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Historic Saratoga Victory Mills Destroyed by Fire: Some History
The historic former Victory Mills factory building in the village of Victory near Schuylerville in Saratoga County was destroyed in…
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Legal Access Won for New York State Death Index, 1880-2017
Reclaim The Records, advocates for making public genealogy records free for everyone online, has announced that they have won in…
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Peter Feinman: Save the SS United States
Once upon a time, the United States was a can-do country. In 2025, we are celebrating the bicentennial of the…
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Molly Houses: Community, & Homosexuality in the 18th Century
Situated in the 18th century taverns and inns, coffeehouses or even private rooms and suites of the sprawling English Colonial…
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University Suburb, Founding the Village of Cayuga Heights in Ithaca
Early in the twentieth century, two Cornell University alumni created a suburb adjacent to the campus of their alma mater…
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Liberty Poles and Liberty Hats: Symbols of the Revolution
One symbol of the American Revolution (and French Revolution) that dates back to the ancient times is the “liberty hat”…
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“The Hiker” at Saratoga Springs Memorializes Spanish-American War Service
The Saratoga Springs community is home to fine memorial art devoted to those who were involved in the Spanish-American War. …
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New Philadelphia History Highlight’s Former NYC Rival
Philadelphia was one New York City‘s of the most important economic and cultural rivals in Early America. Philadelphia: A Narrative…
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New Appalachian Trail Bridge in Harriman State Park
Long-distance hikers and day-trippers alike will enjoy a new bridge along the Appalachian Trail at Harriman State Park, thanks to…
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The Indigo Bunting: A Celestial Creature
There is nothing like the royal blue of an indigo bunting. In the Northeast, they arrive fashionably late to the…
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