Articles by James Sibley

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01 Sep
Labor Day Weekend in Westchester: The Golden Apple Bike Ride
Written by James Sibley Hudson Valley, Leisure

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On Sunday of Labor Day weekend, the Westchester Cycle Club is putting on an all-level bike ride that goes throughout Westchester and ends with a lunch. At least 1,000 riders ... Read more..

22 Jun
Play That Funky Music: BAM’s Rhythm and Blues Festival
Written by James Sibley Brooklyn, Leisure

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I know it’s hot, but there is no excuse for missing some of the finest musicians in the business at the 2010 BAM Rhythm & Blues Festival at Metrotech in ... Read more..

17 May
The Eight NYC Bridges You Should (and should not) Bike Over
Written by James Sibley Leisure, New York

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The March monsoons are long gone and a steady stream of 70-degree days lie ahead. This means it’s time to get that bicycle greased up and out of storage, and ... Read more..

07 Dec
An Elegant Benefit in Brooklyn Heights
Written by James Sibley Brooklyn, Dining & Nightlife, Events

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2009 has left us all feeling a little frayed at the ends, and yet, you’ve decided that this holiday season you’re going to dress to the nines for a night ... Read more..

20 Oct
A Nostalgic Walk Through Brooklyn Heights
Written by James Sibley Brooklyn, Leisure

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I moved out of Brooklyn Heights in 1989 for an extended stay in Los Angeles.  Despite frequent visits back to New York to see friends and family, I was not ... Read more..

09 Jul
Where to Watch a (Professional) Baseball Game in Brooklyn
Written by James Sibley Brooklyn, Leisure

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There is something about baseball in Brooklyn. Most of the people reading this article will not remember when the Brooklyn Dodgers played at Ebbets Field in Flatbush—or for that matter, ... Read more..

09 Jun
The Adventures of a Connecticut Yankee in Mark Twain’s Court
Written by James Sibley Connecticut, Leisure

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If you are a fan of American literature or if you went to high school at some point over the last 100 years, then you have read at least one ... Read more..

16 Apr
Riding the Rails: Can You Bring Your Bike On Board?
Written by James Sibley News

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It’s been neglected all winter, sitting uselessly out in the snow or as decor by the front door, but now you can make up for lost time. This is the ... Read more..

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