In 1915, New York state put the right for women to vote on its November ballot. On Oct. 23, more than 30,000 suffragettes ...

From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural ...

Emma Stebbins was born in New York City in 1815 to an affluent family. One of nine children, her father, John L. Stebbins, ...

As Mamdani has pledged to make buses free for all riders in New York City, he often cites a pilot program, which made one bus line in each borough free. He also takes credit for getting it passed in ...

Discover the origins of New York City's iconic "The Big Apple" nickname, stemming from horse racing journalist John J. Fitz ...

The "Hidden Voices" guide features influential figures and will be integrated into the city's social studies and civics curricula.

Stephanie "Tanqueray" Johnson made viral history on the Humans of New York Instagram account. She died at 81 years old recently.