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November 2nd, 2009

2009 ING New York City Marathon - RACE RESULTS for NYC Marathon


The results for the 2009 ING New York City Marathon are in, and you can view them at the official NYC Marathon race results page here. You can search by name, bib number, or other fields, or enter information in more than one field to narrow down the results.

The 2009 NYC Marathon was held on Sunday, November 1st, 2009, with approximately 40,000 runners participating. Congrats to men's race winner ...



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October 28th, 2009

2009 New York City Marathon - Where to Watch, Tracking Runners, Runners Expo, Road Closures, and More


This Sunday, Nov. 1st is the 40th running of the New York City Marathon. What started as a few loops in Central Park has grown to be one of the most-anticipated events of the year in the running world, leading runners through five boroughs of the City. About 35,000 participants of all ages and abilities will step off of Staten Island and embark on a journey that they will never ...



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October 28th, 2009

Times Square Rally for Yankees World Series - Today, Oct. 28, at 12:30!


The New York Yankees are set to begin their quest for another World Series title Wednesday night, and the city is holding a pep rally to get people revved up! See the official Web site for details on the Yankees Times Square rally, but here are the basics:

* Location and time: The Yankees Pep Rally will be held on Broadway between 44th Street and 45th Street at 12:30 ...



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October 13th, 2009

Built from 9/11 Steel, USS New York Heads for its Namesake City


The USS New York, a naval ship that includes metal salvaged from the wreckage of the World Trade Center, is headed for the city it is named after. According to the USS New York's blog, was scheduled to leave New Orleans Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. According to the site, the ship's bow stem "contains about 7 1/2 tons of steel from the World Trade Center, felled during the ...



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September 28th, 2009

NYC Ballet's "Nutcracker" Now On Sale for 2009-2010


Tickets for the New York City Ballet's production of George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker" went on sale Sept. 28th. While it's supposed to be close to 80 degrees today, it's never too soon to plan ahead to see this popular seasonal favorite. Shop for NYC Ballet "Nutcracker" tickets early because demand is always high and the best seats will sell out before you know it.

Shows start on November 27th ...



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September 23rd, 2009

Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Screening Part of 2009 NYFF


This year's New York Film Festival will include a screening of "The Wizard of Oz" to celebrate its 70th anniversary. The screening will be on September 26th at 11 a.m., and as of now there may still be some tickets left.

To find out about all the movies being screened at the 2009 New York Film Festival, including "Precious," winner at the recent Toronto International Film Festival, see the NYFF's ...



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September 19th, 2009

2009 Feast of San Gennaro in NYC - Last Weekend! 9/19-20


The 2009 edition of the famous San Gennaro festival in New York City's Little Italy is winding down. September 20th is the final day, and it's a beautiful weekend. The crowds will be large, but have patience and you'll be able to get through the throngs on Mulberry Street and enjoy the zeppolis, cannoles, sausage and peppers sandwiches, and other treats.

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September 19th, 2009

2009 New York German Steuben Day Parade & Oktoberfest - Sat., 9/19


Oktoberfest comes to New York City on Saturday, Sept. 19th, and it looks like a glorious day for a parade and the other festivities. See the official Steuben Parade Web site for details.

The highlight is the 52nd ANNUAL GERMAN-AMERICAN STEUBEN PARADE on Fifth Avenue, which steps off at 12 noon and runs from 67th to 86th Streets. Once again there will be an Oktoberfest celebration in Central Park, near ...



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September 13th, 2009

Broadway on Broadway 2009 - FREE Concert Today, 11:30 a.m., in Times Square


Broadway shows have a reputation for being expensive, but today you can experience tunes from current and upcoming Broadway musicals FREE at the annual Broadway on Broadway concert. The show goes on today, Sunday, Sept. 13th, at 11:30 am on Broadway (where else?) from 43rd to 47th Streets.

Check out the official Web site, www.BroadwayonBroadway.com, for details on what shows and artists will be participating. It's a great kickoff ...



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September 10th, 2009

Celebrate Fashion's Night Out in New York City, Sept. 10th


Tonight is Fashion's Night Out, a celebration of all things fashion that includes events at stores, celebrity appearances, music performances, restaurant and bar events, and much more. Fashion's Night Out marks the beginning of the Fall Fashion Week in New York, and highlights the importance of the industry in the City's life and economy.

To find out about all the events planned, check out the official Fashion's Night out ...



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