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An Air of Permanent Mourning
The polarization between city and country is an old story, but now it is entrenched in the upstate communities that were sacrificed to provide water to the downstate metropolis.
Luc Sante
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This is the third installment in a four-part series on the reservoirs of upstate New York. Constructed to supply water to New York City, these feats of engineering exemplify the social compact that undergirds ambitious public infrastructures even as they intensify divisions between city and country, wealth and poverty.
Angler at Pepacton Reservoir, 2020. [Tim Davis]
New York City, its population ever expanding through the decades, continually needed more drinking water, having exhausted its local supply by the early 19th century. Between the 1830s and the end of that century, the Board of Water Supply built the Croton System of twelve reservoirs in Westchester County just north of the city, but construction barely kept pace with demand. As the 20th century da
Valentine’s Day in Upstate NY: 10 romantic date ideas with Airbnb experiences
Updated Jan 12, 2021;
Valentine’s Day amidst a global pandemic is not something many if any of us thought we would encounter, but here we are. Nonetheless, Airbnb experience hosts from around the state are offering activities to share with your special someone.
Whether online or in-person, these hosts hope to help their guests create memories, and even help you document the experience to look back upon. You could virtually travel to places like Ireland or France, but there are many experiences available right here in New York state. Here are some Upstate New York Valentine’s Day date ideas that span from a picturesque hike, to a cooking lesson, to getting in snuggle time with some friendly goats.