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.

Sixth Avenue and Avenue of the Americas street signs in Manhattan, New York City
25 New York City Streets That Changed Names and Why
Triborough Bridge spanning the East River between Astoria, Queens, and Wards Island, with the Manhattan skyline in the background.
25 Places Robert Moses Changed Forever in New York City
Historic stone exterior of Beardslee Castle in Little Falls, Upstate New York, with Gothic windows and ivy-covered walls.
25 Haunted Places in Upstate New York With Real History Behind Them
Three New York City streetcar conductors wearing protective masks during the 1918 influenza epidemic
7 Major Disease Outbreaks That Changed New York City History
Colorful Welcome to Plattsburgh mural depicting Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains on a downtown Plattsburgh building in New York.
25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Plattsburgh, New York
Aerial view of downtown Binghamton, New York, with surrounding hills and the Southern Tier landscape.
25 Famous Comedians You Didn’t Know Were From Upstate New York
Aerial view of the Erie Canal running through historic Pittsford Village in Monroe County, New York, surrounded by autumn foliage.
15 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Monroe County’s Towns and Villages
Uris Library and McGraw Tower on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, Upstate New York
25 Famous Writers You Didn’t Know Were From Upstate New York
New York Central electric train arriving at Grand Central during the early electrification era in 1906
Why New York City Trains Went Electric
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
Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown, New York, showing its Gothic Revival stone architecture, distinctive towers, and surrounding lawn.
25 Historic Hudson Valley Estates and Mansions With Remarkable Stories
Historic photograph of Beacon Towers mansion in Sands Point, Long Island, in 1922, showing its Gothic towers and grand entrance.
15 Lost Gold Coast Mansions of Long Island
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