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Rooftops Pools & Gardens

Unique Pool Noodle Rooftop Space in NYC

New York City is in no shortage of amazing rooftops for public gatherings. Though I’ve never come across one as unique as this: X-Initiative presents the premiere of Pool Noodle Roof by Jeffrey Inaba’s Los Angeles-based practice, INABA. The rooftop space, which will be used for film screenings and special events, will be open to [...]

Summers in NYC would not be complete without visiting one of the city’s many rooftop bars and outdoor gardens. For many locals, this is a great escape from our tiny studio-side apartments with windows 3 feet away from the next building. Uh huh!
The Hudson’s New Sky Terrace
356 W. 58th Street; 212-554-6000
Located on the 15th floor [...]

What you should know about Water Taxi Beach in Long Island City, NY

Pros:

Location – right next to the East River, overlooking midtown Manhattan skyline. The beach is open 7 days a week (from noon on the weekends) Memorial Day weekend (May) to Columbus Day weekend (October) so there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and catch an amazing sunset over the skyline
Sand – 400 tons [...]

Update: 2009 Summer Events at the Bohemian Beer Garden
Battle of The Bands – Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 2:00 – 9:00 pm
Co-hosted by the Why Leave Astoria Organization.
Featuring Brooklyn vs. Queens bands in the huge outdoor beer garden
Free Admission | More 2009 Events
Astoria is known to many for its many authentic Greek restaurants and [...]

New York City artist Jeff Koons is known for his flawless execution, transforming everyday objects and fantasies into high art. He is also known for his public sculptures, such as the monumental floral sculpture Puppy, shown at Rockefeller Center and permanently installed at the Guggenheim Bilbao, and Split-Rocker, exhibited at the Papal Palace in Avignon, [...]

McCarren Pool Party – Brooklyn, NY

Over the course of nine consecutive Sundays from June to August from 2pm- 8pm, music lovers, sun bathers, slip ‘n’ sliders, hula hoopers, dodgeballers, water volleyballers, and more will get to experience the MAGIC for FREE first hand. Summer is in Brooklyn, NY at the McCarren Pool Party!

2009 Update: Great news for New Yorkers this [...]

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