Beaches of the boroughs: Where to get sun and sand without leaving the city

… beachgoing options that dont require more forethought than buying a MetroCard grabbing a beach towel and sunscreen and …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 21, 2017 - 1:59PM
A guide to the islands of New York City

… Wards Island Randalls Island was for many years home to New Yorkers with nowhere else to go Atlas Obscura investigated … The island underwent a dramatic transformation in 1930 when city planner Robert Moses in his role as Parks Commissioner … tooRandalls Island is a bit of a mishmashincluding a New York Fire Department training academy an urban farm and …

By Alanna Schubach |June 19, 2017 - 1:45PM
A little piece of Cape Cod in the Bronx: A guide to buying in City Island

… Looking for a neighborhood with a relaxed beachy atmosphere Try City … car it can take 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic … Who lives there … City Island has an eclectic blend of longtime … a bit of vacation in their everyday life says Vicenty … What can you buy … There arent many homes available because …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |June 15, 2017 - 8:59AM