United States
Bay House owner Brian Warasila reflects on the joys and challenges of owning a bay house in the Town of Hempstead.
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Material Culture
The Ferry Reel by Alice Clemens
Music
Loren Bruno, from Central New York, performs the Old Time Fiddle Tune, Silver Bells
Music
This video is comprised of an audio interview with retired Staten Island Ferry boat captain Frank Peters and original footage taken of the ferry boat in New York Harbor.
Occupation
After moving to the United States, Ray Amato, Sr. started shoeing at the racetrack in 1940. Ray Amato is a second generation farrier, or horse-shoer, as he is known in the parlance of the thoroughbred racetrack.
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Fashion Designer Daniel "Dapper Dan" discusses the development of african american fashion during the birth of hip hop.
Material Culture
The Hudson Crossing Park Cardboard Boat Races are part of Canal Splash! a statewide celebration co-sponsored by the New York State Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.
Ritual
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Material Culture
Bill Marinaccio discussed Hurricane Carol in 1954
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Occupation
This video presents some of the stories collected for the LI Traditions' exhibit "Freeport Waters" about famous celebrity Guy Lombardo who resided in Freeport for many years until his passing in the late 1970s.
Verbal Arts
Occupation
In this story bayman Michael Combs of Freeport shares his experiences with his bay house and working on the bay after Superstorm Sandy.