Times, is the part of our Irene Schwartz Speaker Series and is always i like to thank mr. Schwartz for his great generosity which is enabled us to bring so many fine speakers to this stage. [applause]. I would like to recognize the chair of our executive committee id like to thank you rick, for all of the very many things you do. On behalf of this great institution. Thank you. [applause]. And want to thank all of the chairman counselor to who are with us this evening as well for their great support of New York Historical. Tonight news program is about is lasting about an hour there will be a questionandanswer session. You should have received no card with a pencil on your way into the auditorium this evening and if not, my colleagues are going up and down the aisles with no cards and pencils. No cards with your questions will be collected later on in the program. The program there will be a book signing tonight. This will be in our ny history start and copies of ambassadors who are the
And his family was facing serious financial problems. At this point in his life, he was a man trying the take care of his family. And we get to tell a story here that most people dont know about. Welcome to Saratoga Springs on booktv. Located about four hours north of new york city, it has a population of about 27,000. Named for the numerous springs in the area, early settlers flocked here to experience the therapeutic effects of the natural mineral waters. Today Saratoga Springs is a popular Tourist Destination with its spas, revolutionary war history and horse racing. With the help of our spectrum cable partners, for the next 90 minutes well learn about the citys history and feature its Literary History including Andrew Mckenna on his battle with opioid addiction. Growing up, i thought the person who was addicted to heroin was under a bridge somewhere with, right . And was pushing a shopping cart around or Something Like that. Thats not the case. One of the most abused drugs right no