Midatlantic (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania)

Find resources for the three Middle Atlantic states of the Northeast region: New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. This region is called "Middle Atlantic" by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Resources in this category:

Brooklyn Daily Eagle Online (1841-1902)
http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/eagle/

A digitized collection of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. The site currently contains issues from 1841-1902, with expansions planned. Hosted by the Brooklyn Public Library.

Clara Barton in Dansville NY, 1866 and 1876 -1886
http://dansville.lib.ny.us/clara.html

Read about Clara Barton's work during her years in Dansville, New York, recognized as the site of the first local Red Cross Society of the United States.

The History Box : your Bookmark to the Past
http://www.thehistorybox.com/

This web site relates to New York State and United States History, but focuses especially on the history of New York City. Designed for genealogists, historians and history enthusiasts, it offers a vast array of historical articles and other helpful links for historical and genealogical searching. The focused area of interest is New York City's early history reflecting on events, issues, panics, riots and other related matters affecting or contributing to the City's development and growth. Separate directories on the site cover New York State and United States history.

Hurricane Preparedness & Response for Florida Public Libraries
http://www.ii.fsu.edu/hurricanes/

This information portal offers best practices guidelines, training presentations, online forums for collaboration and discussion, and links to and citations for resources on hurricane preparedness for public libraries and local communities in Florida as well as any of the coastal U.S. states.

JerseyPride.com
http://www.jerseypride.com/

Visit this New Jersey site devoted to LOGS - Lovers of the Garden State. The Jersey Facts and Jersey Links can lead you to lists such as famous people from New Jersey and the official state sport team sites.

Maecenas: Images of Ancient Greece and Rome
http://wings.buffalo.edu/AandL/Maecenas/

A collection of photographs of Greek and Roman ruins, remnants, and relics. Also includes photographs of New York.

Modern Ruins
http://www.modern-ruins.com/

This site has beautiful photodocumentaries of modern ruins, mostly around New York. Some use Quicktime panoramas, but most are regular photos. The artist gives brief introductions to his approaches to the different photographed locations.

New Jersey - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/nj1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to New Jersey as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
http://www.state.nj.us/health/

The NJDHSS website provides information on vital records, health statistics, programs & services, senior citizens, local & community health, provider services and licensing and certifications in the state of New Jersey.

New York - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/ny1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to New York as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

New York City & Its History
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/eguides/amerihist/nyc.html

A comprehensive collection of Internet resources covering the history of New York City. Included are links to New York City census data, culture institutions and other historical documents.

New York State Department of Health
http://www.health.state.ny.us/

The NYSDH website provides information on vital records, health statistics and services, health care facilities, environmental health, emergency preparedness, doctor profiles, state insurance programs, licenses and certifications in the state of New York.

New York State Department of Health Home Page
http://www.health.state.ny.us/

"Provides health-related information to consumers, health professionals, and researchers, and is an excellent, authoritative reference source for these audience groups. Includes: Adoption Information Registry information; press releases; communicable disease fact sheets; statistics on communicable disease such as rabies and sexually transmitted diseases, vital statistics; data on cancer, heart disease, stroke, environmental health, and HIV; hospital discharge statistics; directory by county of certified home health agencies, diagnostic and treatment centers, hospices, hospitals. long-term home health care programs, mammography facilities and nursing homes; research reports on topics such as coronary artery bypass surgery, cancer, and assisted suicide."

Pennsylvania - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/pa1.html

This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to Pennsylvania as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.

Pennsylvania Department of Health
http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health

The PDH website provides information on vital records, health statistics and data, environmental and workplace standards, emergency preparedness, licensing and certification, and health programs in the state of Pennsylvania.

Philly Future - Philadelphia Blogs
http://www.phillyfuture.org/

Interested in Philadelphia? Philly Future is a collection of online writers, commentators and community bloggers writing about news, opinion, sport and arts and entertainment in the Greater Philadelphia region. Includes many links to resources for the area.

Staten Island, NY
http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland

Resource where you can find local information and events critical to daily life on Staten Island, NY. Powered by americantowns.com

Why is New York City called "The Big Apple"?
http://www.ipl.org/div/farq/bigappleFARQ.html

Why is New York City called "The Big Apple"?