Upstate New York: The Birthplace of Uncle Sam!
Discover the history of Uncle Sam in Upstate New York’s city of Troy, where this iconic symbol of America was born.
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Scientist’s Discovery in Binghamton Sparks a National Fish Recall
REMEMBER WHEN: A Binghamton scientist's research on mercury levels in fish sparked a nationwide recall of canned tuna and frozen swordfish.
From Murder Hornets To Pandemics: 2020's Surreal Chaos
Personal Reflection: 2020 was a wild ride. New York stepped into a real-life version of Jumanji and four years later, not much has changed.
How a Satirical Essay Helped to Create Daylight Saving Time
Did you know Daylight Saving all started with a tongue-in-cheek essay written by none other than Benjamin Franklin?
We Don’t Actually Have Leap Years EVERY Four Years
Discover the truth about leap years and why they're not as predictable as you may think!
Upstate New York Named Home of Best Cheesecake in the State
Believe it or not, the best place in New York to get cheesecake isn't in the City. It's at this little Upstate bakery.
Uncovering The Hidden History Of Timbuctoo, NY
Although not as popular of a response to “Where are we going?” these days as when we were kids, most people have heard the reply “To Timbuctoo!” Did you know Timbuctoo WAS a real place and it WAS located here in New York?
From Pagan Rituals to Romantic Gestures: Valentine's Day
From Pagan Rituals to Romantic Gestures: The Evolution of Valentine's Day
How Well Do New Yorkers Really Know Their Empire State History?
New Yorkers excel in state history test with 69% answering correctly, surpassing national average.
The Largest Pancake Griddle in the World Is in Upstate New York
36 years ago, history was made in Upstate New York when nearly 40,000 people gathered to witness the making of the world’s largest pancake.