history

It’s the meal many families crave every St. Patrick’s Day, but the corned beef and cabbage tradition actually has surprising roots in New York.

One small town in Upstate New York helped ignite a movement that changed the country. Today, it’s home to a place honoring some of America’s most influential women.

You know the classic poem ’Twas the Night Before Christmas but did you know it was born right here in New York? One local newspaper helped shape the image of Santa we still picture today.

A small part of Endicott's history dating back more than a century was revealed for a short time during an ongoing $1.6 million traffic signal replacement project.

People who want to hold on to a piece of Endicott history will have an opportunity to take a brick at a special event to be held near the IBM demolition site.

Explore the intriguing history of the Broome County Alms House, once a haven for the less fortunate in our community.

Forget what you've heard about daylight-saving time being all about helping farmers way back when. That might have had its part, but it's not the whole story.

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

Did you know that the tradition of toasting with champagne on New Year's Eve dates back to the 16th century?

From toothbrushes to women's stockings, nylon has come a long way since its invention and the splash that it made at the 1939 New York World's Fair!