The NYG&B Blog Archive
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| Title | Brief | Date Published Sort ascending |
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| 2026 Preservation in Action: “Celebrating the Advocate” | The NYG&B is delighted to announce the 2026 honorees of its Preservation in Action annual series, which spotlights leaders and trailblazers whose innovative work inspires, educates, and has a… | |
| 10-Year Reflections | In early 2026, I had the privilege of marking a meaningful milestone: 10 years as President and CEO of the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society (NYG&B). Anniversaries invite… | |
| Digitize New York Milestone: One Million Scans | Digitize New York has had many exciting moments since launching in 2023, but this initiative may have reached its most significant milestone yet—its one millionth scan in April 2026. … | |
| 2026 Vital Records Advocacy Updates | On January 13, 2026, New York Governor Hochul delivered her 2026 State of the State address and released an accompanying policy handbook, which includes the item "Improving Vital Records Access" on… | |
| Essential Resources for African American Research on the NYG&B Website | Are you researching African American families from New York State? This area of research can be amazingly complicated and full of brick walls. If you're encountering trouble in your research,… | |
| Where Is That 1835–1850s Marriage in the 1932 NYG&B Record? | The email or phone call comes in to the NYG&B, “I need the marriage record I found on Ancestry.com that says it’s found in the 1932 NYG&B Record. I can’t find it. Can you send it to me?” The… | |
| Vital Records Advocacy Update | On October 9, 2025, Governor Hochul vetoed New York Senate Bill S7782A, which would have required the New York State Department of Health (DOH) to enter into a contract for the digitization and… | |
| 2025 Preservation in Action: “The Power of One” | The NYG&B is delighted to announce the 2025 honorees of its Preservation in Action annual series, which spotlights leaders and trailblazers whose innovative work inspires, educates, and has a… | |
| NYG&B Statement on Bill Removal from NY’s Executive Budget | New York has taken an important step forward in ensuring that NYG&B members, researchers, and the wider genealogy and family history community have continued access to the State’s vital records.… | |
| NYG&B Board of Trustees Transitions | On March 19, 2025, the NYG&B’s Board of Trustees held its annual meeting to nominate and select its Officers. The Board of Trustees unanimously elected Adrienne P. Auerbach to succeed William C.… |