Considered the creator of the first detective story and early contributor to the science fiction genre, Poe not only perfected the art of the short story but later appreciation of his work resulted in horror and suspense being deemed worthy of inclusion in the literary canon.
And while his poem “The Raven” […]
Great men, such as Martin Luther King Jr., often end up viewed as mythical beings rather than fellow humans who accomplished the extraordinary. Research allows us to see our shared humanity with Dr. King. By a study of his everyday experiences, we are led to an even greater appreciation of his achievements. […]
Founded by Alexander Hamilton, the New York Post made its debut way back in 1801.
NY Post’s very first paper… available at New York State Historic Newspapers
The city’s oldest newspaper is perhaps best known today for its attention grabbing headlines. Some memorable ones include Barack 4 More (November 7, 2012) , […]
You need a legal definition from the 1930s? The NY Law Institute has that ….
Every Black’s Law Dictionary… from 1891- present.. @ NYLI
You need THE definitive definition…. NYLI has that !
Latest Oxford English Dictionary online available to New York Law Institute members….
Need to compare definitions from 1950s to 2000s? NYLI […]
FDLP offers great webinars ! Start off the New Year right by learning how to find government resources and using SIC codes for your market and industry research needs.Expert librarians Ellen Terrell and Natalie Burclaff will instruct you on these topics and answer your business research questions during their January 11th Webinar…Check it […]
Engineer Ray Tomlinson sent the first email way back in 1971 , and while Email is now officially eligible for AARP… we still need tips on how to write them effectively !! From our friends at the internet… check out these links…
10 Habits for Successful Email Communication Slow down & Write Better emails […]
“Open Courts Act of 2021” (S. 2614) recently advanced to full U.S. Senate consideration. The bill would change the current PACER system by :
Providing a new version for electronically accessing federal court docs.Eliminating PACER fees for most users.Collecting fees from “Power users’ — those spending more than $25k per quarter.Funding […]
Already the subject of two major film releases , an opera, and a recurring character on SNL — Brooklyn’s own Supreme Court Justice is now the subject of The New-York Historical Society latest exhibit: Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
So get yourself to the West Side […]
With the return to the office and the Holiday Season under way, perhaps you have begun to feel the inner elf emerging and a need to decorate ! Here’s some of NYLI’s decorations from past holidays, and some hints on bringing a little cheer as you return to your office space….
Keep the […]
After nearly two years of meeting on ZOOM, the LLAGNY Book Club was once again able to meet in person at The New York Law Institute. With space enough to socially distance, members enjoyed catching up on their lives – as well as discussing the historical novel, The Personal Librarian.
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