Holiday in New York

Up Coming Events

Central Park Creche8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.Each December, a creche goes on display at the Grand Army Plaza in Central Park. This…Location: Central Park, ManhattanCategory: Cultural, Free

Christmas Tree and Poinsettia Sales at the Farm9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Popular varieties and sizes of trees, evergreen wreaths, and poinsettias will be for sale.…Location: Queens Farm Museum, QueensCategory: General Events

New York Botanical Garden: Holiday Train Show10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.This annual family favorite returns with model trains traversing a magical landscape that…Location: Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road Category: General Events, Kids

Union Square Holiday Market 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.‘Tis the beginning of the holiday season, and that means the return of the Holiday Market at…Location: Union Square Park, ManhattanCategory: Free

Columbus Circle Holiday Market10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.It's December and that means the return of the holiday market at Columbus Circle. More than…Location: Central Park, ManhattanCategory: Free

Owl-Prowl10:00 a.m.Winter is the best time to see wild owls in New York City. Don't miss this opportunity! Location: Pelham Bay Park, BronxCategory: Education, Free, Nature

Duck, Duck, Goose10:00 a.m.As the weather gets cold, the birding gets hot. Join the Rangers as we look for ducks and…Location: Flushing Meadows/Corona Park, QueensCategory: Education, Free, Nature

Broadway Billboards at Socrates Sculpture Park10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.Come marvel at these preview sets from Lincoln Center's 2009 November performances,…Location: Socrates Sculpture Park, QueensCategory: The Arts, Cultural, Free

The New York Botanical Garden: Gingerbread Adventures10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.In the hands-on Gingerbread Adventures program at The New York Botanical Garden, children…Location: Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road Category: Education, Kids, Nature

Winter Scavenger Hunt11:00 a.m.Explore the nooks and crannies of Fort Greene while searching for hidden treasure. …Location: Fort Greene Park, BrooklynCategory: Free, Kids, Must See Events

Thursday, December 25, 2008
Fitness Walking Program7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.Join us for one hour of walking, stretching, strengthening, and body toning using only the…Location: Fort Tryon Park Zone 1, ManhattanCategory: Athletic Events, Free

Central Park Creche8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.Each December, a creche goes on display at the Grand Army Plaza in Central Park. This…Location: Central Park, ManhattanCategory: Cultural, Free

New York Botanical Garden: Holiday Train Show10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.This annual family favorite returns with model trains traversing a magical landscape that…Location: Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road Category: General Events, Kids

Broadway Billboards at Socrates Sculpture Park10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.Come marvel at these preview sets from Lincoln Center's 2009 November performances,…Location: Socrates Sculpture Park, QueensCategory: The Arts, Cultural, Free

The New York Botanical Garden: Gingerbread Adventures10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.In the hands-on Gingerbread Adventures program at The New York Botanical Garden, children…Location: Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road Category: Education, Kids, Nature

Exhibition: A Mid-19th Century Christmas12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.See how the Tredwell family 'kept' Christmas, 1850's style. The parlors will be…Location: Merchant's House Museum (29 East Fourth Street)Category: Cultural, Education, Tours

Big Apple Circus "Play On!"12:30 p.m.If music be the food of love, “Play On!” So begins the Big Apple Circus’ 31st…Location: Damrosch Park, ManhattanCategory: Accessibility, General Events, Kids

Musical Puppet Show: Peter Pan & Adventures in Never Land12:30 p.m.City Parks Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Peter Pan & Adventures in…Location: Central Park, ManhattanCategory: Cultural, Kids

Big Apple Circus "Play On!"4:30 p.m.If music be the food of love, “Play On!” So begins the Big Apple Circus’ 31st…Location: Damrosch Park, ManhattanCategory: Accessibility, General Events, Kids

Election Night 2008

Brooklyn

Harlem

Time Square

First Family

In a vote of historic proportions yesterday, Senator Barack Obama became President-Elect of the United States of America with a 52% majority in the popular vote, and more than 349 electoral votes. Over two years of campaigning was resolved with a record voter turnout, as the Republican candidate John McCain conceded graciously at 11:20 pm eastern last night.

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Yankee Stadium

New Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium in the Bronx was opened and closed and opened: Home to the New York Yankees (AL) first opened April 18, 1923, closed September 30, 1973, reopened April 15, 1976. The Yankees use to own the stadium which is now owned by New York City. On February 6, 1921, the Yankees announced the purchase of 10 acres of property in the west Bronx. The land, purchased from the estate of William Waldorf Astor for $675,000. The Astor are an old money family in New York. The Yankees would build the most famous ballpark in history.

On Sunday, September 21, 2008, Yankee Stadium closed its gates for good. Before the game, fans were allowed to walk on the field, and several former Yankees stars attended a formal ceremony. After a rain delay, the Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-3. Not the worry, the Yankees will stay in New York. The team began playing at the new Yankee Stadium, built across the street. Original street address was 800 Ruppert Place.

The Yankee Stadium subway stop is located right outside the Stadium at the corner of 161st Street and River Avenue. Several subway lines conveniently reach the Stadium and a trip from midtown Manhattan takes less than 25 minutes. The #4 train, as well as the B (weekday rush hours only) and D trains make stops at 161st Street/Yankee Stadium.