Guggenheim Museum - New York

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Empire State Building in New York

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

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.

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Long Island - New York

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).

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Niagara Falls - New York

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.

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World Trade Center - New York

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.

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Nwe York transportation

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

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.

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Montauk Point State Park - New York

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.

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Warwick Hotel - New York

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

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

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.

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Morgans Hotel - New York

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

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.

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Wellington Hotel - New York

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

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.

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Hilton Hotel New York

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

Hudson Hotel - New York

Urban adventure, daredevil design, and true affordability meet in Hudson, the ultimate lifestyle hotel for the 21st century. Close to Central Park and the theater district, Hudson is a brilliant reflection of the boldness and diversity of the city – the quintessential New York hotel.

web: http://www.hudsonhotel.com/

New Yorker Hotel (Manhattan)

The New Yorker Hotel is one of the most popular hotels in New York City for business and leisure travelers. This Midtown Manhattan hotel is within walking distance of Broadway theaters, Madison Square Garden, Macy's department store, and the Jacob Javits Convention Center.
The New Yorker Hotel caters to an international clientele of business, leisure, weddings, and group visitors. Visit our specials page for seasonal offers and holiday packages, view our rooms and suites, and contact a reservations specialist who can provide advice to help plan meeting or group trip to the Big Apple.

web: http://www.newyorkerhotel.com/

New York - New York Hotel

Luxury illuminates every enticing room and suite in our fabulous city. Impress your senses with all of our hotel's posh amenities. Sleep well knowing endless Las Vegas excitement is always waiting just outside your door...

web: http://www.nynyhotelcasino.com/hotel/

Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers (Manhattan)

Located between Central Park and Times Square in the center of Manhattan's Midtown business and entertainment district. Move from your perfectly choreographed business event to preferred seating at a famous uptown eatery without missing a beat.

web: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=421

Marriott Hotel - New York

Whatever thrills you, you'll find it in the Big Apple - from high finance to high fashion, Broadway theater to Bohemian Greenwich Village, sophisticated cuisine to pizza by the slice. Business or pleasure, discover the perks of staying at Marriott's New York hotels:
- Spacious rooms and suites featuring amenities like high-speed Internet access, the plush new Marriott Revive® bed, and fully equipped fitness centers
- Convenient locations everywhere from Times Square to the East Side to Midtown
- Easy access to subways, Penn and Grand Central stations, and JFK, Newark and LaGuardia airports
Marriott's Manhattan hotels put you within walking distance of New York's most celebrated gems, including Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Central Park, Carnegie Hall and the Empire State Building.

web: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/nycmq-new-york-marriott-marquis/

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport , first named Newark Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international airport within the city limits of both Newark and Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. It is about 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Midtown Manhattan (New York City).
The airport is operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which also manages the two other major airports in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), in addition to three smaller airports, Stewart International Airport, Teterboro Airport and the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. Newark is the tenth busiest airport in the United States and the nation's fifth busiest international air gateway; JFK ranks first.

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LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - New York

LaGuardia Airport is an airport serving New York City, New York, United States, located on the waterfront of Flushing Bay, and borders the neighborhoods of Astoria, Jackson Heights and East Elmhurst in the borough of Queens. The airport was originally named Glenn H. Curtiss Airport after aviation pioneer Glenn Hammond Curtiss then renamed North Beach Airport, then later named for Fiorello La Guardia, a former mayor of New York who built the airport. In 1960, it was voted the "greatest airport in the world" by the worldwide aviation community. "LaGuardia Airport" is the official name of the airport according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates the facility.

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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport is an international airport located in Queens in southeastern New York City about 12 miles (19 km) from Lower Manhattan. It is the top international air passenger gateway to the United States and is also the leading freight gateway to the country by value of shipments. The airport is operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages the two other major airports in the New York metropolitan area, Newark Liberty and LaGuardia. JFK airport is the base of operations for JetBlue Airways and is also a major international gateway hub for Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. Over 80 airlines operate out of JFK.
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City buses - New York

The New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) operates the world's largest fleet of buses -- 4,373 public buses -- serving over 666 million people per year. The bus system services routes not served by the subway system such as crosstown (East-West) routes and outlying areas.
In general, buses stop every 2 blocks making them agonizingly slow, but for those who have the time to spend it can also double as a scenic tour of the city. MTA buses also serve as the main mode of transportation for K-12 students travelling to and from school. From 8-9am and 2-3pm, expect heavy amounts of school children/teens in certain areas.

web: http://www.ny.com/transportation/buses/

Trains - New York

PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson)
There are five subway-style PATH stations along Sixth Avenue -- 33rd Street, 23rd Street, 14th Street, 9th Street, and Christopher Street. Trains from all of those points run to terminals in either Hoboken, Jersey City or Newark, New Jersey, or transfers are available to these points. There, they connect with 10 NJ Transit commuter lines that serve New Jersey, as well as Orange and Rockland County, New York. For more information, call 1-800-234-PATH.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The MTA operates Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North Railroad.The LIRR system stretches from the eastern tip of Montauk, Long Island to Penn Station in Manhattan, approximately 120 miles away. For more information, call (718) 217 LIRR or visit http://www.mta.info/lirr/.Metro-North goes to 120 stations distributed in seven counties in New York--Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Bronx, New York (Manhattan), Rockland, and Orange--and two counties in Connecticut--New Haven and Fairfield. For more information, call (800) METRO-INFO or visit http://www.mta.info/mnr/. In New York City, call (212) 532-4900.

Amtrak
Train tickets nationwide. Weekly web deals. Reservations can be made anytime from 11 months prior to departure to the actual day of departure, however, since space on most trains is limited, it's a good idea to book your tickets ahead of time. For more information, call 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit www.amtrak.com.

New Jersey Transit
This website provides information on transportation in New Jersey including travel advisories for busses and trains. For more information, call (973) 762-5100 or visit www.njtransit.com.

Port Authority of NY and NJ
This website provides information on transportation concerns related to water crossings connecting Manhattan Island with New Jersey, to the west. This includes tunnels, bridges, and vehicles crossing these venues. For more information, call (212) 435-7000 or visit www.panynj.gov.

Web: http://www.ny.com/transportation/trains/

New York City subway

The New York City subway system is one of the most efficient people transports in the entire world. The hot and dingy subway system of the 1970's has been completely renovated into a safe, convenient and comfortable mode of transportation between nearly all areas of New York City. Over 4.3 million people ride the subway system every day; over 1 billion people go through the turnstiles per year! While minor theft and homelessness still abound, the subway is a much better place than was predicted back in the financially troubled days of the city.
FaresThe primary method of fare payment is the Metrocard. All subway stations and busses are now Metrocard capable. Tokens are also available, and cost $2.00 each.
web: http://www.ny.com/transportation/subways/

Spice market - New York

Culinary Concepts, the world's leading white tablecloth experience, offers discriminating diners a wealth of culinary experiences. With the creative cuisines and international taste of Jean-Georges Vongerichten guiding the company's efforts, Culinary Concepts will be the first premium culinary brand that is local in content and global in reach

web: http://culinaryconcepts.com/about_us

Veselka restaurant - New York

Veselka's founder, Wolodymyr Darmochwal, was an agronomist and the director of a large agricultural cooperative in Ukraine. In 1944, he and his family - wife Olha, son Mykola and daughter Marta - fled the war and arrived in America by way of a refugee camp in Germany. He worked a variety of jobs to support his family, and he was active in the Ukrainian community of Manhattan's East Village. In 1954, he was instrumental in helping the Ukrainian Youth Organization (PLAST) buy its headquarters on Second Avenue. To support the venture, he purchased a candy shop and newsstand that had operated out of the corner of the building. With poetic flair, an entrepreneurial spirit and a great deal of optimism, he named the store "Veselka" - the Ukrainian word for "Rainbow."The original Veselka occupied about a quarter of its current space. In October 1962, during a period in which the East Village was experiencing a renaissance - and Veselka was growing along with the neighborhood - the store expanded by combining with a small luncheonette next door. Veselka's fledgling restaurant business was born, offering a full menu of Ukrainian dishes that quickly gained a reputation for great meals at affordable prices. The next major expansion occurred in 1970 when another adjacent store on Ninth Street was acquired and transformed into Veselka's dining room. Although modest in size, it became a regular meeting place for Ukrainian community gatherings and cultural events. As the 1970's progressed, the customer base began to shift and soon reflected a cross-section of the changing community. The East Village was increasingly populated by artists, writers, hippies, actors and students who sought an inexpensive yet creative area in which to live and work.

web: http://www.veselka.com/

Pure Food and Wine - New York

As New York's premier raw foods restaurant, pure food and wine utilizes organic and seasonal fruits, vegatables, nuts, and seeds to create a unique, award-winning, culinary experience.

web: http://purefoodandwine.com/concept.html

Hudson cafeteria - New York

Improbably long tabels. Incredibly tall cupboards. Dramatically high ceilings. Celebrities and tourists sit hip to hip in this Philippe Strack-designed "postmodren cum Adirondacks" fantasy.

web: http://www.chinagrillmgt.com/hudson/main.cfm?pp=0

Ditch Plains - New York

New York, ny - northwest winds blow in perfect swells off the shore of ditch plain, the legendary montauk, long island surf spot. It was here, after elbowing through the notoriously packed line-up that chef marc murphy caught his first wave - and he rode it all the way to new york city's west village.

web: http://www.ditch-plains.com/press.html

Balthazar - New York

Balthazar serves traditional bistro meals from breakfast through late-night supper. Opened by Keith McNally in the spring of 1997, Balthazar offers a French menu prepared by chefs de cuisine Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson. Diners can also choose from an extensive wine list, a raw seafood bar, and breads and pastries from Balthazar bakery.

web: http://www.balthazarny.com/

230 fith - New York

230 Fifth is open to the public 365 days a year from 4:00PM to 4:00AM daily (closed only on certain days during December for Holiday Parties).
230 Fifth is different!
Created and controlled by the former owner of New York's famous Roxy and Palladium nightclubs, 230 Fifth opened on May 4, 2006 and in just one year of existence has received worldwide recognition as New York's # 1 Rooftop Garden and Fully Enclosed Penthouse Lounge / Bar!
230 Fifth is New York's largest outdoor Rooftop Garden and fully enclosed Penthouse Lounge larger perhaps than all other comparable venues combined.
web: http://www.230-fifth.com/

Gordon Ramsay restaurant in New York

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay at The London showcases classic British style and Manhattan vivacity. The elgant décor reflects a contemporary feel with stunning oak and green lacquered walls.

Web:http://www.gordonramsay.com/gratthelondon/ambience/

21 club restaurant - new york

Once a glamorous speakeasy, today '21' is one of the most celebrated restaurants in New York City. In addition to its two restaurants, the Bar Room and 'Upstairs', this four-story townhouse features ten private party rooms ideal for celebrations, meetings and banquets, including the legendary Prohibition-era Wine Cellar.
web:http://www.21club.com/

New York Botanical Garden

- Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

- Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden

- Daylilies

- Nancy Bryan Luce Herb Garden

- Orchids

- Benenson Ornamental Conifers

- Magnolias

- Lilacs

- Peonies

- Azaleas and Rhododendrons

- Tulips

- Daffodils

- Fall Foliage

- Ladies' Border

- Seasonal Walk

- Rock Garden

- Jane Watson Irwin Perennial Garden

- Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden

- Everett Children's Adventure Garden

- Waterlilies and Lotus

- Forest

- Home Gardening Center

- Arthur and Janet Ross Conifer Arboretum

- Chrysanthemums

- Flowering Cherries

- Crabapples

You canb find all these things and many more on the wesite:
http://www.nybg.org/gardens/index_garden.php

Knitting Factory - New York

Knitting Factory Entertainment has grown to encompass a diverse family of sounds, from the neo-psychedlic Shimmy Disc to the jazz standards of Knit Classics to the dance and acid jazz of Instinct Records.

web: http://ny.knittingfactory.com/about.php

NEW YORK - THE 40/40 CLUB

This is an all-American sports bar and lounge owned by hip hop mogul Jay-Z and partner Juan Perez (6 West 25th Street between 6th Avenue and Broadway), opened its doors to the public in the Summer of 2003. Created by the three longtime friends, 40/40 is 8,000 square feet of pure sports and entertainment in an opulent lounge setting, providing a unique experience not found elsewhere in New York City.

web: http://www.the4040club.com/index.cfm/CFID/41003175/CFTOKEN/46198649/MenuItemID/413/MenuGroup/_Home.htm

Statue of Liberty - New York

This is one of the famous things in New York. Everybody, who visit New York, take a tour in Tha Statue of Liberty as well.

This is America's most famous symbol for freedom. The women, who keep the fire.

Standing 151 feet (354 steps ) above New York Harbor since 1886.

http://www.nyctourist.com/topten_liberty.htm

Famous people in New York

- Amelia Jenks Bloomer (1818 - 1894)

- William Bonney "Billy the Kid" (1859 - 1881)

- Joseph Campbell (1904 - 1987)

- Mark Clark (1896 - 1984) U.S. Army general

- Tom Cruise (1962 - )

- George Gershwin (1898 - 1937)

- Julia Ward Howe (1819 - 1910) Reformer, writer, and poet

- Michael Jordan (1963 - ) Basketball superstar

- Norman Rockwell (1894 - 1978) Famous painter and illustrator

- Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) 32nd President of the United States (1933-1945);

- Teddy Roosevelt (1858 - 1919), He was the 26th president of the United States

- Denzel Washington (1954 - ) Actor