Miracle on the Hudson
On this date January 15th, back in 2009, New Yorkers and the world experienced a modern miracle over the waters of the Hudson River. After taking off from LaGuardia Airport …
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Cornerstone for a New Symbol of Freedom
On this day, back in 2004, the cornerstone for the “Freedom Tower” (One World Trade Center) was laid on the former World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan. The inscription …
The Great Blizzard of 1888
On this date March 11, back in 1888, “The Great Blizzard” aka “the Great White Hurricane” hit New York City eventually dumping more than 20 inches of snow in three …
A Centennial with Liberty Enlightening the World
On July 03, 1986 America celebrated the Statue of Liberty’s centennial and the completion of her restoration. She was officially unveiled in a special ceremony on the evening of July …
Oracle and Chimeras at Rockefeller Center
Oracle is a temporary art exhibit displayed in Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center Channel Gardens. It will be on view from May 5th to June 29 of 2021. Several works are part …