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Chinese New Year in New York

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year in New York makes for a serious party, complete with colorful parades, performances, firecrackers, food and cultural festivities. Chinese New Year (also known as Lunar New Year) is the most important holiday in traditional Chinese culture: a time of new beginnings, family gatherings, thanksgiving, and hopes for good fortune.  The Chinese calendar […]

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New York Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon Boat Cultural Festival, NY

Every summer, New York hosts one of the nation’s grandest sporting and cultural celebrations – the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. Set in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the ritual boat races are complimented by a colorful cultural festival that features pageantry, performances, and incredible food. Getting There The 24th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival […]

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New York’s Finest Gardens

NY Botancial Garden, NYC

New York’s energy and drive are exciting, exhilarating…and exhausting. Fortunately the city offers an antidote to its propulsive pace – exquisite gardens.  These green havens are tranquil settings in which to marvel at the beauty of nature.  All of NYC’s marvelous gardens are easily accessible and allow one the chance to relax, recharge and escape […]

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New York’s Vibrant Street Art

New York offers some of the world’s finest visual arts.  In addition to its hallowed museums and renowned galleries, there’s another place to find remarkable works…on the streets.  Throughout the city one can turn a corner to find a beautiful piece of art by a celebrated artist.  Some of the fun is finding the works […]

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Coney Island: A Visitor’s Guide

Coney Island, NYC

Coney Island is New York’s famed pleasure ground – synonymous with sea and sand, amusement rides, and raucous entertainment. Known as “the People’s Playground,” Coney Island pioneered sea bathing and thrill rides (introducing the first roller coaster and that American staple – the hot dog). For over a century it was the nation’s top summer […]

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Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks 2014: What You Need to Know to Go

Fireworks over the Brooklyn Bridge

New York celebrates Independence Day with a bang!  The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will light up the skies above Manhattan and Brooklyn with the nation’s largest pyrotechnic display. This year the fireworks will be launched from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and barges on the lower East River. More than 3 million spectators will enjoy […]

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New York City’s Best Beaches

South Beach, Staten Island, NYC

During a sweltering NYC summer, New Yorkers long to escape the concrete jungle for a sandy beach with cool ocean breezes.  Fortunately, there are many fine beaches at hand.  New York City has 14 miles of public beaches that are free, open to all, and just a subway, bus or ferry ride away. Here are […]

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