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How slavery changed the face of Long Island
Tom and Mercy, Ben, Nancy and Jacob. These were only five of the slaves who lived on Long Island before New York abolished slavery in 1827. “In some cases, a single piece of paper with one of … more
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Before and after photos of Cornell's Pond, now known as Valley Stream Pond, circa 1874 and today.
History hidden in plain sight: water
It is probable that this photo, right, circa 1874, is the oldest image we have of Valley Stream. The image was taken at Cornell’s Pond, the original name of the Valley Stream Pond, located in … more
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Ode to the museum, font of creativity
I am a child, scavenging the halls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan. I am 6 or 8 or 10; I can’t recall. Many of the world’s greatest works of art stare down at me. I am unimpressed. My eyes are fixed on the oak floor. more
Let’s celebrate women speaking truth to power
On Friday, many countries worldwide are commemorating International Women’s Day. Meanwhile, in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, all of March will be marked by . . . more
Student volunteers gathered in Central High School’s library on Feb. 13 to perform two-minute speeches about prominent black figures that inspire them.
Central students speak of black figures that inspire
For roughly five years now, Central High School Library Media Specialist Lisa Dichiara has organized a public-speaking event around Black History Month, recruiting student volunteers who wish to … more
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Talking about race on Long Island
As a senior at Mepham High School in Bellmore, I’m excited that ERASE Racism has launched a Long Island-wide public discussion called “How Do We Build a Just Long Island?” more
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Black history is a story of migration
February is Black History Month, and African-American history is very much a story of migration. Between 1916 and 1970, 6 million black people left behind the shackles of the rural South and its … more
Fairchild is thought to have painted many of the scenes, including this landscape, in chalk and crayon.
Donald Stites Fairchild, man of mystery
It is a steep climb up the ancient oak steps to the third floor of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, but rewards abound once visitors reach the top. Canvas-like vignettes cover the walls, showing … more
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Mingle with the Vanderbilts and friends, as portrayed by Ellen Mason (from left), as Elizabeth Arden; Peter Reganato, as Pietro, the Italian chef; Beverly Pokorny, as Ann Morgan; and Florence Lucker as Consuelo Vanderbilt.
At home with the Vanderbilts
Step back in time at the Vanderbilt Mansion, which offers visitors a glimpse into the gilded past of its former occupant. more
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Strong women will not be silenced
When acclaimed poet and memoirist Maya Angelou described the makings of a great woman in her 1995 poem “Phenomenal Woman,” she wrote of a female spirit that . . . more
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