Archive for the NYC travel news category
January 21st, 2008 by jamie a
Building off of the success of Christo’s “The Gates,” the newest art project for the city of New York will be four giant waterfalls cascading into the East River between Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The Scandinavian artist Olafur Eliasson has been commissioned to build the falls which are expected to contribute $50 million to the economy of the city. ‘‘ will be on display from mid-July to mid-October and will even be illuminated in the evenings.
We’re excited about this great new attraction in the city, building off the natural beauty of the water to create a stunning new artwork. It’s a beautiful juxtaposition against the skyscrapers and steel structures of the city, giving NYC a taste of the wonders of nature.
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January 18th, 2008 by jamie a
Wall Street Bull
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Our fellow bloggers over at recently posted about the new home of the in the former headquarters of the Bank of New York.
As they proclaim on their site, the museum is “the nation’s only independent public museum dedicated to celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and the democratic free market tradition which has made New York City the financial capital of the world.”
This museum is thrilled to re-open in their new locale, which gives them 30,000 square feet of space along with an opulent banking hall, education center, auditorium, library, and research facility. Its new location also puts the museum in the heart of what they teach visitors about, being a fantastic resource to New Yorkers and tourists alike.
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January 17th, 2008 by jamie a
January 18- 20
Catch award-winning actor and funnyman John Lithgow at the New Victory Theatre as he presents The Sunny Side of the Street. A show created for kids and their families, John delights audiences with music, stories, gags, and games from his bestselling children’s books and CDs.
Saturday, January 19 (12 pm)
826NYC presents Scrabble for Cheaters, where teams of two can compete to be named “World’s Best Cheater At Scrabble.” Teams can register and play fair for $50, but cheating and rejecting your opponents words come at a price. All proceeds benefit 826NYC, which provide tutoring and writing workshops for local children.
Monday, January 21 (1 pm)
Join Big Onion walking tours for Martin Luther King Day in Historic Harlem. Celebrate the holiday by learning about the Harlem Renaissance, Striver’s Row, and the Abyssinian Baptist Church with your guide, Seth Kamil.
Monday, January 21
Head over to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for Holiday Monday. This program invites families with kids ages 5-12 to explore the museum through discussion and sketching of masterpieces. This event is free with museum admission.
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January 14th, 2008 by jamie a
Snow Storm in NYC
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Brace yourself, tourists and New Yorkers! A coastal storm is traveling through the Northeast and could possibly cover the city in heaps of snow. A winter storm watch is currently in effect, but the snow is projected to taper off today.
Be sure to keep yourself updated on the status of the MTA, as well as JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports.
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January 7th, 2008 by susan j
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A few weeks ago, New York magazine ran a series of short articles on “.” These 50+ reasons ran the gamut, from cultural () to quirky () and literal () to literary (). I thoroughly enjoyed this amusing tribute to the Big Apple, so !
Feel free to leave your reason for loving NYC below.
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December 17th, 2007 by susan j
After the Ball Drop in NYC’s Times Square
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New York City’s New Year’s Eve Celebration in Times Square is legendary. No surprise then that NYC comes in at #2 for Yahoo! Travel’s . The other destinations include Boston, Miami, Orlando, and Las Vegas. Wherever you are this New Year’s Eve, we hope you have a great time!
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November 30th, 2007 by susan j
After 19 (!) days of silence on Broadway due to a stagehands’ strike, last night marked the first performance in over two weeks for many Broadway shows. The NY Times ArtsBeat blog has comprehensive coverage of the , and Playbill online reports that the League of American Producers is putting on a at noon today to celebrate the end of the strike. Now that the strike has ended, you can check out !
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November 28th, 2007 by susan j
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We’ve recently joined the world of , and we’d love to connect with fellow travelers and Explorer Pass users. If you’d like up stay to date on special sales, travel news, and other tidbits, then !
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October 17th, 2007 by susan j
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According to blogs newyorkology and engadget, the is urging taxi drivers around New York City to go on strike for 24 hours starting at 5 am next Monday, October 22. There appear to be several issues at stake, including the mandatory addition of GPS units (which would monitor pick-up and drop-off points) and proposed pension funds for taxi workers.
What does this mean for you?
If you’re planning a trip to New York City during the strike, then we recommend that you plan to ride the subway or walk to attractions if you can. Fortunately, the weather forecast predicts that next Monday in NYC will be sunny with temperatures in the 60s and 70s, perfect for a stroll to admire the foliage and take in the sights and sounds of NYC!
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October 15th, 2007 by jamie a
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Do you tote your camera around your neck on vacations just waiting for a Kodak moment? Do you live for capturing the memories of your vacation on film?
Though you can’t bring the Statue of Liberty back to Pennsylvania or Rockefeller Center to your home in Colorado, these wonderful memories can always be revisited through photographs.
If you fancy yourself a great photographer, we’d love to see your vacation photos. You could even be the next lucky winner of our Go Card Photo Contest!
You could be the winner of:
1st Prize (Best Overall Photo):
Canon PowerShot SD 1000 7.1 MP digital camera
2nd Prize (Best Fun Photo):
Phillip 7-inch Digital Picture Frame
Send us your daughter posing in Times Square, your wife walking down Madison Avenue, or a photo of the entire clan standing in front of the Statue of Liberty.
The best memories can be rewarding in more ways than one!
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