New York, constituent state of the U.S., one of the 13 original colonies and states. Its capital is Albany and its largest city is New York City, the cultural and financial center of American life. Until the 1960s New York was the country’s leading stat
Pre-Colonial History Like all of what is now modern-day America, pre-1600 New York was inhabited by Native American tribes. Humans are first recorded to have been present in the area 9,000 years ago. It is thought they then abandoned the area due to a warming climate leading to the dec...
New York City, city and port located at the mouth of the Hudson River, southeastern New York state, considered the most influential American metropolis and the country’s financial and cultural center. New York City comprises five boroughs—Manhattan, Br
History of Albany, New York (prehistory–1664)Pieter Stuyvesant
Documentation of New York City subway graffiti history. Featuring graffiti artist biographies, interviews and artwork.
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Half Moon History ___"The first European settlements in the States of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania were built by the Dutch beginning in 1624 and formed the Dutch colony of New Netherland, or Nieuw Nederlandt." This website is full of good information about ...
New York is widely known for the many great contributions its people have made to the world at large throughout its long history. Native Americans first settled the area more than 12,000 years ago, and over the millennia many other ethnic groups have also made New York their home. New Yor...
For historians and students of New York history and culture They have officially changed their name and charter to the Fenimore Art Museum, approved by the NYS Regents 14 March 2017. See theirpress release SeeNY History Blog Noteworthy recent books ...
New York Knickerbocker History1846-1865 (20 seasons) TeamsNew YorkKnickerbocker The New York Knickerbockers were one of the first organized baseball teams which played under a set of rules similar to the game today. Founded as the "Knickerbocker Base Ball Club" by Alexander Cartwright in 1845, ...