The 15th Anniversary Brooklyn Book Festival is virtual this year, with an international roster of top authors, including Pulitzer Prize winners, sharing their work. The annual Children's Day includes virtual readings for little ones and YA, from authors also logging in from around the world. The first-ever online book festival is Monday, Sept. 28 to Saturday, Oct. … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Book Festival 2020 is Virtual
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Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
You've been busy this last week of September. You always are. So here is our weekend roundup of the most popular reads, resources, deals and advice in case you missed anything. We've always been about saving you money with news of freebies and discounts, even more important in these difficult times. Get more NYC for less money with NYCOTC. That's our motto and we're … [Read more...] about Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
50 Free, Cheap & Virtual Things to Do This Weekend Sept. 25-27
Looking for something interesting and FREE or cheap to do in NYC this first weekend of Autumn? Where to begin. Enjoy the annual West Indian steel drum music festival Panology and dozens of Climate Week NYC events, virtually, visit in person the list of NYC museums and attractions which have reopened, there are outdoor movies at Flushing Meadow Corona Park, and more than … [Read more...] about 50 Free, Cheap & Virtual Things to Do This Weekend Sept. 25-27
Take a Hike: Best NYC Parks for Fall Foliage
NYC parks are great any time of year, but for many of us, fall foliage is the favorite season. Here's the annual NYCOTC guide to the best NYC parks in each borough for multi-colored magic, including white oak trees whose leaves turn purple, and maples whose reds, oranges and yellow epitomize fall color. Great places to start are Central Park’s Literary Walk and around the … [Read more...] about Take a Hike: Best NYC Parks for Fall Foliage
National Lobster Day: Where to Eat in NYC
National Lobster Day is Friday, September 25, but anytime is a great time for enjoying these tasty crustaceans, especially locations celebrating Lobster Week through Sept. 27 with specials. Chow down at one of the many locally owned and operated lobster outposts in NYC and eat better and cheaper than at the national seafood chains. Whether you prefer your lobster steamed … [Read more...] about National Lobster Day: Where to Eat in NYC
NYC Free: Submerge Marine Science Festival
The annual SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival goes virtual this year, as so many events in NYC and nationwide have been doing. Join the Hudson River Park's River Project on Thursday, Sept. 24 for a full day of online presentations, science performances, Q&A sessions and more, designed to inspire science lovers of all ages. There's also a new new Student Vision … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Submerge Marine Science Festival
Museums, Gardens & Zoos: What You Can Visit Now & Soon in NYC & Nearby
Museums, botanical gardens, zoos and other attractions in NYC and the Tri-State area are open again, and more are opening in the coming weeks with timed-ticket reservation requirements. Many have reduced operating hours, and all require face masks, as required by both NYC and NY State. This is a great time for a NYC staycation, since without our beloved millions of tourists, … [Read more...] about Museums, Gardens & Zoos: What You Can Visit Now & Soon in NYC & Nearby
Celebrate National Dance Day With FREE Virtual Performances
“For the Love of DANCE” is a day-long virtual event celebrating National Dance Day 2020 and is meant to be a message of hope and solidarity with the dance community, not only of New York but across the country and the world. Seven diverse companies from around the USA, representing all forms of dance, including ballet, modern dance, Broadway and beyond, have contributed … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Dance Day With FREE Virtual Performances
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to be Virtual in 2020
The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is yet another victim of the coronavirus pandemic. It is being scaled back dramatically as a virtual parade. You'll still be able to enjoy giant balloons, top entertainers, and the appearance by Santa Claus, but on TV only. The actual parade down Central Park West and Sixth Avenue, ending at Herald Square, isn't … [Read more...] about Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to be Virtual in 2020
World Trade Center: in Memoriam
Never forget the event that changed everything, Sept. 11, 2011. The footprint of each of the World Trade Center Twin Towers are now large spaces with huge waterfalls, symbolizing the empty hole in our hearts that will never be filled and the endless tears we shed over the people and the way of life we lost that day. The waterfalls also are bordered with the names of the … [Read more...] about World Trade Center: in Memoriam
