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America’s First Politician: A New Martin Van Buren Biography
A new biography of the 8th president of the United States, the first chief executive not born a British citizen…
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Hudson: A History of Whaling & Maritime Commerce
In 1784 Hudson, NY, was founded by a group of whalers and merchants, largely from Nantucket, who purchased Claverack Landing…
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Italian-Americans as Alien Enemies: Westchester Opera Star Ezio Pinza
In 1766 jurist William Blackstone published his Commentaries on the Law of England in which he defined the term “enemy…
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Major Ice Storms in History: Are We Past Due?
The Northeast has experienced significant ice storms throughout history, and we may be due for another one. Though we see…
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After the Treason: Benedict Arnold with the British
The latest episode of the Lake George Battlefield Moments podcast features the second of a two-part interview with historian and Benedict…
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Adirondack Food Justice Summit Returns to Address Resilient Food Systems
The Adirondack Food System Network has announced the return of the Food Justice Summit, taking place on February 27, 2025,…
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Dirty Boulevard: Lou Reed in New York City
Spanning through his entire career, from Andy Warhol’s Factory to Lincoln Center, New York City had a profound influence on…
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State Brownfield Cleanups Aid Housing, Preservation
In 2024, 61 brownfields were certified as cleaned-up sites by the New York State’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP). Thirty-five of…
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Unusual Birds at Point Peninsula on Lake Ontario
Point Peninsula Wildlife Management Area is located in Lyme, on Lake Ontario in Jefferson County, NY, and includes 1,086 acres…
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Martin Van Buren & Morgan Lewis: It’s Complicated
Have you ever read someone’s handwriting that’s just un-readable – looked over a note from a friend or loved one…
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