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Coney Island is Open for Business
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: Francisco Collazo ** Hurricane Sandy wasn’t kind to Coney Island, New York City’s most storied seaside community. The home of Nathans Famous Frankfurters (and its even more famous hot dog eating contest), the Wonder Wheel, and the annual Mermaid Parade was completely waterlogged; local media reported devastation and wondered whether … Continue reading
Overlooked New York: Admiral’s Row and Fort Greene’s Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: Francisco Collazo ** Once a month or so, we rent a car to run errands and visit far-flung corners of the city that are hard to reach by subway. Sometimes, we have a list of places we’ve been planning to visit; other times, it’s a detour or a curiosity-inducing glimpse … Continue reading
New York Now: Photoville
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photo: Francisco Collazo ** There are lots of reasons to make your way to Brooklyn Bridge Park this summer. including free kayaking and Water Lab (a water-based playground for kids), just part of the rapidly expanding park that runs 1.3 miles along the East River. There’s plenty to keep you busy … Continue reading
Overlooked New York: Newtown Creek Nature Walk
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: Francisco Collazo ** “Don’t waste your time; there’s nothing to see here.” That was the tip from the sole person who had checked into Newtown Creek Nature Walk on Gowalla. So of course, I had to check it out for myself; overlooked places and stories are always found where other … Continue reading
5 Spots for Spectacular Sunsets in NYC
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: See individual credits ** Looking for a place to see the New York City sunset without a horde of people surrounding you? Here are five places where you can find peace and quiet as the sun slips into its nighttime resting place. Louis Valentino Jr. Park & Pier, Red Hook, … Continue reading
