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  • On Sunday I walked from Gracie Mansion to the United Nations (about 90th street to 42nd Street). The highlights for me were the small, out-of-the-way streets, alleys and overlooks such as Henderson Place, Riverview Terrace and Beekman Place. I've included a slideshow.

    Walk from Gracie Mansion to the United Nations

    Posted on June 22, 2010 | No Comments
    On Sunday I walked from Gracie Mansion to the United Nations (about 90th street to 42nd Street). The highlights for me were the small, out-of-the-way streets, alleys and overlooks such as Henderson Place, Riverview Terrace and Beekman Place. I've included a slideshow.

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  • Two weeks ago, my girlfriend and I biked around Jamaica Bay, stopping at the Wildlife Refuge and cycling along the Rockaway Beach and Jacob Riis Park Boardwalks. Then we took a three-hour, narrated boat tour of the Bay with the American Littoral Society.

    Bike and Boat Tour of Jamaica Bay

    Posted on June 7, 2010 | No Comments
    Two weeks ago, my girlfriend and I biked around Jamaica Bay, stopping at the Wildlife Refuge and cycling along the Rockaway Beach and Jacob Riis Park Boardwalks. Then we took a three-hour, narrated boat tour of the Bay with the American Littoral Society.

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  • This past Monday, Memorial Day, I went on a wonderful walk from Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument at 89th Street and Riverside Drive to the Battery. My trip along the Hudson took me through Riverside Park, Hudson River Park, Battery Park City and Battery Park.

    Walking Manhattan Along the Hudson River

    Posted on June 2, 2010 | No Comments
    This past Monday, Memorial Day, I went on a wonderful walk from Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument at 89th Street and Riverside Drive to the Battery. My trip along the Hudson took me through Riverside Park, Hudson River Park, Battery Park City and Battery Park.

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  • Last Sunday I went on a fascinating Urban Oyster bike tour led by Adam Schwartz of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which during its heyday was a major US shipbuilding center. Today the site is home to a 300-acre industrial park with more than 200 tenants.

    Brooklyn Navy Yard Bike Tour

    Posted on May 25, 2010 | No Comments
    Last Sunday I went on a fascinating Urban Oyster bike tour led by Adam Schwartz of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which during its heyday was a major US shipbuilding center. Today the site is home to a 300-acre industrial park with more than 200 tenants.

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  • Two weeks ago, I biked down the West Side of Manhattan and took an early morning ferry to Staten Island. During my trip, I visited Snug Harbor, the Alice Austen House, Historic Richmond Town and other sites. Plus, I biked the South Beach Boardwalk.

    Biking in Staten Island

    Posted on May 18, 2010 | 1 Comment
    Two weeks ago, I biked down the West Side of Manhattan and took an early morning ferry to Staten Island. During my trip, I visited Snug Harbor, the Alice Austen House, Historic Richmond Town and other sites. Plus, I biked the South Beach Boardwalk.

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  • Last month I went on an Environmental Bike Tour of the South Bronx organized by Time's Up and led by Harry Bubbins. As you'll see in my slideshow, the coastline around the South Bronx has no parks and greenways like parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Hopefully this will change.

    Environmental Tour of South Bronx

    Posted on May 18, 2010 | 1 Comment
    Last month I went on an Environmental Bike Tour of the South Bronx organized by Time's Up and led by Harry Bubbins. As you'll see in my slideshow, the coastline around the South Bronx has no parks and greenways like parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Hopefully this will change.

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  • The New York City Cycling Map (the 2010 version is now available) is an invaluable resource for navigating the bike lanes of the city. I also make extensive use of Google maps. When I'm biking, I constantly use my iPhone's GPS and mapping functionality.

    NYC Bike Maps

    Posted on May 18, 2010 | No Comments
    The New York City Cycling Map (the 2010 version is now available) is an invaluable resource for navigating the bike lanes of the city. I also make extensive use of Google maps. When I'm biking, I constantly use my iPhone's GPS and mapping functionality.

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  • Last Friday, I went on a bike tour of community gardens in Alphabet City led by Wendy Brawer, a sustainable design expert and creator of the NYC Green Apple Map. I had no idea that there were so many wonderful gardens in this neighborhood.

    Bike Tour of Community Gardens in Alphabet City

    Posted on May 17, 2010 | No Comments
    Last Friday, I went on a bike tour of community gardens in Alphabet City led by Wendy Brawer, a sustainable design expert and creator of the NYC Green Apple Map. I had no idea that there were so many wonderful gardens in this neighborhood.

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