New for 2025
~NILES NEWS SERIES~
Niles News is a series of twelve short stories that were written for the 200th anniversary of the New Hope Gristmill. These stories explore key moments in Town of Niles history with far reaching impact.
Click here to uncover the incredible stories, as told like never before.
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Here are some unique helpful links to help you search for history of the area or your own history:
- Syracuse University Special Collections
- New York Heritage
- Onondaga Historical Association
- Cayuga-Owasco Lakes Historical Society (note: site not secure)
- Skaneateles Historical Society
- Upstate New York Historical Newspapers
- New York State Research Library
- Find a Grave
- Historical Society of the NY Courts
- New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
- Syracuse Aerial Photos (part of the Syracuse University Collections)
The historian's office is located in the basement of the Niles Town Hall. We are open Thursday evening's from 3-6PM. Please reach out via email if you would like to come to the office to ensure someone is there. Thanks!
The current historian is Duane Weed and can be reached at:
- Historian@townofnilesny.gov
- 315-849-1484