Dan Robbins

Articles by This Author

Inside the History of Ossining’s Sing Sing Prison

Learn how Ossining's Sing Sing Prison, one of America's most iconic prisons, came into existence in Westchester County.

The History of Carvel Ice Cream in Westchester County

Digging into the cold, hard facts about the company that invented soft-serve custard, franchises, and even the BOGO offer.

Do You Know About Westchester's 'Ripley's Believe It or Not!' Connections?

Robert Ripley's Believe It or Not Island once housed the legend's mansion bachelor pad in Mamaroneck.

Follow the Drinkin’ Gourd to Freedom

Westchester’s role in the Underground Railroad.

Leading Women to the Voting Booths

Carrie Chapman Catt and women’s right to vote

Eat, Drink, and Be Scary!

Halloween’s Westchester history

Putting It on the Map

Inside Pelham’s historic cartography factory

Westchester's Radical Founding Mother

Anne Hutchinson's path to the Hudson Valley.

White Plains Makes Its Mark In History

Celebrating a city’s centennial

The (North Of) Manhattan Project

Indian Point’s amusement park past

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