The best pizza in NYC -- and the world -- is Goodfella’s Brick Oven Pizza on Staten Island, which has just won the 'world's best pizza' title in an international pizza competition against thousands of restaurants and slice joints from around the world. The International Pizza Expo of Las Vegas, sponsored by Pizza Today Magazine, is the big cheese in the pizza business, and this is the third … [Read more...]
NY Public Libary waives fines on overdue books for kids and teens
Kids and teens age eighteen and less are getting amnesty from overdue books, CDs and DVDs -- and the late fines that go with them -- from the New York Public Library. This special amnesty program is through Halloween, October 31st. No tricks -- and a treat for the more than 140,000 NYC school kids who cannot borrow books, CDs or DVDs from the New York Public Library because they have more than … [Read more...]
Join Hands Across the Sand to stand up for clean energy choices
Saturday, June 25th -- Join thousands of people across the U.S. in joining hands to support clean energy solutions and better transportation choices. The event also is to demonstrate solidarity against expanded offshore drilling, by holding hands in a human chain along scenic stretches of beach and inland landmarks. There are nearly 200 events nationwide, including three Hands Across the Sand … [Read more...]
Take the kids camping overnight in NYC parks
Sleeping in the park overnight is not recommended, unless you are part of the annual Urban Rangers family camping program. On Friday and Saturday nights in July and August, families can sleep under the stars in NYC parks in all five boroughs, including Central Park, Van Cortlandt Park, Prospect Park, Inwood Hill Park and Wolf's Pond Park. It's a FREE program that starts with a cookout, … [Read more...]
Best NYC guidebook to peaceful, tranquil places
It's just what we all need after the stress of April 15th tax day we just survived. Peaceful Places New York City is your guide to more than 100 of the most tranquil, serene spots in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. Most of the sites mentioned are free, and each and every one of them is accessible by public transportation, from the medieval Cloisters at the northern tip of … [Read more...]
Today: Learn Basic CPR to Save a Life, Free
Today: Join the American Red Cross on Saturday, March 19, 2011, to learn basic life-saving CPR and first aid. This is a nationwide event, with programs throughout the USA, in honor of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Because being prepared in an emergency can help safe a life. If you recall, many of the bystanders in Tucson knew CPR and first aid and were able to save the lives of several … [Read more...]
NYC Free and Frugal iPhone iPad iTouch app
It may be the best $1.99 bargain on the planet. NYC Free and Frugal is the newest app for the iPhone, iPad and iTouch, just pubished and avialable for download on the iTunes store. NYC Free and Frugal information on more than 100 cheap eats and shopping, plus free museums, theater, street festivals and other attractions in all five boroughs -- Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten … [Read more...]
Watch NY1 Report About Travel Guidebook Peaceful Places NYC
All this week, TV station NY1 is airing a segment about the calm, quiet, tranquil places in The Big Apple. It's Valarie D'Elia's regular Travel With Val feature on TV1, this week focusing on my new NYC travel guidebook, Peaceful Places New York City: 139 Tranquil Sites in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. Long title, and so is the serenity you'll find in these urban … [Read more...]
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