reconstruction

Robert Smalls, a Civil War hero and political pioneer, will become the first African American honored with a statue on South Carolina’s Capitol grounds. The bipartisan decision follows years of advocacy, including efforts by Smalls’ descendants, and reflects a shift away from monuments honoring Confederate figures. Born into slavery, Smalls gained national fame in 1862 […]

After two years of hard work, road crews have finished the $7.7 million Mt. Read Blvd reconstruction project, according to an announcement from Governor Andrew Cuomo. It all started in April, 2019 with major reconstruction along a mile stretch of the boulevard between Lyle Ave and Buffalo Road. The main goal of the project was […]