Nina, As someone who subscribes to many of the Rootsweb lists in NYS, I can tell you that the Rochester group is the most active when it comes to transcriptions. It has been for years. Plus they are one of the most helpful in the state of NY. That is the type of people that are connected with that list. It would be great to get others in the state to be as active as Glenda, Linda, and Dennis and the many others that I have seen helping others around the state. No, it is not always possible for people to have access to libraries, FHC, etc. Some people are confined to their homes, but have access to computers that opens the world up to them once again. Many of the articles I have read are amusing, and no, many names are not related to anyone in my family as of yet..... but might be one day as I get the time to do more searching. So, you get tired of repetition, well, that can't be helped. We didn't submit those names to the newspapers back in the 1800s or 1900s. Maybe OUR names as you mentioned, never made it in the paper. If Dennis is researching the AHERN's why would he want to write about the RUGGERI's if he doesn't have any in his family. (only as an example, since that is my last name.) Please remember we only have a certain amount of time each day that we can relax & do genealogy. We tend to only submit things of interest to ourselves or things that we have looked up for others that we want to help. Hopefully others will find the time to transcribe, but if not, please don't criticize anyone who does take the time. I know I appreciate all their time & effort!!! Anne Ruggeri Brewerton, NY