feet in the sand
From this summer, travelers will be able to spread their towel just a stone’s throw from Chelsea and the Meatpacking District. After four years of construction, Manhattan is set to unveil its first-ever public beach, the Gansevoort Peninsula, due in September. It will be good to stroll in this oasis of greenery conducive to idleness and leisure activities, which promises to become a very popular spot on the banks of the Hudson River. Swimming will not be allowed, but the Gansevoort Peninsula should make kayakers happy. Sports facilities will also make it possible to exercise there, or simply to take a walk. You can have lunch in the sun on the picnic areas, with a breathtaking view of Downtown Manhattan or Little Island. Before ending the day, why not stop off at the nearby Whitney Museum.
In the center of the world
Hilton arrives in September in Time Square with its new contemporary brand “Tempo by Hilton” and a 661-room hotel intended to become its flagship. Located in the heart of the Big Apple, the Tempo By Hilton places particular emphasis on well-being. An outdoor terrace will overlook the heart of the city, offering lovely views of New York. This new hotel will be housed within TSX Broadway, a new architectural complex that also includes a theatre, restaurant and shopping center covering an area of more than 51,000 square meters. On the facade, a gigantic LED screen of more than 1600 square meters from which visitors and New Yorkers can upload short videos which will then be projected on the screen installed in Time Square.
Hello Satchmo
Formerly known as Louis Armstrong House, the Armstrong Corona Campus will unveil a new cultural center this summer dedicated to celebrating and preserving the musical legacy of the legendary Louis Armstrong. Under the direction of pianist and composer Jason Moran, who is also artistic director of the Kennedy Center for jazz, the “Here to Stay” exhibition retraces Louis Armstrong’s fifty-year career. This new center will permanently house the Louis and Lucille Armstrong archives (60,000 pieces), a 75-seat performance hall offering shows, conferences, screenings and educational workshops.
I said a Hip Hop…
In New York, 2023 will mark the 50th anniversary of the birth of music and the hip-hop movement, founded in the Bronx on August 11, 1973 when Clive Campbell, better known as DJ Kool Herc, spun the turntables at his sister’s birthday party. Many events will take place throughout the year. Festivities happening to celebrate this anniversary include free concerts such as “Birth of a Culture” Grandmaster Flash and Friends in Bronx’s Crotona Park on Friday, August 4, and BRIC Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Weekend on August 11 and 12. august. A new museum will soon pay tribute to the culture of the South Bronx, the cradle of hip-hop. As part of the Bronx Point project, it will open in 2024.
Newcomers
New York continues to enrich its repertoire with the arrival of new hotels. To name but a few: tranquil ambiance, Israeli-inspired cuisine and stunning skyline views are the hallmarks of Brooklyn’s Moxy Williamsburg, which opened its doors in March. The former The Roger New York has meanwhile been completely redesigned and elevated to become the Hotel Aka NoMad, a very luxury cocoon of 178 rooms on Madison Avenue. The address will delight film buffs: in season, private outdoor screenings are offered on the terrace. 2023 also sounds the hour of renewal for the Renaissance New York Hotel (Marriott), in the luxurious Victoria Theater. An opening that is part of a major rehabilitation, long awaited.
2023-08-08 06:07:15
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