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Napoleon famously said that an army moves on its stomach. George Washington said something similar to that during our Revolution. From 1776 to 1780, he relied on Schoharie Valley in NY to supply his army.

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I recently visited Bermuda and I’ll be doing a series of posts on the sites and the history that I enjoyed. This isn’t meant to be comprehensive. It’s about places I visited or found interesting. But I’ll be visiting the...

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New York's Wineries have come a long way in the last few decades. This is a guide to the Wine Trails that let you sip and savor from these wineries.

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What is a Raclette? It’s an electric grill with trays to cook meat and cheeses on with your friends and family. There are more facts to impress your friends and family at the end.

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Port is mostly known as an after-dinner drink. And it is an excellent after dinner drink, but it can also be enjoyed with a snack or with dinner.

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Layered bulb planting, oftentimes today referred to as Lasagna planting, is a great way to get maximum impact from your bulbs. You'll get a longer bloom time from your spring bulbs in your containers or your garden. It's...

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Even if you don't know much about Spain, you've probably heard of Tapas and Tapas Bars.

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The New York Delay and Its Significance

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William Floyd was the eldest of the four New York signers and the second to sign overall. Born December 17, 1734, on Long Island in Brookhaven, Suffolk County, Floyd inherited a substantial farming estate of 4,400 acres ...

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Lewis Morris was born April 8, 1726, on the Manor of Morrisania, a 2,000-acre estate in what is now the Bronx. As the eldest son, he inherited the vast family holdings and considerable wealth in 1762. He graduated from Y...

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Philip Livingston represented the conservative, wealthy merchant class of New York City. Born January 15, 1716, in Albany, he graduated from Yale in 1737 and built a prosperous import business trading with the British We...

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Francis Lewis was born in Llandaff, Wales, in 1713 and emigrated to New York as a young man with capital to invest in trade. He became one of the most prosperous merchants in the colonies, ranking fifth in wealth among a...

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While New Yorkers don’t get recognized for their role in drafting and passing the Declaration of Independence, four New Yorkers did sign it on August 2, 1776: Francis Lewis, William Floyd, Philip Livingston, and Lewis Mo...

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While Robert Livingston did not sign the Declaration of Independence, he served on the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration. He would later administer the oath of office to George Washington and help to negotia...

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Many consultants and so-called experts like to make political campaigns seem like something from the Wizard of Oz. Especially for smaller campaigns. This is not dark art. There is no man behind the curtain.

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Why raised beds?

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