1. 1848 - The Erie Railroad Company Is Formed: On November 1, 1848, the Erie Railroad Company was formed in New York City. This railroad was an important transportation link between New York City and the Great Lakes region, helping to facilitate the movement of people and goods across the state and throughout the country.

2. 1896 - First Public Screening of a Movie: On November 1, 1896, the first public screening of a movie took place in New York City at Koster and Bial's Music Hall. The film was called "The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat Station," and it was one of the first motion pictures ever made.

3. 1904 - New York Subway System Opens: On November 1, 1904, the first section of the New York City subway system was opened to the public. The line ran from City Hall to 145th Street in Manhattan and was an immediate success, carrying 150,000 passengers on its first day of operation.

4. 1950 - New York Giants Move to San Francisco: On November 1, 1950, the New York Giants baseball team announced that they would be moving to San Francisco for the start of the 1958 season. This move marked the first time that a major league sports franchise had ever relocated to the west coast of the United States.

5. 2012 - New York City Marathon is Cancelled: On November 1, 2012, the New York City Marathon was cancelled for the first time in its history due to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The storm had caused massive damage to the city and many parts of the race course were unsafe for runners and spectators alike.