New York


Statue of Liberty’s crown re-opens July 4

Posted Wednesday, June 3, 2009 in New York


Starting July 4, a limited number of people will once again be allowed to climb to the crown of the Statue of Liberty.
The crown was closed after 9/11 for safety and security reasons.
“On July 4th, we are giving America a special gift,” Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said in a news release. “We are [...]


2008 in review: Shea it ain’t so: ‘Shea good-bye’

Posted Wednesday, December 31, 2008 in New York, Seeing America


FLUSHING, N.Y. – When it comes to baseball stadiums, Shea Stadium doesn’t usually top the most charming ballpark list.The so-called “cookie cutter” stadium opened in 1964 as the home of the hapless New York Mets and the New York Jets until 1983 when they left the city and started calling New Jersey home. The Mets [...]


2008 in review: Farewell to the Cathedral

Posted Monday, December 29, 2008 in New York, Seeing America


NEW YORK — There will never be another ballpark like Yankee Stadium.
In 2008, the so-called “House That Ruth Built” saw its last game. I had the opportunity to visit the ballpark one last time and watched the Bronx Bombers beat the Kansas City Royals 15-6.


Taking the Big Apple one bite at a time

Posted Thursday, November 27, 2008 in New York


NEW YORK – As daunting of a destination as New York City may seem, the Big Apple can be consumed both easily and in a cost-effective manner.Just take small bites.
There are countless itineraries one could follow when visiting the city. With that in mind, know what you want to see before hitting the streets.
“I hadn’t [...]


New York Recap

Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 in New York, Seeing America



And, I’m Leaving on a…

Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 in New York, Seeing America



Guess This Guy Actually Plays Here

Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 in New York, Seeing America



Shea It Ain’t So

Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 in New York, Seeing America


It’s hard to describe in words the Shea Stadium experience.


You’re Never Too Old to Shop at the Toy Store

Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 in New York, Seeing America



Staten Island

Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 in New York, Seeing America


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