The Friends of the NYS Newspaper Project cordially invites you to celebrate the preservation microfilming of the two millionth page of NYS history as chronicled in the state's newpaper with "2 Million and Counting" Tuesday, 23 May 2000 5:30pm New York State Library Madison Ave, Albany A talk by owner-editor-publisher of The Pittstown Centinel Walter Auclair on "Grass Roots Journalism." A demonstration of the GIS Newpaper Database which allows you to locate titles and runs of microfilmed newspapers published in cities, towns and villages around NYS in the State Library's collection in the blink of an eye. A chance to see the World's Largest Newspaper. The Constellation 51" x 35", printed in 1859 by George Roberts as part of the Fourth of July celebration in New York City. Legend has it the press broke after a few copies were run; the NYS Library has one of the few extant copies. The program is free and open to the public, but please let us know if you are coming (so we'll have enought cookies and punch) by calling 518-474-7491. Free parking after 2:00pm in the lots on either side of the building Sponsored by the Friends of the New York State Newpaper Project, the Society of Bibliophiles and the Friends of the New York State Library.