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| New York Facts |
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Chittenago, New York is the home of L. Frank Baum, author of the "Wizard of Oz". It features a yellow brick inlaid sidewalks leading to Aunti Em's and other Oz-themed businesses. Chittenago is the location of an annual Munchkins parade. |
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In 2004, the average price of a home in Nassau County was $541,443 and in Suffolk County was $402,373. |
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The first international sports hero, boxer Bill Richmond of Staten Island, New York, was born August 5, 1763. |
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