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New York’s Tugboats: A Short History
The tugboat, as a distinct vessel type, dates back to Scotland with the construction of the Charlotte Dundas (1801) for…
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The Dutch World of Washington Irving
In December of 1809, before finding fame with “Rip Van Winkle” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” Washington Irving (1783-1859)…
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Celebrate Paddling ADK & The Tupper Lake 8-Miler Paddling Race
The Tupper Lake 8-Miler takes place annually in June as a part of Celebrate Paddling ADK, a month-long festival featuring…
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Angler Rescued from Ausable River; Missing Toddler, Two Men 70+ Found
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State locating…
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The 1966 Julius’ Bar Sip-In: Prelude to Stonewall
A particularly seminal event in LGBTQ+ history was the 1966 “Sip-In” at Julius’ Bar in Greenwich Village, around the corner…
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Meet Westchester County’s Revolutionary Women at Philipse Manor Hall
In 1775, shots were fired against British troops at Lexington and Concord and the violent struggle for colonial independence began.…
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Staten Island Shipyards: Some History
The scarcity of timber following the American Revolution somewhat diminished the Staten Island shipbuilding trade. After the war, the U.S.…
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Historic Saranac Lake’s Trudeau Building Construction Complete
Historic Saranac Lake (HSL) is planning two events to celebrate the completion of construction at the Trudeau Building in downtown…
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The Franklin Stove & The Little Ice Age
The Little Ice Age was a period of regional cooling, particularly in Europe and North America, roughly from 1300 to…
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The Taverns of Old New York
The accomplished tavern-keeper of New York, as well as of London, knew how to welcome his guest and from long…
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