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Nov 17

Protecting the Coast

New York’s 127 miles of coastline make it the state with the 14th longest coastline. Protecting the coastlines has been considered an essential defense since the War of 1812, when New York Harbor was fortified. Join Retired Colonel Richard Comstock for a unique program that focuses on New York’s coastal defenses during World Wars I and II.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2026
12:30pm - 01:30pm

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Recording will be available afterwards and will be emailed to registrants.


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Lt. Col. Richard Comstock (Ret.) is a Steward Chair for the New York State Archives Partnership Trust. He has an extensive background in military service. One of his many passions is the different coastlines in our surrounding towns and neighborhoods all throughout the great state of New York.

Thomas J. Ruller recently retired from his position as New York State Archivist, a role he held since 2015. An active professional for 35 years, he is the author of several peer-reviewed journal articles and reviews on the use of technology in Archives and the preservation of records in electronic form. Tom has been a consultant for several State governments and other organizations focusing on electronic records management and preservation. He remains actively engaged as a Board Member and Steward of the Archives Partnership Trust.

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