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The story of If Winter Comes focuses on Mark Sabre and his relationship with his wife. The story of the book, though is not what most immediately catches the eye, but rather what someone had written in the book. On one of the first few pages of the…

The library tries to be as accessible to the public as possible. For example, people can use their IDNYC cards as library cards.

This article in Hearth and Home magazine details what hysteria is, how it affects women in the Victorian period, and how women need to act in order to combat this illness. It is filled with highly sexist ideas, such as the idea that women need to use…

Though it has likely evolved in terms of practice from when Mr. Podgers was reading palms (or being a "cheiromantist," as the book calls it), palm reading is still considered a fairly popular practice among people who engage in spiritual practices,…

This short video produced by History.com recounts the lead-up to and fallout of the 1969 Stonewall Riots, with a particular emphasis placed on the social climate surrounding LGBTQ+ rights before and after the events of June 27, 1969. The video…

Vade One of the US Crew is no longer writing but has made a name for himself amongst Yonkers writers. He is remembered for his handstyle when it comes to tags and his appearance on MTV's Beyond Scared Straight (1999). Junior was a Westchester writer…

The current owners have created a museum space, replicating some part of the original school and displaying a collection of items related to the era, a pistol used in the American Revolution, a dueling pistol from 1810 and various collected busts…

Found in the "Repairs" section, under "The Home." Displays some photos of the damage and repairs the home has recently gone through, either due to time or hurricane seasons.