Articles about “recreation”
The Restoration of Bethesda Terrace Arcade
Earlier today, the city's Parks & Recreation department and the Central Park Conservancy cut the ribbon on the restoration of Central Park's Bethesda Terrace Arcade. As we mentioned yesterday, the tiles were removed from the Arcade's...
Bethesda Fountain Terrace Arcade Reopens Tomorrow
The Parks Department is opening up the arcade at Bethesda Fountain Terrace tomorrow. The Terrace Arcade had a Minton tile ceiling and the the tiles were removed for cleaning in 1984. Now, after a $7 million...
Snowboarding in the Heart of New York City
No snow? No mountains? No problem. This afternoon, New York City will play host to its first snowboard competition ever. The Union Square Street Sessions will feature 24 different male competitors as they compete for $30,000...
"New York City Is The Economic Engine" of NY State
Mayor Bloomberg headed to Albany to criticize Governor Spitzer's new budget, accusing him of going beyond nickel and diming the city. Spitzer has proposed cutting over $300 million in municipal aid to the city, and while...
The Politics of Public Potties
We've been wondering about the new public toilets ever since they were previewed last year. When are they coming? And how fast will they get wrecked? The Daily Intelligencer now reports that there are some concerns about...
Big Snub as Robert Moses Gets a Second Look
Robert Moses’ legacy may be getting tweaked if organizers of three upcoming exhibitions have their way. The NY Times’ Robin Pogrebin is reporting that the Museum of the City of New York, the Queens Museum of...
City Programs for the New Year
The confetti is swept away. Champagne bottles are emptied. It’s 2007, do you know where your New Year’s resolutions are? Probably not. Resolutions are often unattainable or just plain boring. But for those still looking for some...
Design Roundup, Back to the Future Edition
+ Architecture Research Office's climate change-influenced entry is a finalist for the History Channel's "City of the Future" design contest (right). Flooded pockets of Manhattan are called "Inundation Zones." + 250 Bowery, designed by FLAnk, has a...
Leaving Summer Behind
I want to check out the colors changing in the fall leaves. When/Where should I go?The Autumn Equinox, marking the beginning of Autumn, is on September 23rd. What better time to check out the changing foliage...
The "Good Life" Rising
The sun was almost shining yesterday when we headed over to Pier 40 for a behind-the-scenes, work-in-progress glimpse of a new exhibition as it was being installed for its end-of-the-week opening tomorrow. The Good Life: New...
From Dora the Explorer to Fitness Facility Ideas for Governors Island
The Daily News revealed the top ten ideas in the running for the redevelopment of Governor's Island. Only 25 proposals were submitted, and while the other ideas may still be considered, these the ones the Governors...
Rain Delays East Stuyvesant Park Renovations
Stuyvesant Park, on Second Avenue between 15th and 17th Streets, is one of our favorite parks in the city. We walk through it on our way home from work most days and always admire its calm...
How the City Blocked Protests in Central Park
Nice: Court papers have been released showing how the city successfully blocked protests in Central Park, most notably protests during the Republican Convention. You might remember from two years ago that the some of the city's...
In the Fast Lane
Can you do a post about swimming pools with lap swimming? Finding an affordable pool (well, any pools really) with lap swimming in the city is a difficult endeavor. Ok, we covered local gyms in the NY...
Life's a Beach
It's hot, humid, and I want to go to the beach. What are my options? Well, Gateway National Recreation Area is right in our neck of the woods, extending in three New York City boroughs and into...
The Name Game
Apparently Sunday is the Metro sections Bloomberg real estate day. Last week we learned about the townhouse that Mike is buying to house his philanthropic foundation and this week we learn about how 731 Lexington Avenue,...
Holiday Heat: Grilling in the City
"I'm thinking of grilling this weekend somewhere in the city. can you give me some locations where i can grill?" With the weather looking to be just about perfect this long holiday weekend, there is no better...
Parks Department No Friend of Friends of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
It's old-fashioned meetup versus high-middlebrow-concept at UN Plaza! The Friends of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza is suing the Parks Department over the agency's selection of New York Milkshake to replace the Patio Cafe. The Friends of DHP...
Get Ready for Easter Fun!
Whether or not you believe in the Easter Bunny, the events from the Department of Parks & Recreation this weekend are awesome. Leading off would be the big Eggstravaganza at Central Park tomorrow starting at 11AM...
Extra, Extra
- The other bouncer at The Falls will talk. - Six Department of Recreation centers in low-income neighborhoods that have historically been free may start charging membership fees come July 1. - New York Republican Representative...
Central Park Rally This Thursday For Rallies In Central Park
The Parks Department's - and City's - decision to attempt to limit the number of large gatherings, aka rallies, held in Central Park is prompting a rally this Thursday on the Great Lawn, the night before the...
Yankee Seats For Sale At 9AM Today
It's the time of year again: Starting at 9AM today, one hundred three-seats sets from Yankee Stadium will go on sale. The Department of Parks and Recreation will use any funds raised and put them back...
The City Wants Its Marketing Moolah
The City is embarking on an enormous campaign to not only brand the city, but to market it as well. The City has asked companies to present their best ideas for NYC-licensed products, so the city can...
Happy Kwanzaa
Today is the start of Kwanzaa, the African American holiday that celebrates African culture among other things, and it will last until January 1. There are a few NYC Kwanzaa activities, including events at the American Museum...
Tai Chi on the Cheap
I need some sort of physical activity, but I abhor gyms and their culture - so I have been thinking about doing Tai Chi or Kung Fu. I'm still up in the air about which one I...
Summer in the City
This week's New York Magazine offers a big section titled 32 No-Sweat Strategies for enjoying Summer in New York. Some of Ask Gothamist's favorite recommendations: seeing a movie at Rooftop Films in Brooklyn, swimming in the...
Bug City
If there isn't snow on the ground, then it's time to see the various bugs of the city. The Times has an article about the return of the cicada, which takes a 17 year old nap in...
Central Park and Cars
Now that New York is experiencing a consistent amount of decent weather, I'd like to move my workouts from the gym to Central Park. One thing I'm concerned about is the amount of traffic on the...
Own A Little Yankee Stadium!
To make room for all the money they need to store for their roster, the Yankees are getting rid of 1,200 seats that were removed in the late '90s (they were installed in 1975). The best part...
Nudist Camps for Teens
After tackling behavior modification schools for teenagers yesterday, the Times turns its attention to nude summer camps for teens. American Association for Nude Recreation runs a variety of teen nudist camps and according to the article, "The...