New York Restoration Project Helps Communities Care about their Environment.

Green spaces in New York City are a subject that NYRP are very interested in, founded by Bette Midler this non profit organisation, New York Restoration Project has built up and achieved great things. The organisation supports projects in the 5 boroughs, transforming open spaces large or small, offering manpower and expertise in construction, environmental education, landscape maintenance, involving communities, schools and neighbourhoods.

New York Restoration Project (NYRP) along with community organisations are giving away trees to be planted in Parks, schoolyards, playgrounds, open community areas, etc.

Also for a more personal idea you can buy a gift of a tree to be planted for a loved one, to celebrate an occasion, birthday anniversary etc. receiving a  personalised tree certificate from NYRP.

https://www.nyrp.org/

Valentines Day Wedding At The Empire State Building.

The Empire State Building is holding a wedding event on Valentine's Day February 14th 2015, for couples to have a romantic marriage ceremony at the 86th floor Observatory.

There is also a competition for five couples to win a memorable honeymoon on Aruba in the Caribbean.

For more details go to......http://www.esbnyc.com/valentines-day-weddings-2015

NYC Memory.

A happy reminder on our fridge of a great vacation.

Find out about Jane’s Carousel at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

The Carousel at Brooklyn Bridge Park which is called Jane’s Carousel has a lovely story of how it came to be restored and donated to the park at the Empire Fulton Ferry area. It stands in splendour and is surrounded by the most amazing views of New York City. If you go to their web site you can read the story, see photos and check out opening times.

http://janescarousel.com/history/

Times Square on New Years Eve 2015, Viewed around the World.

I discovered that you can watch and be part of New York City's New Years Eve countdown to 2015, by following the exciting celebrations on......http://www.timessquarenyc.org/events/new-years-eve/webcast/index.aspx#.VKQ1A-j46rV

Have a Happy and Safe New Year.

Festive Empire State Building 2014.

A festive treat I found on YouTube of The Empire State Buildings Holiday Light Show by Empire State Realty Trust and iHeartMedia.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6fYDrGFzN90

What is your favourite song at Christmas? My NYC Memories.

Every time I hear 'All I want for Christmas is You' by Mariah Carey. I am transported in my mind to Penn Station in Manhattan New York, where it was playing as we were getting tickets for the subway on our trip in December 2013.

I remember coming down the steps from 7th Avenue to the sounds of the Salvation Army Bell Ringers who were dancing and ringing their bells to attract people to donate for Christmas. We walked at a fast pace to keep up with busy commuters. We smelled welcoming, warming, aromas, that were wafting from various fast food establishments. People rushing, standing, waiting, eating. All nationalities mingling together, New Yorkers shouting pleasantries to each other. Everyone seemed friendly and helpful and it felt safe, with police dotted around the vast public thoroughfare which houses intercity trains by Amtrak, local commuter trains and the NYC Subway. 

Happy memories. And luckily every year at Christmas I will re live those memories.

Hazel.