Traveling this summer? Bring a mask
People are eager to start traveling this summer after a year of lockdowns. To minimize the risk of COVID-19, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says travelers will need to wear a mask while on public transportation. That means anyone who is flying on an airplane will wear a mask while…
When did the Times Square ball first drop?
It’s a New Year’s Eve tradition: watching the ball drop in New York City’s Time Square. It began in 1907. The city banned New York Times from doing their usual pyrotechnics and fireworks display. The Times needed something new. They hired Jacob Starr, a Ukrainian metalworker, to create a time…
The “Edge” opens in New York City
The tallest outdoor observation deck in the western hemisphere opened in March 2020. The deck itself is a spectacular sight. It juts out from the 100th floor of the Hudson Yards building in Manhattan. The glass enclosure allows people to see views of the city and beyond.
RT @MarkHarrisNYC: Like many of you, I can't find words right now to say what Stephen Sondheim and his work meant to me. Because of his age…
(about 6 hours ago)RT @NYTMetro: A fabled Christmas tradition continues at a handful of big department stores. https://t.co/r7CSai86yM
(about 1 day ago)Happy Thanksgiving NYC! The @Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade will welcome visitors once again for its 95th edition. Y… https://t.co/gxRrZI6y7n
(about 2 days ago)RT @NYTMetro: This year’s parade will feature performers like Kelly Rowland and Carrie Underwood and will have 15 giant balloons and 28 flo…
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