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Saratoga Springs (city), New York Census Data

People QuickFactsSaratoga SpringsNew YorkPopulation, 2003 estimate 27,33219,190,115Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2003 4.4%1.1%Population, 2000 26,18618,976,457Population…

Noguchi, Isamu

(Encyclopedia) Noguchi, IsamuNoguchi, Isamuēsäˈm&oomacr; nōg&oomacr;ˈchē [key], 1904–88, American sculptor, b. Los Angeles. The son of a Japanese poet father and an American mother, he was a…

Most Congested Roads, 2012

Below are the most congested roads in the United States, including the average speed and travel time delay for the worst stretches of asphalt in 2012. RoadLocation…

Firsts in U.S. Cities

Here is information about famous firsts in U.S. cities - including the first aquarium, computer, daily newspaper, hospital, lighthouse, and more. All entries include…

Water in New York City

The Question: How much water (in gallons) does New York City consume in one day? The Answer: According to the New York City Department of Environmental…

The First Ambulance Service

The Question: Who invented the ambulance vehicle? The Answer: Vehicles used to transport soldiers injured during battle date back to 11th…

Wall Street

The Question: Was there ever a real wall on Wall Street? The Answer: Yes. According to The Museum of the City of New York there was, at one…

NYC Police Officers Turn Their Backs on Mayor

After the death of two of their own on the job, New York police officers protest against the city's mayor. Bill de Blasio marches with his family at New York City rally in 2013…

Bell and Watson's Recall

The Question: What were the first U.S. cities linked by a transcontinental phone line? The Answer: On Jan. 25, 1915, the first official…

"The Big Apple"

The Question: Why is New York City called the Big Apple? The Answer: According to the Museum of the City of New York, the phrase "big apple" was first used…