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Harriman State Park, New York's Backyard
Harriman State Park is a popular destination for city-dwellers looking to get back to nature.
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NYC's Oldest Artillery Regiment
Part I of the history of the Veteran Corps of Artillery of the State of New York and the Military Society of the War of 1812.
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Declaration Of Gift
When gifting assets to a trust, certain procedures must be followed. A Declaration Of Gift Form needs to be completed,and is signed by the donor, witnessed and notarized. A sample of this form is shown.
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Fall Foliage & Farmers Markets NY
While out leaf peeping this autumn, why not combine the drive with a visit to a local Apple Festival or Farmers Market. Leaves peak from mid September to end of October.
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Letchworth State Park
Located in Western New York State about an hour south of Rochester, Letchworth State Park is a beautiful park composed of 22 square miles along the Genesee River.
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HOME STATE LOSERS
It is unusual for a candidate to lose his own home state, but it has happened more often than you might think. It is unavoidable when both candidates are from the same state, in which case one of them will lose his home state.
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Rum Romanism and Rebellion
In a hotly contested, close presidential election, James Blaine lost the crucial swing state of New York due to three words used days before voters went to the polls.
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The Federalist Papers
A collection of letters designed to encourage ratification and acceptance of the new federal government
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MARY SITTS (1772 - 1859) Canadian Pioneer
Mary Sitts was captured by Mississauga Indians during the American Revolution. She was the first white woman to live in present day Brant County. Mary is truly a Canadian pioneer.
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The Rise of Grover Cleveland
Grover Cleveland's path to the White House did not truly begin until elected Mayor of Buffalo, New York in 1881. Three years later, he would be President.
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AL SMITH: THE HAPPY WARRIOR
Al Smith, The Happy Warrior, was a leading figure in Democratic politics for several decades. He was also the first Catholic to win the presidential nomination of a major party, facing the same prejudice and problems that John Kennedy faced 32 years later.
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79th New York "Highlanders"
The only kilted regiment to represent the Union Army in the American Civil War was comprised mostly of Scots and Scottish-Americans.
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Asian-American Voters Choose Obama
Barack Obama might want to thank the small but significant Asian American vote for his victory on November 4th.
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Camp for Disabled in Adirondacks
International Paper John Dillon Park, the first wilderness area adapted for the disabled, attracts visitors from Belarus and beyond to upstate New York.
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Cheap Flights to Latin America
The surging price of gasoline is making air travel more expensive for everyone. Here are some tips for Americans (although others can use it) to get to Latin America.
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Dogs and Homeowners Insurance
You love your dog and know it would never hurt a fly, however, your homeowners insurance company may not agree with you and increase your rate as a result.
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George Westinghouse, Inventor
His air brakes and other railroad signal and safety inventions made rail transport faster, safer, and more efficient.
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Lawmaker David Dudley Field
A brief look at the man who helped to reform and revise the codes of civil, criminal and common law in the state of New York.
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Little Brown Jug Honors Dr. J. Glen Brown
Since 1985, Little Brown Jug harness racing day in Delaware, Ohio has included the induction of a Wall of Fame honoree.  Dr. J. Glen Brown is the 24th recipient.
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QuadrantOne Beckons Big Ad Buyers
Tribune, Hearst, Gannett and the New York Times get together again to sell Internet advertising across the USA.
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Robert Moses
Robert Moses was a master builder responsible for many of the major public works in New York and his philosophies shaped the urban landscape of the 20th century.
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Scholarships for Teachers
Teacher scholarships are in big demand these days and they are widely available. Get certified as a teacher with peace of mind.
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Urban Legends, Not Alien Intervention
Urban Legends and far-fetched stories are being circulated providing us wih "evidence" of what's behind the September 11 tragedies. And like many good Urban Legends and strange offerings of logical explanations, there's a good one I received through the email system and listed here for your review and consideration. Coincidence, it seems, is a powerful arguement.
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Analyzing the CC Sabathia Deal
CC Sabathia's seven-year, $161 million contract, the largest ever given to a pitcher, didn't surprise many baseball followers. However, it still warrants an analysis.
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Belonging to multiple departments
An article explaining if you can join multiple fire departments.
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Chief Joseph's War
Part one of a three-part examination of the Mohawk War Chief Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant) and his fight against the American colonies.
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Classic vs Antique Car
Used interchangeably antique cars and classic cars are most often thought of as the same thing. In some circles it is and in some it isn't.
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Cornell and Audubon Team Up on the Web

Cultural Vandalism Thrives in the USA
The theft and destruction of cultural property within U.S. borders is an ongoing problem that mirrors the challenges faced by other parts of the world.
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Dan Aykroyd is the Man
From "Ghostbusters" to "Evolution", no one compares to Dan Aykroyd!
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Economic Downturn Hits NY Zoos and Aquariums
State budget cuts combined with decreased philanthropic giving are putting serious strain on the resources of members of New York's Coalition of Living Museums.
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FINCH INVASION
One winter awhile back was the kind of winter birders dream about. Not only did we have a sudden invasion of winter birds from the North but a migration of birds in which many finches, pine grosbeak and siskins, purple finches, redpolls, crossbills and some nuthatches appeared somewhere in the Northeastern United States.
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Foreclosures Cause Rise in Taxes
Coinciding with the recent rise in foreclosures, a new crisis is now taking shape and has taken the form of the consumer carrying a higher tax burden.
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Home Child Care: Licensing
To be licensed or not to be licensed? This article gives some insight and resources useful in deciding whether to operate a regulated or unregulated home based child care
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Homeschool Regulations in New York
If you want to homeschool in New York, there are laws that you need to follow. New York has some rigid guidelines to adhere to, so get the heads up on what is expected.
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How to Fix America's Schools
American education is losing momentum to other countries. How can this declining situation be fixed?
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Is Barack Obama The Most Electable
Record turnouts are attributed to the vibrant candidate from Illinois. His ability to excite voters across a broad spectrum will be an issue for the general election.
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Lt. Col. Asa Bird Gardiner
An accomplished lawyer and soldier who had his Congressional Medal of Honor revoked, Gardiner coined the phrase "Reform be damned" when pundits criticized Tammany Hall.
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Making the Most of Summer
One of the best ways to keep kids involved with learing is a local summer reading program. Most libraries, schools and states offer some kind of summer reading program for kids to get involved in.
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More New England State Arts Grants
Writer's grants are available from state art councils. Grants in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York range up to $10,000.
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Nellie Bly - Undercover (1864-1922)
In dangerous undercover assignments while fighting for the rights of women, children and social reform, Nellie Bly was a famously smart and courageous reporter.
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New Jersey/New York Autism Schools
These three special education schools, located in New York and New Jersey, are dedicated to educating students with autism spectrum disorders.
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New York Homeowners Insurance
A few tips on what to look for when buying homeowners insurance along with markets to go to for those hard to insure properties.
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October is National Dental Hygiene Month
Got teeth? Thank your dental hygienist--a licensed professional.
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Original Yankee Stadium Gone in 1973
The House that Ruth Built is no more. The New York Yankees said goodbye to its famous home since 1923.
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Page Titles for SEO
Having focused, unique, keyword-driven meta page titles on each page of a website creates better search rankings.
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Supreme Court hears "partial ban abortion" case
Supreme Court hears "partial-ban abortion" case. This will be the first major decision on abortion in almost a decade.
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Technological Wonder: The Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam is considered one of the greatest technological wonders of the world, but it is also a necessity of life for Southern Nevada and several other areas of the southwestern United States.
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Top Baby Girl Names in Minnesota
For the third year in a row, Ava tops the list of popular baby girl names in Minnesota. Here are the top 20 choices in 2007 from the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
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Top Baby Girl Names in New York
Isabella reigns on the top of the name charts in New York State-- but is Sophia the real queen of popular names? Here are the top 20 girl's names in NY from 2007.
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