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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

See the official Web site for 2009 Feast ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This year's U.S. Open tennis tournament begins in just a couple of weeks, and tickets are going fast. Labor Day weekend sessions are already sold out, and other sessions are selling briskly. Go to the official U.S. Open ticket site to get your tickets so you don't get shut out of the days and times you want.

You can buy tickets for the main stadium, Arthur Ashe Stadium, which will ...

Coney Island is set to host a big free concert on Thursday, August 13th: the women-who-rock tripleheader of Blondie, Pat Benatar, and The Donnas. The three acts, who have been touring around the U.S. this summer, will be performing a free show in the Summer Seaside Concert Series at Asser Levy/Seaside Park in Coney Island/Brighton Beach, across the street from the New York Aquarium. ...