My Day In New York

Not Sure Which Broadway Show to See? Catch a preview in Bryant Park!

 On Thursdays through August 13, you can come to Bryant Park to catch the cast of current Broadway shows performing their hit numbers.  Shows start at one and attract a crowd of midtown professionals and visitors alike.  Check out the schedule here.

National Hot Dog Month

      July is national hot dog month and what better place to find an unforgettable hot dog  than that street vendors of New York City.  Below is a list of FEW of the notable street vendors in the city:

      Crif Dogs: 113 St. Marks
F&B:269 West 23^rd Street
Hallo Berlin:626 10th Avenue
Hot Diggity Dog: 263 Prospect Park 
Mandler’s:26 East 17^th Street
Willie’s Dawgs:351 5^th Avenue

NYC Restaurant Week!

New Yorkers will be dining out next week for the semi-annual NYC Restaurant Week.  The event, which goes from July 12-31, features discounted menus at Manhattan's top restaurants. Make your reservation early because spots fill up early!

Bike Around Downtown For Free

Why pay to rent a bike when a little planning can get you the use of a bike and helmet for 3 hours for free?  The Downtown Alliance has a bicycle sharing program where anyone can reserve a bike at South Street Seaport to use, completely free of charge!  You may sign up to use a bike 3 days in advance and the spots go very quickly so if you're looking to take advantage of this program, plan ahead!

Fourth of July in New York City!

In honor of the 4th of July this Saturday, the city has two events that honor Independence Day with a New York twist.  Early in the day, head to Coney Island to watch the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest. Then, once the sun has gone down, make your way to the Hudson River to witness the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks.  Though the fireworks are usually on the East River, they're over the Hudson this year to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's exploration of the river.

2009 HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival

From June 15 to August 17, enjoy a film at Bryant Park during the 2009 HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival. Don’t forget to bring food and drinks to have a great picnic at the same time!

The First Annual Underground Big Apple Jazz Festival

 Jazz aficionados will be happy to hear of the First Annual Underground Big Apple Jazz Festival.  Yes, that's quite a mouthful.  The festival runs from June 26th to July 4th with a jam-packed schedule of New York's finest jazz musicians appearing at many hotspots around the city.  The public can buy tickets online for $30 which allows a person to take advantage of the numerous discounts at the performances, including free drinks and free cover charges at some places.  Check it out here.

Central Park Zoo

Who said that Central Park is just a park? You can take a ride in a gondola or you can also take your kids to the Central Park Zoo! You will find leopards, penguins, lemurs and much more! The Central Park Zoo is located at 64th Street and Fifth Avenue. For more information, visit the official website.

A new park in Manhattan: the High Line

The High Line is a new park that opened on June 8 in NYC! The High Line was a rail road that was built in the 1930s and stopped lifting freight traffic 30 feet in the air in 1980. Instead of demolishing this structure, they turned the High Line into a public park. The High Line is located on the West Side of Manhattan. The first section runs from Gansevoort Street to West 20th Street, between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues.

Good morning America!

Good Morning America! This summer again, enjoy free concerts every Friday at 7:00 am. And this year, it has moved to Central Park! From May 22 to August 21, you’ll be able to see Lionel Richie, Sean Paul, Queen Latifah, and many more famous singers! What a good idea to start your day!