Hell Gate Bridge

End of summer in New York City

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November 3rd 2011
This summer was a stubborn one, it lasted until pretty much the end of October. Then it was hit by a sudden and unexpected snowstorm right before Halloween. As unexpected as it may have seemed, New York has long been ready for the cold season. Bryant Park and Rockefeller Plaza have both already been transformed into ice skating rinks and the street vendors now sell gloves and weird animal beanies ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more