Available Online:
New York Times' TimesMachineThe TimesMachine includes scans of complete editions of the New York Times from 1881 to 2002. MVCC students and staff get free online access to the New York Times after creating an account here: http://mvcc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://ezmyaccount.nytimes.com/grouppass/redir
Use the Index in the top left corner to look for articles about New York State in any edition.
New York Times ArchiveThe New York Times Article Archive contains articles dating back to 1851, which can be accessed through archive search. Articles from 1851-1980 are available either in full-text or partial articles. Full-text versions are available for all articles published after 1980.
Full-text archive articles include the entire text of an article. Partial articles include an excerpt of the article and a link to TimesMachine where subscribers can view the entire article in its original form.
The New York Times Article Archive is accessible to everyone. Articles from 1851-1922, 1964 and 1987-today do count toward non-subscribers’ limited article views.
Available at area public libraries (MVCC does not have):
Utica Observer-Dispatch on microfilm at the Utica Public Library
Microfilm must be viewed inside the public library on special equipment. UPL is located at 303 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501. Contact them at 315-735-2279.
Rome Daily Sentinel on microfilm at the Jervis Public Library
Microfilm must be viewed inside the library on special equipment. Jervis Public Library is located at 613 N Washington St, Rome, NY 13440. Contact them at (315) 336-4570.