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Secret Agents of the Underground Railroad

In the decades before the American Civil War, the waitstaff at a luxury hotel in Niagara Falls acted as secret agents of the Underground Railroad, ferrying dozens to freedom in Canada.

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Two New Subcollections Added to New York Legal Research Library

We’ve expanded the already-extensive New York Legal Research Library! All subscriptions to this unique database now contain two new subcollections: State Constitutions of New York and New York Prestatehood Legal Research Materials.

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Speech, Crime, and Son of Sam Laws

Crime can pay, but Son of Sam laws attempt to prevent criminals from cashing in on their crimes. Various states and the federal government have such laws on their books. Learn about these laws in this post.

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The Movement to Free Niagara

Niagara Falls is considered one of the great natural wonders of the world. But by the early 20th century, it had almost ran dry. Learn about the conservation movement to Free Niagara in this blog post.