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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.

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.