Tag: new york
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.
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 […]
Melt the Winter Blues in Queens
While the temperatures sometimes spike in anticipation for spring, February and March are still cold months that make it hard to spend time outside. If you’re visiting Queens, New York, with your kids this winter—never fear! Below are some activities that will melt the winter blues and counteract cabin fever.
Raise Your Glass to the Yankees’ Legacy
If you’re ready to head back to a simpler time, head to Yankee Tavern in the Bronx. Built in 1923 and only one block from Yankee Stadium, this tavern celebrates baseball and beer. Whether you’re a New Yorker or a tourist, visit this old bar and see the baseball spirit of the old days live […]
A Bronx Hidden Gem: The Feeding Tree
If you’re visiting New York for the first time, you probably have a long list of places to go and things to see while you’re here. Chances are that list involves many of the popular attractions, like seeing the Statue of Liberty and ascending to the Empire State Building Observatory. However, in order to truly […]