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Winner of the 2019 Certificate of Excellence and MUSE Medallion from the Cat Writers Association The nineteenth century was a rough time to be a stray cat in New York City. The city’s human residents dealt with feline overpopulation by gassing unwanted cats or tossing them in rivers. But a few lucky strays were found by a diverse array of men—including firemen, cops, athletes, and politicians—who rescued them from the streets and welcomed them into their homes and hearts. This book tells the stories of these heroic cat men of Gotham and their beloved feline companions. Not only does it introduce us to some remarkable men, but we get to meet many extraordinary cats as well, from Chinese...
Andries Willemszen Hoppe(n) married Geertje Henricks. They had four children. They were living in New Amsterdam by 1651. He died in 1658. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Volume contains: 27 NY 324 (Gallarati v. Orser) 28 NY 72 (Hamilton v. Mc Pherson) 28 NY 82 (Striker v. Mott) 28 NY 169 (McIntosh v. Ensign) 28 NY 242 (Palmer v. Davis) 29 NY 39 (Everitt v. Everitt) Unreported Case (Mechanics F. Ins. Co. v. People) Unreported Case (Hall v. Marvin) Unreported Case (Nelson v. Recknagel) Unreported Case (Byrd v. Church) Unreported Case (Lawton v. Waggoner) Unreported Case (Swords v. Striker) Unreported Case (Wilson v. Striker) Unreported Case (Griswold v. Haven)
Delineate the politicians, business people, artists, immigrant laborers, and city dwellers who are the key players in the tale. In tracing the park's history, the writers also give us the history of New York. They explain how squabbles over politics, taxes, and real estate development shaped the park and describe the acrimonious debates over what a public park should look like, what facilities it should offer, and how it should accommodate the often incompatible.