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The Forgotten Theater in Connecticut Has an Eerie Backstory
In the heart of Derby, the state's smallest city, an old Victorian building that once uniquely served as both the community's bustling cultural center and local city jail now ranks among the most eerie abandoned places in Connecticut. The Sterling Opera House, which closed its doors in 1945, has long since been left to deteriorate and crumble, but remains a fascinating structure filled with rich history, local lore, and a possible paranormal presence.
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Armonk Man Believed to be Westchester’s Last Living WWII Fighter Pilot Reflects on a Life Well Lived
It’s not only that retired Capt. Peter Hahn, who is turning 103-years-old in less than two weeks, doesn’t think of himself as a hero, like most World War II veterans. The P-51 pilot also acknowledges how, despite the gravity of war, Air Force service for him, as a young man, was quite simply a thrilling experience.
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New Book Details Photography Of The Lower Valley
THE VALLEY — Derby, native Dr. Joseph M. DiRienzo, in collaboration with the Derby Historical Society, recently published his fifth book detailing the colorful history of Derby and the other towns of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. This latest collaborative endeavor focuses on the history of photography in the...
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Why Is Albany the Capital of New York State Instead of New York City?
With New York City being the largest city in the United States, it might seem a little surprising that the capital of New York State is Albany. After all, New York City was once the capital of the entire country. Why, then, did the state government settle in a city roughly 150 miles to the north?
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Hip-hop feud heats up New York governor's race
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45th Symposium on Industrial Archeology October 24th
The 45th Symposium on Industrial Archeology in New York and New Jersey will take place on October 24th in Hoboken, New Jersey. The day will feature talks from from varied professions on the archeology, history and heritage of industrial sites in the New York and New Jersey region. Deadline for registration is October 16, 2026.