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Dive into the intriguing newspaper accounts of life in Western Canada during the tumultuous Riel Rebellion and its aftermath. Spanning from August 1880 to January 1895, this collection offers a vivid glimpse into the events that shaped the region. Narrated by David Lawrence and Esther, these articles provide a fascinating historical perspective, bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of the era. Join us for a compelling journey through time as we explore the stories that defined a nation.

Queen of Thieves is the gritty, fast-paced story of Fredericka "Marm" Mandelbaum, a poor Jewish woman who rose to the top of her profession in organized crime during the Gilded Age in New York City. During her more than twenty-five-year reign as the country’s top receiver of stolen goods, she accumulated great wealth and power inconceivable for women engaged in business, legitimate or otherwise.

Your New York weather forecast, delivered fast. The New York Weather Podcast brings you concise 3-minute updates from NYC to the Adirondacks. Get current conditions, lake-effect snow alerts, nor'easter tracking, NWS warnings, and a 7-day outlook.

As flagship of the American news media, the New York Times is the world’s most powerful news outlet. With thousands of reporters covering events from all corners of the globe, the Times has the power to influence wars, foment revolution, shape economies and change the very nature of our culture. It doesn’t just cover the news: it creates it.

As a kid growing up in Manhattan, William Helmreich played a game with his father they called "Last Stop." They would pick a subway line and ride it to its final destination, and explore the neighborhood there. Decades later, Helmreich teaches university courses about New York, and his love for exploring the city is as strong as ever. Putting his feet to the test, he decided that the only way to truly understand New York was to walk virtually every block of all five boroughs - an astonishing 6,000 miles.

Covering New York, New York.

Covering New York, New York.

Thirty years after its publication, The Death and Life of Great American Cities was described by The New York Times as "perhaps the most influential single work in the history of town planning....[It] can also be seen in a much larger context. It is first of all a work of literature; the...

"Sanders Challenges Clinton to Debate in New York" is from the March 27, 2016, U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Patrick Healy and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Exploring Bob Dylan's New York" is from the October 30, 2016 Travel section of The New York Times. It was written by Justin Sablich and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"A Homecoming, and a Triumph, for Clinton in New York" is from the April 19, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Amy Chozick and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Five Top Moments from New York" is from the Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Matthew Schneier and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Can Trump Win Every Delegate in New York?" is from the April 13, 2016 The Upshot section of The New York Times. It was written by Nate Cohn and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

Covering New York, New York.

Covering New York, New York.

Covering New York, New York.

"Trump and Clinton Look to Rebound in New York" is from the April 06, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Alan Rappeport and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Questions of Race in the Case of a Boy Killed in Rural New York" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jesse Mckinley and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Putting a Social Spin on Going to the Movies in New York" is from the April 14, 2016 Lifetsyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Brian Sloan and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"John Kasich and Ted Cruz Hunt for Votes in Upstate New York" is from the April 10, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Trip Gabriel and narrated by Caroline Miller.