Vanishing New York: How a Great City Lost Its Soul
Remembering a New York that will never be again, by the author of local blog "Jeremiah's Vanishing New York"
📝 On This Day 📝
130 years ago on January 1st, 1892
The Processing center for immigrants entering the U.S. moves from Castle Clinton at the tip of Manhattan to Ellis Island
On the first day, 700 people are processed through the facility.
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More events from January 1st in New York History
124 years ago on January 1st, 1898
The City of Greater New York is formed when most of today's five boroughs are consolidated into one city
56 years ago on January 1st, 1966
Transit workers go strike for 12 days, receiving a 30% pay increase and enhanced benefits
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🌞 Weather Records 🌞
Record High: 62°F in 1966
Record Low: -4°F in 1918
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