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Vito Corleone, Alonzo Blauvelt & Smallpox in Italian Harlem
The year was 1901 when the steel barque Moshulu sailed into New York Harbor carrying many Sicilian immigrants for inspection…
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Resisting Exploitation: The Regulator Movement
What happens when the very people meant to uphold justice become the ones exploiting it? In the 1760s, North Carolina…
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Albany’s Livingston Avenue Railroad Bridge: Some History & Future Plans
This article was original published in the July 6, 1867 Scientific American. Our engraving [presented here] represents this structure [the…
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‘Now Is The Time’: Albany Waterway Project Calls for Action
“Now is the time to make your voices heard supporting The Albany Waterway Inc. vision to positively transform downtown Albany,”…
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Invasive Laurel Wilt Confirmed on Long Island
Laurel wilt, an invasive fungal disease that affects sassafras and spicebush, was detected on Long Island this summer, marking the…
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New York 250: An Opportunity to Tell the New York Story
The New York State 250th Commemoration Commission is developing plans for New York’s statewide commemorative events. Several are under way.…
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Cast Iron Stove Makers in Troy in 1872
Troy, New York became a stove manufacturing hub in the 19th century due to its location at the confluence of…
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Adirondack Dry Laid Masonry Workshop Saturday
Thoughtfully laid stonework has an irresistible harmony. The organic form and arrangement of stones in masonry projects is both functional…
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90-Miler Adirondack Canoe Classic Returns Sept 5-7
The Adirondack Canoe Classic — more commonly known as the 90-Miler — is set for September 5-7, with 275 boats…
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Crossroads of a Continent: A New Champlain Valley History Podcast
Local historian Tim Dusablon has a new blog and podcast covering the Lake Champlain Valley‘s social and military history called…
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