Vancouver’s bike sharing program: Who’s going to run it and what about helmets?
As Vancouverites await word on the city’s public bike-sharing program, New Yorkers are getting set to welcome their own later this summer. From the New York Times: More than 200 cities around the world have bike-share programs. [New York’s is] not the first, but [it] will be one of the largest systems. The program will […]
The Final ‘Unforgettable’ Day of Shooting
By Alexandra Cheney Poppy Montgomery calls everyone, whether or not she’s on a first name basis, mama. Her manicurist, her assist, the woman dying her hair and even the man holding open the door, to name a few. It was a chilly spring day, one that slouched more toward winter than summer, and the wind […]
Queens Parks get waterified
A manual process. But fun. Kids, hit the parks!
East River Ferry Service Increases Capacity; Opens New Brooklyn Bridge Park Slip
To meet demand for the East River Ferry’s pilot service, the city is adding a new fleet with more than twice the capacity on weekends. The new boats will hold 399 passengers, instead of the current 149. In addition, The New York Times reported Friday that the city opened a new ferry slip at Pier […]
Clocktower and its park at Queens Plaza
The renovation of a gorgeous modern park on 1.5 acres at Queens Plaza is done. It used to be disgusting parking that accentuated the traffic insanity — now it is greenery that masks the flows around it. It sits in front of a huge classic Clocktower building that was the Bank of Manhattan and then […]
Forest Park Carousel – open! – pics!
Kiddie pleasuredome open after a 6 year hiatus. This thing is legit! Old world crafted animals and spangles. More than legit — 100 year old wood carved by a German emigre master. $3/ride. Plus a clown every Saturday at 2 and 4. It is open from 11-7 on weekends. Weekdays are to come. http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/forestpark/highlights/12049 See […]