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Day in the Life of a Bishop's Wife', Jeanne Provenzano interviewed in Long Island, New York

Author: Peter Menkin

Mrs. Jeanne M. Provenzano with her husband, The Right Reverend Lawrence C. Provenzano, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island

 

Responses to Peter Menkin interview questions for "Day in the Life of a Bishop's Wife"

By Jeanne M. Provenzano, January 2011

 

Mr. Menkin, in the selection of interviewees and the naming of your "Day in the Life of ..." article or column or series, please consider that in the Episcopal Church we have women bishops, as well as men, and a gay and a lesbian bishop.  

 –Note by Jeanne M. Provenzano

  

In this warm and thoughtful interview, a Bishop's Wife tells us something of her "Day."   I note that the first wife in this series offers in her official biography a few salient points worth quoting here as introduction:

Jeanne M. Provenzano was born in Waterford, Connecticut, to Arthur and Edna Ross, the fourth of five children and the only girl in the family. Her father worked for the United States Postal Service and her mother was a nurse who worked in several different medical fields.  

   

Jeanne was educated in public schools and went on to college, earning a Bachelor's degree in English literature. Following college, she worked in publishing.  

   

She met her husband, Larry Provenzano, a Roman Catholic priest, just weeks after graduating from college.  They left the Roman Catholic Church, were received into the Episcopal Church and were later married in the Episcopal Church.  They moved to Rhode Island where Larry was received as a priest in the Episcopal Church and served as a curate in a parish there for four years.  They then moved to North Adams, Massachusetts where Larry became rector of St. John's Episcopal Church and served there for eight years before he was called to be rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Longmeadow, Mass. The Provenzanos lived in Longmeadow for fourteen and a half years until Larry was called in 2009 to be the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, New York.  

   

When the children were of school age in Longmeadow Jeanne entered the Western New England College School of Law.  She graduated in 2002 and was admitted to the bar in Massachusetts that year.  She practiced law and served as an assistant district attorney in Hampden County, Mass., until moving to New York. She had also been admitted to the practice of law in Connecticut.  Not yet admitted to the bar in New York, Jeanne is not currently practicing law.  

   

 

 THE INTERVIEW: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BISHOP'S WIFE

On a typical day, say today, what is a typical morning like starting with breakfast?

 

On a typical day during the week, the bishop is often at meetings in the evening and can't return home until late.  Consequently, we have late nights and rise later than we ever did in our life before he became a bishop – around seven or seven-thirty in the morning.  We both try to spend some quiet time reading and/or praying to start the day.  Some mornings Larry has breakfast meetings. Occasionally, we're able to have breakfast together. 

Most of the time, once we are done with our quiet time, we both move into our respective days.  Mornings do, however, provide time for us to catch up about each other, our children, household concerns, and to share other topics. 

Then, my mornings are spent tending to household chores, tending to needs of our children or other family members or providing hospitality to friends and colleagues.  Because we have been in this diocese for just one year, I have spent a fair amount of time continuing to settle into our home.  Weekends are filled with parish visitations and other events, so we are up early and traveling to one part of the diocese or another, which stretches for 150 miles.

Please tell us something of your prayer life?  How is God moving in your life?

 

My prayer life/spiritual life is undergoing some transformation due to the recent changes of our life. Those changes include leaving our former parish family and church community.  The regularity of parish life necessarily provides a rhythm to one's prayer and spiritual life.  As the spouse of a bishop, I no longer have the regularity of that kind of community life. 

Each week we are in a different parish with different traditions and practices.  That new reality is a wonderful one and has begun to transform my view of the church, the world and consequently, my understanding of, and relationship with God. 

Although we are here because of the diocese's call to Larry to be its bishop and Larry's belief that God was calling him to this ministry, I felt that coming to Long Island was the right next step also for me.  Both my prayer and action so far have been to be open to God's movement in my life as I walk through this amazing experience.  I have recently engaged a spiritual director, a Roman Catholic nun, to work with.  Our time together has been very life-giving. 

What do you see going on in your life that excites you?  What do you think is there about the Church that is good?

There are so many things going on in my life that excite me.  I am excited and happy that we have been blessed with being chosen to be part of such a dynamic and faithful diocese in TEC.  I am gratified to see Larry so fully engaged in doing the kind of ministry that he loves.  Our children are happy and busily engaged in their own lives.  And I am personally excited by being in this new place, with wonderful people, exciting ministries and boundless opportunities.  The diocese has provided a comfortable home for us to live in that allows us to extend hospitality to many different people in and beyond the diocese. 

By saying in your question, "the church," I'm guessing you mean, The Episcopal Church.  There is so much that is good about The Episcopal Church. The Church is engaged in vast ministries locally, nationally and internationally in response to our call to "love one another as Christ loved us."  At the same time, we faithfully consider the thorny issues that occupy our current time. 

How old are your children?  Are they at home?

We have three children.  Katy is 27, Mary is 25 and Christopher is 21.  Katy and Mary are out of college and living on their own.  Christopher is still in college and is away from home a good part of the year.  

What do you think being a good parent means?  Does your husband agree?

   

I think being a good parent can mean many different things – however, mostly it is to love your children unconditionally to your absolute best ability, allowing them to grow fully into the person that God intends them to be.  I believe that my husband would agree with this.   

Have you always been an Episcopalian?

   

No.  I was raised in the Roman Catholic Church.   

Life before the Bishopric?  What was it like?

   

Before Larry became the bishop of the Diocese of Long Island, he was the rector of St. Andrew's Church in Longmeadow, MA.  We lived in the rectory, three houses away from the church.  Our children grew up and went to school in Massachusetts.  They participated in sports and other activities. Shortly after arriving there, I entered law school.  After graduating from law school and passing the bar exam, I practiced law for seven years, until coming to New York.  Our life was busy with our children, the parish, and my law profession. 
(Note:  The following three questions and response have been grouped together because they deal with the same theme.)  

8.      Should a Bishop's wife be active on her own? Are you? In what ways?

Do you have a ministry, not just working on boards and the like?

Is there a committee or Board you look forward to working with – Why?

   

I had the privilege of participating in the work of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) in New York last winter with women from many provinces of the Anglican Communion.  A group of women from our diocese, which included me, who attended the conference, have begun a Women's Commission in this diocese to pray over and work on issues concerning the lives and treatment of women and girls globally.  I look forward to continuing to be part of the Women's Commission ministry.  

I am also passionate about our diocesan clergy spouses, partners, group.  We have recently had our first retreat together and are in the beginning stages of planning further events to build community and support for spouses, partners and families.  

How do you not get involved in political issues at the Cathedral and in the Diocese, if you do not? Do you find doing this makes it easier to get along?  Do you work together with your husband or by yourself without your husband with others to solve and resolve misunderstandings and arguments?

   

I don't get involved in diocesan issues in any way, and I don't allow others to try to draw me into them.  As bishop, Larry has professional lay and clergy staff to assist him to work through issues that face the diocese.  If there's an issue at the cathedral, the bishop and the dean work together to resolve it.   

How do you like being a Bishop's wife vis a vis a Rector's?

   

I'm having trouble responding to this question – or at least to the way it is phrased.  It seems to suggest in the use of the terms "Bishop's wife" or "Rector's wife" that there are certain prescribed roles.  That has not been my experience.  Being married to a person who leads a parish community brings with it certain joys and challenges.  So, too, with being married to a person who leads a diocese.  I like both phases of our life together as a couple.   

There is no prescribed "role" for bishops' spouses or partners in the Episcopal Church.  We are a diverse group of men and women who pursue different careers and participate in the church in varying ways.  This reality can be both a blessing and a challenge.  The blessing is that we are not forced to step into a role previously defined by another person or persons.  The challenge is having to define one's own role.  I have chosen at this point in our life together, not to work in my law profession but for now to get to know this new life we have been called to.  I am doing that by traveling around the diocese to parish visitations with my husband each weekend and to some other engagements during the week.  This has allowed me to begin to get to know the diocese geographically, and to get to know the people, churches and different ministries of the diocese.   

What is the difference between a normal wife and a Bishop's wife?  Is your life that much different from someone in the pews?

   

I don't think our everyday life is that much different from anyone else.  We have professions, are married, have children and work to educate and raise them.  We run a household, drive cars, care for the cat, have friends, socialize, etc.   

I do think that we have a different relationship with the institutional church than the average person in the pew.  It's in the same way that a doctor or a nurse knows the inner workings of a hospital or surgery center more deeply than the average person.   

Practically, though, the rhythm of our life is often very different from that of a person who is not a clergyperson or spouse or partner of clergy.  Our life is not structured by the Monday through Friday business workweek.  The concept of "the weekend" does not exist for clergy.  Saturdays and Sundays are filled with weddings, funerals, multiple worship services, Sunday School, confirmation.  Clergy families struggle to accommodate this reality.  Our lives are always in tension with the structures, agendas and expectations of the secular world.   

A bishop necessarily lives a more public life than the average person, and our life together, therefore, is a more public one.  The role of the bishop is holy and special, and by association to him and that role, I am afforded a degree of unearned respect and privilege.  I continue to work to earn those honors.  

   

What do you think about where you live – you're leading a special life and live in a special place. You have a special role in the Diocese.  Will you tell us a little of how it is special and different.

   

The cathedral for the Diocese of Long Island is in Garden City, New York.  Garden City is centrally located in the diocese.  West of Garden City are the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. Garden City is located in Nassau County and to the East is Suffolk County.  Our home is a short distance from the cathedral and the diocesan offices and is situated in a suburban community.  It is also one block from the Long Island Rail Road which provides easy access into New York City.  We are able to take advantage of the myriad cultural opportunities there. And, Long Island itself has many beautiful beaches, parks and gardens.   

There are so many aspects of the life of a bishop's family that are special.  It is special in that wherever we go, we are received with expectation and joy. The people here are warm and hospitable and eager to share with us what they are doing as a congregation.  We are often treated to wonderful meals, and displays of music and dance.  The children are always excited to see and meet us.   

The diocese is extremely diverse.  For example, there are over 100 languages spoken within the borders of the diocese.  This diversity makes our experience of the church varied and broad.  The diocese includes very urban areas, suburban areas and some more rural areas.   

The diocese recently formalized companion relations with two dioceses.  One is from Ecuador, the Diocese of Ecuador Central, and the other from Southern Sudan, the Diocese of Torit.  The two diocesan bishops and their wives from those dioceses attended our annual diocesan convention last November.  Following the convention, the bishops and their wives stayed at our home for a week.  It was a privilege to have them in our home, to learn about the church in their countries and to learn from them.   

14. Are you an important part of your husband's ministry?  

I think you would have to ask him that question!  

What is your worship life like?  What is your spiritual life like, and what refreshes you most about it?

   

My worship life centers primarily on the weekly visitations to different congregations within the diocese.  Those church services are always warm and festive and celebratory.   

My spiritual life is fed best by silence and being alone.  I have gone on several week long silent retreats at a Benedictine monastery and have found that discipline to be most refreshing to me.  When I don't have the time to devote an entire week away, I also benefit greatly from just a morning, afternoon or day away at a retreat center or monastery.  I can physically feel myself relax and shed stress that accumulates from time to time in our lives.  I am much more aware of God's presence when the distractions of day to day life are stripped away.   

16. Are you active in the national Church?  If so, why?  

I am part of the national bishop's spouses and partners group in the Episcopal Church. Other than participation in that group, I am not currently active in the national church.  Prior to my husband becoming a bishop, I was working full time, running a household and caring for children.  There wasn't much time to be thoughtfully engaged in anything else.   

Do you disagree with your husband about Church issues?

   

We agree on most issues.   

   

Are you an affiliate of a religious order, as in an associate.  If so, what drew you to it or a religious sense of your own devotion.

   

No, I am not.  

END INTERVIEW

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Peter Menkin, an aspiring poet, lives in Mill Valley, CA USA (north of San Francisco). My blog: http://www.petermenkin.blogspot.com He is 64 years old as of 2010.

New York Knicks Tickets for the Season and Postseason

Author: Al Terry

Not only do the people of New York, but also most of the people in the United States, as well as the fans of basketball all over the world, need no introduction of the New York Knicks. For those who do need to know, the New York Knicks are a professional basketball team based at the greatest basketball arena in the world – Madison Square Garden. Along with the Boston Celtics, the New York Knicks – popularly known as the Knicks – are the only two remaining charter members of the National Basketball Association (NBA), who are still based in their original cities.

The Knicks actually started as the charter member (one of the 10 teams) of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) – the forerunner of the present NBA, on June 6, 1944. In 1949, the BAA and the National Basketball League merged to form the NBA.

The name Knicks is a shortened form of Knickerbockers – a style of pants used by the early Dutch settlers in the New York area, in the 1600s.

The Knicks – In Brief

The New York Knicks is owned by Cablevision, and play in the Eastern Conference of the Atlantic Division of NBA. The history of the Knicks started with a win; when they beat the Toronto Huskies 68-66, in their first ever game in the league on November 1, 1946. Very early in their career, the Knicks won three consecutive Conference titles in 1951,1952,and 1953, out of a total of eight. They also have eight Division titles under their belt, the last three also consecutively, in 1992, 1993, and 1994.

The New York Knicks have won two NBA Championships, too, in 1970 and 1973. They reached their first NBA final in the 1950-51 season, but lost 79-75 to the Rochester Royals. They reached the finals again the following two years in 1952 and in 1953, but could not win. From here on onwards, and right into the decade of the 1960s, the Knicks touched the bottom of the barrel, so to speak.

However, they recovered their winning ways at the turn of the decade, won their first NBA Championship in 1970, beating the L. A. Lakers in front of their home crowd at the Madison Square Garden.

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Madison Square Garden (MSG) – home of the New York Knicks – is presently in its fourth avatar. The first MSG opened in 1879 and was demolished 10 years later. The second MSG opened in 1890, whereas the third garden opened in 1925.

When the Knicks first started playing in 1946, they had the third MSG as their home. When MSG III closed down at the time the fourth MSG opened in February 1968, the Knicks shifted home here. They are presently well ensconced at MSG IV.

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New York Habitat's Top Ten London Attractions

Author: New York Habitat

There are countless attractions to see during your stay in London. For those who don't have an unlimited amount of time, New York Habitat has created a list of the Top 10 London Attractions. If you still have time after visiting these great attractions visit the New York Habitat blog where you can read about many more things to do during your stay in London.

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London Eye (River Thames, Central London)
The London Eye is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe and is one of the most popular and fun attractions to see while visiting London. The London Eye is located on the south bank of the river Thames and is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary as London's most iconic landmark.

The Houses of Parliament/ Big Ben (Westminster)
Big Ben, the bell in the third tallest free standing clock tower in the world is over 150 years old. This symbol of London, is located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster and is a great site to see when traveling through London.

Tower of London (London Borough of Tower Hamlets)
The Tower of London is the oldest building used by the British government. The Tower of London is famous for its history as both a royal palace and a prison. The Tower that was once the place of the execution of Queen Anne Boleyn, still remains a royal palace and is worth seeing during your stay in London.

Buckingham Palace (Westminster)
Buckingham Palace is home to the British monarch. It became the British monarch's official residence in 1837 but remains under the ownership of the British state. Visitors can explore the Queen's Gallery which hosts different exhibits throughout the year and can view the state rooms in August and September.

Trafalgar Square (Westminster)
Located in the heart of London, Trafalgar Square displays many statues and sculptures. It is also the place of political demonstrations and community gatherings. Trafalgar square is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world and a great place for both visitors and Londoners to spend an afternoon.

Piccadilly Circus (Westminster)
Located in the heart of London, Piccadilly Circus is the meeting place of five major roads. It is a festive tourist attraction known for its many neon signs and a great meeting place to start off your day while visiting London.

Westminster Abbey (Westminster)
The tradition of daily worship which still goes on at Westminster Abbey was established in the tenth century by Benedictine Monks. Worship is open to everyone, however you can also visit Westminster Abbey Monday through Saturday to view the art, architecture and other famous aspects of the church.

St. Paul's Cathedral (Ludgate Hill in Canterbury)
Located at the highest point in the city of London, St. Paul's Cathedral dates back to the 17th century. It was built in the renaissance style and the dome was created to resemble that of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. St. Paul's Cathedral is beautiful in architecture and history. Prince Charles and Princess Diana were married in this famous church which is still busy with hourly prayer and daily services.

London Bridge (River Thames, Stretches between Southwark and the city of London)
The London Bridge which stretches across the River Thames connecting the city of London and Southwark was first opened in 1729. The latest bridge to hold the name 'London Bridge' opened in 1973 and is there today for all travelers to see while in London.

British Library (Euston Road)
The British Library is one of the largest libraries in the world and is continuing to grow. Over 3 million books are added to the collection each year and has items dating back to 300 BC. In a 1911 act of parliament, a law was passed in which the British Library receives a free copy of every book published in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The library has many reading rooms for visitors to do research and anyone can receive a reading pass.

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Cheap New York Rangers TIckets Where to Locate Cheap New York Rangers Tickets

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Top Ten attractions of the New York City

Author: johanpaul

Several nationals from different countries travel to this city and this is one of the reason that why John. F. Kennedy airport is always busy in managing so many international flights to New York each day claiming one of the busiest airports in the Unites States.

 

Most of the business professionals traveling to this city stay here for a shorter period of time then those who are here for travel and tourism purpose. Some major attractions and recreational sites of New York City which are enormously popular throughout United States and are always crowded by travelers and tourists are briefly described below. Several New York flights take off daily from different corners of the world carrying hundreds of travelers every day.

 

1 – The Statue of Liberty

This Statue situated on the Liberty Island is one of the most popular of all attractions in New York and any trip to New York can't be considered completed without visiting this Statue of Liberty. This Statue is made up of bronze and is a freedom mark of United States declaring the independence of America.

 

2 – Empire State Building

Several buildings in United States especially in New York are quite famous and some of the sky scrapers built in a decent and delicate way are absolutely fascinating to watch but the Empire State Building is the most famous skyscraper in the world and is considered one of the greatest New York attractions as well.

 

3 – Times Square

Times Square is also a popular place in New York as this is named when New York Times Company moved here in 1904. This square is actually a district which is quite glamorous combined with dazzling lights and shining streets.

 

4 – American Museum of Natural History

This Museum possesses worlds most imperial and historical collections combined with the research facilities. There are so many unique and amazing historical things kept in this museum and grabs the attention of so many tourists and visitors. Certain travelers traveling from London or from U.K and have some interest in these historical places love to travel to this city through flights to New York Being the most visited park in the United States, Central Park is actually Manhattan's back garden offering lots of things to perform. There is a bewildering variety of species, trees, shrubs and plants making this park a keen source of attraction.

 

 

 

 

 

6 – Brooklyn Bridge

This bridge is the oldest bridge in United States and is one of the most recognizable landmarks in New York City. This bridge is the oldest suspension bridge and can be seen in many of  the Holly wood movies as well.

7 – Carnegie Hall

Another beautiful attraction is the Carnegie Hall which is actually a concert hall and has hosted several thousand musical concerts. So many music lovers love to attend live concerts at this hall and entertain themselves by listening live music shows and plays here.

 

8 - Madison Square Gardens

This is also called as the most famous arena of the world and possesses so many unique and interesting things. This Garden is a perfect family resort and is home to different sports and games like basket ball, volley ball, table tennis etc.

 

9 – United Nations headquarters

The headquarters of United Nations Organization are also situated in this fabulous city and lots of travelers and tourists traveling across this city book their cheap flights to New York in order to enjoy their holidays with family and friends.

 

10 – Wall Street

This place is also famous for the newspaper agency like wall street journal is quite famous throughout United States.

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New York New York

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New York is officially named the City of New York and is the most populous city in the United States of America. Its business, finance, trading, law and media organizations are influential around globe. The city is one of the worlds most important cultural centers with hundreds of world-class museums, galleries and performance venues. New York is also home of the United Nations and is one of the worlds major venues for international diplomacy

New York City is a global hub of international business and commerce and is one of three command centers for the world economy, alongside London and Tokyo. The city is a major center for finance, insurance, real estate, media and the arts in the U.S. Additional sectors include the television and film industry, second largest in the country after Hollywood; medical research and technology; non-profit institutions and universities; and fashion. Real estate is a major force in the citys economy. The total value of all New York City property was $802.4 billion. The highest-listed market value in the city is the Time Warner Center, valued at $1.1 billion.

The citys stock exchanges are among the most important in the world. The New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ are the worlds first and third largest stock exchanges, respectively. Many major corporations have headquarters in New York and the city is unique among other American cities for its large number of foreign corporations. One out of ten private sector jobs in the city is with a foreign company.

Industries such as new media, advertising, design and architecture account for a growing share of employment. High-tech industries like bioscience, software development, game design, and Internet services are also growing.

Manufacturing accounts for a large, although declining, share of employment. Garments, chemicals, metal products, processed foods and furniture are some of the principal products.

New York is a global center for the television, advertising, newspaper and book publishing industries and is also the largest media market in the U.S. Some of the conglomerates include Time Warner, the News Corporation, the Hearst Corporation and Viacom. Six of the worlds top ten global advertising agencies are headquartered in New York.

Two nationally daily newspapers in the U.S. are New York papers, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Other newspapers in the city are The New York Daily and The New York Post. The city also has a major ethnic press with 270 newspapers and magazines published in more than 40 languages. El Diario La Prensa is a Spanish newspaper and The New York Amsterdam News is a prominent African-American newspaper. Four major broadcast networks are also headquartered in New York: ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC. Cable channels including MTV, Fox News, HBO, and Comedy Central are also based in the city.

Culture just seems to be in the air, like part of the weather- Tom Wolfe. The city has more than 2,000 arts and cultural organizations and more than 500 art galleries of all sizes. In the 19th century built a network of major cultural institutions such as the famed Carnegie Hall and Metropolitan Museum of Art. Broadway productions are a mainstay of the New York theatre scene. The citys 39 largest theatres are collectively known as Broadway. The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts includes Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Opera, the New York City Opera, the New York Philharmonics and the New York City Ballet and is the largest performing arts center in the U.S.

New York City is most often associated with its skyline of skyscrapers. These include the Woolworth Building, the Chrysler Building, the Seagram Building and the Conde` Nast Building, and important example of green design in American skyscrapers.

Roughly 40 million foreign and American tourists visit New York City each year. Popular destinations include the Empire State Building, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, Broadway theatre productions, scores of museums such as the El Museo del Barrio, Washington Square Park, the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden, luxury shopping along Fifth and Madison Avenues, and events such as the Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village, the Tribeca Film Festival and free performances in Central Park at Summerstage.

New Yorks food culture has been influenced by the citys immigrants and is as diverse as the city. Famous foods originating from the city are bagels, cheesecake and New York style pizza.

The city is comprised of five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. The Bronx is the citys northernmost borough and the site of the Yankee Stadium. It is also the birthplace of rap and hip hop cultures. Brooklyn is the citys most populous borough and was an independent city until 1898. Brooklyn is known for its cultural diversity, independent art scene, distinct neighborhoods and unique architectural heritage. The countrys earliest amusement park, Coney Island is also here. Manhattan is the most densely populated borough and is home to most of the citys skyscrapers. The borough contains the major business and financial center of the city and attractions including Madison Square Garden. Queens is geographically the largest borough and most ethnically diverse county in the United States. The borough is mainly residential and middle class. Queens is home to Shea Stadium, home of the New York Mets. Staten Island is the most suburban of the five boroughs. Until 2001, the borough was home to the Fresh Kills Landfill, formerly the largest landfill in the world, which is now being reconstructed as one of the largest urban parks in the U.S.

The Big Apple, as New York is commonly known, is home to sports teams in each of the major American professional sports leagues. Baseball is the citys most closely watched sport. The citys two MLB teams are the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, which enjoy a fierce rivalry. There are also two minor league baseball teams in the city, the Staten Island Yankees and the Brooklyn Cyclones. The city is represented in the NFL by the New York Jets and New York Giants. The New York Rangers are the citys National Hockey League team and the city is also home to the headquarters of the NHL and NFL, both based in Manhattan. The New York Knicks are the citys NBA team.

Not commonly known as a college town, New York is still home to about 594,000 university students. The City University of New York is the nations third largest public university system. New York is also home to such notable private universities as Columbia University, New York University, Polytechnic University, St. Johns University, The Cooper Union, Pace University, New York Institute of Technology, Fordham University and Manhattan College. The city also has dozens of other private colleges and universities.

The New York Public Library is one of the largest public library systems in the country. Among its collection are the first five folios of Shakespeares plays, ancient Torah scrolls, and Alexander Hamiltons handwritten draft of the United States Constitution.

One in every three users of mass transit in the U.S. and two-thirds of the nations rail riders live in New York or its suburbs. New York is the only city in the United States where more than half of all households do not own a car.

New York City is the top international air passenger gateway to the United States. Three major airports, Kennedy (also known as JFK), Newark, and LaGuardia serve the area.

New York is one of the most energy-efficient cities in the United States. New York City is a world-renowned cultural and economical epicenter.

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Couples Grab Cheap Tickets to New York to Enjoy Romantic Sojourn

Author: Katsoulis

Apart from everything else this city has or does, New York City is one of the most romantic places in the world! Be it incredible scenic views, iconic tourist spots and world's finest restaurants – there is so much to experience in NYC for love-stricken couples! A number of Britons grab London to New York flights to experience the romance of the world's most famous city. To make things easy here are some of the most romantic spots in the majestic New York City that you can enjoy after getting your cheap tickets to New York from London.

Central Park

New York's Central Park is as famous as the city itself! The iconic park plays a very significant part in the lives of New Yorkers with more than 800 acres of its paths, lakes and open spaces. Central Park is the perfect refuge from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Almost all tourists who book cheap tickets to New York visit the Central Park to admire its glorious natural beauty! And romance can never be far off from beauty! Couples visit this place in hordes to enjoy some lovely moments in the cocoon of majestic greenery and bliss!

Empire State Building

The top of the Empire State Building offers you best sights – sights that are sure to impress all and sundry! To gaze at the glowing city from atop the Empire State Building with your fingers mingled with your partner's is one of the best experiences you can have after grabbing cheap flights to New York!

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens

There are very few places that are more beautiful and romantic than the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens in spring, which is the best time to visit the garden. The sight of blossoming cherries is a spectacle that charms and puts a smile on the faces of one and all! Loving couples who plan a sojourn in the New York City are sure to find a lot of mushy moments in the wonderful Brooklyn Botanical Gardens once they book their cheap tickets to New York!

Rockefeller Center

The idea of spending an hour or two ice-skating with one's beloved at the world-renowned skating rink at the Rockefeller Center is surely a big attraction for people in love. Even if one doesn't know how to skate gracefully, it surely gives you an excuse to hold hands!

Staten Island Ferry

For those looking for some ‘affordable' romance, taking the Staten Island Ferry (it's free) is perhaps the best bet! Along with lovely views of the harbour and the Statue of Liberty, couples can enjoy few cosy moments swaying on the glistening water of the city. It surely is a fun and romantic thing to do for lovers, especially for those on tighter budgets.

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art is a must visit for every visitor to New York City! The museum boasts of a mesmerising collection of artefacts that enables some to show off their more cultured side to their better halves! And if you need an escape from the arty stuff, you can try out different bars at the museum!

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Landscaping In New York

Author: Anthony Olender

Humans have a fundamental desire to keep contact with nature as plants exert a myriad of effects on human life. Our perception and moods are highly influenced by the colors we see in and around us.

Landscaping refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of a land. It generally includes ‘gardening’ which is the art and craft of growing plants for creating a beautiful environment within the landscape. Landscaping a backyard with trees and other plants help minimize the bad effects of pollution and hugely enhance the sales appeal of a property.

A good landscaper understands the elements of nature and construction, and blends them accordingly. Landscape Designer professionals aid in the design and layout of a yard into what one is visualizing. They plan Horticulture and provide custom designs and installation techniques to optimize the beauty and value of a property.

There is enormous scope for Landscaping In New York, from truly rural to wholly urban. With variations, gardens proliferate in every part of the state. There are must-see destinations, from famous botanical gardens to farmers markets!

New York Landscaping is commonly referred to as New York Lawn Care or New York Lawn Services. There is a bountiful of Landscape Contractors In New York who provide services, starting from Landscape Design to its Installation & Maintenance. They employ different Garden Irrigation practices for ensuring lawn and plant’s health. Various tasks include Lawn Mowing, Organic Fertilizer/Pesticide Applications, Privet Trimming, Small Shrub/Tree Pruning, Rose Care, Annual Garden Upkeep, Mulching, Aerating, Over Seeding etc.

People, who wish to have a beautiful yard and landscaping, hire these lawn and Garden Maintenance services through Landscape Companies In New York, for mowing and trimming lawns and bushes, and for installing and maintaining automatic sprinkler systems. These Garden Designers provide special services on a regular basis, such as dethatching, reseeding, fertilizing and aerating lawns when seasonally appropriate. They can spot problems and suggest solutions to homeowners for areas that are yellowing or being over or under watered.

Landscaping is both a science and an art. It combines the natural, living elements with structures and material objects. A well-designed landscape not only adds beauty and value but is also economically viable as it reduces the heating and cooling costs of a home or property.

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New York City - The Big Apple is Big Fun

Author: C.L. Hendricks

A visit to New York City will introduce you to many of the places that you have often seen on television or in movies. From the regal Statue of Liberty to the lush New York Botanical Garden you will take home memories of both natural and man-made wonders.

Statue of Liberty – Located on Liberty Island, Lady Liberty stands guard of the gateway to the land of freedom and democracy.

Ellis Island – Now managed by the same entity that watches over Liberty Island, Ellis Island was once the first bit of free ground that immigrants stepped on when they arrived in this country. Many visitors to the island are descendents of those early immigrants and come to the island to pay homage to the bravery of their ancestors.

Empire State Building – Every visitor to New York City should visit this towering example of amazing engineering; built in just 410 days. Visit one of the observation decks to view take in the entire expanse of the huge metropolis.

Madison Square Garden – The official home to four professional sports franchises, the Garden is also where may famous entertainers hold huge concerts on this New York City landmark.

Metropolitan Museum of Art – This museum houses the largest collection of art in the world, with works of such artists as Van Gogh, Monet and Renoir. Catch the newest on-the-go exhibition what you are in town.

Rockefeller Center – This is just another of the often seen New York City landmarks. Home of the famous Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center is also the place where, in the winter, the lights of the giant Christmas tree reflect in the eyes of the skaters as they glide around the ice.

Ground Zero – September 11, 2001 created another landmark in New York City. Where the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center once stood a Memorial is being built to pay tribute to the almost 3000 victims who died on this terrible attack on America.

Central Park – With 840 acres of trees, grass, gardens, lakes and walking paths, this is as close as some New Yorkers will ever get to the great outdoors.

New York Broadway –You can’t visit New York City and not take in a Broadway show…or at least you shouldn’t. Broadway sets the standard for hit musicals and memorable productions.

New York Botanical Garden – There are over 240 acres of the flora from around the world, differently-themed gardens and lavish collections. Visit the living exhibits such as Daffodil Hill, the Lilac Collection the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden and the Bruckmann Crabapple Collection.

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Nature Lovers In New York City

Author: Elango Craig
You probably don\'t realize that New York City is in fact the greenest city in America. Of nearly 200,000 total acres, more than 50,000 of those acres are of park or open space. While Central Park is the most famous of green spaces in New York City it is only number five of the top 10 largest parks in the city.

For those who love nature, New York City may not seem to be the oasis for wildlife that it actually is. There is plenty to do in New York City that will enhance your appreciation of nature and/or allow you opportunities to educate yourself about nature or simply be out and about enjoying it.

New York is home to some 1,700 parks and playgrounds where you can enjoy activities such as bike riding, inline skating, ice skating (seasonally), row boating, basketball, skate boarding, softball, soccer, tennis, Frisbee, or even a rousing game of tag with the little one that lights your eyes. Be sure to bring a blanket so that you can lie on your back and watch the clouds roll by. While you\'re at it, see if there\'s a stray bird or two that you can identify.

For those who love nature there are plenty of places to get close to it in New York City. For those who are interested in bird watching New York Botanical Garden offers guided tours. Blue Heron Park is another great place to watch birds. Some of the varieties you\'ll see her include: Woodpeckers and Warblers. Clove Lakes Park not only offers bird watching but also fishing, row boating, paddle boating, and outdoor ice skating when the weather permits.

For those who prefer nature activities that require a little more action than bird watching (well sometimes), there are plenty of excellent opportunities to go fishing in and around New York City. Central Park\'s Charles A. Dana Discovery Center is a great place to go \'catch and release\' fishing. They\'ll even lend you a pole. You can also go fishing in Willowbrook Park. While you\'re there be sure to let the little ones ride the Carousel, it will net you a tremendous amount of smiles for the small price (in today\'s world) of $1. Other activities available at Willowbrook park include: archery, ice-skating, an archery range, football, soccer, horseshoes, tennis, and horseshoes.

If plant life is more your speed or you just enjoy seeing the more obvious signs of nature, then there are plenty of chances for your to observe the amazing wealth of plant life and greenery in and around New York City. Central Park Conservatory Garden offers six acres of beautiful plant life to enjoy. You can see three distinctive patterns in the gardens here. The North Garden is meant to be a formal French inspired garden, the central garden is meant to lend an Italian atmosphere, while the south garden is styled after a traditional English garden. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden offers another opportunity for enthusiasts to enjoy the finest in greenery that New York has to offer. This garden even has a special club designed to help youngsters bring out their inner green thumbs. Be sure to check it out.

Another area of Central Park that bears mentioning is Belvedere Castle and the turtle pond that runs below it. Belvedere castles is a great place for bird watching and the other wildlife surrounding it only magnifies its appeal. Be sure to stop by the Central Park Conservatory at Belvedere Castle in order to borrow a backpack that contains binoculars, a sketchpad, and a map of the park to help you bird watch like a pro. You must provide ID and children under the age of 6 cannot borrow.

If you love nature, don\'t fret, there\'s plenty of nature to be shared and enjoyed in New York City. Make sure that you take the time to enjoy several of the parks that are available to your during your stay in this wonderful and exciting city.

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