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

… So you didnt rent a Hamptons houseor score an invite to someone elsesthis summer Not … beachgoing options that dont require more forethought than buying a MetroCard grabbing a beach towel and sunscreen and … knowing where your nearest bathroom is and figuring out how you and your friends might find each other without the …

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 …

By Alanna Schubach |June 19, 2017 - 1:45PM