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Small & Scarce: Early New York Paper Making History

A printing press was set up in Cambridge, in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1638, and others in Boston, New York and Philadelphia before the end of the century; but the printed output was small, less than one thousand books and pamphlets in the sixty-two years from 1639 to 1700.

New York · 07-19
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Zeckendorf family accuses supermarket moguls of selling pilfered art

The Zeckendorf family has accused the co-owners of a Pennsylvania supermarket chain of selling stolen art. The Zeckendorfs, a legacy New York office developer, filed a lawsuit against the heirs of Robert and Patricia Weis, who own a nearly two-thirds stake in Weis Markets, accusing them of auctioning a painting stolen a half century ago from a Zeckendorf patriarch, Crain’s New York reported.

New York, NY · 07-14
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wheninyourstate.com

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No glass, no guards, no whispers: just 100 giant sculptures and Hudson Valley sky

An hour north of New York City, 500 acres of rolling meadows, woodlands, and mountain views hold more than 100 large-scale sculptures. No glass cases, no hushed hallways, no velvet ropes. You walk the same ground the art stands on, under open sky, with the Hudson Highlands rising in the...

New York, NY · 07-07
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Digital Entertainment in 2026: The Shifts Westchester Households Are Watching

Walk through a Yonkers apartment building on a weekday evening and you can almost map the change by the glow coming from the windows. Fewer cable boxes, more tablets and smart TVs, and a steady hum of people watching, playing, and competing on their own schedule rather than the network’s. The way Westchester consumes entertainment has moved faster in the past two years than in the decade before it, and the habits that felt new in 2023 are now simply the default.

Yonkers, NY · 07-06
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New York’s Uncertainty Over The Declaration of Independence

Most colonists wanted self-government, self taxation and direct representation within the empire, and professed to stand for their old and recognized rights as men and as Englishmen under the British constitution, which they believed a blind parliament and an obstinate ministry were violating. When the dispute was carried from the...

New York · 07-02

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New York’s Revolutionary Provincial Congresses 1775-1776

Town, county, city and state committees, as representatives of the people, assumed the functions of government, took the initiative in opposing the objectionable acts of the British parliament, and gradually, perhaps more or less unconsciously, prepared the people for the Revolutionary War. Answering the suggestion of the city of New...

New York · 06-26

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Fire and Freedom: New Book Highlights NY’s Role in American Revolution

New York City is an iconic American landmark, known for its vibrant culture, 24/7 energy, endless cuisine selections, and, most recently, a 2026 NBA championship. When it comes to history, however, most people don’t think about New York’s role in the American Revolution the same way they might, say, Boston or Philadelphia. But with America’s 250th anniversary approaching, some NY historians and scholars have set out to change that.

New York, NY · 06-25

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Fire and Freedom: New Book Highlights NY’s Role in American Revolution

New York City is an iconic American landmark, known for its vibrant culture, 24/7 energy, endless cuisine selections, and, most recently, a 2026 NBA championship. When it comes to history, however, most people don’t think about New York’s role in the American Revolution the same way they might, say, Boston or Philadelphia. But with America’s 250th anniversary approaching, some NY historians and scholars have set out to change that.

New York, NY · 06-25

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Opinion: Juneteenth and the meaning of freedom

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom – not only because slavery ended, but because possibility began. For generations after emancipation, Black Americans fought not only for legal freedom, but for the freedom to own homes, build businesses, vote, receive an education and build economic security for their families. Every generation expanded the meaning of freedom because every generation understood that dignity requires opportunity.

New York, NY · 06-18

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Leave The Crowds Behind On These 10 Dreamy New York Bike Routes

New York loves to surprise you, and not always with skyscrapers and taxi horns. Some of the best rides in the state are the ones nobody mentions at the trailhead. I learned this by accident, chasing a quiet route somebody swore was nothing special. It turned out to be the...

New York · 06-18

Hudson Valley Post

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Award-Winning Actor Returning To Upstate New York For Special Appearance

We can look forward to seeing the actor who played Captain James T. Kirk at this museum soon!

Ticonderoga, NY · 06-15

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Puerto Rican Day Parade 2026 brings massive crowd to Fifth Ave.

The 2026 Puerto Rican Day Parade turned Fifth Ave. into a party spot Sunday for the famed celebration of life and culture. Under a bright, sunny sky and a sea of red, white and blue, Puerto Rican pride was on huge display for the 69th edition of the parade. "It’s...

New York, NY · 06-15

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Mayor Mamdani Announces Winner of NYC 2-K Jingle Contest

New York – After nearly 13,000 New Yorkers cast their votes, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced today the winner of the NYC 2-K Jingle Contest: Allegra Levy. More than 300 New Yorkers submitted jingles celebrating the City’s new 2-K program. The final five entries were selected by Bronx-born rapper Cardi B and Washington Heights native Lin-Manuel Miranda before being put to a public vote. Mayor Mamdani first announced the jingle contest alongside Cardi B in April.

New York, NY · 06-13

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Steven Spielberg's new sci-fi blockbuster filmed key scenes across New York

Steven Spielberg is the most successful sci-fi director of all time. The director behind classics including "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," "Jurassic Park," "Minority Report," "War of the Worlds" and "Ready Player One" is returning to the genre with "Disclosure Day," a new blockbuster that brought production crews to locations across the Hudson Valley and Catskills.

New York · 06-11

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New York State of Ska Debuts With Four Tour Dates

New York State of Ska will make its debut this summer, bringing ska veterans and newcomers to four cities across New York. The package tour features The Abruptors, Girth Control, Ben Basile and The Doomstompers, with each stop rotating the bill so the hometown artist headlines their city. Come ready to move. These acts know how to keep a crowd dancing.

New York · 06-11

New York State News

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Award-Winning Actor Returning To Upstate New York For Special Appearance

We can look forward to seeing the actor who played Captain James T. Kirk at this museum soon!

Ticonderoga, NY · 06-05

The Wolf

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Award-Winning Actor Returning To Upstate New York For Special Appearance

We can look forward to seeing the actor who played Captain James T. Kirk at this museum soon!

Ticonderoga, NY · 06-05

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Sugar Ray, Revolutionary History Highlight NYS July Fourth Celebration

Sugar Ray will headline the celebration as part of the evening’s entertainment lineup. There will also be a new exhibit by New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (State Parks), a costume contest, American Revolution reenactors, and more. The annual Independence Day celebration will take place on Saturday,...

New York · 05-27

PIX11

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Memorial Day beach safety concerns rise as tri-state beaches open for summer season

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (PIX11) — As Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, beach safety is top of mind across the tri-state area. Despite rainy and chilly conditions throughout the holiday weekend, officials are urging beachgoers to remain cautious before heading into the water. “There’s an increased danger of rip currents,” said George […]

Brooklyn, NY · 05-25