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Poughkeepsie Whaling and The Old Whale Dock
According to historian Shannon Butler, between 1832 and 1833 two whaling companies were formed on the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie,…
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March, 1756: The Destruction of Fort Bull
On March 27, 1756, the quiet snow-covered peace on the Oneida Carrying Place in what is now Rome, New York,…
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Seneca Falls Machine Company Plant Offers A Historic Redevelopment Opportunity
A stately but weathered factory stands on watch over the west entry to the historic Village of Seneca Falls in…
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Rangers Rescue Hiker, Recover Body, Respond to Snowmobile Incidents
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State locating…
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Freeborn Black Soldiers in the American Revolution
In 1777, brothers William and Benjamin Frank enlisted in the Second Rhode Island Regiment of the Continental Army. Freeborn men…
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The Grove: Abolitionist Congregations in Rye, NY
Spring sun warmed the air early Saturday morning, May 12, 1855, when the famous abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass and…
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Pickled City: The Story of New York Pickles
The Pickled City: The Story of New York Pickles (Princeton Architectural Press, 2026) by Paul van Ravestein and Monique Mulder,…
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Watchable Wildlife: Sugar Hill State Forest
Known for its rolling hardwood forests, diverse wildlife, and scenic overlooks, Sugar Hill State Forest offers an inviting gateway to…
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41 to Receive Canal System Tourism Grants
The NYS Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor have announced that 41 non-profit organizations and municipalities will…
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Old Croton Aqueduct Trail Supporters Tackle Graffiti
For nearly two centuries, the Old Croton Aqueduct has stood as a testament to New York’s innovation, engineering, and community…
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