Linda A CowdrickMay 17, 20201 minThe First Lynching in Vera Cruz, MexicoA story in Vera Cruz, Mexico recently caught my eye that took place on May 17, 1934. In the US, when we talk or hear about lynching, I...
Linda A CowdrickMay 7, 20203 minWhat happened to the Delicatessens of Suffolk County?A recent conversation was had at the Ridge Country Deli about how the face of delis, have changed since the 1960's and 1970's. As a Long...
Linda A CowdrickJan 1, 20201 minA 9 year old hero, 100 years agoWe have heard stories through the years of people saving others from drowning in icy waters. Unfortunately, not all of these stories have...
Linda A CowdrickDec 23, 20191 minVerplanck's Point, NYI am constantly learning through my research which is just one of many reasons why I love my job! Today I came across Verplanck's Point,...
Linda A CowdrickDec 17, 20191 minWere you adopted in New York?This year a bill was passed that anyone who was adopted and is 18 years old or older can obtain their original birth certificate. This...
Linda A CowdrickDec 16, 20192 minWhat happened to The Argyle hotel in Babylon?The Argyle hotel of Babylon, named in honor of the Duke of Argyle, was located right on the north end of Argyle lake. It was built in...
Linda A CowdrickNov 2, 20190 minLIG was featured in Newsday!Photo credit: R. Scott Smith Photography/Clix Couture Photography