Governors Island, in the heart of New York Harbor, is only 800 yards from Lower Manhattan, and even closer to Brooklyn. It is a world unto itself, unique and full of promise. With 172 acres (70 hectares) of quiet in the center of New York Harbor. “Part of the island is a national [...]

“A 52-acre living museum.” The Cherry Blossom Festival is beautiful!

This amazing venue is keeping the classic Jazz and Swing fresh and bringing it to a wide range of audiences.

Good acoustics and lots of talented artists, such as  Cecil Taylor, David S. Ware, Sam Rivers, and Andrew Hill.

Sarabeth’s award-winning “Legendary Spreadable Fruit”, which had its beginning in Sarabeth’s and Bill’s Manhattan apartment with a few jars being sold to local businesses, is now being produced in a 15,000 s.f factory in the Bronx, still being operated by Sarabeth and Bill

The Brooklyn Bridge (originally the New York and Brooklyn Bridge) stretches 5,989 feet (1825 m) over the East River (main span of 1,595 feet 6 inches) connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn On completion, it was the largest suspension bridge in the world–fifty percent longer than any previously built, and the first steel-wire suspension bridge

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is a popular pizzeria in the New York City area It does not sell slices; only whole pies The pizzas are made using a coal-fired brick oven. Sun – Thurs 11:30-11:00 Fri & Sat 11:30-12:00

The view of the Statue of Liberty, South Street Seaport, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State & Chryslar Buildings. It’s the perfect place to catch up or just to sit and enjoy the view of the city

The museum is one of the oldest of the country, in a historic Beaux-Arts building. It is set in a complex of nineteenth-century parks and gardens including Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Prospect Park Zoo. Photo: Joel Zimmer

Cozy place, good food and drinks. Photo: Daniel Huggard