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The New York City Traveler

Archive for the ‘Top Ten’ 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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May 18th, 2008

10 Songs About New York

New York City can be quite an inspiration for creative-types.  Musicians from Frank Sinatra to Billy Joel, Duke Ellington to Run DMC have been so taken by the city that they have made New York City the center of their songs.  Here is a short list of some of the my favorite songs featuring New […]

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April 21st, 2008

10 Free Things to Do in New York City

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New York City is known as one of the priciest cities in the world, but there is a huge selection of fun activities that don’t cost a thing!  Here is a list of 10 free finds in the city– in no particular order.

Staten Island Ferry  Why pay for a […]

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February 14th, 2008

Ten Ways to Enjoy a Solo Valentine’s Day in New York City

Check out the Cupid Is Stupid Party at The Town Tavern (map).  All night drink specials include $5 Cosmos, $4 mixed vodka drinks, and $3 champagne.  Free manicures and tarot card reading from 6-10pm.  
You are guaranteed to score in Williamsburg at Union Pool (map).  Music, pool, and drinks equal a good time in Brooklyn.    
Work out […]

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February 13th, 2008

Ten Ways to Enjoy Valentine’s Day with Somebody You Love

Top of the Rock, the observation deck of Rockefeller Center, is a great place to take in a bird’s-eye view of Manhattan.  It’s open until midnight and lacks the long lines that plague the Empire State Building Observation Deck.
He made a name for himself at Le Cirque, but he continues to impress with his edible […]

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December 27th, 2007

Top 10 New York City News Stories of 2007

With Christmas safely behind us and 2008 in the near distance, I thought it would be fitting to take a look back at the year that was in New York City:

January 1, 2007 brought Elliott Spitzer’s inauguration as Governor of New York. Nine months later, Spitzer found himself in the middle of the immigration debate […]

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