Showing posts with label manhattan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label manhattan. Show all posts
Friday, May 16, 2014
The 8th Annual Dance Parade!
Parade On Saturday, May 17th 2014 starting at 1pm
10,000 dancers from 142 Groups representing 77 Styles of Dance Will Dance Down Broadway in this years Dance Parade Festival
On Saturday, May 17th 2014 starting at 3pm DanceFest will have 4 Stages: a main stage, a teaching stage, a family stage, a celebration stage as well as site specific performances around Tompkins Square Park. A FREE not to be missed event.
Official After Party May 17th at 10pm The Official After Party with Erick Morillo at Pacha NYC - See more at: http://danceparade.org/wp/#sthash.JShgsTOA.dpuf
Monday, December 5, 2011
Empire at Night, by Belen
Belen, a NYLC student from Spain joined us to the Empire State Building in October. She was also kind enough to share some of her beautiful photos displaying the city lights at night, seen from the 86th floor of the Empire State building. Enjoy!
Thank you Belen! Wishing you the very best! -Cassandra.
Monday, November 7, 2011
NYLC Group Activity: The Empire State Building!
New York Language Center is proud to announce that we are now offering our students discounted tickets to visit the iconic Empire State Building! Make sure you reserve your tickets now, as they are sure to go fast!
The Empire State Building!
Thursday, November 10th
Only $13!
The Empire State Building is a 102-story landmark skyscraper and American cultural icon in New York City. It has a roof height of 381 meters, and with its antenna spire included, it stands a total of 443.2 meters high. Its name is derived from the nickname for New York, the Empire State.
Meet at 2:00 pm at Midtown NYLC (10th floor, 226 West 37th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues) and then we’ll walk to the Empire State Building, located 350 5th Avenue between at 5th Avenue. After going through the security checkpoint, we’ll bypass the ticket line and wait in line for the elevators that go straight to the 86th floor observatory. Once there, you can stay however little or long you would like. The observatory closes at 1am.
Email activities@nylanguagecenter.com or speak with Cassandra at Midtown NYLC (1-212-268-6500) or Adriane at Jackson Heights NYLC (1-718-476-7600) for more details and to sign up for this activity.
You must reserve your ticket by paying NYLC
$13 by Tuesday, November 8th!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
NYLC Group Activity- Twilight Cruise with One To World
One To World’s
Twilight Cruise
Saturday, April 30th
5:00pm-9:00pm
Buy your ticket before Friday, April 29th
From www.one-to-world.org: Enjoy the beautiful Manhattan skyline and join us for a night to remember on One To World's Twilight Cruise. This floating party is one of our most popular events! Celebrate the end of the semester by dancing the night away on the ship deck with over 450 international students, American students, and the staff of One To World.
Tickets are $32. Food and drinks are available for purchase on the boat. Meeting location details will be given after Monday, April 18th.
Email activities@nylanguagecenter.com or speak with Adriane, Cassandra, or Jim at Midtown NYLC (1-212-268-6500) for more information or to buy your ticket.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
The Best Vintage Shops of NYC
There are many reasons that New York City is considered one of the greatest cities in the world, and the easy access to fashion is a part of the reason why. In fact, the city has a large array of vintage shops in which you find some great deals on designer/one of a kind items.Check out Time Out NY's favorite vintage shops throughout the city.
Vintage Thrift Shop
Cheap Jack'sTuesday, September 14, 2010
Fashion Week in New York
This past Friday was the 2nd annual Fashion's Night Out in New York City. In this event, retailers open their stores at night to throw fabulous parties for fashionistas to shop and mingle.
Click here to read a NY Times article reporting about the exciting event.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Greater Than the Empire State?
Yesterday, the NY Times reported on a new skyscraper that will be built in Midtown Manhattan, just a few blocks away from the Empire State building. Scroll down to catch up on the news.
New Skyscraper to Rival Empire State Building
By CHARLES V. BAGLIThe City Council approved on Wednesday afternoon the construction of a tower near Pennsylvania Station that will rise to within 34 feet in height of the nearby Empire State Building, inserting a glassy rival virtually next door to what has been the defining element of the city’s skyline.
The owners of the Empire State Building had begun a fierce public relations, advertising and lobbying campaign to stop the building, saying it would damage the skyline and the Empire State Building’s revered status. They even proposed the creation of a three-quarter-mile zone around 34th Street and 5th Avenue inside which no comparable structure could be erected.
But the Council rejected the owners’ arguments, and was won over by the agreement by the developer of the new building, the Vornado Realty Trust, to spend up to $100 million on Penn Station improvements, and by their own desire to promote development close to major transit hubs.
The owners of the 1,250-foot Empire State Building had waged a war hoping to persuade the Council to preserve their building’s solo spot on the horizon.
But the Council gave that argument scant attention Wednesday, as the zoning and land use committees and later the full Council voted to approve the project, on Seventh Avenue across from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station.
Some critics, like Councilman Al Vann and Councilman Charles Barron, the lone dissenter in a 47-1 vote, criticized Vornado for not guaranteeing more employment on the construction project for women and minorities.
The proposed tower, which both sides acknowledged may never win a beauty contest, would be built on a large parcel currently occupied by the Hotel Pennsylvania.
The owners of the Empire State Building had begun a fierce public relations, advertising and lobbying campaign to stop the building, saying it would damage the skyline and the Empire State Building’s revered status. They even proposed the creation of a three-quarter-mile zone around 34th Street and 5th Avenue inside which no comparable structure could be erected.
But the Council rejected the owners’ arguments, and was won over by the agreement by the developer of the new building, the Vornado Realty Trust, to spend up to $100 million on Penn Station improvements, and by their own desire to promote development close to major transit hubs.
The owners of the 1,250-foot Empire State Building had waged a war hoping to persuade the Council to preserve their building’s solo spot on the horizon.
But the Council gave that argument scant attention Wednesday, as the zoning and land use committees and later the full Council voted to approve the project, on Seventh Avenue across from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station.
Some critics, like Councilman Al Vann and Councilman Charles Barron, the lone dissenter in a 47-1 vote, criticized Vornado for not guaranteeing more employment on the construction project for women and minorities.
The proposed tower, which both sides acknowledged may never win a beauty contest, would be built on a large parcel currently occupied by the Hotel Pennsylvania.
Do you think that this is a good idea? Are you excited for there to be a new skyscraper in New York? Or will your favorite NY landmark always be the Empire State Building? Please share your comments and opinions on this issue.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Favorite Neighborhood in New York City
So it was a close race, but at a tie with 18% of the votes each; Central Park and Times Square were voted the most favorite neighborhoods in New York City!
Was your favorite neighborhood picked?
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