Ground Sampson State Park – Opened early for the season on Monday Western New York Woodlawn Beach State Park Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-free-admission-state-park-sites-during-weeks-heat-wave

On June 14, 2024, New York State Police Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), along with uniformed members executed a search warrant at 1374 Powerhouse Road, Town of Elbridge, as a result of a 911 call of a physical altercation and menacing of a handgun towards a victim. James C. Beaulieu, age 59, from Onondaga, NY and Shannon K. Beaulieu, age 45, from Onondaga, NY were arrested. As a result of the search warrant, the following items were seized: Diamondback Assault Rifle, Polymer 80 “Ghost” 9mm Handgun, Winchester .12 gauge shotgun, four .223 large capacity ammunition feeding devices, three 9mm large capacity ammunition feeding devices, one dagger, one set of metal knuckles, and one billy club. James C. Beaulieu was charged with the following: Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (a class “C” Felony) Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (a class “D” Felony) Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (a class “D” Felony) Menacing 2nd  (a class “A” misdemeanor) Harassment 2nd (Violation) Shannon K. Beaulieu was charged with the following: Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (a class “C” Felony) Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (a class “D” Felony) Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (a class “D” Felony) Both suspects were processed at SP Lysander and arraigned at Onondaga County CAP court. Mr. Beaulieu was remanded at Onondaga County Justice Center in lieu of $25,000 cash, $50,000 bond, and $75,000 partially secured bond. Mrs. Beaulieu was remanded at Onondaga County Justice Center in lieu of $5,000 cash, $10,000 bond, $25,000 partially secured bond. Sources: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/man-and-woman-arrested-elbridge-possessing-illegal-weapons

Nominations Represent Varied Histories Highlighting Stories Across New York State During Pride Month, Additional Documentation is Being Added to the National Register-listed Greenwich Village Historic District in New York City Recognizing its Significance in LGBTQ+ History Sites Include a Casket Company Building in Syracuse, Commercial Row in Buffalo’s African American Heritage Corridor, Tuberculosis Research and Treatment Resources in Saranac Lake, and a Reinforced Concrete Building in Albany Governor Kathy Hochul today announced recommendations by the New York State Board for Historic Preservation to add 17 properties and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic Places and an additional district to the State Register of Historic Places. The nominations include industrial buildings, public housing sites, and houses of worship. During Pride Month, the Board is recommending additional documentation be added to the National Register-listed Greenwich Village Historic District, which was originally added to the Register in 1979 but now includes extensive information about the district’s significant LGBTQ+ history. “The first site to be recognized for LGBTQ+ history in the National Register of Historic Places was Stonewall Inn here in New York State,” Governor Hochul said. “Since 1999, we have been adding and expanding LBGTQ+ significant sites to the National Register so that we can tell a more complete history of our state. During Pride Month, we come together to reflect on our shared history and remember the people and places that have impacted us as New Yorkers.” New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Pro Tempore Randy Simons said, “Through new research, collaboration, and the agency’s Our Whole History initiative, we are telling more complete histories of communities throughout New York State. We are proud to partner on these projects which amplify the stories that have been hidden, expand our understanding of the past, and reinvigorate discussions of the future. Recognizing these sites through listing in the State and National Registers of Historic Places is an opportunity to share this history through honorific designations and also opens up their eligibility for various public preservation programs and incentives, such as matching state grants and federal and state historic rehabilitation tax credits. With increased awareness and opportunities for support, historic resources can continue to contribute to the economic vitality and vibrancy of their communities now and in the future.” New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Deputy Commissioner for Historic Preservation Daniel Mackay said, “At the Division for Historic Preservation, we’re committed to highlighting and expanding our shared understanding of the state’s historic resources, to expanding our inventory of listings in the State and National Registers of Historic Places, and to connecting historic property owners and advocates with resources to help preserve and promote these remarkable assets. These projects are transforming communities, restoring pride of place, and reinvigorating underutilized spaces. We’re proud to be part of this ongoing and dynamic work.” New York State continues to lead the nation in the use of historic tax credits, with $3.96 billion in total rehabilitation costs from 2018-2022. Since 2009, the historic tax credit program has stimulated over $13 billion in project expenditures in New York State, creating significant investment and new jobs. According to a  report, between 2018-2022, the credits in New York State generated 72,918 jobs and over $1.47 billion in local, state, and federal taxes. The State and National Registers are the official lists of buildings, structures, districts, landscapes, objects, and sites significant in the history, architecture, archaeology, and culture of New York State and the nation. There are more than 118,000 historic properties throughout the state listed on the National Register of Historic Places, either individually or as components of historic districts. Property owners, municipalities, and organizations from communities throughout the state sponsored the nominations. Once recommendations are approved by the Commissioner, who serves as the State Historic Preservation Officer, the properties are listed on the New York State Register of Historic Places and then nominated to the National Register of Historic Places, where they are reviewed by the National Park Service and, once approved, entered on the National Register. More information, with photos of the nominations, is available on the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation  website. Capital Region Neemes Foundry, Rensselaer County – The Neemes Foundry is a rare surviving artifact documenting Troy’s prolific iron operation, which made the city a top iron manufacturer in the United States in the 1800s. The building was constructed in 1886 for the Neemes Brothers company, which was established in 1873 and manufactured a wide variety of specialized iron products. These included the company’s own automatic stoker, which mechanically fed coal into locomotive boilers, as well as iron stove grates that were used internationally in an array of industries, such as sugar mills, the rail industry, and bakeries. The firm also provided castings for area textile manufacturers and ironworks. The Neemes Foundry bears a strong physical resemblance to other foundries and small industrial buildings of the period; for instance, the building has an open interior underneath a massive wood truss system used to provide for a wide, open workspace free of internal supports. Selfridge & Langford Building, Albany County – Erected in 1911 and designed by noted Albany architect Charles G. Ogden, the Selfridge & Langford Building in the City of Albany is an excellent example of an early reinforced concrete building designed with a distinguished Neoclassical façade. The building was originally occupied by the firm of John Selfridge and Edward Langford, who operated a furniture retail and storage business from this location for more than half a century. The first floor originally contained a furniture showroom; after the company ceased retail sales in 1918, it was converted to office space. The upper floors were originally unfinished and could be partitioned off into individual units for its storage customers. Serving two distinct purposes, the architecture was designed to convey the appearance of fireproof construction while also being stylish and appealing to the customer. The Selfridge & Langford Building was completed by the Turner Construction Company, one of the early pioneers in the use of reinforced concrete for industrial buildings. It is one of only seven reinforced concrete buildings in the city. Central New York National Casket Company Building, Onondaga County – The National Casket Company was the largest twentieth-century manufacturer and distributor of caskets and funeral supplies in the United States, and this building in the city of Syracuse is a distinctive, intact example of the company’s customized sales showroom, office, and warehouse space. National Casket Company grew from its origins as a local manufacturer founded in Oneida, New York, in 1876 into the largest supplier of caskets in the United States. The company had showrooms in more than thirty cities and offices throughout the northeast and Midwest, as well as in New York’s major cities. National Casket operated a sales office with showrooms in Syracuse about 1902 and constructed this building in 1930. The new building offered rapid transportation of its product from nearby Oneida, and a dignified and comfortable showroom; it played a pivotal role in the city’s funeral industry until the early 1980s. The building is also an elegant and highly intact example of the sales office typology developed by the National Casket Company in the early twentieth century. This typology combined “selection rooms,” offices, and warehousing in a single multi-story building that was replicated with stylistic variations throughout the 1920s and 1930s in several of the company’s northeast markets. The Syracuse building was designed by local architect Gustavus A. Young, who designed at least one other local showroom for National Casket, that in Albany, which was nearly identical to the Syracuse building. Finger Lakes Oakfield High School, Genesee County – Located at a key intersection in the Village of Oakfield, Oakfield High School educated the local school children as the high school from 1927 until 1956 and then as an elementary school until 1971. Designed by Carl Ade, a Rochester architect who specialized in school architecture, the school building represents educational design standards of the 1920s, such as purpose-built classrooms, improved lighting and ventilation, and use of fire-proof materials. An important part of Ade’s design was the auditorium, which was used by community members when not in use by the school. The building continues to serve the local community as the School House Manor Apartments, which was converted in 1981, but still retains the original layout and much of the historic fabric. Mid-Hudson Black Walnut Island 2, Orange County – The Black Walnut Island 2 site consists of roughly seven acres of high ground within the marshy region known as the “Black Dirt” or “Drowned Lands” of the Wallkill River Valley – an area historically rich with natural resources, including various species of fish and migratory birds. The Black Walnut Island 2 site provided an ideal habitation site for Indigenous groups taking advantage of the surrounding natural bounty and remains a well-preserved archaeological site representing over 4,000 years of human occupation. Limited excavations have revealed a variety of archaeological features and artifacts from repeated Indigenous use of this location. Pottery, hearths, projectile points, stone tools, and other artifacts have been recovered across the site representing three different eras: the late Archaic period (3000 BCE–1500 BCE), the Middle Woodland period (200 BCE–800 AD) and the Late Woodland period (800 AD–1600 AD). Today the Black Walnut Island 2 Site is mixed forest and fields surrounded by low lying farmland and wetlands. The site retains a high potential for further archaeological research. Mohawk Valley Dolgeville Universalist Church, Herkimer County – Located in the Village of Dolgeville, the Dolgeville Universalist Church was in built in 1895. Designed by Frederick H. Gouge, a prominent architect in Utica, the church displays elements of the Tudor Revival style (just becoming popular in the United States at the time) as well as elements from the widely used Queen Anne style. The church is an example of the period’s growing popularity for understated ecclesiastical style and the divergence away from the high Victorian Gothic Revival and Romanesque church styles. New York City Audubon Park Historic District, New York County – The Audubon Park Historic District, located in Manhattan, was the site of a rural retreat for the family of John James Audubon. The area later experienced intense land speculation fueled by the creation of several transportation routes between 1872 and 1926, including the extension of Broadway to W 155th St, the Boulevard Lafayette, a new subway station, and Riverside Drive, along with its subsequent extension. These projects prompted a flurry of development, with firms quickly erecting new apartment buildings. The atypical shape of the district’s blocks presented a challenge to architects and builders, which resulted in the creation of innovative building plans and forms. The creation of the Audubon Terrace (1904-1932), a collection of institutions dedicated to the study of Spanish and Portuguese history and culture, set the visual tone for the neighborhood. The Neo-Renaissance Revival Style complex allowed architects to capitalize on a number of revivalist styles for their nearby apartment buildings, which range from Italian and French Renaissance to Gothic and American Colonial. Boston Road Plaza, Bronx County – Boston Road Plaza was built in 1970-72 in the Allerton neighborhood of the Bronx. It was designed by well-known modern architect Norman Dorf of Davis Brody & Associates, with a landscape design by Paul Friedberg Associates. The striking design was an attempt to demonstrate that bold architecture was possible even within the limited budgets of public housing. The twenty-story Brutalist-style tower features bold cantilevers that allowed the architects to vary the interior plans of the 236 apartments. An adjacent one-story community center is distinguished by a dramatic sawtooth roof and clearstory windows that provide ample light to the spaces within. Developments like Boston Road Plaza were the result of successive rounds of national legislation that expanded the ability of seniors to qualify for public housing and increased the funding provided for the construction of senior housing. They are also exemplary of the New York Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) “scatter-site" public housing program, which comprised smaller projects located within established middle-income communities where they could ostensibly “foster economic and ethnic integration and stable balanced communities.” Boston-Secor Houses, Bronx County – Boston-Secor Houses is located in the Eastchester neighborhood, on the northeastern edge of the Bronx, and consists of four high-rise towers, a maintenance building, and a landscaped site. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) complex was built in 1967-69 and designed by the architectural firm Ames Associates, with a landscape design by Leo A. Novick. Originally planned in 1950 as low-scale garden style apartments in the character of the community, the project was opposed by local groups who were against racial inclusion, then stymied by increasing costs. A revised design, which consisted of high-rise towers, was opposed again- this time by almost all groups: those who didn't want any public housing, those who didn't want Blacks and immigrants in the neighborhood, and those who opposed the “tower in the park” design. By the time the development of the towers was complete in 1969, White flight was in full force, and both the neighborhood and even the Williamsbridge branch of the NAACP opposed the project, the latter believing that its proximity to other increasingly segregated developments would lead to blockbusting. The Boston-Secor Houses illustrates significant themes in the history of public housing, including the impacts of racism, design, and city planning efforts. Bush Terminal Historic District, Kings County (State Register only) – Bush Terminal in Brooklyn was a groundbreaking industrial complex that integrated railroad and water transportation with industrial warehousing and manufacturing. It was the first integrated industrial complex to combine all of these elements under one owner, and it became the largest multi-tenant industrial property in the United States. Its success also greatly impacted how future industrial complexes were designed. Construction of the terminal began on the Brooklyn waterfront in 1895, with two major expansions in 1902 and 1905. The architecture of Bush Terminal reflects the rapid change in style and construction methods of industrial buildings around 1900. The earliest buildings were of traditional industrial architectural design: interiors of mill construction distinguished by massive wood beams and posts that were slow to burn in case of fire; exteriors designed in what has come to be known as the American round-arch style, characterized by flat brick façades punctuated by a regular rhythm of segmental- or round-arched window openings. Around 1905, the architecture of Bush Terminal made a rapid transition towards the use of reinforced concrete framing, which in turn allowed for novel exterior designs, particularly the abstracted Industrial Neoclassicism. The reinforced concrete buildings at Bush Terminal were the product of an innovative design team led by architect William Higginson and the Turner Construction Company. The historic district has been added to the New York State Register of Historic Places. However, as a majority of property owners in the district objected to the designation, it was not advanced to the National Park Service for the purpose of listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Greenwich Village Historic District (Additional Documentation), New York County – The Greenwich Village Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 in the areas of Architecture, Art, and Literature at the national level of significance. The nomination drew directly from the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission designation report, which had been prepared in 1969, the same year as the Stonewall uprising. Although this report was a pioneer in documenting the cultural history of the district, discussion of LGBTQ+ place-based history was still some thirty years away- not recognized in the National Register of Historic Places until 1999, when the Stonewall Inn became the first site to be listed on the National Register for LGBTQ+ significance. This additional documentation adds significance to the Greenwich Village Historic District in the area of Social History: LGBTQ+, recognizing the district as one of the first neighborhoods in New York City that tolerated and gradually accepted an open gay and lesbian presence, which resulted in its emergence as an early, nationally significant, and widely recognized LGBT+ enclave. It also documents the numerous gay-related establishments and spaces that characterized the Village as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ people, recognizes the hundreds of notable LGBTQ+ individuals who lived or worked in the Village and found fame in various branches of the arts, woman’s history, social history, LGBTQ+ civil rights and other fields, and acknowledges the devastating impact of the AIDS epidemic on the Village’s substantial gay population. Funded by an Underrepresented Communities Grant from the National Park Service, this survey and nomination project also identified 283 specific resources within the existing district that have documented associations with LGBTQ+ history. The period of significance for LGBTQ+-related themes has been extended to 1996 to recognize the exceptional significance of the AIDS era. Middletown Plaza, Bronx County – Middletown Plaza was built in 1970-73 in the Pelham Bay neighborhood. Its outstanding Brutalist design was executed by renowned modern architect Paul Rudolph and its complementary landscape design by George F. Cushine. The project features a single fifteen-story tower with 177 apartments and an attached one-story community center, all executed with a cast-in-place béton brut concrete frame and split-ribbed concrete-block cladding. Rudolph’s design was based on his belief that even in a small apartment “areas of different activity should be articulated, separated,” along with the desire to have as many windows as possible, which led him to a design with a well-articulated exterior wall of windows and an irregular interior plan. Middletown Plaza is among the most sophisticated in New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) public housing catalogue. Developments like Middletown Plaza were the result of successive rounds of national legislation that expanded the ability of seniors to qualify for public housing and increased the funding provided for the construction of senior housing. They are also exemplary of NYCHA’s “scatter-site" public housing program, which comprised smaller projects located within established middle-income communities where they could ostensibly “foster economic and ethnic integration and stable balanced communities.” North Country Hale Cemetery, St. Lawrence County – Some of the first New England settlers to this region established this burial ground in Norfolk in the 1820s, and its continued use for over 200 years makes it an archetypal example of a rural homestead neighborhood cemetery in northern New York. It is particularly notable for its exemplary stone wall and arch and evolution of funerary art from the early 1800s to the present. Berkeley Square Historic District (Boundary Increase and Additional Documentation), Franklin County –In 1988, the original Berkeley Square Historic District nomination began the work of documenting some of the Village of Saranac Lake’s commercial buildings dating from 1867 to 1932. With the passage of several decades and additional research, a broader perspective has prompted a boundary increase and additional documentation. The new boundary encompasses twenty-eight additional resources that more fully illustrate Saranac Lake’s important role as a center for Tuberculosis research and treatment and expands the period of significance to 1954. Western New York Austin Street Police Athletic League (PAL) Center, Erie County – Initially constructed as a firehouse in 1894, the building is significant for its function as the first Police Athletic League (PAL) Center in the City of Buffalo. Between 1955 and 1993, the Austin Street PAL Center provided Buffalo youth with recreational, educational, cultural, environmental, and juvenile delinquency prevention programming in a structured and supervised setting. In the 1950s and 1960s, the PAL operated several community centers throughout the city. The Austin Street PAL Center offered a variety of programs and spaces for city youth, including game rooms, arts and crafts classes, cooking classes, various lounge spaces, and a boxing program exclusively at the Austin Street site. The Austin Street PAL Center served as a social anchor for the neighborhood, reducing juvenile crime and increasing community connections amongst Black Rock neighborhood youth. Commercial Row at Broadway and Michigan Avenue, Erie County – Initially constructed as separate buildings, the Commercial Row at Broadway and Michigan Avenue in the heart of Buffalo’s African American Heritage Corridor, is significant as a collection of resources that span the development of Broadway from a fringe residential area of the 1840s to a thriving commercial corridor by the 1890s. Initially, the parcel was developed as the residence and carriage house of Dr. Frederick Dellenbaugh around 1840. By the 1880s, Dr. Dellenbaugh constructed a large Commercial Italianate-style building at the corner of his property, reflecting the area’s increasing development due, in part, to the horse-drawn streetcar line that ran down Broadway starting in 1885. The property remained in the family after he died in 1891, and a storefront addition was added to the house in 1899, further reflecting the changing neighborhood. In 1922, an auto garage was constructed, completely filling the remainder of the former Dellenbaugh tract. After a period of neglect and partial collapse, the buildings were rehabilitated beginning in 2020 for use as commercial space and apartments, including housing the NAACP Buffalo chapter offices. Nies Block, Cattaraugus County – The Nies Block is an excellent example of a large Commercial Italianate-style mixed-use building located in the City of Salamanca. Constructed in 1891, the building was owned by Charles Nies, a prominent pharmacist and business leader in the community. It housed Nies’s pharmacy and saloon, plus other commercial and retail operations, and had apartments and housing on the upper floors. The building is a notable local landmark for its prominent cornice and chamfered corner with a decorative arched pediment reading “Chaz. Nies.” Historically, the building was the site of pivotal negotiations between the Salamanca citizen’s committee (including Charles Nies and other Salamanca businessmen) and the Seneca Nation of Indians council in 1892. This meeting limited Seneca control over non-native development in the area through intentional manipulation methods by the committee and led to increased construction in the city. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church and Convent, Erie County – Located in Buffalo’s Emslie neighborhood, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church and Convent are notable examples of two specific building typologies. Built in 1914 to the designs of notable local architect Carl Schmill, the Sacred Heart Church is an example of a late Gothic Revival style and has structural trusses which allow for a broad nave without the use of side aisles; this is an uncommon design for Roman Catholic churches in the area. The Sacred Heart Convent reflects typical features of urban convents, dating back to the work of A.W.N. Pugin, including parlors and public spaces on the first floor, and smaller, private cells on the upper level. Closed in 1973, the church complex was abandoned since 2008, when it faced significant storm damage, leading to the demolition of the related school and rectory. Local advocacy efforts to save and renew the remaining Sacred Heart buildings have spurred a commercial tax credit rehabilitation project. Wimbledon Road Historic District, Monroe County – The district in the Town of Irondequoit consists of thirty houses and one individually listed house that were all designed and marketed by Fred P. Tosch. The district represents residential development and the need for affordable housing in the Rochester area in the early 1900s resulting from an increase in workers and managers in local industries. The district is also significant for its use of Tudor, Colonial, and Dutch Colonial architecture with all houses sharing identical footprints but varying on the exterior so that no two adjacent houses were the same. Tosch also used a Master Model home that was co-sponsored by the Democrat and Chronicle newspaper to show the latest in technology and improvements that a prospective home buyer could expect with a Tosch-built house on Wimbledon Road. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which saw a record 84 million visits in 2023. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit   parks.ny.gov, download the free  NY State Parks Explorer app  or call 518.474.0456. Join us in celebrating our Centennial throughout 2024, and connect with us on   Facebook,   Instagram,  X  (formerly Twitter), and the  OPRHP Blog.

Governor Activates 50 Members of New York National Guard to Provide Assistance as Needed Extreme Heat Poses Significant Public Health Risk; is the Leading Cause of Weather-Related Deaths in America Find Cooling Centers in New York State and New York City Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prepare for extreme heat that is forecast for the State this week. A prolonged period of heat and humidity is anticipated to begin Monday in the Genesee Valley and Finger Lakes, and then affect the entire State Tuesday through Friday. A combination of high temperatures in the 90s and high humidity will lead to heat index values or “feel-like” temperatures in the upper 90’s to mid-100’s for consecutive days in the Capital Region, and Central, Western and Northern New York. This weather event may bring historic successive days of extreme heat to the I-90 corridor. The heat is expected to peak by Thursday with day and nighttime temperatures 5 to 15 degrees above normal. New Yorkers should monitor local weather forecasts for the most up-to-date information. For a complete listing of weather watches, warnings, advisories and latest forecasts, visit the National Weather Service website. Governor Hochul has activated 50 National guard members to provide assistance as needed. “Heat waves can be dangerous — with one expected this week, I encourage New Yorkers to take precautions necessary to stay safe and avoid exhaustion,” Governor Hochul said. “Keep an eye on your local forecast, stay hydrated and postpone outdoor activity as much as possible.” According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), extreme heat is increasing in the United States and is projected to be more frequent and intense. While serious health and safety effects are preventable in many cases, approximately 1,220 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year, the CDC reports. State agencies are taking a number of actions to prepare for the upcoming heat. Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services The Office of Emergency Management is in regular contact with county emergency managers to ensure cooling centers are available, and to offer support and advise on extreme heat risks. In addition, the agency is facilitating preparations and coordinating guidance and communications with State agency partners. Department of Health The State Health Department is taking a number of steps to promote the safety of all New Yorkers in periods of extreme heat especially those most at risk. The Department has distributed guidance to all hospitals and nursing homes, and will issue additional guidance to hosts of any scheduled public events with over 5,000 people in attendance. The Department will engage community based organizations and other funded providers in an attempt to increase access to cooling centers and safe spaces during this extreme heat. Resources can be found at the CDC’s extreme heat website and the State Health Department’s extreme heat advice webpage. Department of Public Service The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) is tracking electric system conditions and overseeing utility response to any situations that may arise as a result of this week's extreme heat. DPS has been in direct contact with utility leaders to ensure they are preparing their systems for the extreme heat and will be tracking system conditions throughout the event. If necessary, DPS will activate its standard peak load reduction program for all New York State agencies; the New York Independent System Operator will activate their voluntary Emergency Response Demand Program to curtail load as necessary and New York's utilities have approximately 5,500 workers available, as necessary, to engage in damage assessment, response, repair, and restoration efforts across New York State, for this heat event. Agency staff will track utilities' work throughout the event and ensure utilities shift appropriate staffing to regions that experience the greatest impact. If your service is interrupted, visit the DPS Utility Service Interruptions website for tips. Office of Children and Family Services The agency is taking a number of actions to ensure activities at residential centers, detention programs and congregate care programs are conducted in a safe manner during the heat. This includes checking cooling equipment, ensuring proper amounts of water are available and consumed, rescheduling activities and meetings, and identifying staff and clients who may be affected by heat. They are also providing guidance to child care programs and groups associated with the Commission for the Blind statewide. New York State Office of Mental Health In advance of the hot conditions, New Yorkers should be aware of the impact high heat may have on individuals receiving antipsychotic medications, who are at particular risk of heat stroke and neuroleptic malignant syndrome during periods of extreme heat, which is more likely in poorly ventilated areas. Children and the elderly are at increased risk. In addition to monitoring individuals at risk, such conditions are best prevented by a heightened attention to hydration, particularly those at high risk, including individuals taking antipsychotic medications, the elderly, children and those with poor fluid intake. Also, individuals at high-risk should remain in cooler areas; be monitored for temperature elevations; avoid direct exposure to sunlight and wear protective clothing and sunscreen. Anticholinergic medications may interfere with sweating and should be minimized. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance The agency is reminding local department of social services and emergency homeless shelter operators of the need to provide fans to help maintain reasonable air circulation during times of extreme heat and humidity. Also, that shelter providers should provide a cooling room in the facility for residents, if feasible. NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets The agency has compiled important information, including preventative measures, to help mitigate the effects of extreme heat on farm workers and farm animals, which is available here. The Department will also be working closely with partners at The New York Extension Disaster Education Network (NY EDEN) at Cornell University to monitor any potential impacts of the extreme heat expected this week. NY EDEN is also a resource for farmers and farm workers during a heat wave, and additional information can be found at https://eden.cce.cornell.edu/natural-hazards/heat-wave/. The Department of Labor is reaching out directly to thousands of businesses across NYS with heat safety messages. The Thruway Authority maintenance crews will be conducting standard daily operations in the morning hours and will enhance patrols monitoring the highway during the afternoons. Department of Transportation maintenance crews will conduct most outdoor work during morning hours and follow established hydration and rest protocols to help mitigate the risks associated with high temperatures. The Division of Military and Naval Affairs will have military personnel and vehicles on standby in Albany and Syracuse to provide support as required to state heat wave response efforts. People at High Risk Extreme heat poses a serious threat for heat-related illness to adults over 60, infants and children, those who are pregnant, those with chronic diseases, and individuals with preexisting health conditions such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. New Yorkers should make sure to check in on those who may be susceptible to ensure they are able stay cool. Additionally, certain medications may increase risk to heat-related illness, so people should also to their doctor or pharmacist to learn more about medications that might make you sensitive to the sun or heat. For information on long term care services and supports for older adults and caregivers, please visit NY Connects or call 1-800-342-9871. Safety Tips for People Working Outdoors As the summer season begins, employers should be mindful to let workers rest regularly, in shaded areas, and drink water regardless of if they feel thirsty. According to the National Weather Service, when the heat index is 80 degrees or higher, serious occupational heat-related illness and injuries become more frequent. Water, shade, and rest are essential to worker safety during heat waves. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends employers provide each outdoor worker with 32-ounces of cool, potable drinking water per hour. When the heat index equals or exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit, employers should establish shade areas near where people are working for rest and meal periods. When the heat index reaches 90 degrees Fahrenheit or greater, standardized rest breaks are an important way to keep workers safe. Workers should protect themselves from the sun and heat by wearing light clothing, wide brim hats, and sunscreen. Workers and employers should also know the signs of common heat related illness, and all new and returning workers should keep in mind that they need to build a tolerance to heat or acclimatize. Workers whose bodies have not had time to adjust to working in the heat are the most vulnerable. Keeping Safe During Extreme Heat Prepare in Advance Sign up for NY alerts that can come to your phone and email and other alerts offered in your local community. Create a family emergency plan and include a plan to stay cool. Install air conditioners and insulate around them, cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun, and set up fans to increase air flow. You may qualify for a free air conditioning unit. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can provide an air conditioning unit to income eligible households that include someone with a documented medical condition exacerbated by extreme heat, or households with young children or older adults. Applications will continue to be accepted until funding runs out. For more information, visit the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance website or contact your local office for the aging at 1-800-342-9871. Attend a free Citizen Preparedness Corps training for residents and get the tools and resources to prepare for emergencies. Heat Stroke and Exhaustion - Know the Symptoms and What to Do Heat stroke is the most serious type of heat-related illness and is always an emergency. Call 911 immediately if you or your loved one has a body temperature above 105°, a rapid pulse, confusion, rapid or shallow breathing, or loses consciousness. Try to cool the person quickly using a cool bath, fans and air conditioning while you wait for emergency responders. Heavy sweating, fainting, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, weakness and cold clammy skin can be indications of heat exhaustion, which can quickly escalate to heat stroke without prompt intervention. Individuals should be moved to a cool place, and cool wet cloths applied to the neck, face and arms. Heat cramps in the abdominal area or extremities can be treated by moving to a cool place, gently stretching the cramped muscle and drinking cool water. Additional information, including procedures for athletes and coaches, workers and employers and heat and health data can be found on the Department of Health’s Extreme Heat website. What to Do During Extreme Heat Stay inside in the air conditioning if possible. If you don’t have access to air-conditioning within your home, open windows and shades on the shady side and close them on the sunny side to try to cool it down. It may also be cooler outside in the shade. Identify free locations areas in your neighborhood where you can go to stay cool such as a public library, pool, or mall. Find Cooling Centers in New York State and New York City. Drink plenty of fluids - preferably water. When working in the heat you should drink one cup (8 ounces) of water every 15 – 20 minutes. That translates to at least 24-32 ounces glasses of water per hour during extreme heat, even if you do not feel thirsty. Drinking water at shorter intervals is more effective than drinking large amounts infrequently. Your body needs water to keep cool. Avoid beverages containing alcohol or caffeine. Beat the heat with cool showers and baths. Take regular breaks from physical activity. Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day (between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.). Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing to help keep cool. Stay out of the sun as much as possible. Wear sunscreen and a ventilated hat (e.g., straw or mesh) when in the sun, even if it is cloudy. Never Leave Children and Pets Unsupervised in Hot Cars There is a real and severe danger when leaving children or pets unsupervised in a car even when temperatures don’t “feel” hot. At 60 degrees outside, after just one hour a closed car can get as hot as 105 degrees. Safety Tips for Children Never leave a child in an unattended vehicle in the warm weather, not even with the windows slightly open or down, due to the risk of heatstroke (hyperthermia). If you see a child in a hot car, call 911 right away and follow their instructions. Emergency personnel are trained to respond. Teach children not to play in or around vehicles and to alert an adult when a friend is playing in a vehicle without supervision. Make sure children understand the dangers of trunk entrapment (suffocation, heatstroke, etc.). Place something you need, like keys, a purse or bag, or your cell phone, next to your child's car seat so you will remember to check the backseat before you lock the car. Alternatively, place a stuffed toy in your child’s car seat when not in use and move the toy to the front passenger seat when your child is in his/her car seat as a reminder that your child is in the vehicle. Use drive-through services whenever possible while driving with a child in a vehicle. It is vital to recognize the symptoms of heatstroke in children. Symptoms include absence of sweat, confusion, disorientation, flushed skin, loss of alertness, unconsciousness or rapid/shallow breathing. Safety Tips for Pets Never leave a pet unattended in the car. Like children, dogs and other animals have a harder time staying cool, leaving them extremely vulnerable to heatstroke. A car can overheat even when the window has been left cracked an inch or two. Parking in the shade or leaving water in the vehicle won’t prevent your pet from overheating, either. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), young, overweight or senior animals or those with short muzzles or thick or dark coats are most at risk for overheating. If you see a pet in a hot car, call 911 immediately. Recognize the symptoms of heatstroke in pets and take action if you see them. Symptoms include restlessness, heavy panting, vomiting, lethargy and lack of appetite or coordination. Be Air Quality Aware Summer heat can lead to the formation of ground-level ozone and Governor Hochul recently encouraged New Yorkers to be Air Quality Aware to help protect public health. The Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) issue Air Quality Health Advisories when DEC meteorologists predict levels of ozone and fine particulate matter pollution are expected to exceed an Air Quality Index value of 100, and considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups.’ People, especially those with cardiovascular disease and those who have respiratory disease (such as asthma), young children, those who exercise outdoors, and those involved in vigorous outdoor work should consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity when ozone levels are highest (generally afternoon to early evening). When outdoor levels of ozone are elevated, going indoors will usually reduce exposure. Individuals experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, or coughing should consider consulting their personal physician. The Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for today, June 17, from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. for ozone. The regions included in this Advisory are Eastern Lake Ontario and Western New York. DEC encourages New Yorkers to check airnow.gov for accurate information on air quality forecasts and conditions. Sign up to receive Air Quality Alerts through DEC Delivers, visit dec.ny.gov for updated forecasts and information about air quality index levels, and the DOH website for information on health risks and precautions related to air quality. Visit NYS Pools and Beaches Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will open a number of beaches and pools ahead of schedule for mid-week hours next week as a way to help New Yorkers beat the heat. 24 Hours vary by park. View the full list of statewide swimming lakes, ocean beaches and pools for more information. Call ahead to confirm as hours are subject to change. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation campgrounds and day use areas in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks also provide swimming opportunities. Lifeguards are at DEC's Lake George (Million Dollar) Beach and Hinckley Reservoir Day Use areas, and other day use areas provide unsupervised swimming opportunities. More information about campgrounds and day use areas can be found on DEC’s website. The following parks will have beaches, pools or spray features available: New York City Marsha P. Johnson - Spray Features available M,T,W Gantry Plaza - Spray Features available M,T,W Roberto Clemente - Spray Features and Misters available M,T,W Denny Farrell Riverbank- Spray Features, indoor pool open M,T,W Long Island Jones Beach - Open M,T,W Robert Moses - Open M,T,W Hither Hills - Open M,T,W Sunken Meadow - Open M,T,W Hudson Valley Lake Welch- Open M,T,W Rockland Lake- Open W Tallman Mountain- Open W Bear Mountain - Open W Tiorati Lake- Open W Canopus- Open M,T,W Capital Region Taconic – Copake Falls Area- Open M,T,W Lake Taghkanic - Open M,T,W Grafton Lake - Open M,T,W Moreau Lake - Open M,T,W Thompson’s Lake - Open M,T,W Southern Tier Chenango Valley - Open M,T,W Central New York Filmore Glen - Open M,T,W Green Lakes- Open M,T,W Sandy Island- Open M,T,W Mohawk Valley Gilbert Lake – Open M,T,W Glimmerglass – Open M,T,W Verona Beach – Open M,T,W Delta Lake – Open M,T,W Finger Lakes Seneca Lake Spray ground - Open M,T,W Sampson – Open 7 days beginning Monday Western New York Woodlawn Beach- open M,T,W Long Point - Open W Extreme Heat Action Planning Governor Hochul’s 2022 State of the State directed DEC and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to develop a plan to coordinate interagency efforts and help mitigate local impacts of increasingly frequent and severe extreme heat events, and to ensure that priority assistance from interagency investments is allocated to disadvantaged communities on the frontline of heat exposure. More than 20 New York agencies and authorities worked together as part of the Extreme Heat Action Plan Working Group to advance strategies to help address the impacts of extreme heat on disadvantaged communities and other New Yorkers vulnerable to the effects of increasingly high temperatures driven by climate change. DEC and NYSERDA are finalizing the plan. For further information on how to stay safe during periods of excessive heat, please visit the New York State Department of Health website or the CDC website. Contact the Governor’s Press Office Contact us by phone: Albany: (518) 474 - 8418 New York City: (212) 681 - 4640 Contact us by email: Press.Office@exec.ny.gov