Forcibly quarantined on North Brother Island (near Long Island) from 1907 to 1910, Mallon agreed upon her release to take hygienic precautions, including ending her occupation as a cook. When other jobs failed to pan out, Mallon returned to cooking—this time in restaurants and hotels—infecting...
In 1933 Parks Commissioner Robert Moses had the park’s Federal Hall replica demolished (erected in 1932 to commemorate the bicentennial of George Washington’s birth) and embarked on an ambitious facelift that included elevating the park from street level and planting numerous trees and hedges. ...
Philadelphia is Using a Sonic Weapon on Kids -- To Keep them Out of Parks Trapped in a Black Box: Growing Terrorism Watchlisting in Everyday Policing United Nations Relief & Works Agency Chief At Center Of Corruption Investigation Over a dozen Marines arrested in human smuggling ...
When seeking amazing zoos, aquariums and adventure parks, this Gulf Coast city is an ideal destination. Visitors can also enjoy the bay’s beautiful beaches and a variety of boat tours, as well as a myriad of museums and cultural offerings. ...
When seeking amazing zoos, aquariums and adventure parks, this Gulf Coast city is an ideal destination. Visitors can also enjoy the bay’s beautiful beaches and a variety of boat tours, as well as a myriad of museums and cultural offerings. ...
In "Tables for Two," Lois Long made this observation (below) at the conclusion of her nightlife column, believing that Parks Commissioner Robert Moses would give the management a chance to lower food prices and allow common folks to enjoy its sumptuous atmosphere. Little did she know that ...
Bryant Park, which at the time was a neglected patch of land behind the New York Public Library and a favorite spot for the city’s homeless, their numbers rapidly growing during one of the worst years of the Depression (unemployment hovered near 25 percent).Otto Soglowcommented, via ...
To solve this problem, initiatives for reforestation and restoration of green areas in the historic center can be promoted, as well as the creation of parks and gardens that promote biodiversity and recreation. These spaces have been conceived, designed, and implemented on several occasions in ...
While populations in the two mentioned national parks have a high chance of survival, being less threatened by habitat loss, crocodiles inhabiting unprotected areas are considerably more at risk. There seem to be no migration corridors between the national parks, which likely contributes to lower ...