How Dutch settlers got their start in the New York Harbor
The Dutch settlers at Fort Amsterdam aimed to create a thriving colony, yet faced challenges in understanding Native American concepts of land ownership.
New Video Goes Inside NYC's Unfinished Civil War-Era Fort - Untapped New York
The new video short by artist Aaron Asis invites viewers to think about the significance of forgotten historical landmarks like Fort Totten in shaping urban experiences.
PREMIUMReview and Comment: Built on safety: The lifesaving legacy of New York's scaffold law
The scaffold law aimed to protect construction workers from height-related accidents by holding owners and contractors absolutely liable for safety measures.