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 Bow Bridge, and … [Read more...]
National Lobster Day: Where to Eat in NYC
National Lobster Day is tomorrow, September 25, but anytime is a great time for enjoying these tasty crustaceans, especially Sept. 23-29, when many NYC lobster restaurants are offering Lobster Week special deals. Chow down at one of New York City's many locally owned and operated lobster outposts in all five boroughs, and eat better and cheaper than at the national seafood chains. Whether … [Read more...]
NYC Free: City of Water Day Events
The annual City of Water Day celebrates the 1,600 miles of shoreline around New York City with a full day of FREE family-friendly events in all five boroughs, and beyond. Tour a tugboat, row a boat, identify fish and other wildlife, learn to kayak, join a coastal cleanup, participate in science experiments, lean to fish, learn about the organizations that protect our water and waterways, and … [Read more...]
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Best Viewing Spots
It's the biggest annual fireworks display in the nation, maybe on the planet, with more than 70,000 shells celebrating the birthday of the USA. Here are the best viewing spots for the 43rd annual Macy's 4th of July Spectacular. The display is on the East River, between the Brooklyn Bridge and South Ferry, including a waterfall of fireworks between the towers of the iconic bridge. There … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Outdoor Pools Open for Season
C'mon in, the water's fine. New York City's FREE outdoor swimming pools in all five boroughs are now open for the season, 11am to 7pm daily. There are additional FREE indoor swimming pools, which are open year-round, and many offer FREE swim programs for adults and children. NYC public pools are operated by the NYC Parks Dept., which is promoting it's Cool Pools program. NYC Cool Pools … [Read more...]
NYC Free & Cheap Weekend June 28-30
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to do this final June weekend, including the final weekend of the month-long NYC Pride events, dancing under the stars at Midsummer Night Swing, two fireworks displays to give us a head start on July 4th, and more. There's so much to see and do in NYC and never enough time to see and do it all. All events are FREE … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Met Opera Summer Concerts
The Metropolitan Opera’s FREE annual concert series in New York City parks is one of the city’s most beloved summer traditions. It’s back for 2019 with six concerts, starting next week, one in each of NYC's five boroughs, plus the opening night at SummerStage in Central Park. Performers vary, as does the program of arias and duets from a variety of operas. Met Opera Summer Recital Series … [Read more...]
NYPL Rolls Out New Bookmobile
Look for the new, bright red NYPL Bookmobile on the streets of the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island. The New York Public Library has a long history with bookmobiles, and a new chapter is beginning with the arrival of the new NYPL Bookmobile. It's a mobile library with many roles, including providing FREE library service in neighborhoods where the local branch is closed for renovation, … [Read more...]
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