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The New York City Traveler

Archive for the ‘Staten Island’ Category

June 25th, 2008

Top 10 New York Area Beaches

If Water Taxi Beach simply isn’t cutting it any longer, try a getaway to one of the New York area’s finest beaches.  Some are close enough for a day-trip while others are best enjoyed by spending a weekend. 

Rockaway Beach, Queens   Watch the longboarders catch some of New York’s best waves at this […]

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June 24th, 2008

Baseball the Way it was Meant to be with the Staten Island Yankees

Do you remember when baseball was pure?  There was no talk of steroids and no $200 million contracts.  It was a time when a family of four could go to the ballpark, order hot dogs and soda, and not spend a fortune.  A time when the kids on the field were there for the […]

By Heather -- 3 comments

May 21st, 2008

Ahoy, Mate! New York’s Fleet Week Comes Ashore

For one week every year, Sailors, Marines, and Guardsmen take over Lower Manhattan. 
New York’s Fleet Week begins today with parade of ships and continues until Wednesday, May 28th with a full calendar of events. 
This is your chance to tour one of the majestic ships that will be docked in New York.  Complimentary […]

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February 2nd, 2008

Six More Weeks of Winter? Not According to Staten Island Chuck

This morning, just after dawn, Punxsutawney Phil was roused from his burrow at Gobbler’s Knob and was greeted by a crowd of over 30,000 people.  The fans that were anxiously awaiting Phil’s weather forecast didn’t receive good news and cheers turned to jeers upon hearing that, according to his handler, Phil saw his shadow and […]

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December 29th, 2007

How to Spend New Year’s Eve in New York City

Cruise the Harbor with cheap booze: I recently sang the praises of the cheapest cruise in town but the Staten Island Ferry also happens to be one of the best places in New York to watch the fireworks.  Spectacular views of Liberty Island, New Jersey, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.  Don’t forget to bundle up!
B.Y.O.B. and […]

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December 19th, 2007

Throwdown: Circle Line Tours Downtown vs. Staten Island Ferry

See how Manhattan glimmers in the early morning sun and Lady Liberty’s torch is a beacon in the night sky.  Some of the best views of Manhattan can be seen from the waters of New York Harbor.  Luckily you don’t need one of those mega-yachts docked at North Cove Marina to cruise the harbor.  […]

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