Author: Aaron D. Backes

Aaron D. Backes is a well known journalist specializing in New York History

History of New York’s Oculus Transportation Hub at the World Trade Center

History of New York’s Oculus Transportation Hub at the World Trade Center

August 8, 2026 Transit

History of New York’s Yellow Taxi Cab: Why NYC Taxis Are Yellow

History of New York’s Yellow Taxi Cab: Why NYC Taxis Are Yellow

August 7, 2026 Transit

History of Gimbels in New York: Why It Closed and What Happened

History of Gimbels in New York: Why It Closed and What Happened

August 7, 2026 Shopping Stores

History Of New York’s Beacon Theater

History Of New York’s Beacon Theater

July 15, 2026 Theaters

History Of New York’s Frontier Town

History Of New York’s Frontier Town

December 12, 2021 Amusement Parks

History of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

History of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

October 7, 2021 Museums

History of Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens, New York

History of Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens, New York

September 10, 2021 Culture

John’s Bargain Stores, New York’s Forgotten Discount Retail Giant

John’s Bargain Stores, New York’s Forgotten Discount Retail Giant

June 14, 2021 Shopping Stores

Ohrbach’s Department Stores, New York’s Fashion Bargain Pioneer

Ohrbach’s Department Stores, New York’s Fashion Bargain Pioneer

May 27, 2021 Shopping Stores

History Of B. Altman And Company Department Stores (Altman’s)

History Of B. Altman And Company Department Stores (Altman’s)

April 20, 2021 Shopping Stores

History Of Stern’s Department Stores

History Of Stern’s Department Stores

April 12, 2021 Shopping Stores

History Of New York’s Abraham & Straus Department Stores

History Of New York’s Abraham & Straus Department Stores

April 6, 2021 Shopping Stores

History of New York’s Korvettes Department Stores

History of New York’s Korvettes Department Stores

March 16, 2021 Shopping Stores

Michael Bloomberg: History Of New York City Mayors

Michael Bloomberg: History Of New York City Mayors

February 15, 2021 Government

Ed Koch: History of One of New York City’s Most Influential Mayors

Ed Koch: History of One of New York City’s Most Influential Mayors

January 27, 2021 Government, People

Abe Beame: History of the New York City Mayor Who Faced the Fiscal Crisis

Abe Beame: History of the New York City Mayor Who Faced the Fiscal Crisis

January 23, 2021 Government, People