Tuesday, May 12, 2026

NYC history

Manhattan’s Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument: History and Design

In the upper reaches of Manhattan's Riverside Park stands a monument honoring the soldiers and sailors of the Union Army. These brave individuals served...

Stanley Simon: Political Career and Racketeering Charges

The 10th Bronx Borough President's reputation was tarnished by a political scandal. In 1987, Stanley Simon was convicted on federal racketeering charges. His story...
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