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Esmeralda Santiago discusses what it was like to grow up as a Puerto Rican teenager in New York and to go against the wishes of her over-protective mother and discover her true identity.

Explores the life and achievements of Al Sharpton, discussing his childhood in Brooklyn, role as a community activist, participation in protests, work with James Brown, political career, and more.

While conducting research for a school paper on smallpox, Mitty finds an envelope containing 100-year-old smallpox scabs and fears that he has infected himself and all of New York City.

Explains the circumstances that led to the tragic 1911 garment factory fire that killed 146 people, examines the role of unions and reformers, and details how public opinion eventually forced state governments to legislate for safe working conditions.

Compares the two greatest waves of immigration in New York City's history, the first at the turn of the twentieth century, and the second which began at the end of the twentieth century.

Discusses the history and construction of the massive World Trade Center, daily operations, and the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

Presents personal reflections, short stories, and poems on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, by 110 New York authors.

A collection of poetry by New York poets, written in the wake of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and other U.S. targets on September 11, 2001.

Chronicles the history of the New York City fire department through photos culled from the "New York Daily News," covering 1920-2000 and including a special section on the attacks of September 11, 2001, and their aftermath.

Describes the attractions of the Christmas season in New York City, from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to the dropping of the ball in Times Square on New Year's Eve, and includes information about some of the past traditions, and anecdotes about the origins of now famous holiday songs, movies, and characters.