via Explain the Plan
A Staycation in the Park
Soundview Park in the Bronx serves as a getaway for New Yorkers unable to get out of town.
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via The Queens Courier
Celebrating Godesses of Motherhood
Mother's Day takes on added significance at Shri Trimurti Bhavan, a Hindu temple in Queens.
Phone App Targets Sex Harassment
Holla Back NYC, a group that fights sexual harassment of women in public, is launching an iPhone application that will let users send pictures of offenders to a data base.
Subway Offenders Caught on Camera
Brooklyn comedian Tom Sibley posts pictures of ill-mannered commuters on his popular blog.
Workers Bid St. Vincent’s Goodbye
Some 3,500 St. Vincent's employees are saying their final farewells – and looking for work.
Cherry Blossoms Make a Pretty Picture
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden's famed cherry blossom trees draw a crowd.
via Patch.com
Toying with Modern Art
Jitka Exler makes plush toys based on concepts made famous by Picasso and other modern artists.
Boutique Books Press Advantage
Even in the era of the iPad, the boutique book business is booming.