New York vacation

Guggenheim Museum - New York

2008-10-10T12:02:00.000-07:00

In 2005, some 12 layers of paint applied over the past 46 years were removed and the building’s concrete surface has been revealed, allowing for close analysis of the building’s surface. Detailed monitoring of the movement of selected cracks over an entire year, laser surveys, and other studies will be used by the restoration team to formulate an appropriate methodology to repair the cracks and ensure the building’s long-term health. Scaffolding will remain in place through spring 2008. The museum is expected to remain open throughout the restoration process.

web: http://www.guggenheim.org/restoration.html

Children's Museum of Manhattan

2008-10-10T11:42:00.000-07:00

The mission of the Children's Museum of Manhattan is to inspire children and families to learn about themselves and our culturally diverse world through a unique environment of interactive exhibitions and programs.
Last year, CMOM served more than 350,000 people, which included 65,000 children who visited the Museum as part of a school group or through one of the Museum’s off-site partners. CMOM is committed to making its exhibits and programs available to all, and with nearly 50 sites around New York City, we continually reach thousands of families who might not otherwise be able to benefit from our services.

web: http://www.cmom.org/about.html

Tenement Museum - New York

2008-10-10T11:34:00.000-07:00

A New York City Museum that tells the stories of immigrants who lived in 97 Orchard Street, a tenement built in 1863 on Manhattan's Lower East Side.

web: http://www.tenement.org/

Intrepid Museum Reopens - New York

2008-10-10T11:27:00.000-07:00

The new Intrepid Museum is a unique journey through spectacular interactive exhibits and virtual, multi-sensory technology. Located at the new, park-like Pier 86, the complex boasts 30 restored aircraft, former USS Growler submarine and Concorde. The Intrepid Museum is a dynamic adventure for visitors of all ages and offers group packages, member benefits, birthday parties, special event packages and educational programs. At 12th Avenue and 46th Street, Intrepid is easy to get to by mass transit, car or water taxi.

web: http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/

American Folk Art Museum - New York

2008-10-10T11:07:00.000-07:00

Interesting volunteer and internship possibilities exist at both the American Folk Art Museum location at 45 West 53rd Street and at the administrative offices at 49 East 52nd Street. There are many exciting opportunities to work with the public or behind the scenes. We are looking for people whose time and talents meet the needs of the museum and who are able to make a regular weekly commitment. The amount of time required each week varies with the particular job assignment.

web: http://www.folkartmuseum.org/default.asp?id=868

New York Jets

2008-09-22T00:41:00.000-07:00

The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. They are members of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League. The team plays their home games in East Rutherford, New Jersey at Giants Stadium, which is named after another NFL team that plays there, the New York Giants.
The team began in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League under the name New York Titans. It was renamed after Sonny Werblin bought the team in 1963. The Jets later joined the NFL as part of the AFL-NFL Merger.
The Jets hold the distinction of being the first AFL team to defeat an NFL club in an AFL-NFL World Championship Game when they defeated the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III.

web: http://www.newyorkjets.com/

New York Yankees

2008-09-22T00:37:00.000-07:00

The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of the Bronx, in New York City. The Yankees are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Baltimore in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles, moved to New York City in 1903, then becoming known as the New York Highlanders as well as the New York Yankees, and becoming solely known as the "Yankees" in 1913. From 1923 to the present, the Yankees permanent home has been Yankee Stadium. In 2009, they are scheduled to move into a new stadium, also to be called "Yankee Stadium".
web: http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=nyy

New York Giants

2008-09-22T00:26:00.000-07:00

The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey. They are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Giants were one of five teams that joined the NFL in 1925, but the only one admitted that year which still exists. The Giants have won a total of seven NFL titles: four in the pre–Super Bowl era, and three since the advent of the Super Bowl . During their history, the Giants have featured 15 Hall of Fame players, including NFL Most Valuable Player award winners Mel Hein, Frank Gifford, Charlie Conerly, Y. A. Tittle, and Lawrence Taylor. The team has gained several nicknames, including "Big Blue," the "G-Men," the "Big Blue Wrecking Crew," and the "Jints," a name seen frequently in the New York Post, originating from the baseball team when they were based in New York.
web: http://www.giants.com/

New York New York

2008-09-16T09:25:00.000-07:00

New York, New York by Frank Sinatra, Movie by Benjamin Summa

Empire State Building in New York

2008-08-13T09:10:00.000-07:00

Leasing space:

With office suites to suit almost any firm or organization, the building's modernization program has made it a rare find indeed for those lucky enough to occupy it.

Lighting Schedule:

The beautiful lights that grace the top of the Empire State building are energy efficient as well as awe inspiring. In fact, as a Tourism attraction, the view from afar can be as exciting as the view from the top!

Kids activaties:

Check out the ESB Kids section for activities such as printable coloring pages, online games, and fun trivia for all to enjoy.

web: http://www.esbnyc.com/index2.cfm

New York

2008-08-11T01:02:00.000-07:00

New York is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States, and is the country's third most populous state. The state is bordered by New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to the south, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east. The state has a water border with Rhode Island off the east coast of Long Island, as well as an international border with the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Ontario to the northwest. New York is often referred to as New York State to distinguish it from New York City.
New York City, which is the largest city in the United States, is known for its history as a gateway for immigration to the United States and its status as a financial, cultural, transportation, and manufacturing center. It was named after the 17th century Duke of York, James Stuart, future James II and VII of England and Scotland.

(from wikipedia)

Long Island - New York

2008-08-10T01:44:00.000-07:00

Long Island is an island located in southeastern New York, USA, its western shores directly across from Manhattan, from which the island stretches northeast into the Atlantic Ocean. It contains four counties, two of which (Queens and Kings) are boroughs (Queens and Brooklyn) of New York City, and two of which (Nassau and Suffolk) are suburbs of that city. Long Island Sound is the body of water between its northern shore and the state of Connecticut.
True to its name, Long Island is much longer than it is wide, extending 118 miles (190 km) from New York Harbor, and it varies in width from 12 to 23 miles (19 to 37 km) between the northern Long Island Sound coast and the southern Atlantic coast.[1] With an area of 1,401 square miles (3,629 km2), Long Island is the largest island in the continental United States and the 149th largest island in the world.[1] It is connected to the mainland by several bridges and tunnels through New York City, and ferries to Connecticut from Suffolk County.
Long Island had a population of 7,448,618 as of the 2000 census,[1] with the population estimated at 7,559,372 as of July 1, 2006, making it the most populated island in any U.S. state or territory. It is also the 17th most populous island in the world, ahead of Ireland, Jamaica and the Japanese island of Hokkaidō. Its population density is 5,470 people per square mile (2,110 per km2).

(from wikipedia)

Niagara Falls - New York

2008-08-10T01:39:00.000-07:00

Niagara Falls are massive waterfalls on the Niagara River, straddling the international border separating the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The falls are 17 miles (27 km) north-northwest of Buffalo, New York, 75 miles (120 km) south-southeast of Toronto, Ontario, between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York.
Niagara Falls is composed of two major sections separated by Goat Island: Horseshoe Falls, on the Canadian side of the border and American Falls on the United States side. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls also is located on the American side, separated from the main falls by Luna Island. Niagara Falls were formed when glaciers receded at the end of the Wisconsin glaciation (the last ice age), and water from the newly-formed Great Lakes carved a path through the Niagara Escarpment en route to the Atlantic Ocean. While not exceptionally high, the Niagara Falls are very wide. More than six million cubic feet (168,000 m³) of water falls over the crest line every minute in high flow, and almost 4 million cubic feet (110,000 m³) on average. It is the most powerful waterfall in North America.

(from wikipedia)

World Trade Center - New York

2008-08-10T01:35:00.000-07:00

The World Trade Center in New York City, United States (sometimes informally referred to as the WTC or the Twin Towers) was a complex of seven buildings in Lower Manhattan, mostly designed by Detroit-based architect Minoru Yamasaki and engineer Leslie Robertson and developed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. It was initiated in 1960 by a Lower Manhattan Association created and chaired by David Rockefeller, who had the original idea of building the center, with strong backing from the then-New York governor, his brother Nelson Rockefeller. The World Trade Center, New York, like most World Trade Centers located around the globe, belonged to the family of World Trade Centers Association. Prior to its destruction, Larry Silverstein held the most recent lease to the complex, the Port Authority having leased it to him in July 2001. The complex, located in the heart of New York City's downtown financial district, contained 13.4 million square feet (1.24 million m²) of office space, almost four percent of Manhattan's entire office inventory at that time.
Best known for its iconic 110-story twin towers (101 usable floors, eight engineering-only "service" floors on top of a lobby which was six stories high and 80') the World Trade Center was beset by a fire on February 13, 1975 and a bombing on February 26, 1993.
All seven original buildings in the complex were destroyed during the September 11, 2001 attacks.

(from wikipedia)

Nwe York transportation

2008-08-10T01:27:00.000-07:00

New York has one of the most extensive and one of the oldest transportation infrastructures in the country. Engineering difficulties because of the terrain of the state and the unique issues of the city brought on by urban crowding have had to be overcome since the state was young. Population expansion of the state generally followed the path of the early waterways, first the Hudson River and then the Erie Canal. Today, railroad lines and the New York State Thruway follow the same general route. The New York State Department of Transportation is often criticized for how they maintain the roads of the state in certain areas and for the fact that the tolls collected along the roadway have long passed their original purpose. Until 2006, tolls were collected on the Thruway within The City of Buffalo. They were dropped late in 2006 during the campaign for Governor (both candidates called for their removal).
In addition to New York City's famous mass transit subway, four suburban commuter railroad systems enter and leave the city, including the Long Island Rail Road, MTA Metro-North, the PATH system and five of NJTransit's rail services. Many of the other cities have urban and regional public transportation. Buffalo also has a Subway line, sometimes called a Lightrail System run by the NFTA, and Rochester had a subway system, although it is mostly destroyed. Only a small part exists under the old Erie Canal Aqueduct.
Portions of the transportation system are intermodal, allowing travelers to easily switch from one mode of transportation to another. One of the most notable examples is AirTrain JFK which allows rail passengers to travel directly to terminals at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Hither Hills State Park - New York

2008-08-10T01:23:00.000-07:00

Hither Hills State Park is a state park located on the southern shore near the eastern tip of Long Island in Suffolk County, New York in the USA.
The park is located on the South Fork of Long Island at Napeague, New York. Three additional state parks a few miles farther east are: Montauk Downs State Park, Camp Hero State Park, and Montauk Point State Park.
The park offers a beach, picnic tables, a playground, recreation programs, a nature trail, hiking, a bridle path, hunting, fishing, a campground with tent and trailer sites that face the ocean, cross-country skiing, and a food concession.
The nearby hamlet of Montauk provides a variety of shops and services and is accessible via the Montauk Highway and the Montauk Branch of the Long Island Rail Road.

(from wikipedia)

Montauk Point State Park - New York

2008-08-10T01:20:00.000-07:00

Montauk Point State Park is located in the village of Montauk at the eastern tip of Long Island in Suffolk County, New York. Montauk Point is the easternmost extremity of the South Fork of Long Island, and thus also of New York State. The park is at the end of New York State Route 27, Sunrise Highway.
The park contains the Montauk Point Lighthouse, which was authorized by the Second Congress, under President George Washington in 1792. Construction began on June 7, 1796 and was completed on November 5, 1796. The lighthouse and adjacent Camp Hero were heavily fortified with huge guns during World War I and World War II. Those gun emplacements and concrete observation bunkers (which are also at nearby Shadmoor State Park) are still visible.
During the Cold War a huge, long range radar was built at Camp Hero. The decommissioned radar has become the topic of an urban legend that it was used for time travel via the Montauk Project.
The Amistad, a Spanish ship taken over by slaves in 1839 was captured by the USS Washington near here. The slaves were allowed to briefly disembark here before reimprisoned and taken to New London, Connecticut for trial. The Amistad case went before the Supreme Court of the United States. John Quincy Adams successfully argued that the slaves had been kidnapped and they were permitted to return to Africa. The case fanned the debate over abolition of slavery.

(from wikipedia)

Warwick Hotel - New York

2008-08-10T01:18:00.000-07:00

Warwick New York Hotel epitomises European-style elegance and is convenient for both business and vacation travellers to see New York City at its greatest. The hotel stands across the street from New York's newly revitalised Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and is within four blocks of New York City's Broadway, Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Fifth Avenue and the Rockefeller Center. Easily accessible from New York's airports, the hotel offers an intimate atmosphere and personalised service for today's traveller.
Warwick New York Hotel offers 359 oversized hotel guest rooms, 67 handsomely appointed suites (several with terraces), non-smoking rooms, marble bathrooms, special amenities, high-speed wireless Internet, dual-line telephones, minibar, in-room safes, Business Centre, Fitness Centre, valet service, 24-hour Room Service and full-sized meeting and banquet facilities.

web: http://www.warwickhotelny.com/

Park Central Hotel - New York

2008-08-10T01:13:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Park Central New York - your home away from home in the world's greatest city, just steps from the rolling paths of Central Park, the sights of Rockefeller Center, and the thriving streets of Times Square . A spectacular $65 million renovation has placed the Park Central at the top of the list of New York City Central Park hotels for business and leisure travel. Surround yourself with the classic attractions of the Big Apple, from shopping, to museums, dining, and beyond.

web: http://www.parkcentralny.com/

Catskill Park - New York

2008-08-10T01:12:00.000-07:00

The Catskill Park is in the Catskill Mountains in New York in the United States. It consists of 700,000 acres (2,800 km²) of land inside a Blue Line in four counties: Delaware, Greene, Sullivan, and Ulster. As of 2005 there are 287,514 acres (1,150 km²), or 41 percent of the land within, owned by the state as part of the Forest Preserve; it is managed by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Another 5% is owned by New York City to protect four of the city’s reservoirs in the region that lie partially within the park and their respective watersheds.
There are bobcats, minks and fishers in the preserve, and coyotes are often heard. There are some 400 black bears living in the region. The state operates numerous campgrounds and there are over 300 miles (480 km) of multi-use trails. Hunting is permitted, in season, in much of the park. It has approximately 50,000 permanent residents, bolstered somewhat by second-home ownership on weekends and in the summer, and attracts about half a million visitors every year.

(from wikipedia)

Morgans Hotel - New York

2008-08-10T01:11:00.000-07:00

On May 18th, 2008, Morgans Hotel Group will temporarily close Morgans, the original boutique hotel, to undergo a complete renovation. The renovation will be led by internationally renowned designer Andrée Putman, marking her return to update the iconic property. Ms. Putman intends to pay homage to her original design of a “home away from home” while boldly propelling Morgans into the future to appeal to the contemporary guest. The renovations will include refurbishments of the lobby, guestrooms and penthouse. The “Living Room” will also be re-done and upgraded with a high-tech business center. Morgans signature restaurant, Asia de Cuba, will remain open for the duration of the renovation.

web: http://www.morganshotel.com/

Vermont park - New York

2008-08-10T01:09:00.000-07:00

Vermont is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state ranks 45th by total area and 43rd by land area at 9,250 square miles (24,000 km²). It has a population of 608,827, ranking 49th of all fifty states (surpassing only Wyoming). The only New England state with no coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, Vermont is notable for the Green Mountains running north to south and Lake Champlain which makes up 50% of Vermont's western border. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north.
Originally inhabited by Native American tribes (Abenaki, and Iroquois), the territory that is now Vermont was claimed by France but became a British possession after France's defeat in the French and Indian War. For many years, the surrounding colonies disputed control of the area, especially New Hampshire and New York. Settlers who held land titles granted by these colonies were opposed by the Green Mountain Boys militia, which eventually prevailed in creating an independent state, the Vermont Republic, which was founded during the Revolutionary War and lasted for 14 years. In 1791, Vermont joined the United States as the fourteenth state.

(from wikipedia)

Wellington Hotel - New York

2008-08-10T01:07:00.000-07:00

The Wellington Hotel is within easy walking distance of Broadway theatres and many fine restaurants and stands out among countless Midtown Manhattan New York hotels.
New York is unquestionably the most exciting city in the world and no place puts visitors in closer proximity to everything there is to see and do than the Wellington Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. When the sun goes down and the lights come up on the Great White Way - also known as Broadway, An Extraordinary Setting Surrounds our Central Park Hotel in Midtown Manhattan…
web: http://www.wellingtonhotel.com/

Adirondack Park - New York

2008-08-10T01:06:00.000-07:00

The Adirondack Park is a publicly-protected area located in northeast New York. It is the largest park in the contiguous United States, the largest National Historic Landmark, and the largest area protected by any U.S. state.
The park covers some 6.1 million acres (24,700 km²), a land area about the size of Vermont, or of the Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Glacier, and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks combined.
More than half the land within the Adirondack Park is privately owned, including several villages and hamlets.

(from wikipedia)

Hilton Hotel New York

2008-08-10T01:05:00.000-07:00

The Hilton New York is a sophisticated hotel conveniently located in the midst of business and media centers in New York City, at West 53rd Street and Avenue of the Americas (Sixth Avenue).

Spacious and stylish guest rooms include all necessities for an unforgettable stay. All guest rooms feature marble baths, in-room thermostat control, 27 inch television, on-demand entertainment including video games, refreshment center, spacious work area, coffeemaker, and two telephones with voicemail and dataport.

web: http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/NYCNHHH-Hilton-New-York-New-York/index.do