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
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NYC Update: What’s Open, Cancelled, Postponed
Top News in NYC & Tri-State Update Sept. 24 The world's largest New Year's Eve party, in Times Square, will be virtual. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade also will be virtual. The Metropolitan Opera has cancelled its 2020/21 season. Indoor dining resumes in NYC on Sept. 30, with restaurants limited to 25% capacity. Outdoor dining continues. Now the … [Read more...] about NYC Update: What’s Open, Cancelled, Postponed
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
Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
You've been busy this week. 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 sticking to … [Read more...] about Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
Best Spots for Apple & Pumpkin Picking Near NYC
The temperature is beginning to drop and there's a growing excitement about Halloween, spiced lattes and cuddling around a warm fire. Enjoy autumn and take advantage of the nice weather by getting outdoors and exploring local, family-owned farms near NYC, for apple and pumpkin picking, corn maizes, hayrides and more family fun. Even if you’re not into picking your … [Read more...] about Best Spots for Apple & Pumpkin Picking Near NYC
Amazing Maize Maze Returns to Queens County Farm Museum
You know Halloween can't be far when the Amazing Maize Maze, hayrides, live music and more family fun return to Queens. There's also a beer garden, local food vendors and a farmer's market. Starting this weekend, kids and the grown-ups who love them can explore the maze at the Queens County Farm Museum. The Amazing Maize Maze adventure begins with a Stalk Talk to prepare … [Read more...] about Amazing Maize Maze Returns to Queens County Farm Museum
Drive-in Movies at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
The New York Hall of Science has gone Hollywood. Through October, the Flushing Meadows Corona Park educational and cultural center is hosting the Queens Drive-In a mix of first-run and classic films and foreign films reflecting the diverse culture of Queens. Organized in partnership with the Museum of the Moving Image and Rooftop Films, the series will present … [Read more...] about Drive-in Movies at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
NYC Parks Named for Women
On this 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage, let's celebrate important NYC women and important women of history with connections to NYC by visiting the NYC parks, gardens, playgrounds and a reservoir named for women. The impressive list includes two First Ladies, a Revolutionary War heroine, an Olympic swimming champion, several social and science pioneers, the mother of a … [Read more...] about NYC Parks Named for Women
Alica Keys Auctions Her Piano for Charity
Own a piece of musical history. Alicia Keys is auctioning her beloved piano to raise money for MusiCares, which provides critical assistance for those in the music industry. The piano is a Steinway & Sons upright produced here in NYC, at their factory in Astoria, Queens. The beautiful turquoise Boston 126E upright is signed by Alicia Keys and donated by … [Read more...] about Alica Keys Auctions Her Piano for Charity
FREE Virtual Health & Wellness Programs with Elmhurst Hospital Doctors
We're all under stress these days, not eating or sleeping well, including the kids. That's why you should listen in on this series of FREE health and wellness discussions with nutrition experts, heart doctors, pediatricians, child psychiatrists and more, from the NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst. The program is in partnership with the Queens Public Library. The … [Read more...] about FREE Virtual Health & Wellness Programs with Elmhurst Hospital Doctors
