Saturday, November 21, 2009

Fun Fact!

When the Dutch still controlled the region, Wall Street was the city limit and there was actually a wall there.

Answer to Trivia: An outbreak of cholera occurred.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Trivia Time

The 1840s was a prosperous period in Buffalo's early history, remembered fondly as the 'Fabulous Forties'. What tragic event in 1849 brought the decade to a somber close?

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Fun Fact!

The New York State flag depicts the figures of liberty and justice standing on either side of a shield.

Answer to Trivia Tuesday: True

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Trivia Tuesday!

The Bronx is the only borough of New York City which is believed to be part of the United States mainland...

A)True
B False

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Did You Know...

New York state's motto is Excelsior, which is Latin for "ever upwards".