This area was originally named Longacre Square but was renamed in 1904 when the NY Times moved to the skyscraper now known as One Times Square at 42nd St., famous for the Times Square Ball drop.
Remembering those dear ones who lost their lives, the first responders who worked tirelessly, & the military who stepped up to defend what we hold so dear. God Bless the USA
The crown reopened in summer 2009 for the first time since 9/11 and will be open until 2011 when it is closed for renovations. Read more.
Did you know? To create that feeling of being in the countryside, and not in the middle of a city, the four Transverse Roads were sunken down eight feet below the park’s surface.
The Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883. It was the longest suspension bridge in the world from its opening until 1903 and the first steel-wire suspension bridge.
Very nice museum.. if you have kids, it is ideal to spend time there. It is interactive and they can learn a lot !
Grab at coffee at Dean and Deluca (at 85th and Madison) and enjoy the life of Blair Waldorf and her minions on these fabled steps.
Hidden behind the wall at the first bay near the rotunda is a ceramic tile mural done by Joan Miró. The work was commissioned by museum trustee Harry F. Guggenheim in 1963 to honor his late wife. Read more.
Opened in 1968, it is the longest active major sporting facility in the Metropolitan area & is the 4th incarnation of the arena in the city. The Garden hosts approximately 320 events a year.
"The wooden bar, the icebox, and, one suspects, the mood of near-conspiratorial intimacy have changed little since it opened, in 1854." Read more.
Besides great views, The Standard hotel also has NY's hippest beer garden. The menu, designed by Michelin-starred chef Kurt Gutenbrunner, includes fat, flavor-packed sausages and plus-size pretzels. Read more.
CNN Eatocracy: Devils on Horseback, chicken liver & a burger with Roquefort are a few of its hearty offerings. A 2 hr wait is normal during peak hours, as is celeb-spotting in the witching hours. Read more.
The Met's attempt to showcase its contemporary art in the space that once housed the some of the best in American modern and contemporary falls flat. The opening two shows do not signal bold curation.
International shoppers, show your passport at the info desk and you'll get a discount card and booklet. Some decent offers are on it.
Don't forget to validate your light rail pass or the State of NJ will take your money by giving you a fine.
Check out Print Studio, a FREE interactive space for exploring the print medium, each day from 12 to 4 p.m.! Come to the Cullman Education Building (walk past Cafe 2) for drop-in programs & workshops.
Spanning the entire length of Battery Park City, the Esplanade with breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Hudson River is the ideal place to jog or take a sunset stroll.
Among the gastronomic greatest hits worth checking out here: handmade mozzarella, oysters, veal and lamb stuffed ravioli, and gelato. And lots and lots of wine. Read more.
Stop by the frites bar for some of THE BEST truffle fries in all of NYC or on weekdays for Happy Hour wine specials. The patio is great for a Froze with Hudson River views.
So fun! Big "bulk pieces" wall where you can fill a cup with a mix of any pieces you need. Left with a LEGO Delorean...could easily spend way too much here.
You just found your meal for the day. Levain’s cookies are the size of baseballs, and they’re some of the best in the city.
Construction on the Manhattan Bridge began in 1896. At the time, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world!
[event] The DUMBO Improvement District is thrilled to bring back epic World Cup Viewing Parties! Fans can bring picnic blankets & enjoy local food vendors. Starting Saturday, 6/14, 12-9pm, free. Read more.
This is where it all begins. Or ends. Where S returned from boarding school, where B headed to Yale, and where D and S struck up an unlikely romance. (I Will Always Love You) Read more.
Hunt for vintage and designer treasures at the city's best fleas; once it’s cold, check out Brooklyn Flea’s indoor market.
Between shoots at Food Network Studios, I pop down for some shopping –cooking supplies galore! – Chef Anne Burrell, host of Worst Cooks in America/Secrets of a Restaurant Chef
The best place to remember why you love Manhattan takes you above the city while keeping you rooted in urban life. Walk through a field of wildflowers as cabs zoom along the street beneath you. Read more.
Located on the roof of 30 Rock visitors can get an unobstructed 360 degree view of New York City.
Coney Island was explored by Henry Hudson in 1609; he landed on Manhattan the next day.
The NYPL site was originally the Croton Reservoir, which occupied a two-block section of Fifth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets.
Entre tantos prédios, a arquitetura do edifício sempre se destaca, até mesmo em fotos. Apesar de o Crysler Building não ter atrações, como terraço ou área comercial, como é o caso de outros arranha-c
Covering 22 acres, Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings that was built during the 1930s.
desde 1888 o Katz Deli serve um sand de pastrami que é simplesmente imbatível. Apesar de o sand ser bem grande e um pouco pesado, depois que provar dificilmente você vai achar outro tão bom quanto!
Delicioso! Pide papas con queso y tocino. Hay menos gente haciendo fila que en otros SS. Freewifi. Agua gratis para beber si quieres soda, súper!
Really good noodles of course. But it’s the, dare I say, fusion of Asian and European flavors that distinguish this place. Loved the lemon pepper lobster noodles and the Shishitos with romesco.
This triangle shaped building was built in 1902 and is considered the World's first Skyscraper. It has become famous in recent years as the setting of The Daily Bugle in the "Spider-Man" movies.
The home to The House of Ideas! NYC Headquarters of Marvel Comics. Keep your eyes peeled for webs.
While you're here, connect to free Wi-Fi around the monument and visitor's center.
Last time we stopped by, we were disappointed with the Sicilian slice. We’ll have to go back and do a couple more taste tests with the other locations.
Displayed in its current location since 1989, this 7,000-pound bronze sculpture has become a famous symbol of American capitalism.
This is where Robert Verdi gets me deals on all my designer clothes. -Kathy Griffin, Life On The D-List
If you’re strolling through the park…this is a “Must See” spot…especially when the water is flowing. Make sure you stop and listen to the singers when they’re in the passageway.
Originally, the Dakota had sixty-five apartments with four to twenty rooms, no two being alike. It was the setting for 'Rosemary's Baby' as well as the shooting death of John Lennon on Dec 8, 1980.
