Waterfalls rush over NYC



The East River comes alive this summer with The New York City Waterfalls exhibition. Presented by the Public Art Fund, this unique project, designed by artist Olafur Eliasson, features four man-made waterfalls located at various points along the East River: one on the Brooklyn anchorage of the Brooklyn Bridge; one on the Brooklyn Piers, between Piers 4 and 5 near the Brooklyn Heights Promenade; one in Lower Manhattan at Pier 35 north of the Manhattan Bridge; and one on the north shore of Governors Island.

Standing at 90 to 120 feet, the Waterfalls are not only an impressive from an artistic viewpoint, but from an engineering one as well. Each structure is designed to circulate water from the river without disturbing the wildlife that resides within the water, thus creating a piece that is both beautiful and environmentally sound.

The Waterfalls operate daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, except Tuesdays and Thursdays, when they will run from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visitors looking for a one-of-a-kind perspective should view the exhibit after sunset when the Waterfalls are lit. The exhibition runs through Oct. 13.

Viewing the Waterfalls is easy with New York Limo. Just contact us and we will provide fast and convenient service to any and all of the exhibition sites.

5 Day Celebration for Brooklyn Bridge's 125th Birthday

The Brooklyn Bridge is 125 years old this month and New York City is getting ready to celebrate.

The bridge connects Brooklyn and Manhattan across the East River, and is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the country.

Completed in 1883, the bridge opened with a "People's Day" celebration; for a penny toll the general public was permitted to traverse its span. (A few days later, on Memorial Day, 12 pedestrians were trampled to death when the crowd believed the bridge was collapsing and panicked.)

This fest will kick off with a public birthday party on Thursday, May 22 at the Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park in Brooklyn, featuring live music by the Brooklyn Philharmonic. The evening will feature a Grucci Fireworks presentation and an unprecedented light installation featuring a colorful array spanning the length of the Brooklyn Bridge, illuminating the New York City skyline each evening from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm from May 22 through Memorial Day.

Getting to these events is no problem, at all. Just contact NYC Limousine and we will make certain you get to where you want to go to celebrate the Brooklyn Bridge's 125th Birthday in style.

Culture spot: New Museum of Contemporary Art

It's the kind of building that renews your faith in New York as a place where culture is lived, not just bought and sold.

The first art museum ever built from scratch in downtown Manhattan, its design is dazzling and accessible, handsome and modest, brassily assertive and yet like a cagey New Yorker respectful of the quirks of its streetwise neighbors.

No need to worry about how to get there Just call for a car from NYC Limousine. We will drop you off at the front door and be there when you are ready to leave!

Things to do in New York

At the Museum of the City of New York on 1220 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan's Upper East Side is a presentation of "Timescape." This is a 25-minute multimedia program narrated by Stanley Tucci, that traces the growth of New York though animated maps, archival photos and painting from the museum's collections.

No need to worry about how to get there. Just call for a LIMO from NYC Limousine. We will drop you off at the front door and be there when you are ready to leave!

As spring rolls into town and the warm weather returns, it's a great time to get outside and celebrate the Easter and Passover holidays. Kids will love the selection of Easter egg hunts sprinkled throughout the five boroughs. For all ages, there is the annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival. And for Passover, there are a number of Seders to attend.


March 22-23: Join Bella the costume bunny for Eggstreme Weekend at the Bronx Zoo. It will be a weekend of egg races, egg hunts, storytelling and an overall fun time for the whole family. (2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, 718-220-5100)

March 23: The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival is a tradition dating back to the 1800s. Come in your flamboyant bonnet and see what other spectators/participants are wearing. The parade marches up Fifth Avenue, starting at 49th Street near St. Patrick's Cathedral and ending at 55th Street. 11am.


April 13: Big Onion Tours' annual Jewish Lower East Side tour takes you through more than 150 years of Jewish history. Stops include the founding site of the B'nai B'rith, the Jewish Daily Forward building and sites associated with various famous rabbis. Prices vary; tour leaves at 11am from the southeast corner of Delancey and Essex Streets. (212-439-1090)

NYC's St. Patrick's Day 2008

Everyone's Irish for at least one day of the year. For a true NYC St. Patrick's Day experience, watch the parade go up Fifth Avenue-it's a longtime tradition. For some history, join in Big Onion Walking Tours' Irish New York tour and learn about the "Little Ireland" that once existed downtown. And don't forget to visit a few of the City's most famous pubs for some good ol' Irish beer and fare.

March 15-16: Radio City Music Hall will once again be hosting Celtic Woman after last year's sold-out engagement. Five soloists-four vocalists and one violinist-perform with composer and musical director David Downes for two nights only. March 15, 8pm; March 16, 7pm. (Sixth Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets, 212-307-7171)

March 16: The Irish Arts Center is once again hosting its Annual St. Patrick's Open Day 2008, a free afternoon of authentic Irish music, dancing, performances and activities. Workshops will also be available. Noon-5pm. (553 W. 51st Street, 212-757-3318)

March 17: The annual New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade has become the world's largest parade celebrating the holiday. It marches up Fifth Avenue, starting at 44th Street at 11am, and usually lures more than 100,000 participants! Be sure also to check what other parades are going on in the boroughs-all five have their own celebrations.

President's Day means Plenty of Good Eats

The third Monday in February is "President's Day" and is a federal holiday to commemorate the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. This means that many businesses may be closed, but typically restaurants and other tourist attractions remain open. NYCLimo will take you to any of your favaorite restaurants. Let us worry about the traffic while you sit back and enjoy the ride.