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Tagged with family-fun, farm, LIRR, pumpkin

Whether you’re planning to place a pumpkin in your front window or on your stoop this Halloween, venturing away from the city to find the perfect gourd makes for a ... Read more..

Tagged with budget-friendly, drink, green, subway

You might still be wearing sandals, but it's about time you get closure on the whole beach and summer thing. New Yorkers, now is the season for securing a cozy ... Read more..

Tagged with family-fun, rock-climbing

“We basically built a playground for ourselves,” said Ben Weaver, technical director and climbing manager at Brooklyn Boulders. “And there’s a real need in New York City for a dedicated ... Read more..

Tagged with family, farm, food, locally-sourced, subway, willamsburg

Steps away from the bedlam of Bedford Avenue, a restaurant called Egg serves Southern-inspired food. While there is no shortage of flashy fare in the Williamsburg neighborhood, this venue thrives ... Read more..

Tagged with art, boat, family-fun, festival, governors-island, green, music, recreation

What: Figment Art + Music Festival 2009 Where: Governor’s Island When: June 12, 10am-5pm; June 13-14, 10am-7pm Why: In a weekend packed with festivals, we couldn’t overlook this hippy celebration of creative culture. ... Read more..

Tagged with beach, bike, dining, family-fun, long-island, romantic, Weekend Getaways, wine

Sprawling lawns, hidden private beaches, evenings filled with fine dining and wine sipping under a star-studded sky—these things come to mind when you think about that romantic stretch of land ... Read more..

Tagged with brooklyn, dining, gardens, greenpoint, Italian, outdoors

While the scene is still quiet on Franklin Street, it won’t stay this way much longer. Cool boutiques, cozy watering holes, and casual eateries are popping up, and this summer, ... Read more..

Tagged with amtrak, culinary getaway, dining, food, Italian, red-hook, reviews

In a small town north of Rhinebeck, the authentic flavors of Italy are brought to the table by way of two passionate owners. Should you find yourself in Red Hook ... Read more..

Tagged with brooklyn, coffee, greenpoint, literary, reviews, tea

Situated on a nondescript corner in the Polish hipster enclave of Brooklyn, Greenpoint Coffeehouse is a quirky java post and the local's weekday repose. Look down Green Street, and you’ll ... Read more..