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 this day, back in 2004, the cornerstone for the “Freedom Tower” (One World Trade Center) was laid on the former World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan. The inscription on the granite block reads: “TO HONOR AND REMEMBER THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, AND AS A TRIBUTE TO THE ENDURING …
On July 03, 1986 America celebrated the Statue of Liberty’s centennial and the completion of her restoration. She was officially unveiled in a special ceremony on the evening of July 03, 1986. Video below reflects this special moment in time: a United States President Ronald Reagan and French President François Mitterand lead the festivities as …
Oracle is a temporary art exhibit displayed in Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center Channel Gardens. It will be on view from May 5th to June 29 of 2021. Several works are part of the display by California born, New York based artist Sanford Biggers. Rockefeller Center features dozens of permanent art exhibitions and seasonal temporary ones. This …
Exciting day today in New York City history! On June 26, back in 1927, “The Cyclone” rollercoaster opened in Coney Island. For 25 cents New Yorkers experienced a whirlwind ride that is still popular today. The Cyclone was declared a New York City landmark on July 12, 1988, and was placed on the …