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Mabel Allen’s Diary: 1908 at Syracuse University
In 1908, while attending Syracuse University, Alice Mabel Allen (1886-1976) kept a diary which is being published each week. In last…
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History Classic ‘Black Legacy’ Updated and Reissued
William Loren Katz’s Black Legacy: A History of New York’s African Americans (Seven Stories Press edition, 2026) unveils the Black…
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International State of Mark Twain Studies Conference
Established in 1989, the quadrennial International Conference on the State of Mark Twain Studies is the oldest and largest gathering…
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Unpacking John André’s Boot – New York Almanack
The latest episode of the New York Minute in History podcast tells the harrowing story of the capture of British…
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Winter Outdoor Recreation for Beginners
Winter doesn’t have to stop you from getting outside. With the proper knowledge, gear, and companions, winter can be a…
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Skier Dies at Whiteface Mountain Ski Area
On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at approximately 1 pm, New York State Police responded to Whiteface Mountain Ski Area in…
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How France and Spain Helped Win the American Revolution
It’s easy to focus on the American Revolution‘s famous battles, like Saratoga and Yorktown, its iconic leaders, like George Washington…
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Great Gray Owls: Phantoms of the North
The great gray owl (Strix nebulosa) is a northern raptor that only occasionally graces our northeastern states. Also called the…
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Beginner Stargazing at New York’s ‘Dark Sky Destinations’
Winter is the perfect time of year for stargazing due to longer hours of darkness and typically crisper, clearer air…
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Negro Leagues Stats and Major League Baseball’s Official Record
In 2024, Major League Baseball (MLB) included statistics from seven recognized Negro Leagues (1920–1948) into its historical record, adding over…
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