A guide to the islands of New York City

… If an idyllic island getaway isnt in the cards this summer consider turning your gaze to your own backyard Within the bounds of NYC are several islands that while not necessarily tropical paradises … Wards Island Randalls Island was for many years home to New Yorkers with nowhere else to go Atlas Obscura …

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… in parts of the city that are far enough from the bustle to function as escapesavailable for the taking Read on for … you could be in by August  … THE NORTH FORK … Though its no longer as undiscovered as it once was  and is apparently a … … CITY ISLAND … Yes City Island is technically in the Bronx but its vibe is more Mystic CT than downtown …

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