Richard Melnick discusses his recent book, Long Island City in 1776, and highlights local LIC/Astoria/East River events in the critical year of 1776. American Patriots that lived here, British and Hessian army officers and troops conquering and occupying local homes, and the British Royal Navy plying our waters are topics of discussion. Maybe there was Revolutionary activity in your neighborhood, or near your home.
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