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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- An unincorporated community of southeast New York on the Hudson River north of New City. Its blockhouse, captured by British troops in May 1779, was retaken in July by Gen. Anthony Wayne's forces.
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The park, called Stony Point, is located in the northwest corner of the San Fernando Valley and is popular with rock climbers for its small but challenging rocky formations.
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The park, called Stony Point, is located in the northwest corner of the San Fernando Valley and is popular with rock climbers for its small but challenging rocky formations.
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The park, called Stony Point, is located in the northwest corner of the San Fernando Valley and is popular with rock climbers for its small but challenging rocky formations.
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For many years, Mr. Miller, who was known as "The Beard" during an era when it was unusual for men to have facial hair, lived in an early 19th-century house in Stony Point, N.Y., that inspired Alec Wilder to write the classic song "It's So Peaceful in the Country."
Mitch Miller, record executive and 'Sing Along' host, dies at 99 2010
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I rode to the end of the line and transferred onto the Stony Point line, heading south.
Breaking Away 2009
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The Stony Point train is well-equipped for cyclists, with bicycle compartments in each carriage.
Breaking Away 2009
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Steve Lonergan, both of Stony Point, and Lt. Bob Jackson of Nanuet are among the dozen or so county residents who have been in New Orleans since Sept. 5.
Archive 2005-09-01 2005
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Steve Lonergan, both of Stony Point, and Lt. Bob Jackson of Nanuet are among the dozen or so county residents who have been in New Orleans since Sept. 5.
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Steve Lonergan, both of Stony Point, and Lt. Bob Jackson of Nanuet are among the dozen or so county residents who have been in New Orleans since Sept. 5.
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Whether climbing Stony Point, charging Vicksburg, chasing Pancho Villa or walking around Pusan, the lower end of the society has born the greater risk.
Archive 2004-04-01 2004
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