Examines slavery, abolition, and race in the United States with a special focus on New York State.

From the Nile to the Hudson, the story of how two Egyptian mummies joined an American museum collection.

How the Pine Hills neighborhood in Albany, New York, changed and grew, as reflected in the history of one house and the lives of its residents.

Focuses on the posters of World War I as a medium to interpret the tremendous role played by New York State and its citizens in the war effort.

Chronicles the history of the women’s rights and suffrage movements in New York State and examines the important role the state played in the national suffrage movement.

Tells the untold story of the life and career of Nathan Sanford, a New York State lawyer-politician who capitalized on opportunities created by the new politics of the early Republic to achieve social mobility.

A quirky survival guide to New York's Capital District.

The inspirational story of an African American community that migrated from the Deep South to Albany, New York, in the 1930s.

An account of a mysterious murder committed in nineteenth-century Troy, New York, and the sensational trial that ensued.

A joyful journey through Pete Dubacher’s Berkshire Bird Paradise, and a thoughtful contemplation of our relationship to birds and nature.

The inside story of how a three-year old filly captured the hearts of racing fans and cemented her bid to be named Horse of the Year.

A lavishly illustrated history of New York's Capitol and its recent renovation.

Examines the pivotal role New York State played in the Civil War.

Reveals a remarkable woman’s life and her contributions to social justice movements related to Civil Rights, feminism, lesbian and gay liberation, anti-racism, and Black feminism.

Traces the route, history, and geography of US 20, America’s longest road.

A behind-the-scenes look at one of New York's most colorful and influential governors.

An artist’s appreciation of the Collar City, Troy, New York.

The life of a prominent Dutch-American patriot.

A lively and entertaining memoir of a life in public service to the city and state of New York.

The inspiring history of NYSUT, New York State’s largest union, and a powerful progressive force in the state and in the country.

A journey into Albany’s historic past and the city’s role in three pivotal historical narratives: the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the construction of the Erie Canal.

An architectural and historical tour of twenty-nine of New York State’s finest castles.

A former state legislator and a political scientist team up to show how New York's legislature was once the nation's model professional legislature, and how it might recover from its present dysfunction.

A beautifully crafted memoir by one of America's finest storytellers.

A dramatic and colorful portrait of one of New York’s most remarkable governors, Hugh L. Carey, with emphasis on his leadership during the fiscal crisis of 1975.