Category: History

New York’s history is filled with remarkable people, iconic landmarks, forgotten places, cultural milestones, and events that helped shape not only the Empire State but the nation itself. From New York City and Long Island to communities throughout the state, this section explores the stories behind the places, people, institutions, and moments that continue to define New York’s unique identity and lasting influence.

New York National Guard driving through flooded streets in Elmira during the 1972 flood to rescue stranded residents
10 Everyday Heroes and Survivors of Upstate Disasters
Snow-covered Central Park with a frozen lake and the Midtown Manhattan skyline in winter
7 Record-Setting Early and Late Snowfalls in New York City History
Historic Eastman Kodak factory and main office in Rochester, New York
20 Inventions and Innovations From Upstate New York That Changed the World
Historic view of the old village of Shokan in the Catskills before construction of the Ashokan Reservoir
10 Submerged and Vanished Communities of Upstate New York
Aerial view of downtown Utica, New York, on a snowy winter afternoon
25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Utica, New York
Aerial view of downtown Binghamton, New York, surrounded by the hills of the Southern Tier
25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Greater Binghamton, New York
Historic entrance to the City College of New York campus in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan
25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Graduated from CUNY Schools
View of the downtown Syracuse, New York skyline with historic buildings and churches
25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Syracuse, New York
Interchange ramps connecting the Major Deegan Expressway and Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx, New York
The 8 Most Complicated Highway Interchanges in New York State
Exit 24 signs for I-90 East and I-87 North on the New York State Thruway in Albany
Albany Exit 24 Explained: How I-87, I-90, the Thruway, and the Northway Meet
driving in upstate ny
10 Things That Shock Downstate Drivers When They Head Upstate
Entrance to the Plattekill Service Area on the New York State Thruway
The Complete Mile-by-Mile Guide to All 27 New York State Thruway Service Areas
Main Lodge at Great Camp Sagamore on Sagamore Lake in the Adirondacks
15 Historic Great Camps of the Adirondacks and Their Remarkable Architecture
Close view of the Statue of Liberty’s raised arm and torch against a blue sky
10 Secret Spaces and Hidden Rooms Inside New York City Landmarks
Historic New York City brownstone row houses with high stoops and carved sandstone facades
What Is a Brownstone in NYC? History, Architecture & Why They Cost Millions
James A. Farley Building and Post Office on Eighth Avenue in New York City
History of the James A. Farley Building: From NYC Post Office to Moynihan Train Hall