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Up In The Air: 6 Great, Local Airborne Adventures

Airborne adventures aren’t for the faint of heart, of course, but there’s something special about being able to see the world from the vantage point of a bird. Read on for places that will take you up, up, up in New York City and beyond.

2013/05/03

Mayor Michael Bloomberg opens Pier 5 at Brooklyn Bridge Park - Dec. 13, 2012 (credit: Mayor's Office)

Bloomberg Opens New Playfield At Brooklyn Bridge Park

The city has spent $26 million converting the abandoned 650-foot-long Pier 5 in into three multi-purpose state-of-the-art playing fields covered with artificial turf.

2012/12/13

Helicopter (file / credit: clipart.com)

New Rules To Reduce Helicopter Noise Between L.I. And Manhattan

It has been a problem over the heads of residents in the town of North Hempstead, Long Island for years.

2012/02/02

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