My Day In New York

Earth month at the Bronx Zoo!

This month, the Bronx Zoo goes green!!! With lots of events, games and activities, all eco-friendly, your kids will learn everything about going green!  For more information, visit the official website.

Free fun things to do for kids

You know how much a kid cost you! What about on vacation? Don’t even think about those expenses!!!! Here is a guide that parents will love and kids will enjoy: free fun things to do in New York City… This guide will make everybody happy!

Subway and bus fares will increase starting May 31, 2009

Starting May 31, 2009, MTA will raise subway and bus fares to $2.50. 7-day passes will increase from $25 to $31, 14-day passes from $47 to $59, and 30-day passes from $81 to $103! For more information, visit the MTA’s website.

Passport day!

Did you know that starting June 1, 2009, US citizens will need to show a travel document approved by the US government (passport book, passport card…) to enter the US from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda? As a result, the Department of State is sponsoring Passport Day on March 28, 2009. To know which regional Passport Agencies and local Passport Acceptance Facilities will be open, visit the official website.

Statue of Liberty’s Crown to re-open by July 4?

Good news! U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that they will do everything they can to reopen the Statue of Liberty’s Crown by the Fourth of July! Liberty Island, symbol of freedom, was closed to the public after September 11. They re-opened little by little the island, then the museum, the observation deck and up to the viewing gallery. So now, be ready to visit again the Crown of Lady Liberty!

Pay what you wish or free admissions to museums!

You don’t need to pay a lot of money to visit all the museums of NY now…You can pay what you wish to pay on certain days or certain times at some museums and some other museums are also free! Check out the complete list for NYC museums deals.

South Ferry Station is now open

The South Ferry Station has been closed since December and MTA has spent $530 to renovate this station.  On March 16, 2009, the South Ferry subway station finally re-opened with a brighter, ADA-accessible terminal. For more information, visit the official website.

Metropolitan Opera

Change your plans: instead of going to a Broadway show, go to the Metropolitan Opera! The programme changes every week. Check it out on www.metopera.org and experience the excitement of La Sonnanbula, Don Giovanni and more!

Every Tuesday, get free admission at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

When you come to New York, nothing is free! Except.... admission at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden! Every Tuesday, go to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and visit for free a 52-acre living museum with world-class plant collections and specialty gardens. For more information on the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, visit the official website.

Spa Week

Why don’t you treat yourself a little bit? From April 13 to April 19, 2009, attend the Spa Week. Spa Week is a way for spas in New York to reach out and find new customers. The only concern you’re going to have now is to choose the right spa and the right treatment…