New York Archives - Sightseers' Delight

Marking 60 years of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

November 21, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened 60 years ago today, on Nov. 21, 1964, connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn.

Report looks at which airports have the longest and shortest walking distances

November 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

With Thanksgiving and the holiday travel season approaching, KURU Footwear has released a report detailing the longest and shortest airport walking distances in the United States.

Governors announce higher minimum wages for NYC-area airports

November 13, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a proposal from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to expand the minimum wage policy at John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty International airports.

NYC mayor signs bill to create safer hotels

November 5, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed legislation to improve the safety of hotels for employees and visitors and boost the city’s tourism industry.

New Jersey state senator says New York red light cameras ‘a blatant money grab’

October 24, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A New Jersey state senator condemned New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for signing legislation to expand the use of red-light cameras.

Poll: New York’s mayor should take a hike

October 4, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

More than two-thirds (69%) of New York City residents say Mayor Eric Adams should resign as mayor.

Friends of Governors Island changing its name to the Governors Island Foundation

October 2, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Starting Nov. 1, the Friends of Governors Island will become the Governors Island Foundation.

Which airport had the most flight cancellations during the last four months of 2024?

October 1, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

LaGuardia Airport in New York City could have the most flight cancellations during the last four months of 2024, followed by Denver International Airport and Orlando International Airport.

Feds sue Norfolk Southern over delayed Crescent trains

July 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The federal government has sued Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern, saying the company is violating federal law by delaying Amtrak’s Crescent trains that operate between New York and New Orleans.

New York City to roll back ‘right to shelter’ law

March 18, 2024 The Center Square

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the city’s “right-to-shelter” policy will be “significantly” rolled back under an agreement between his administration and homeless advocates.