Category: New York
A Heavenly Nudge
Chris was earning a degree in Animal Science from Kansas State University, but he felt a call to explore the world and help others. That…
An Influential First Lady
They were two of the most influential people to occupy the 20th century White House. I’m not talking about two different presidents, but a president…
A Century-old Steakhouse
Across the East River on the Long Island side of the Brooklyn Bridge there is a place that has changed very little in over 100…
The Best Steak
As long as there have been cattle on the range, there has been debate over who could serve up the best steak. Most folks would…
The Promise of a Great Land Deal
If he would have listened to most Americans, he would have run from the deal the moment he heard about it. But William saw the…
Lincoln’s Competitor for the Presidential Nomination
Political conventions were once places where presidential nominations were decided. In a moment we catch the intriguing story of the man who led Abraham Lincoln…
A Famous Route West
It’s a famous route that required a mule to pull you for fifteen miles. This is one of the important early paths on the journey…
Best of 2019: The Elephant Hotel
When you run across a building named the “Elephant Hotel,” well, there’s probably going to be an interesting story behind the place. It’s part of…
Twas the Night Before Christmas
We know the words of “’twas the night before Christmas;” words that helped solidify the image of Santa over 200 years ago. Here’s the the…
Atop the Empire State Building
On many evenings, high above the lights of America’s largest city, couple have long come here to enjoy the view and on some occasions, propose…
