#new-york-history

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New York City
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Vivian Gordon, the Broadway Butterfly who flew too close to the lights

Vivian Gordon, known as Broadway Butterfly, became entwined in scandal, impacting New York politics and is remembered for her tragic story.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

New video exhibit highlights Lenape history at Prospect Park

A new video exhibit features Lenape voices sharing their history and relationship with the land, focusing on trauma and recovery.
New York City
fromCity & State NY
1 month ago

How Dutch settlers got their start in the New York Harbor

The Dutch settlers' foundational role and multicultural approach in early New York laid vital groundwork for the city's future dynamics.
NYC music
fromUntapped New York
9 months ago

New Video Goes Inside NYC's Unfinished Civil War-Era Fort - Untapped New York

Fort Totten's unfinished history prompts reflection on the role of historical landmarks in urban environments.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

PREMIUMReview and Comment: Built on safety: The lifesaving legacy of New York's scaffold law

The scaffold law aimed to protect construction workers from height-related accidents by holding owners and contractors absolutely liable for safety measures.
fromOpen Culture
9 months ago

The Fake Buildings of New York: What Happens Inside Their Mysterious Walls

New York's hidden architectural history includes strange conversions like 58 Jorale­mon Street, a townhouse turned subway vent.
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