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New York State’s Adirondack Park is the largest state park outside of Alaska, consisting of six million acres of protected land in Upstate New York. Centering on the Adirondack Mountains, the park encompasses vast areas of forest, including some of the largest old growth forests East of the Mississippi, dotted with hundreds of glacial lakes. The balancing act between preservation and exploitation has been one of the defining characteristics of the park since its establishment in 1892. Keep reading, as we explore the history of the Adirondack Park

Niagara Falls is considered one of the great natural wonders of the world. Situated on the New York-Ontario border, Niagara Falls is made up of three separate waterfalls: the Horseshoe Falls (also known as the Canadian Falls), the American Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls. Today, Niagara Falls is a major tourist attraction, honeymoon destination, and an ecological reserve for protected species such as the lake sturgeon and bald eagle. But Niagara Falls wasn’t always preserved for the public. Join us as we learn about one of America’s earliest conservation efforts: the movement to Free Niagara.

We are delighted to share with you that we’ve expanded the already-extensive New York Legal Research Library. All subscriptions to this unique database now contain two new subcollections: State Constitutions of New York and New York Prestatehood Legal Research Materials, added at no additional charge. Watch this short video below, or keep reading to learn more.

True crime, for some, does indeed pay. Whether it is the NBC juggernaut Dateline, the latest season of Dirty John, or one of the dozens of true crime podcasts at the top of the charts, our society has a morbidly voracious fascination with killers, con men, and all their horrible deeds. It is not a new phenomenon. We may naturally think of the long-running television show Cops or the eerie chills of Unsolved Mysteries, but these television shows share a common spirit with the pulpy exploits sensationalized in 19th century penny dreadfuls and the broadsides sold at public executions, detailing the condemned’s crimes.