
Today in History: The Sinking of the Costa Concordia
This week in January of 2012, the Costa Concordia, an Italian cruise ship, tragically capsized off the coast of Isola del Giglio in Tuscany,.... read more

Today in History: The Golden Gate Bridge Construction Begins
In the first week of January 1933, workers began building one of the most famous bridges in the world, the Golden Gate Bridge..... read more

Today in History: Hurricane Irene Hits New York
Today marks 13 years since Tropical Storm Irene hit New York on August 27, 2011. The storm started out near the Caribbean Islands.... read more

Happy Birthday New York!
New York is celebrating its birthday this weekend!On July 26th, 1788, New York was officially named a state when it became the 11th.... read more

Bear Mountain Bridge to Celebrate 100th Anniversary
The Bear Mountain Bridge, a landmark of engineering and historical significance, is soon to celebrate its 100th.... read more

Today In History: NYS Thruway Opens
The NYS Thruway, which connects all major cities in New York, had its 70th birthday just a few days ago on June 24th.The idea for a.... read more