Preserving Your New York Story: The Ellis Island Experience
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Immigration
New York City
Preserving Your New York Story Programming
UNLOCKED
Released June 09!
Released May 24!
23May
Reconstructing Manhattan's Forgotten Syrian Quarter
In-person and Online
During the late 19th century, immigrants from present-day Lebanon, Syria, and historic Palestine began to settle on Manhattan’s Lower West Side. What was once a vibrant community woven into the rich tapestry of New York...
Released June 29!
Collection Close-Ups: Colonial Immigration Records
Subject
Collection Close-Ups
Immigration
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Released June 27!
Finding Daniel McCormick: Using DNA to Find an Immigrant Ancestor's Irish Origin
Subject
Irish
Immigration
Birds of Passage: Making Sense of Italian Ancestors Who Made Multiple Trips In and Out of America
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Immigration, Italian
The Great Arrival
New York Immigration Records Online
Subject
The growth of New York State has been greatly influenced by immigration from countries all over the world. New York immigration records document the arrival of individuals from foreign countries in New York State.
The Port of New York in New York City was (and still is) the only official seaport entry into the state. On land, several points along the Canadian border are official immigration stations, but only beginning in 1895.
Tips for Finding Your Immigrant Ancestors
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Immigration, Naturalization
The stories of our immigrant ancestors are inspiring and fascinating - the genealogical records that help us piece together how, when, and why our ancestors immigrated to America are some of the most sought-after for good reason.
New York genealogy tips from D. Joshua Taylor and Susan R. Miller: Volume 2
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Immigration, Land, Repositories
Earlier this summer, we hosted our second YouTube Live Q&A, in which our New York State research experts - D. Joshua Taylor and Susan R. Miller - answered questions submitted by our viewers.
New York genealogy tips from D. Joshua Taylor and Susan R. Miller
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Beginner Tips, Court, German, Immigration, Land, Naturalization
Earlier this year, we had our first ever live chat session with the President of the NYG&B, Joshua Taylor, and our Director of Education and Programming, Susan R. Miller.