Tour New York City

When you tour New York you need to make a plan prior to arriving. There are several places that are unique to a tour of New York. Some of the highlights to visiting New York are the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and Ground Zero. New York is a large city and many of the most popular…

Corrections Officer Salary in New York

A correction officer is essentially a prison guard. According to the New York state Department of Correction, responsibilities of a correction officer include supervising inmates, making periodic rounds of assigned areas, conducting searches for contraband, maintaining order within a detention facility and preparing reports as necessary. NYC Correction Officer Salary Officer is an entry level position…

The Catskills

The Catskills Travel Guide

Verdant forests, undulating mountains, swiftly moving streams and rivers, meandering creeks, waterfalls, and abundance of wildlife lure visitors to the Catskills, particularly the northern Catskills. But there is also a deep sense of mystery and spiritual vibrancy that has drawn travelers through the centuries. Henry Hudson felt the pull of these looming, mist-shrouded mountains in 1609,…

HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Steps to independence: AD 1775-1776

Events during 1775 should leave the British government in no doubt as to the strength of the resentment felt by their American colonists. The engagements at Lexington and Bunker Hill provide a powerful display of military confidence, while the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia demonstrates a strong political resolve. So there are…