New York used to have distinct traditions for both New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve, with the major celebration occurring on the former. In its importance New Year’s Day eclipsed that of Christmas for many years. New Year’s Day in Dutch New Amsterdam. From Harper’s Weekly, January 4th, 1868. […]
Unique New York Place Names
Have you ever walked around New York City and found yourself wondering about the name of a certain street, park, building or place? Although many features have been built over, demolished, or lost, there are still many traces of these places left in our modern cityscape. The Battery The Battery […]