Top News in NYC & Tri-State Weekly Update May 26: Things are changing rapidly as parts of the NYC area begins to re-open from stay-at-home rules. Social distancing rules remain in effect. NYC has closed more than 40 miles of streets near parks to improve social distancing. Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Putnam, Ulster and Sullivan, Nassau and Suffolk counties … [Read more...] about NYC Update: What’s Open, Closed, Cancelled, Postponed
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NYC Update: What’s Open, Closed, Cancelled, Postponed
NYC has a 24-hour COVID-19 hotline for up to date information. Call (888) 364-3065. If you are part of an at-risk population such as a senior or immuno-compromised and want testing, call (844) NYC-4NYC, or call 311 (save 911 for urgent emergencies). New diagnostic testing sites open on Monday, April 20 in some of the hardest-hit areas in NYC including: Harlem - … [Read more...] about NYC Update: What’s Open, Closed, Cancelled, Postponed
NYC Free: Valentine’s Day Events
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways - FREE ways, that is, to celebrate Valentine's Day in New York City. Here are six romantic things to do with your favorite person on Feb. 14, 2019: Renew your vows in Times Square There's a giant love-in at the Crossroads of the World on Valentine's Day. Join the crowd on the Red Steps to say "I do" all over again. Couples of … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Valentine’s Day Events
NYC Free: New Year’s Eve Things to Do
Sure, you could join one million plus of your closest friends in Times Square for the world-famous Ball Drop and all the entertainment that preceeds it. But there's plenty more to do in NYC on New Year's Eve without spending a penny. Here are our recommendations for FREE things to do New Year's Eve in NYC. Complete guide to New Year's Eve in Times Square Ball Facts: … [Read more...] about NYC Free: New Year’s Eve Things to Do
Best places to see Statue of Liberty 125th Birthday fireworks
The Statue of Liberty celebrates her 125th birthday on Friday, October 28, 2011, with an epic all-day celebration that ends with a Macy's fireworks display. Although it won't be as big as the annual Fourth of July fireworks in New York Harbor, the birthday bash fireworks event is well worth watching. Here are some of the best places to see the Statue of Liberty 125th Birthday … [Read more...] about Best places to see Statue of Liberty 125th Birthday fireworks
Prince Harry Polo Match at Governors Island
The third annual Veuve Cliquot Polo Classic is Sunday, June 27 at Governors Island. It's a fund-raiser for the American Friends of Sentebale, a charity founded by Britain's Prince Harry and Lesotho's Prince Seeiso to support at-risk children in the tiny African nation. Prince Harry attended the event and led his team to victory last year, in 2009, over a team sponsored by … [Read more...] about Prince Harry Polo Match at Governors Island
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