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Regardless of where you stay in New York, you will be able to easily travel throughout the state due to the variety of transite options. Yet staying in Manhattan, New York sets you within walking distance to several famous landmarks and attractions. Because of this, Manhattan is oftentimes the first place a tourist will picture when imagining New York. If you want to get the full New York experience, however, consider journeying out to some of the surrounding boroughs, which are equally as lively

The New York House of Refuge was the first juvenile reformatory in the nation. It began as a product of a humanitarian association. Organized in 1815, it was originally called the Society for the Prevention of Pauperism. The Reverend John Stanford founded this Society. During the year 1820 and continuing through the middle of 1821, the Society completed a survey of the United States prisons. Upon completion, the Society then appointed a committee to study the findings. The report the committee

"New York, New York" by Fred Ebb, commonly performed by Frank Sinatra, is one of the most notable songs of all time. It's played in Times Square when the ball drops each New Year's Eve. It has many aspects that I relate to, that's why I chose it. It's not just the lyrics that hit home, it's the instrumentals. There's something about the opening trumpet and the slight symbol hit that gives me the chills every single time. The song was written from the perspective of a small-town boy moving to the

When I first arrived in New York City, it was unlike anything I had ever experienced before. Growing up in a small town, I had never experienced that much chaos in a place before. We arrived in New York on a beautiful, hot, summer morning. While driving into the city, it felt as if the skyscrapers were closing in on us. If I were to roll down my window I could touch the car beside me. I felt nervous as the taxi driver was weaving through traffic. With all of the honking and beeping, I couldn't

surrounding context of the York Mystery Plays possesses a remarkable fluidity, especially in the sense of its performance: it was performed by a number of guilds; it travelled around on wagons; the feast of Corpus Christ, which it was held on, was a flexible date; there seems to have been multiple authors for the cycle; even in a contemporary context, new ways of performing the plays are often developed and used. Basically, to quote Mike Tyler’s “The Heritage of the York Cycle of Mystery Plays,” “the

c  Introduction The Finger Lakes region of New York is arguably one of the top ten hidden gems of the United States. The region has so much to offer vacationers who want to get away from the hustling and bustling of city life. The serene environment of the Finger Lakes regions offers a piece of paradise for all. The Finger Lakes Touring company seeks to share this beautifully kept secret with all. The Finger Lakes region has a lot to offer at a very affordable rate. Providing vacationers all over

There is a thick cloud cover with a strong breeze but no chance of rain in New York. Busses zip along the streets carrying people from place to place. The city continues its normal rhythm as Selison, Zalminis, and Xasalamel appear on a sidewalk. Zalminis looks around for a moment as Selison stares blankly ahead. “How very…busy,” Zalminis says looking at all of the people racing by. “It’s the center of commerce for practically the whole country; perhaps the whole world. It is bound to be busy. However

Today, the New York Islanders board a flight for Dallas, a day earlier than they would have left under normal circumstances, to continue their nine-game road trip. What’s not normal about a Tuesday in February? In case you have been living under a rock, tomorrow at 3pm ET is the NHL’s annual trade deadline. And with the Islanders engaged in a back-room brawl for the final Eastern conference wild card spot, it’s their last opportunity to search for help outside the organization, help that could get

tell you this. New York is the true capital of America. Every New Yorker knows it, and by God, we always shall.” It seems New York has always been a landmark of the United States, but what made it this way? New York is known for its bright lights, crowded streets, and success. Several different aspects within New York’s history have played a role in the iconic stature of New York. Today, New York City is one of the most iconic cities in the world. When you think of New York, some of the first things

I must say that E.B. Whites’s” Here is New York” essay displays ideas and thoughts of New York that really challenge the city for what it really stands for and much of it is eerie to even think about. A lot of what he is saying throughout the piece is true and relevant to today. There is always something happening in New York; lots has changed but really nothing has changed. The city has tons of attractions and an everlasting persona but if you look beyond its glistening lights, it is exactly what