New Spin for Classic Carousel
Jane's Carousel made its long awaited debut in Brooklyn Bridge Park, offering waterfront views – and rides – to fans of all ages.
Tag: New York City
An Alternate Side to Parking Spaces
Parking spaces around the city got whimsical makeovers as part of the annual Park(ing) Day festivities.
Promoting Pasta in the Park
Chefs from Italy and New York turned Central Park's Rumsey Playfield into a pasta playground as part of a publicity push for Barilla.
via DNAinfo.com
Closing the Book on Borders
The Columbus Circle branch of the faltering bookstore chain offered bittersweet bargains in its final hours.
Blood Drive Strives to Open Hearts
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community co-hosted a blood drive in Manhattan two days before the tenth anniversary of 9/11.
Teaching 9/11 to a New Generation
Educators face the challenge of explaining the significance of terror attacks to students who weren't born then.
via Voices of NY
Rising Battles Over Mosques
A recent New York Civil Liberties Union report details nine fights over plans for mosques across the state.
Images of Irene
Hurricane Irene arrived ready for her close-up. Our reporters were prepared, capturing images of the storm and its aftermath, around the city and its environs.