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From Grand Island to Gliders: Charles N. DeGlopper

The story behind a Grand Island farm boy’s heroic sacrifice to save his comrades.

North Street Cemetery: Desecration and Scandal

The 1901 destruction of Buffalo’s North Street Cemetery produced one of the largest scandals in the city’s history.

Buffalo’s Gunners: Bayard Wilkeson, Michael Wiedrich & the Battle of Gettysburg

Not many units from Western New York were present during the Battle of Gettysburg. But two artillery officers left a legacy—in very different ways.

"Queen of the Clouds:" Olean's "Adopted in Death" Balloon-Jumping Daughter

A tragic accident leads to an outpouring of kindness for a stranger in a Southern Tier city.

Old Photo Album: Slices of Life- A Century Ago

A look at life in Western New York from the early 20th century, through the lens of photographer Lynn Walters.

Death by Fire and Water: The Steamship Erie Disaster

The Erie Canal opened the West-- but getting there could be a deadly gamble, as this 1841 tragedy demonstrated.

Connecting to an "Untouchable" Past

Tracing a grandfather's battle with Chicago gang lord Al Capone leads back home.

Historic Concordia Cemetery: Where Every Stone Tells a Story

Founded in 1859 by three German churches, Concordia Cemetery has served the changing East Side community ever since. Today, the stories of its “residents” continue to be preserved through a variety of efforts and events.

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