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Dive into Local History with the Saratoga Springs Public Library!

A secret refuge built for Marie Antoinette sits closer to New York than you might think, and its story feels straight out of history’s most dramatic chapter.

The first electric chair execution in U.S. history took place at Auburn Prison in Central New York.

Albany is the fourth oldest city in the United States of America, and with that history comes roads that were built hundreds of years ago.

With another historic building being torn down, how long before Albany loses all of its amazing architecture.

One New York TikToker gives us a historic rundown on why the Mario Cuomo Bridge, formerly the Tappan Zee, was built in the spot that it was built in.

Have you ever wondered what cities in New York State are among the oldest in America?

There's nothing more satisfying than finding a hidden trail that leads you to one of the modern marvels of New York State.

Uncover the hidden tale of how Mount Rushmore got its name from a New York lawyer enamored by the Black Hills.

We all know that if there is one thing Massachusetts has a wealth of, it's history. It's pretty common knowledge that the oldest city in the Bay State is Plymouth. However, over on the western side of the state, it's not nearly as much of a known face just how old some of these towns in the Berkshires are.