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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.

New York State to reopen Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

January 21, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

New York State will reopen the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tomorrow, officials said. Both were closed when the federal government temporarily closed at midnight Friday night/Saturday morning.

Why your travel guide is leading you astray

January 19, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Such publications often highlight the obvious. Many popular websites are even more egregious, offering nothing more than a handful of suggestions.

Outcome decided for some monuments in New York City

January 16, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Following a review, New York City Mayor de Blasio’s Mayoral Advisory Commission on City Art, Monuments and Markers decided the monument can stay.

Why is this not a must-see attraction in New York City?

January 11, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The USS Intrepid, lovingly nicknamed The Fighting “I,” is an Essex-class aircraft carrier. This vessel remarkably served in both World War II and The Vietnam War.

Metropolitan Museum of Art to start charging mandatory admission

January 5, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The mandatory admission for visitors from outside of New York will match those suggested prices: $25 for adults, $17 for seniors, and $12 for students.

A look back at favorite travel photos of 2017

December 31, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Some of these photos have been published previously (either here or on my Instagram account). Others have not been published until now.

Like naked people? Yay, art!

December 11, 2017 Joe Nevark

Who doesn’t like art? It’s one of the few times in life when you can look at images of naked people, and no one will think you’re a pervert.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Officials: Travelers beware of secondhand smoke

November 27, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Federal officials are warning travelers about the dangers of secondhand smoke after finding 27 of the busiest 50 airports in the world allow smoking in designated or ventilated indoor areas.

Who do New Yorkers think should pay to fund subway repairs?

October 24, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Registered voters in New York City have an idea for who should pay for subway repairs, a new poll reveals.