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Restaurants and Bars Rumored to Be Haunted in New York City

Who doesn’t like a good ghost story? For those looking for an adventure as Halloween approaches, here are a few restaurants and bars that are rumored to be haunted in New York City. Perhaps you can do your own investigation in the paranormal. The Ear Inn – 326 Spring St The Ear Inn is one of the oldest taverns still in existence in New York City. It was once the home of James Brown, an African American veteran of the Revolutionary War. It was later converted to a tavern in 1817 and then a speakeasy during the Prohibition. According to paranormal investigators, the ghost of Mickey, a sailor and former tenant who died in a tragic car accident, still lingers. One if By Land, Two if By Sea – 17 Barrow St It has been said that there are as…

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October 19, 2012

Must See Places in New York City: The High Line

The High Line is a recent developed park that was converted from the abandoned elevated railroad tracks on the West Side of Manhattan. The High Line perfectly blends the historical industrial side of New York City with present day; you can see that every section of the park is cleverly planned. For example, you can…

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October 10, 2012

10 Fun Things To Do in NYC during the holidays!

Happy November! This is the time of year when visitors and locals are in the holiday spirit and love to discover fun things to do in NYC.  We have a list of ten fun holiday activities for you– some include places to grab a drink, hot chocolate, or even a tasty treat. Enjoy! 1- Sip…

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November 10, 2011

5 top reasons to Fall into NYC!

Greetings! Fall is officially here! This means pretty close to perfect NYC weather! Truly, what’s better than sunny days…with a touch of wind…and of course, walking the streets of NYC, feeling crisp leaves under your feet and smelling the aroma of pumpkin, apples, and cinnamon wherever you go? I love this season! Here are the…

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September 22, 2010

How Can I Save a Buck in NYC??

As per our newsletter here are some tips to save money this summer in NYC! 1. Take the Staten Island Ferry across to Staten Island. On your trip you’ll get the best view of the Manhattan skyline and get up close to the Statue of Liberty. You can access the ferry by taking a subway (1 or 9 train to South Ferry). From there you will see the ferry terminal and every few minutes a ferry departs. 2. Walk over the Brooklyn Bridge. The entrance on the Manhattan side of the bridge is near City Hall. The nearest subways are: 4,5 or 6 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall Station or the N, R subway to City Hall. The bridge is also great for views of the skyline, and once you get to the other side, follow signs to Brooklyn Heights (south…

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May 28, 2010