Interview with the New Owner of the Iconic Hotel Bossert – SomeraRoad’s Ian Ross
Most of our readers don’t need to be reminded of the Hotel Bossert’s 14-year long neglect, after the…
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
ON THIS DAY IN 1876, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle said, “The Centennial Appropriation bill passed the House yesterday…
Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Our modern world places such heavy demands on our time and attention that…’
Summary and Key Points: A 2002 Christmas broadcast line—about modern life’s demands and the growing need to remember…
Nefertiti tomb: Zahi Hawass believes he’s narrowing in on location
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An Egyptian archaeologist believes he’s narrowing in on the tomb…
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
ON THIS DAY IN 1909, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “An Eskimo just in from a journey of…
New York judge orders new Staten Island congressional district
A New York state judge on Wednesday invalidated part of the state’s congressional map related to Staten Island,…
Gay historian spotlights ‘scandalous’ queer stories from history
Queer history is often overlooked, but one historian is determined to ensure it’s remembered just as well as…
Throgs Neck Bridge turns 65 in style |
The Throgs Neck Bridge opened to the public on Jan. 11, 1961. So how did the Metropolitan Transportation…
The Ghosts of Gracie Mansion, Which Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji Now Call Home
Some context: When Mamdani confirmed he and Duwaji would move from their one-bedroom apartment in Astoria, Queens, into…
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
ON THIS DAY IN 1901, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “Superintendent Stewart of Bellevue Hospital said this morning…
USA 250 on Long Island: What’s planned, and what do stakeholders want to see?
As the United States nears its 250th birthday, scores of events are planned for Long Island, whose Revolutionary…
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
ON THIS DAY IN 1876, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “William M. Evarts is the grandson of Roger…