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The Library is Closed for Memorial Day
The Library is closed on Monday May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. The Library will reopen on Tuesday at 9:00am.
Resources
Ancestry.com New York
Portions of Ancestry.com pertaining to New York are free to NY state residents.
Cyndi's List
A categorized & cross-referenced index to genealogical resources on the Internet.
Ellis Island
Contains a passenger search which comprises nearly 65 million arrival records and ship manifests in an interactive database.
Find A Grave
Large gravesite collection. Over 210 million memorials created by the community since 1995.
National Archives
Contains public records of American citizens such as military records and naturalization records of immigrants.
New York State Library
The Research Library collects, preserves and makes available materials that support State government work.
NYS Historic Newspapers
This state wide project provides free online access to a wide range of newspapers chosen to reflect New York's unique history.
War Veterans Database
A database containing the names of local US veterans serving from 1917- present. The database includes names, branches of service, and the local newspaper the veteran was listed in.
World War II, Vietnam, and Korean War Deaths Database
This database contains information on veterans' deaths from World War II, Vietnam, and the Korean War. The information provided includes names, dates of death, and the newspapers in which each veteran can be found.