The Central New York Genealogical Society (CNYGS) was formed in 1961 for the purpose of preserving, publishing and sharing genealogical information and resources. Towards that end, it has published Tree Talks, a highly respected, 64-page quarterly. To foster and nurture an interest in genealogy by providing instruction, information and inspiration to its members, and to encourage the compiling, writing and publishing of family histories and genealogies.