Bicentennial Minutes” modeled a kind of mass-culture unity we’re unlikely to match for the country’s next big birthday.

The City of North Tonawanda debuted its new official flag this week. It was designed by native freelance graphic designer ...

The end of slavery in the state of New York was a painfully gradual, convoluted process begun in 1799, concluding with full ...

On Thursday, flags will be flown at half-staff to remember the life of James Sitek. The 71-year-old fire chief died on the ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered flags on all New York State government buildings to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, July 10 ...

Local historian Natalie J. Woodall is the delegate-at-large for the Oswego County Commission to Celebrate the 250th ...

A new historical marker in Mattituck honors Elymus Reeve, highlighting Black history and slavery's impact in Southold, as ...

Eagles stay for the summer: A trio of bald eagles is nesting along Onondaga Lake Parkway long after the winter crowd has ...

In 1865, Congress passes the 13th Amendment. The war ends, Lincoln is assassinated and the states ratify the amendment later ...

Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others ...

The 4th of July is a holiday that means national celebration. But what that looks like has changed through the decades. From ...

Discover 10 surprising facts about US Independence Day on July 4th, from historical events to the traditions celebrated ...