Randall’s Island
Inaccessible New York Earth Day Special: The 5 Boro Green Roof Garden
In our series, Inaccessible New York, we’ve been visiting places that are off limits to the public. Well, this one has a twist.
Greenwich Village Little Leaguers May Not Have Home Field Advantage In Upcoming Season
Greenwich Village Little Leaguers play at JJ Walker Park in the West Village for their season’s games. But the field was closed for renovations last fall.
NYC Swears In Most Diverse Class Of Probationary Firefighters In FDNY History
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano swore in and congratulated the 318 “probies” at a ceremony at the FDNY Fire Academy on Tuesday.
The Black Keys Headline Catalpa Day 1; Is It New York’s New Annual Festival?
Ultimately, festivals are about the music. And Day 1 was headlined by The Black Keys, one of the biggest breakout rock bands of the past five years.
Park Advocates Irked About Bloomberg L.P.’s Pricey Party At Randall’s Island
Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s company is renting out a large chunk of Randall’s Island for a company get-together. But many feel that the celebration is blocking the public from enjoying the land for Father’s Day Weekend.
5 Best Mini Golf Courses In New York
Mini though these mini golf courses may be, they’re huge fun for New York families. Get the family out to enjoy spring’s green on the greens at the best mini golf options in the city.
5th Annual Quidditch World Cup Coming To Randall’s Island This Weekend
This year, 94 teams from around 27 states and four countries will face-off for the coveted World Cup Trophy.
New York Korean Festival Taking Place In New Jersey This Weekend
Organizers say problems obtaining permits forced them to move New York’s annual Korean harvest festival to New Jersey.
Inside Training For The New York City Fire Department
It’s not easy training to be one of New York’s Bravest, as WCBS 880 reporter Peter Haskell found out.
Only One Ticket Issued Since NYC Parks Smoking Ban Went Into Effect
New York City parks commissioner Adrian Benepe insists the city is committed to keeping new smoke-free zones smoke-free.
Thousands Come Out For Breast Cancer Walk
NEW YORK (WCBS 880) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one company is doing its part to help find a cure for the disease. The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer begins Saturday. Thousands of […]
Fitness, Nature And Beats: A Summer Guide To Randall’s Island
Randall’s Island sits at the East River juncture where the Harlem River slips between Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx. The 273-acre site has been an athletic playground for New Yorkers throughout the 20th Century and promises more to come in the new millennium.
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