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Linden, city, United States

(Encyclopedia) Linden, city (1990 pop. 36,701), Union co., NE N.J., in the New York metropolitan area; inc. 1925. During the first half of the 20th cent., Linden changed from an agricultural district…

Plainfield

(Encyclopedia) Plainfield, city (1990 pop. 46,567), Union co., NE N.J.; settled 1684 by Friends, inc. as a city 1869. Formerly a residential city in the New York metropolitan area, it has become the…

Catskill Mountains

(Encyclopedia) Catskill Mountains, dissected plateau of the Appalachian Mt. system, SE N.Y., W of the Hudson River. This glaciated region, wooded and rolling, with deep gorges and many waterfalls, is…

The Blackout of 1965

The Question: We need info on The Blackout . . . thinking this was in New York City? The Answer: "The Blackout" you are referring to happened just before 5:30…

West Nile Virus

What's behind the outbreak in Louisiana? by David Johnson Related Links More About Killer Bees and TermitesMore Natural DisastersCentral ParkPersonal HealthDisease &…