The present City of New York, consisting of five boroughs, came into existence on January 1, 1898.
Released May 24!
23May
Reconstructing Manhattan's Forgotten Syrian Quarter
In-person and Online
During the late 19th century, immigrants from present-day Lebanon, Syria, and historic Palestine began to settle on Manhattan’s Lower West Side. What was once a vibrant community woven into the rich tapestry of New York...
Released March 04!
24Feb
The Truth of the 110 Survivors Aboard the Clotilda
Online
Please join us Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 1 p.m. ET for a talk by Jeremy Ellis, President of the Clotilda Descendants Association (CDA), “The Truth of the 110 Survivors Aboard the Clotilda.” The Clotilda was the...
Released January 13!
How to Get the Most from a Research Trip
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History
It’s on your list—visiting that repository you hope will have the key to answering a longstanding family history mystery.
Fire at the New York State Library
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History
Sooner or later, all researchers encounter the sad fact that a massive fire destroyed a crucial piece of evidence in their family history.
Christmas Traditions with New York State roots
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History
There's nothing like Christmas in New York. While that statement may conjure up images of Rockefeller Center and 34th Street, all of New York - from the high peaks of the Adirondacks to the far West of the state - is steeped in holiday tradition.