all stories tagged "leisure"
Following in the footsteps of ultramarathoners, two filmmakers explain how they captured the days and nights of runners on city streets and race routes.VIDEO
Dig into MetroFocus' ultimate fireworks guide to help you grab a spot for the dazzling night, whether you're in Manhattan or New Jersey. See our tips for daytime observances, too.
The National Resources Defense Council tracked the water quality at every beach in the city in 2011. A new report shows the results.
Whether you want to surf, swim, relax or play sports, we’ve looked at beaches throughout the area to discover their best and distinguishing features.
Get up to speed on today's tech tools, whether you're a master at HTML coding or unsure of how to hold a mouse. Here's a list of where to increase your intelligence quotient on technology.
Are you looking for a literal inside view of New York architecture, outlandish thingamajigs from decades past, or unusual settings for art and music, but aren’t quite sure where to begin your search? Then check out our round-up of some of the best resources for hidden gems and insider events. VIDEO
A photojournalist considers his forays into Chinatown free therapy, with inexpensive groceries as the take-away.
With 72 percent of American households playing computer or video games, the gaming industry is booming and New York start-ups are itching to get in on the action.VIDEO
With spring comes puns: birds of a feather, whale of a time, seal of approval. Here's where to find nature in our metropolis.VIDEO
Before the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel and the World Trade Center, Lower Manhattan was known as Little Syria, a neighborhood once famous throughout the Ottoman Empire for the “Pen League.”
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