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True Tales from New York's Past From Beatlemania at Shea Stadium to the hoax of the Cardiff Giant, It Happened in New York gives readers a unique look at intriguing people and episodes from the history of the Empire State. Meet the young Polio Pioneers and Dr. Jonas Salk, who developed, tested, and refined the vaccine that has saved the lives of millions. Discover why a peach provoked a three-day war in Manhattan. And learn how erosion and rock slides at Niagara Falls nearly destroyed one of America's most beloved attractions. In an easy-to-read style that's entertaining and informative, New Yorkers Fran Capo and Frank Borzellieri recount some of the state's most captivating and defining moments.Capo, Fran is the author of 'It Happened in New York', published 2006 under ISBN 9780762742493 and ISBN 0762742496.
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