Join Rob Buccheri, a local veteran teacher of 31 years, as he gives a presentation in period dress on the Battle of New York City focusing on August 22, 1776, when New Yorkers heard the cannon blasts of the Battle of Long Island. Five days later, an expeditionary force of over 32,000 British regulars, 10 ships of line, 20 frigates, and 170 transports defeated Washington’s troops at Kip’s Bay and invaded Manhattan Island.