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This is the most-surveilled city in the United States

August 15, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The city may be too busy to hate, but it’s not too busy to watch.

Mets honor 1969 ‘Miracle’ team

June 30, 2019 Todd DeFeo

The New York Mets on Saturday honored their World 1969 squad, a team that defied the odds to claim the franchise’s first world championship.

Mets rename street in honor of Tom Seaver

June 28, 2019 Todd DeFeo

The New York Mets and the city of New York renamed a stretch of 126th Street between Northern Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue to Seaver Way in honor of Hall of Famer Tom Seaver.

It is time to start planning the next Mets statue

May 6, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Now that the New York Mets plan to honor Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver with a statue at Citi Field, it is not too early to start debating the next one.

Don’t overlook minor league baseball on your next visit to New York City

April 4, 2019 Todd DeFeo

There is so much to see and do in New York City, and indeed, baseball is one of the great attractions in the “City That Never Sleeps.”

Reports: Mets planning to unveil Tom Seaver monument at Citi Field

March 8, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets plan to unveil a monument — possibly a statue — of Tom Seaver at Citi Field this season, reports indicate.

Nothing like the original: Try chicken wings where they started

January 15, 2019 Todd DeFeo

“Buffalo” wings are a mainstay of tailgates and parties. But, unlike a lot of the food we eat today, the origins of this popular dish are well-known.

A look back at 2018

December 31, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The end of the year provides an opportunity to look back. It’s a moment to reflect on places visited, connections rekindled and even opportunities missed. With an eye toward 2019, here are a few of my favorite “travel” pictures from 2018.

Survey says these are the best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve

December 27, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Year is almost here, and for anyone looking for somewhere special to ring in 2019, you are in luck.

Mayor of New York City voices support for legalization of cannabis

December 21, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Mayor Bill de Blasio has endorsed what officials call “the safe and fair legalization of cannabis in New York.”