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Treasures of New York: US Open explores the history of America's Grand Slam tennis tournament; from the founding of the US National Championships in 1881, to the start of the Open Era and the US Open in 1968, through today.

Treasures of New York: The Juilliard School explores the rich history and legacy of one of the world's most prestigious performing arts conservatories.

Explore Olana, the home and studio of Hudson River School painter Frederic Edwin Church. Discover Church's original vision for the home and learn about preservation and restoration work including efforts to restore the landscape to Church's original design. See how his home and artwork have played a role in preserving the view shed of the Hudson River Valley.

Treasures of New York: The Frick Collection takes you on an intimate, behind-the-scenes tour of this Gilded Age house museum dedicated to Old Master paintings, notable bronzes, sculpture, and the decorative arts. The film explores the excellence in taste and preservation of these works, the family behind the collection, and the instiutions history and dedication to art scholarship.

When the Erie Canal opened in 1817, it propelled New York City into the role of the leading port and economic hub of a growing America.

Rails-to-Trails takes viewers on a unique journey along the various railway corridors that have been repurposed as recreational bike and pedestrian trails. The program traces the history of such rail trails as Manhattan’s High Line and Poughkeepsie’s Walkway Over the Hudson, and explores trails that are in the making, such as the proposed Queensway in New York City.

Treasures of New York: The Drama League, a program about one of the nation's great champions of theater and performing arts. Recently celebrating its 100th anniversary, The Drama League develops dozens of new plays and musicals a year.

As the world awaits Pope Francis’s visit to New York, Treasures of New York, St. Patrick’s Cathedral delves into the cathedral’s history as the center of Catholic life in New York City, showcases the recent $175 million restoration, and examines the breathtaking architectural features that have made it a celebrated building and National Historic Landmark.

Transformation of the Copper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum.

Celebrates of the 50th anniversary of the city’s Landmarks Law. The Landmarks Preservation Movement and the New York City’s Landmark Commission have worked tirelessly to protect thousands of culturally and historically significant sites in all five boroughs of the New York City for the past half century.

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Hearst's world headquarters, New York City's first completed "green" office building. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Lord Norman Foster, the Tower redefined the modern skyscraper and pioneered a sustainable architectural vision for the 21st century. Paula Zahn hosts.

Take an intimate look at the Roosevelt House (now owned by Hunter College) where FDR recovered from polio, where he celebrated his election to the Presidency in 1932, and where he planned the New Deal. Hosted by Jon Meacham.

For nearly 150 years, the American Museum of Natural History, which is comprised of 45 exhibition halls and houses over 32 million specimens and artifacts, has been a venerated enclave of science and natural history and one of the world's leading research and educational institutions. Hosted by Tom Brokaw.

Journey back to the Gilded Age and the Roaring Twenties, when Long Island's North Shore was home to such extravagant wealth and style it was known as the Gold Coast.

Delve into the history and legacy of the Irish Catskills, an enclave of inns, hotels, and bungalows in New York’s famed vacation spot that was a summer getaway for many Irish Americans. Using archival photos, home movies, dozens of interviews and contemporary videography, the film tells the story of the Irish Catskills on a personal and anecdotal scale.

The dramatic story behind the design and creation of the outdoor living tree memorial at Ground Zero (the 9/11 Memorial).

The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County presents a unique cultural institution acting as a voice of tolerance across Long Island. Established on the grounds of a former Pratt Estate, this state-of-the-art museum captures the lives of Long Island’s Holocaust survivors and transports visitors to a critical time in history, empowering students and adults alike with vital lessons of understanding.

The 37 vibrant settlement houses under the umbrella of United Neighborhood Houses provide help and new opportunities to residents of all ages and from every walk of life in the five boroughs of New York City.

From founding father to Broadway icon, Alexander Hamilton's a compelling figure who still captivates us today. A political genius who helped to shape our federal government often remembered for his life being tragically cut short in a duel with Vice President Aaron Burr. Explore Hamilton's Albany life from marrying into the wealthy Schuyler family to the fued that fueled the duel.

The Museum of the City of New York showcases the nearly 100-year history of the museum from its first days operating out of Gracie Mansion to the recent opening of its ambitious new permanent exhibition, New York at Its Core. Since its founding, the museum has worked to display, explore and celebrate New York City's past, present and future