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History
March 19, 2023
In April 1845, The Rochester and The Swallow embarked on a steamboat race that would leave both much, much worse for the wear. -
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February 12, 2023
When Thomas Edison was looking for a homebase for his Edison Electric Light Company, he set his sights on Newburgh. -
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January 17, 2023
In February 1864, shirt collar factory worker Kate Mullany organized the Collar Laundry Union with around 300 other laborers. -
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December 12, 2022
Long before Velveeta became a household name across the United States, it was invented by a Hudson Valleyite by the name of Emil Frey. -
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November 17, 2022
In Rensselaer County, Troy's annual Victorian Stroll harkens back to the city's Victoriana influences and industrial past. -
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October 20, 2022
Prior to becoming one of the Hudson River School's most acclaimed artists, Thomas Cole was a self-taught painter exploring the Valley. -
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September 23, 2022
Arguably one of the Hudson Valley's most beloved bridge spans, the Walkway Over the Hudson is a must-visit in Dutchess County. -
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August 25, 2022
Turns out a few hot dogs and beers were just the thing to strengthen the ties between Great Britain and the United States in 1938. -
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July 21, 2022
After taking command of West Point in 1780, Benedict Arnold embarked on a slippery slope to become a Revolutionary War traitor. -
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June 28, 2022
When did New York State officially end slavery? As a look into the past illustrates, that’s actually harder to answer than you might think.
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