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The history of German immigrants in the USA and...
About 45 million Americans have German roots, but there isn't much to see outside of the brewery and Oktoberfest. Why? A short summary of how the Germans arrived in the...
The history of German immigrants in the USA and...
About 45 million Americans have German roots, but there isn't much to see outside of the brewery and Oktoberfest. Why? A short summary of how the Germans arrived in the...

On that day, Niagara Falls stopped completely: ...
It was March 30, 1848. Niagara Falls was completely silent. The water did not flow for 30-40 hours, so residents panicked. The falls were already a major tourist attraction at...
On that day, Niagara Falls stopped completely: ...
It was March 30, 1848. Niagara Falls was completely silent. The water did not flow for 30-40 hours, so residents panicked. The falls were already a major tourist attraction at...

Ask a local New Yorker: Why do New Yorkers walk...
I'm currently reading this book where newcomers ask a native New Yorker, Jake Dobkin, for advice. The book is called "Ask a native New Yorker" and I came to a...
Ask a local New Yorker: Why do New Yorkers walk...
I'm currently reading this book where newcomers ask a native New Yorker, Jake Dobkin, for advice. The book is called "Ask a native New Yorker" and I came to a...

The sad story of German immigrants on the Lower...
German culture has had a great influence on New York, unfortunately with a sad end. At its peak in the middle of the 19th century, 60,000 Germans lived in Little...
The sad story of German immigrants on the Lower...
German culture has had a great influence on New York, unfortunately with a sad end. At its peak in the middle of the 19th century, 60,000 Germans lived in Little...

Empire Outlet on Staten Island opens soon
Good news for all shopping lovers. Empire Outlets on Staten Island will open in phases between April and summer. Nordstrom Rack - one of the mall's main anchors has assured...
Empire Outlet on Staten Island opens soon
Good news for all shopping lovers. Empire Outlets on Staten Island will open in phases between April and summer. Nordstrom Rack - one of the mall's main anchors has assured...

The Forgotten History of New York City's First ...
When I see the crowds in Times Square, I'm often surprised at how many of them wonder why these huge advertising signs and umbrellas are lit up in New York,...
The Forgotten History of New York City's First ...
When I see the crowds in Times Square, I'm often surprised at how many of them wonder why these huge advertising signs and umbrellas are lit up in New York,...