Memorial Day weekend kicks off the long-awaited summer unofficially, and millions of people are expected to travel on this date. The American Automobile Association (AAA) noted that 39.2 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more for those vacations. That would be an 8.3% increase from 2021, the organization said. Although many will … Read more
The free Hudson Link bus service, which serves the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Shared Use Route, restarts every weekend beginning this Saturday, May 28 through Sunday, October 30. This transit service provides pedestrians and bicyclists with service from select locations in Westchester and Rockland counties to one of the longest shared-use paths in the … Read more
New York City will welcome a new public green oasis this fall in the heart of Midtown, complete with a selection of artisan foods, a central waterfall and a circular hearth for visitors to gather during the winter. The Midtown East park will be located at 550 Madison Ave, between 56th and 55th streets, with … Read more
Good news for lovers of amusement parks. If you live in New York City or near Newark, New Jersey starting this Saturday, May 28, right around Memorial Day weekend, NJ Transit will begin offering express bus service to the park. Six Flags amusements. People who want to visit this amusement spot, known for its roller … Read more
NEW YORK — With Memorial Day weekend fast approaching, many are ready to welcome the unofficial start of summer by hitting the beach. Although New York City’s eight public beaches will officially open this Saturday with lifeguards on duty daily from 10 am to 6 pm through Sunday, September 12, some locations will kick off … Read more
New York City’s three public library systems are taking a stand against censorship with a new Banned Books Challenge: 10 banned or contested books that expert librarians recommend New Yorkers borrow and read. The Brooklyn Public Library, the New York Public Library (serving the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island) and the Queens Public Library are … Read more
Residents of Albany, New York, will now have the opportunity to visit eight natural spaces in and around this city with a free bus service, the New York State Parks Department announced Thursday. The “Natural Bus” will provide the service from Saturday May 28 until Saturday September 24. The free service comes as the Mohawk … Read more
The beaches of New York Cityand the tri-state area, will open for swimming beginning Saturday, May 28, just in time for the Memorial Day holiday. The Big Apple Parks Department maintains 14 miles of beaches that will be open for swimming. During the beach season, lifeguards are on duty every day and swimming when they … Read more
Apparently, there is such a thing as a free lunch. Grubhub announced Tuesday that all of New York City and the surrounding area will receive up to $15 free lunch through its app on May 17. “72% of New Yorkers think lunch is the most important meal of the day and 81% value it more … Read more
the famous festival Uptown Night Market returns to Harlem, in Manhattan, to provide attendees with art, variety of food, crafts and much more. The event, which celebrates community, culture and cuisine, will take place on Thursday, May 12 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Arches of Harlem (12th Ave & West 133th St). From … Read more