Hopefully, this site is a place where you can come to find out how and where to do Manhattan based genealogy.  As you do your research, you will be quick to note that each area has different resources and different laws that govern how, when and where the various records needed are collected and stored.  So, when entering a new area for research, it also becomes necessary to learn about that area's history and laws.  The mission of this site is to familiarize you with Manhattan's history and laws and about where you can find the records you need to complete your research.