On October 15th, thousands crowded into Times Square, the “Crossroads of the World,” to join the Occupy Wall Street movement in protesting corporate greed, power, and their corrosive effect upon our society. The protest was part of a world-wide movement, with demonstrations in over 1,500 cities globally and over 100 US cities from coast to coast. I […]
NYC Halloween Events 2011
New Yorkers love any excuse to dress up and cut loose. So, Halloween is a particularly festive holiday in the city. Following are Halloween events to get you in the “spirit”: Now through Halloween The Haunted Pumpkin Garden@ NY Botanical Garden A garden full of bugs, bats, parties, parades, and hundreds of intricately carved pumpkins. […]
Where (And What) Is Occupy Wall Street? My Discovery
On September 17, 2011, protesters with the Occupy Wall Street movement began demonstrating and living in New York’s Zuccotti Park. They called the small plaza in Manhattan’s Financial District “Liberty Square.” That’s where Occupy Wall Street is. But what is Occupy Wall Street? According to their official statement, “Occupy Wall Street is a leaderless resistance movement with people of many […]
The History of Bryant Park and Why You Should Visit It Today
New York City’s Bryant Park is an island of tranquility in bustling midtown Manhattan. On warm days, professionals pour out of neighboring office towers and flock to the large green to relax, eat lunch, and soak up some sun. With its beautifully-manicured grounds, designed in the French Classical tradition, Bryant Park also makes a beautiful setting […]
Free Things to Do in New York City (Like, Visit Museums)
Looking for free things to do in New York City? We don’t blame you. Let’s face it: New York can be expensive. But meager funds needn’t keep you from enjoying New York’s museums, gardens, and other cultural treasures. As any good local will tell you, there are plenty of free things to do in New […]
The Andy Warhol Project
Look for Rob Pruitt’s The Andy Monument at the northwest corner of Union Square. The monument to Andy Warhol, the father of Pop Art and one of New York’s cultural icons, is installed just outside the building that housed Warhol’s “Factory” for more than ten years in the 1970s and early 1980s. Like the nearby […]
NY Craft Beer Week
Last week was a tough one here in NYC. But now, as a chill returns to the air, it’s time to relax and have a little fun. So, how perfect to have the annual NY Craft Beer Week begin today. Every day through September 25th will feature numerous events all over the city, including tastings, beer […]