Ulysses S. Grant was born on April 27, 1822 in Ohio. He was an American military officer and politician who served as the 18th President of the United States from 1869 to 1877. Grant died in 1885 and as he wished, was entombed in Manhattan. His body was placed in a temporary tomb in …
No other city on Earth goes through the vibrant transformation that New York goes through on Saint Patrick’s Day. The biggest celebration for the patron saint of Ireland is organized on Manhattan’s 5th avenue from 44th Street in Midtown, running up to 79th St. in the Upper East Side. Over 150, 000 will march up …
On February 2nd, back in 1925, a dog named Balto reached Nome, Alaska and became a national hero. Later that same year, a sculpture was dedicated in Central Park in his honor. In 1925, in the dead of an Alaskan winter; howling winds, snow and ice, and bitterly cold temperatures had cut off the city …
Some days in New York City history are beyond tragic. Today is one of those days. On this date, back in 1980, Rock Music icon John Lennon was shot and killed by Mark David Chapman outside the Dakota Apartments on the Upper West Side. The first bullet missed, passing over Lennon’s head and hitting a window …
The Reservoir in Central Park, often visited by runners and walkers, is a destination to enjoy world-class landscaping and visualize the Manhattan skyline views in all directions. In addition to running and stunning views, many also visit to birdwatch, as it attracts many types of aquatic birds. The landscapes surrounding the Reservoir are particularly popular …