The Terryville Family History Center, located at 372 Terryville Road, has announced its schedule for January. Monday, Jan. 3 – 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4 – 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12 – 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17 – 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18…
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Plainview FHC to re-open Jan. 4
The Plainview Family History Center will re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. Bring your own devices and a flashdrive. You can access some records (NYC vital records) from your own device. Some record sets are locked to Family History Center computers and can be downloaded to a flashdrive but cannot be printed. The hours will…
Registration is open for RootsTech 2022
Registration is now open for RootsTech 2022, sponsored by FamilySearch.org This free virtual conference will take place from March 3-5, 2022. There will be inspiring keynote speakers, unlimited access to over 1,500 sessions and an Expo Hall with companies from around the world. You can still view sessions from RootsTech 2021 by going to: https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/…
Plainview Family History Center to reopen Nov. 30
The Plainview Family History Center will be reopening on Tuesday, November 30th! Masks ARE required and there will be limits on the number of people allowed in the library at one time. Other rooms MAY be available for use utilizing your own personal device with access to the FamilySearch WiFi. There are new changes to access…
JGSLI to host genealogy scavenger hunt
Join the Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island (JGSLI) genealogy scavenger hunt! Five sets of questions will be released between November 28 and December 2. Each set will have nine questions for a total of 45 questions. Participants have until December 5 at midnight to submit answers via an online form. Winners will be revealed…
Family History Center announces new time slots
The Family History Center, located at 372 Terryville Road in Port Jefferson Station, has announced its time slots for the end of November and all of December. *Please note that there will be evening hours on November 23 and also several days in December.* Monday, Nov. 22 – 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23 – 6…
Family History Center adds another day in November
The Family History Center, located at 372 Terryville Road, has announced an additional appointment day for the month of November. People can make appointments for Saturday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment, email ny_terryville@familyhistorymail.org or call 631-642-2096.
Jewish genealogy workshop set for Nov. 7
The Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island will present the 31th annual “Jewish Genealogy 101” workshop from 12:30-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7 as a virtual program. This workshop is a four hour plus course on sources and strategies for conducting Jewish genealogical research. Instructors will explain where and how to find Jewish records which…
Family History Center appointments for November
The Family History Center, located at 372 Terryville Road, has announced its appointment slots for the month of November. Wednesday, Nov. 3 – 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8 – 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17 – 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22 = 2 p.m. and 3 p.m….
JGSLI wins awards at annual conference
Nolan Altman, of Oceanside, was awarded the IAJGS Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Studies 41st International Conference on Jewish Genealogy on Aug. 4, 2021. In addition, the Jewish Genealogical Society of Long Island, of which Nolan is a member, was recognized as the IAJGS Society Member of the Year. Bonnie…