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Jamaica Bay Activities
If you’re looking for a free, outdoor attraction in Queens geared toward the whole family, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is the answer. The previous entry listed some fun activities the area is renowned for such as birding and biking. This entry explores a less known but equally incredible passion of the bay — aviation.
Labor Day Party in Brooklyn
If you want a festive Labor Day, Brooklyn is the place to be. Come up for the 46th annual West Indian American Day Carnival, a spectacular cultural celebration that draws millions of people.
Summer’s Last Hurrah at Hither Hills
While New York is renowned for its urban atmosphere, the towering skyscrapers and world-class entertainment of Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn aren’t all the Big Apple has to offer.
Dinosaurs Invade the Bronx Zoo
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to come face to face with a Tyrannosaurus rex? How about a hungry raptor? This summer head to the Bronx Zoo and get ready for a trip back in time.
Keeping Cool in Queens
If you’re visiting Queens, NY, this summer, you’ll need to know how to beat the heat. The following tips will show you some family-friendly ways to cool off on a budget.
3 Ways to Tour Central Park
Whether it’s your first or your tenth time visiting New York, Central Park is on everyone’s must-see list. An oasis of green in the midst of a concrete city, Central Park is filled with dozens of sculptures, beautiful flowers, and a thrilling zoo — just to name a few. Here you’ll even find Cleopatra’s Needle, […]
A Dazzling Independence Day
For a July 4 celebration that will light up your night, the best place to be is Umbrella Beach in Long Island, NY.
Flourishing This Summer
Spring is in the air and, at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, it’s evident. The pink cherry blossoms are blooming, and the exquisite orchid petals are bursting with color. Meanwhile lilacs, rhododendrons, and water lilies are beginning to flourish.
Celebrate Spring at the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
Picture a beautiful courtyard shaded by sprawling trees and surrounded by a high wall—it’s an outdoor oasis in downtown New York. Hundreds of people mill around the garden talking, listening to live music, and—best of all—consuming a fine selection of savory Slovak and Czech foods and beers. You’ll find all this and more at the […]
Attention Locals: Affordable Moving Trucks
Spring always brings a drastic increase in the number of people moving. After all, no one wants to move a lifetime of possessions out of one house and into another while slippery ice threatens and bitter winds bite. If you’re ready to upgrade to a larger residence or to relocate closer to your workplace, Empire […]