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New York Mets to honor World Championship 1969 team

December 13, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets will honor their World Championship 1969 team in June.

A real New York experience: Dining along the 7 Line

November 23, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Because the hipster invasion of Brooklyn tends to draw many of the headlines, many people mistakenly believe Brooklyn is the new hot borough. Here is why they are wrong.

New York governor signs legislation to correct spelling of Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

October 1, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to correct the spelling of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.

A view of New York City from One World Observatory.

I like to get high…but only when I travel

September 12, 2018 Todd DeFeo

In honor of getting high, enjoy the view.

The power of Niagara Falls

July 11, 2018 Todd DeFeo

There are some places in the world that need few words of introduction. Niagara Falls is one of them.

Old Fort Niagara reenacts 1759 siege of Fort Niagara

July 1, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Renactors commemorated the July 1759 siege of Fort Niagara.

Verrazano-Narrows Bridge name to be corrected

June 23, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Officials named the bridge Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano. However, in doing so, they dropped a second z from the explorer’s name.

Build statues at Citi Field to commemorate Mets’ history

June 23, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The New York Mets have a storied history, and it’s time that history be commemorated with statues around Citi Field.

Southwest cancels flights as it inspects aircraft engines

April 23, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Southwest Airlines canceled roughly 1 percent of its scheduled flights on Sunday to inspect fan blades on its fleet of 737 aircraft.

A look back at Shea Stadium

March 29, 2018 Todd DeFeo

It’s been nearly a decade since the wrecking ball sealed Shea Stadium’s fate. While gone, the venerable ballpark is certainly not forgotten.