History

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.

The Grand Ghost of the Hendrick Hudson Hotel Still Haunts Yonkers

The luxurious hotel burned to the ground weeks before its 1901 opening. 120 years later, its bones still dot the landscape.

A Native History of the Hudson Valley

Long before Henry Hudson “discovered” the Hudson Valley, the Mohican and Munsee Native American tribes were living a rich life in the region we now call home. Here is their story.

The History of Trying to Connect Westchester and Long Island

Here’s the interesting history of why, despite the greatest of ambitions and the best of intentions, the attempt at connection never works.

A Westchester Photographer Uncovers a Mystery in Lasdon Park

A local photographer uncovers the story of two Vietnam photographers, one with a connection to a Hollywood legend, in Katonah.

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Who Was Westchester’s Mysterious and Legendary Leatherman?

Once a beloved staple of towns across Westchester and Fairfield counties, the leather-clad silent vagabond’s true story remains elusive.

A Scarsdale Resident on the Power of Textiles During the Holocaust

Tanya Singer’s Knitting Hope project examines how textiles and clothing represented both resistance and resilience throughout the Holocaust.

Why Do We Observe Daylight Savings Time?

Westchester's favorite meteorologist, Joe Rao, gives us a simple explanation for why we all go along with losing an hour of sleep.

African American History: A Past Rooted in the Hudson Valley

Since the days of Henry Hudson, the African presence in our area has been significant, but some aspects not widely recognized.

Looking Back on Westchester County’s Comedy-Filled Past

Since the earliest days of television, the county has produced and attracted some of America’s funniest people and hilarious hosts.

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