New York History
The Historical Society of the Courts of the State of New York
The Society maintains archives documenting our jurisprudential legacy in several collections. We offer information on notable jurists, including biographies and photographs. Also featured are histories and photographs of the Court of Appeals, the Appellate Divisions, the State Supreme Courts as well as other state and local courthouses. Notorious trials and landmark legal decisions may be examined in depth in our Cases collection. Our On-Line Library contains a vast array of information detailing the state's legal history. ... [Read More]
Today in History: July 18
Search the Today in History Archive on baseball for more events in baseball history, such as the first game of the World Series and for the stories of legendary players such as Jackie Robinson , Walter Johnson , Cy Young and Satchel Paige . ... [Read More]
New York State Library: Genealogy Main Page
The Local History and Genealogy Section is one of the busiest sections of the New York State Library. It is used by people who are tracing the history of their families, as well as by professional genealogical researchers, biographers and historians who are seeking information about the collective history of families or the domestic life of a period in American history. We welcome onsite researchers to use our large collection of family genealogies, local histories , DAR records , church records, census records , early newspapers on film, city directories , and other materials. ... [Read More]
Earthquake Hazards Program: Earthquake History of New York
URL: http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/states/new_york/new_york_history.html ... Earthquake History of New York ... [Read More]
Geology Research
The focus of this group is on the history of New York's physical landscape as well as the interpretation of the regional and global controls on the early history and evolution of the natural environment and life in New York. It includes research on physiography and geology. The group is responsible for the regular and timely completion and publication of local and regional geologic maps of New York State for use by academic, governmental, and private users. This group includes physical geologists, geochemists, paleobiologists, stratigraphers, mineralogists, and other geologists whose work contributes to understanding the rock and fossil succession in New York State and related regions. This unit is also mandated to preserve and assure access to the Museum's paleontology and subsurface collections and databases. ... [Read More]
History of the Blue Room, City Hall, New York
"The success of this project has depended largely on private citizens who understand the value of preserving and enhancing the history of City Hall," the Mayor continued. "At my inauguration almost one year ago, I asked the citizens of New York City to join with me in vowing to leave this City a better and more beautiful place than we found it. I want to extend my sincerest gratitude to all those who, through their hard work and generosity, have made historic City Hall a more beautiful place." ... [Read More]
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey - History of the Port Authority
The impetus for the Port Authority's formation can be traced back more than 300 years. First, there was the accident of political history that divided a common port area between what ultimately became the states of New York and New Jersey. In time, the division of the harbor - a vital source of commerce and growth - led to controversy in the region. Throughout the 19th century, New York and New Jersey waged many disputes over their valuable, shared harbor and waterways. A dispute over the boundary line through the harbor and the Hudson River - settled by the Treaty of 1834 - once led state police to exchange shots in the middle of the river. The impasse eased when the two states agreed that the port area was, in effect, one community and that conflict squandered the port's potential. The states sought a governmental body to oversee port affairs and found a model in the Port of London, administered by what was then the only public authority in the world. On April 30, 1921, The Port of ... [Read More]
Rediscovering New York
Welcome to the Rediscovering New York History and Culturehome page. Here you will be directed to a vast array of historical records and resourcesaround the state. These resources tell the stories of New York's communities and people. ... [Read More]
New York History Month
In the summer of 1997, the Governor signed into law a billpassed by the Legislature officially designating each November as New York State History Month. This was an initiative of the New York State Regional Publishers Association , an organization dedicated to the dissemination of local history research through publication. ... The law (Arts and Cultural Affairs Law Section 57.02) states that the "The Commissioner of Education, through the Office of State History" is authorized to undertake projects during November that "celebrate the history of New York State and recognize the contributions of state and local historians." ... [Read More]
New York State Legislative History Tutorial
This tutorial was prepared by librarians at the State Library as a guide for anyone seeking to compile a legislative history of a New York State law. It provides a summary of appropriate reference sources and materials, most of which are available at the State Library. These materials, except for fragile items, may be photocopied for a fee. Items that the Library allows to circulate may be loaned to those with borrowing privileges at this Library or may be borrowed through interlibrary loan. The reference librarians will provide assistance in any aspect of this tutorial. ... [Read More]
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