Category Archives: Events and Activities

The 2013 New York Grand Prix speedboat race

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Ferrari v Citi Bike

August 23, 2013- The Tributo Ferrari rally began in Battery Park City. (click for more photos) (more…)

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Community events at the new Asphalt Green

https://youtu.be/_rqP0EgP0V0 June 14, 2013- Asphalt Green will provide theater classes, pilates, circus arts, and other activities that are not the traditional swimming and soccer. For the full list, click here Coming soon: Cooking classes with top chefs, more arts, and … Continue reading

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Struggling Block Party needs your help

July 11, 2013- The annual BPC Block Party has been getting less impressive by the year, to put it nicely. Last year, the attendance was down and there were mostly lame commercial displays by local shops wanting more business, with … Continue reading

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The NYPD Museum

Julie Bose, Director of the NYPD Museum, takes us on a video tour of the museum with two new exhibits. The first one is “Artist as Witness” by artist Aggie Kenny who was given extraordinary access to the first-responders to … Continue reading

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Two thumbs up for Citi Bikes

June 8, 2013- We tried the Citi Bikes today, and have rave reviews. They will allow people to go to work on a bike rather than use unsafe and nasty yellow cabs, or inconvenient subways. Transportation hassles are the #1 … Continue reading

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It’s official. Asphalt Green is now open.

June 15, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD It’s official. Asphalt Green is now open, and it is probably the biggest and best constructed community center int he country. The facility opened with ample interest from the community. (more…)

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Citi Bike Share program to begins

May 24, 2013- The Bikes are being inserted into the racks today, for use tomorrow. (more…)

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Mother’s day gift ideas

May 8, 2013 By Mary Engels- Adeline Adeline Adeline Adeline has city-friendly bicycles in Spring colors like their Wren original or Linus MXTE models. Accessorize with a helmet, basket and bell. Adeline Adeline 147 Reade Street https://www.adelineadeline.com Bogner New York … Continue reading

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More “art” chosen by Brookfield for the esplanade

May 7, 2013- Debra Simon runs the arts programs for Brookfield Properties and, year after year, selects bizarre outdoor exhibits. This year, they have steal cargo containers with garden plants on the walls. Of all the frivolous overreaches of Community … Continue reading

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Little League opening day attracts the unworthy taking credit

Opinion April 7, 2013 (updated 6:23 PM) The ballfields were opened this morning and Little League was able to commence the season on schedule. Showing up for the photo-op, like flies to honey, were every imaginable elected official. Even some … Continue reading

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Liberty View Ice Rink

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Tribeca Film Festival to get competition from Sundance in Brooklyn

January 11, 2013 The New York Post is reporting that Robert Redford’s Sundance Film Festival might expand to the DUMBO region of Brooklyn (The other end of the Brooklyn Bridge, also where the Barclays Center is located). This would throw … Continue reading

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View of New Year’s 2012 fireworks over New York Harbor

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Last minute plans for New Year’s

If you have procrastinated, there are still plenty of options for tomorrow. For the more sophisticated or subdued evening, try checking into the Greenwich Hotel at $525 a night. Then, head to either Bouley restaurant or nearby Tribeca Grill, which … Continue reading

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The Gateway Plaza holiday party

December 10, 2012 By Steven E. Greer The Gateway Plaza holiday party on Sunday, held at the newly opened SouthWestNY restaurant, took place without drama from Jeff Galloway or Glenn Plaskin. The main dining room was set aside for drinks … Continue reading

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Space Shuttle Enterprise heads to Intrepid Museum

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What is the state of the ballfields?

November 13, 2012 Dear Editor, I am wondering if you have any information on the status of the ballfields? I understand they have sustained damage due to Sandy, but was told that no one has come to assess the damage. … Continue reading

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The Hudson River Pageant 2012

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