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Bang-up Fun for Bastille Day 2010 in NYC

Though Independence Day here in the States has passed, soon Bastille Day celebrations will take over France and a few spots around New York City. Bastille Day is July 14 and commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison as...

On anniversary of Flight 1549's Hudson landing, donations made to Haiti and another plane falters

A strange, but benevolent fate seems to preside over the Hudson River on January 15, the one-year anniversary of Flight 1549’s rescue landing in the icy waters. The passengers, all of whom emerged from the sinking plane...

Activities on the New York City Waterways for Holiday visitors

With the Holidays approaching, tourism will be rising substantially in New York City. The period just before Thanksgiving all the way through the first week of January is prime season for sightseeing, shopping, theater and holiday-specific activities. There...

U.S.S. New York using World Trade Center steel comes to NY Harbor

5 ways to enjoy New York Harbor on short timeNY 400: Celebrate the Hudson River’s Dutch heritage with low-cost events, ships and exhibitsA day on the Hudson at Fort Washington Park, Manhattan's lighthouse and the Cloisters...

National Parks of New York City on the Waterways

Despite the high population density and crowded urban neighborhoods of New York City, there are several National Parks within city boundaries and hundreds of acres of green space. During the airing of Ken Burns’ epic “National Parks,&rdquo...

World Coasts: Legendary beach city Rio de Janeiro awarded the 2016 Olympics

After a much-debated campaign season for the 2016 Olympics, Rio de Janeiro was awarded the Summer ceremonies in a somewhat surprising win over rival cities Chicago, Tokyo and Madrid. Rio de Janeiro is a legendary coastal city that...

Free Museum Day created by Smithsonian Magazine this Saturday, September 26

Free Museum Day is the brainchild of the Smithsonian Institute, commissioned two years ago before the economy was in the turmoil it's in today. But now, in a strange twist, the poor state of the economy is expected...

Free Kayaking on the Hudson continues, plus paddling the NYC Water Trail

The New York City Parks Department continues on its mission to provide free opportunities for New Yorkers to enjoy the natural environs of the city. Free Kayaking on the Hudson has been running since May and continues through October...

NY 400: Celebrate the Hudson River's Dutch heritage with low-cost events, ships and exhibits

NY400 Week, a.k.a “Holland on the Hudson,” is in motion which means a flotilla of boats and events, many of which are free, are descending upon New York harbor. It all commemorates the 400th...

Free Labor Day activities and beaches around the NY metro area

West Indian-American Carnival procession by David Berkowitz Related Articles The last weekends for summer beach and river festival around NYC 5 ways to enjoy New York Harbor on short time New York beaches on U.S. top 10 as...

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Bang-up Fun for Bastille Day 2010 in NYC

On anniversary of Flight 1549's Hudson landing, donations made to Haiti and another plane falters

Activities on the New York City Waterways for Holiday visitors

U.S.S. New York using World Trade Center steel comes to NY Harbor

National Parks of New York City on the Waterways

World Coasts: Legendary beach city Rio de Janeiro awarded the 2016 Olympics

Free Museum Day created by Smithsonian Magazine this Saturday, September 26

Free Kayaking on the Hudson continues, plus paddling the NYC Water Trail

NY 400: Celebrate the Hudson River's Dutch heritage with low-cost events, ships and exhibits

Free Labor Day activities and beaches around the NY metro area

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