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ADIRONDACKS One of the most memorable places I have been to was the Adirondacks. The Adirondacks had a big lake with tons of houses all around it. There were all sorts of houses around it. There were also a lot of mountains all around. Here is an essay on different senses you could use at the Adirondacks. There were so many amazing sights. You could see a lot of mountains all around and a giant lake. Seeing the giant lake every single day was amazing. Every single time I saw it I was still…

Richardson Gallery. In 2012, she released one of her most popular series called Compulsion. Subsequently, she was also reicieved the the Paul Huf award from Foam Fotografiemuesum Amsterdam in 2012. Eventually, Alex was awarded an Emmy Award for the New York Times, for "The Touch of Evil" a film starring celeberties such as Brad Pitt and George…

Native Americans by the name of the Iroquois, who occupied the area underneath the Lakes of Erie and Ontario in northern part of New York and Pennsylvania, were way more effective in fighting off the European developments. In the late 15oo’s five tribes had joined together to form an independent nation of its own, they called themselves the "Ho-De-No-Sau-Nee," or League of the Iroquois. The “League” was run by an assembly which was made up of 50 senates all who were from each of the five…

graduating, she taught school for a year, but she soon moved on working various jobs including side job renting apartment in New York City. She then later in 1973 co- founded a real estate business called The Corcoran Group with her boyfriend, who fronted a $1,000 loan. In the mid-1970’s she began publishing The Corcoran Report on real estate data trends in New York City. In 2001, Barbara Corcoran sold her business to NRT Incorporated for $70 million. She is also one of the Sharks on…

Niagara Falls is a place of raw natural beauty, that over 12 million tourists visit every year. This awe inspiring place is home to some of the most powerful waterfalls in the world. Every second, 748,051 gallons of water go over the falls. This display of natural beauty makes Niagara Falls one of the most amazing places to visit. There are also many hotels, casinos, and restaurants that are some of the nicest in the Northeast. This area is full of fragrant plants, many excited tourists, and…

Where is the best place to live in Canada? – Oakville The world is a small place, at least it now is. Away from the pollution of metropolitans, people want to live in calm, peaceful and naturally beautiful places. A small town in the Halton Region on Lake Ontario – Oakville, is one good example. Oakville’s perfect weather, great location, high household income, great schools and natural beauty make it the best place to live in Canada. These factors have made it gain the reputation of “The Jewel…

On the morning of June 28, 1969, New York City Police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club located on New York City’s Christopher Street. This soon turned violent when police forces roughly dragged out the patrons and employees out of the bar. The police arrested the employees for serving liquor without a license, which was their reason for disturbing the peace, and forced multiple patrons into a police van. This unnecessary act sparked a riot, bringing together residents and bystanders as they…

hosting programs on local history topics we draw in an audience that ranges in age and interest. Our bus trips appeal to a large variety of people. Our presence at community events puts us in the eyes of many of the community. By continually finding new ways to engage our visitors and Cortland County at large we continue to be a recognizable name. 4. Number of individuals served last year? 1,724 ; 2 years ago? 1,774 5. Geographical Area…

The World of Mexican Migrants Migration of Mexicans is not a new topic, regardless of their destination. It has been going on for hundreds of years. Each migrant has a different story, and a different reason for moving. Of the Mexicans interviewed by Judith Hellman, the author of the book, The World of Mexican Migrants, it is clear that many of them migrated to the United States in order to create new and better lives for themselves, help their parents as much as possible, and raise a family in…

Rockefeller To understand the Rockefeller Drug Laws one must first understand the person who was the fighting force behind the law’s implementation. Nelson Rockefeller was the 49th Governor of New York spanning from 1959 to 1973. His political backing was Republican yet was notorious for his liberal ideals. In 1962 New York bought into the Metcalf-Volker Law that offered voluntary and court-ordered rehabilitation to deal with the drug issue as opposed to jail time. Soon after came the Narcotic…