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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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