Upcoming Events
NYC Municipal Archives Basics: Birth, Marriage and Death Records
Make your research time productive by attending this session at the NYG&B office. Learn how to use the vital records collections at the New York City Municipal Archives. This session will cover the various indexes...
Join the wait list for the NYG&B's annual Research in Albany, which features three days of assisted research and genealogical camaraderie with the people who know New York best. One of the best features of the...
Webinar: Should You Add Dna Testing to Your Genealogy Toolbox?
You can’t escape the advertising. Should you be wearing a kilt or lederhosen? Is genetic genealogy (DNA testing) a passing fad? This presentation will provide you with a basic overview of DNA testing for genealogy,...
Our Indexing and Digitization Project Kickoff in January was a huge success! Hundreds of volunteers—at our offices in Manhattan and across the country via the internet—spent Friday and Saturday hard at work, and...
Western New York Genealogy Conference
The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) and the Western New York Genealogical Society (WNYGS) are pleased to host the Western New York Genealogy Conference on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the...
Webinar: Family History Research in Central New York
This webinar will take a look at the resources available in Central New York including the Syracuse area. Did your family settle or move through this area of New York State? Are you are interested in learning more about...
Maritime Heraldry in Grand Old New York
New York is a port filled with colorful signs and symbols from its days as a leader in commercial shipping and elegant passenger voyages. But what do they all mean? The Heraldry Committee of the New York Genealogical...
DNA and Family History: A Seminar for Genealogists
The NYG&B is proud to host “DNA and Family History: A Seminar for Genealogists,” featuring two of the world’s leading genetic genealogists, Blaine Bettinger and Angie Bush. Through the course of eight sessions, the...
Our Indexing and Digitization Project Kickoff in January was a huge success! Hundreds of volunteers—at our offices in Manhattan and across the country via the internet—spent Friday and Saturday hard at work, and...
New York State Family History Conference
The New York State Family History Conference (NYSFHC) returns in 2018 with nationally-known speakers and a vibrant exhibit hall. Mark your calendar with the dates as you won’t want to miss this conference. The 2018...