by John Moore | Dec 8, 2009
Today marks the 29th anniversary of John Lennon’s fatal attack. As they have every year since fans will gather at Strawberry Fields in Central Park in observance of his life and work. On December 8th, 1980 John Lennon was shot dead as he entered his home at...
by John Moore | Dec 5, 2009
Have a need for a Baccarat crystal chandelier? Here is a chance to own part of Central ark history as Tavern On The Green plans to sell thousands of items, from chandeliers to dinnerware, to the highest bidder on Jan. 13-14. New York City-based Guernsey’s is...
by John Moore | Nov 29, 2009
A great way to celebrate the holiday season is an afternoon of skating at Wollman Rink in Central Park. Be one of the first thousand guests to arrive at Wollman Rink in Central Park on December 12th and 13th and you’ll skate for free – plus receive free skate...
by John Moore | Nov 11, 2009
The New York Police Department has increased patrols in Central Park after three muggings took place there last weekend. Three people were mugged at gunpoint Sunday morning near East 102nd Street. Police are searching for three suspects – one man was arrested,...
by John Moore | Oct 6, 2009
Another gorgeous, sun swept autumn day and another run around the Reservoir in Central Park, a pastime I can’t imagine ever growing tired of – although my knees do sometimes offer a minority opinion. Perfect weather and amazing scenery, a combination that...
by John Moore | Oct 3, 2009
A re-creation of a historic 1860 bridge in Central Park is being unveiled on Wednesday morning, replacing a plain wooden footbridge that had been in place since the Great Depression. The Oak Bridge project, which has transformed the appearance of one of the main...
by John Moore | Sep 29, 2009
Flying Monkeys in the heart of Manhattan? Subways and Buses and Tourists, Oh my! Yes, the Yellow Brick Road is winding through Central Park, tonight, Tuesday, September 29th. Netflix is sponsoring a 70th anniversary screening of the 1939 classic, “The...
by John Moore | Sep 24, 2009
It’s nice to discover that “Autumn In New York” isn’t just a lovely song – every so often it proves to be a lovely evening as well. Tonight was one of the latter as a concert featuring performances by the Counting Crows, Gavin DeGraw,...
by John Moore | Sep 18, 2009
A benefit concert to support the full season of free programs at Central Park SummerStage. After years of speculation, the most important American band of the Nineties is returning to the stage with the lineup of Mark Ibold, Scott “Spiral Stairs” Kannberg,...
by John Moore | Sep 9, 2009
The starling is only mentioned once by Shakespeare, in a passage which shows that in his time this bird, which possesses remarkable powers of imitation, was taught to say words. The fiery Hotspur declares that although the King had forbidden him to speak of Mortimer...
