The fire had long-term effects on the British occupation of the city, which did not end until 1783. A 1776 map of New York and environs (labeled New York Island instead of Manhattan) Some Americans ...

The 248-year-old letter was written in the same month as the Declaration of Independence was adopted. It’s going up for ...

Late on September 20, 1776, just a few days after the British had occupied New York City, a series of fires broke out that devastated perhaps a fifth of the city, pretty much everything west of ...

invaded Brooklyn by sea and launched the defeat of George Washington's army in New York City on this day in history, August 22, 1776. "A naval spectacle of more than 90 vessels filled the Narrows ...

He then shows us how the inhabitants of Queens and elsewhere across what is now the New York City metropolitan area experienced the revolutionary turmoil that swept the colonies following the Seven ...

This striking map of New York City median income overlaid with shooting locations comes from Redditor im_an_actual_dog, and it appears to be legitimate. Most shootings appear to occur in low ...

Ask around to get your bearings, and definitely invest in a map. Signing up for ... the concert hall of the well-regarded New York Philharmonic Orchestra and New York City Ballet.

Walk a few blocks in any direction in New York City, and you'll experience firsthand ... one of the tallest buildings in the world at 1,776 feet. Step back in time at the Fraunces Tavern on ...

Fall is right around the corner, meaning the foliage around New York City will start to change. Donald Trump Issues Warning ...

NEW YORK – The New York City health department will be spraying pesticides in parts of the city next week to reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus. Crews have been out ten ...

The holiday season is a magical time to visit New York City. While Rockefeller Center ... While it is probably best to use Google Maps for directions, the nearest subway stops to Dyker Heights ...