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SandyU.S.
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I can answer questions about things to do and places to visit in the central NY area, including good hotels/motels,parks, zoos, getaway weekends, etc. | |
John V. BarbieriAvailable
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I am a New York City trivia buff. I have written "Mr. New York`s Trivia Quiz", a 600-page fun book which offers hundreds of multiple choice questions and answers. Each of the 38 chapters cover a different aspect of NYC. The topics include: places, people, history, sports, buildings, theatre, fun facts & more. | |
Jennifer BrizziU.S.
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I can answer questions on lodging, dining and recreation in the Hudson Valley region of New York State. | |
Marc WU.S.
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Transportation, Local Government, City Infrastructure | |
Tom BernardinAvailable
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Have knowledge of the old immigration facility. I was a tour guide there and am the author of The Ellis Island Island Immigrant Cookbook. Also, to some extent, The Statue of Liberty. |
Cindy, It was named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, who commanded the U.S. fleet in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. After the battle, he sent the famous dispatch: "We have met the

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