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In 1976, American animator Bob Boyle helped launch a campaign against Hudson River pollution. 39 years later, EPA's cleanup had removed more than 3 million cubic yards of PCB-contaminated sediment- Franklin D. Roosevelt’s father bought this 110-acre New York property for $40,000 in 1867; the estate kept expanding until it covered nearly 1,600 acres when the president died in 1945
- In 1845, two British ships entered the Arctic with 129 men searching for the Northwest Passage; both vessels and every member of the expedition disappeared
- LA news helicopter crashed in birthplace (and, arguably, epicenter) of 'eye-in-the-sky' reportingA news helicopter crashed live on air while covering a collision, killing three people. The aerial journalist Eliana Moreno and pilot Georg...17 Sep, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
- In 1788, New York City was declared national capital of United States of America, over 230 years later NYC is set to play pivotal role in midterm elections 2026Although New York City became the first capital under the Constitution, its status was always intended to be temporary. The location of the...13 Sep, 2026, 02.27 AM IST
- In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio bought into a Manhattan building with solar power and filtered air; 6 years later, he bought the neighboring apartment for $8 millionActor Leonardo DiCaprio has made a notable investment in sustainable living by purchasing apartments in the eco-friendly Riverhouse buildin...12 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In 1664, Dutch surrendered New Amsterdam to British, who renamed it New York, over 360 years later home to Wall Street plays the most important role as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary of America's declaration of independence from British ruleNew York's strategic location was one reason control of the settlement mattered so greatly. Its harbor offered exceptional opportunities fo...08 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
- The world has just changed: Trump reflects on 9/11, NYC resilience, and the day that altered historyPresident Donald Trump recalled the 9/11 attacks and the world changing forever. He watched the tragedy unfold from his New York City apart...07 Sep, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
- In 2016, NYSDEC and partners removed Shapp Pond Dam after 50 years of blocking migratory fish. 4 years later, restored habitat showed significant gains in stream health and wildlifeThe removal of the Shapp Pond Dam in Dutchess County, New York, helped restore aquatic connectivity and improve stream habitat along the Ea...28 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- In the 1950s, a Chinese-American Army veteran built a 440-acre ski resort on a New York mountain where minorities were also welcomed. Decades later, the property has been acquired to become part of a state parkA 440-acre New York mountain once became home to a Chinese-American-owned ski resort after Army veteran Joseph Tso bought and developed the...28 Aug, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: 'Never underestimate a man who overestimates himself.' Life lessons from motivational quote on self-belief, confidence, power, unexpected success, ambition, hidden competence, human nature and unpredictabilityQuote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt is, “Never underestimate a man who overestimates himself.” The quote looks at confidence, ambitio...27 Aug, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
- In 1913, the Army Corps launched construction of Troy's Federal Dam, using engineers experienced on the Panama Canal. 113 years later, the lock and dam still supports New York's Hudson River navigation and remains a landmark of American engineeringTroy Lock and Dam: Troy's Federal Dam, built in 1913, supported river navigation for over a century. This engineering project connected the...14 Aug, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
- In 1949, Australia began building the Snowy Mountains Scheme to redirect alpine rivers; 25 years later, it had 16 dams and 145 km of tunnelsAustralia's Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme began in 1949 to address power shortages. This ambitious project involved diverting river...31 Jul, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- 'Miracle on the Hudson': Why American pilot Sully's river landing that saved 155 passengers on a US Airways flight is one of aviation's greatest feats'Miracle on the Hudson': US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency landing on the Hudson River. Captain Chesley Sullenberger piloted the jet...29 Jul, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
- Small plane makes emergency landing in frigid Hudson River and the 2 people aboard swim to safetyThe crash occurred Monday night, shortly after the single-engine Cessna 172 took off from Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, acco...03 Mar, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
- Hudson river sewage boat explosion kills one worker, injured twoA blast on a sewage transport boat in West Harlem resulted in tragedy. A Department of Environmental Protection worker died. Two others sus...25 May, 2025, 01.16 PM IST
- What's going wrong? Why are planes and helicopters crashing into Hudson River?Hudson River helicopter crash left six people dead, including a Siemens executive and his family visiting from Spain. The tragic sightseein...11 Apr, 2025, 07.51 PM IST
- 'No pilot could’ve saved it': What caused the Hudson River helicopter crash? Watch viral videoA sightseeing helicopter tour in New York City turned deadly when the aircraft disintegrated midair and crashed into the Hudson River. All ...11 Apr, 2025, 11.52 AM IST
- Hudson River Helicopter Crash: Everything we know so farA helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Jersey City on Thursday afternoon. Emergency teams recovered four people from the water. Th...11 Apr, 2025, 01.52 AM IST
- Robert De Niro's rented New York home is up for sale for $39 mnLocated on Perry Street, the property features five bedrooms, four bathrooms along with a private seven-car garage that can that fit up to ...24 Feb, 2016, 09.19 AM IST
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