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Great City’s Foundation

The name comes from the world Manna-hata which was written down in 1609 by Robert Juet, officer on Henry Hudson’s  yacht. The word Manna-hata means island of many hills by the Lenape people. These native Indians told Moravian Missionary John Heckewelder as slightly different name. Manahachtanienk, which means the island where we all became intoxicated [...]

Coney Island Roller-coasters

1930’s, in New York city, locals began visiting Coney Island.  The island had been divided into two sections since the 1870’s.  To the east, Brighton Beach.  The upper class traveled to this area and many luxury resorts and 4 star hotels New York high society demanded, were built during this time.  On the west end, [...]

Music of Singapore

Singapore has just recently become a very hip and eclectic music center.  Recently, is speaking in terms of the last fifty years or so.  By the 1960’s the Beatles had taken their hold in many countries and Singapore was not left out.  There were many genres born out of that fascination and wonder with the [...]

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