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One World Trade Center Now Tallest Building in Western Hemisphere [PHOTOS]

Polly Wogg — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:57:44 +0000

The final piece was placed on top One World Trade center, to make it the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 1776 feet. The Spire is made of of 18 pieces and stands 408 feet tall. Check out pictures of the monumental moment in New York City this morning. Must see… RT @nflprguy: Amazing [...]

Happy 100th Birthday Grand Central Station

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:10:15 +0000

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If you have ever taken a train into New York City chances are your first impression was one of amazement as you walked the incredible Grand Central Station. One of the "Big Apple's" most impressive and historic buildings the it celebrated its 100th birthday on Friday with, according to the AP/YahooNews, a host of celebrities and festive ceremonies. Believe it or not it was almost torn down in the 1970's but for the efforts of one of America's most famous names.

New York's Annual "No Pants Subway Ride" A Success [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:50:06 +0000

Only in New York. Actually the concept has spread to other cities but in its place of origin the 12th annual "No Pants Subway Ride" went off without a hitch Sunday in the Big Apple. The idea was formulated by a group called Improveverywhere.com for no other reason than to celebrate silliness and, with this goal in mind, it has been a rousing success. Here is an explanation and a shorts, I mean short, video of the event.

Christmas Tree Going Up At 30 Rockefeller Center

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:10:58 +0000

One sure sign of the holidays is the Christmas tree lighting at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City. This year’s tree has a special meaning, as it survived the torrential winds and floods of Hurricane Sandy. My daughter was in New York City yesterday when the tree arrived and sent me this photo. According [...]

Prankster Freaks Out New Yorkers With Fake Rat

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 16:15:11 +0000

If you live in New York, you have to develop a pretty high tolerance for rats. They're all over the city's underground subway stations and their glowing, beady eyes are often seen in the trash that has been put on the sidewalk for pick up. But even the most hardened New Yorker doesn't want a rat anywhere near their personal space.

Naked Indian Takes on Naked Cowboy in Times Square

Polly Wogg — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:43:14 +0000

The Naked Cowboy in New York City’s Times Square has some competition. The Naked Indian. Adam David is banging his drum and strumming his guitar in his underwear. Robert Burck, who plays the Naked Cowboy, is threatening to sue. David says there’s plenty of room in Times Square for both of them. What do you [...]

Polly Wogg's Trip to New York City [VIDEO & PHOTOS]

Polly Wogg — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:36:05 +0000

So many things to do and so little time to do it all in. New York City is definitely the city that never sleeps or slows down. From traffic to crowds, they all move fast. Traffic Our first cab ride from the train station to our hotel was an eventful one. Traffic was bumper to [...]

New York City Must See & Do Suggestions for Polly Wogg's Trip to the Big Apple

Polly Wogg — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00:17 +0000

Remember that feeling you had as a kid on Christmas Eve. The pent up energy that makes it hard to go to sleep in anticipation of Christmas morning. As you get older, you don't get to experience that feeling much.

As a surprise for my birthday, my loving husband decided to take me to New York City for my first time! I'm so excited, it's like being 12 years old on Christmas Eve all over again. I can barely sleep and when I do, I keep dreaming of what I'll get to see and do in the Big Apple.

Dierks Bentley Takes New York City [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:07:54 +0000

Country music isn't exactly the rage in the "Big Apple', New York City. There hasn't even been a country station there in years. That didn't deter Dierks Bentley from showing the crowds assembled at his shows at Irving Plaza recently just how much fun country music could be.

The Dirtiest Cities In America

Zach Effrog — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:00:51 +0000

If you have to guess, which city in the U.S. would you choose as the dirtiest? Travel and Leisure Magazine asked its readers to rate just how dirty some of America’s cities are, and the magazine has complied the answers for its “Top 10 Dirtiest U.S. Cities” list. How was a city judged on its [...]

Dogs Duke It Out at the Westminster Dog Show

Polly Wogg — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:09:12 +0000

Over two days, the top dogs of the competitive world compete in NYC’s Westminster Dog Show. Check out photos of these purebred pooches on Day 1 of the show.

America's Rudest City-It's Not What You Think

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:26:24 +0000

A new Travel and Leisure magazine survey of Ameican cities reveals what New York City dwellers have known for a long time. They are NOT citizens of the rudest city in the U.S. Here is a list of the top 20 least hospitable cities along with a short list of the friendliest. 20. Anchorage 19. [...]