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Issue No. 2 Fall/Winter MEMORIES 2010 TM

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2011 Holidays Streetfinder

New Year’s Day: Jan. 1 Happy Holidays Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Happy Holidays Jan. 17 The holiday season in New York City is the most special time of the year. There Lincoln’s Birthday: Feb. 12 Chinese New Year: Feb. 3 is something truly magical about this metropolis decked out in festive lights and Valentine’s Day: Feb. 14 decorations, the crowds bustling with excitement and goodwill toward others, the Presidents’ Day: Feb. 21 anticipation of a new year to come. There are plenty of ways to ensure that your Lent Begins: Mar. 7 stay is a memorable one, so bundle up and make some plans! Ash Wednesday: Mar. 9 St. Patrick’s Day: Mar. 17 Palm Sunday: Apr. 17 Live Shows Passover: Apr. 19 Good Friday: Apr. 22 Radio City Christmas Spectacular – Easter: Apr. 24 Presented annually since 1933 at Radio Cinco de Mayo: May 5 Mother’s Day: May 8 City Music Hall, this show is a favorite for Memorial Day: May 30 young and old alike, featuring the Flag Day: June 14 legendary Rockettes, wooden soldiers Father’s Day: June 19 that come to life, and Santa himself! The Canada Day: July 1 last show is on Dec. 30; tickets are $45 to Independence Day: July 4 $250. B/D/F/M to Rockefeller Ctr. 50th Ramadan: Aug. 1 Shopping Labor Day: Sept. 5 Street. Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 29 Yom Kippur: Oct. 8 Cirque du Soleil’s Wintuk – This is the Macy’s – One of NYC’s most famous and oldest department stores is a great place to Columbus Day: Oct. 10 final season of this magical adventure Thanksgiving (Canada): Oct. about a boy’s quest to find snow, find mid to high-range gifts for everyone on th 10 featuring thrilling acrobats and your list. The flagship store on 34 Street Halloween: Oct. 31 extraordinary theatrical effects. At has been there since 1902, and the building Election Day: Nov. 8 th Madison Square Garden from Nov. 17 to itself is a landmark. B/D/F/N/Q/R/M to 34 Veterans’ Day: Nov. 11 Jan. 2; tickets start at $30. Save 30% on St., or A/C/E to Penn Station. Thanksgiving: Nov. 24 tickets for kids 12 and under! First Day of Hanukkah: Dec. th 21 Saks 5 Avenue, Lord & Taylor’s, and Bloomingdale’s – Stroll along 5th Avenue to Islamic New Year: Nov. 27 The Nutcracker – Presented every year by Christmas: Dec. 25 the New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center, see the famous and fashionable holiday Boxing Day (Canada): Dec. 26 this classic tale is always a delight to window displays in these upscale stores. Kwanzaa Begins: Dec. 26 behold. From Nov. 26 to Jan. 2. Take the 1 Some of the displays even boast to 66th St. Lincoln Center. animatronic mannequins and motorized models that will entrance and bedazzle! Memories of New York would like to graciously Toys R Us –The largest toy store in the city thank the following for the has a life-sized T-Rex and a ferris wheel. use of their original What more can a kid ask for? Located at photography: Battman, 1514 in . Don’t Konstantino Hatzisarros,

forget the world famous FAO Schwarz, at Stephanie Izzo, Cuneyt 1. Choose your avenue from the top of the grid. th 767 5 Ave., with its unequaled selection of Sengul, Alan Shine, New 2. Go down the column to the nearest address number. toys. Don’t miss out on this enchanting Art Concept, and 3. Follow the row to the left and that street will be in experience for everyone.. Postcards, Inc. proximity to your address.

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Sports in NYC

The New York Yankees may have lost the 2010 World Series in NewYorkCity in NewYorkCity (better luck next year!), but that won’t change a thing in their Ice Skating rich history of success. They played in 40 World Series and have won 27 championships, more than any Major League Rink – The golden Franchise. But just because baseball season is over doesn’t statue of the Greek god Prometheus is mean that sports have come to an end, because the season has the iconic centerpiece of this skating rink, only just begun for basketball, football, and hockey. which first opened Christmas Day in 1936. Open daily. Special Events and Sights Madison Square Garden, which is located at 8th Citi Pond at – One of the st rd Avenue between 31 and 33 Streets (A/C/E to Penn city’s overlooked rinks! Free admission if th th 84 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Station, or B/D/F/M/N/Q/R to 34 Street), has been a you bring your own skates, or $13 for – Perhaps the most famous parade to hub of live entertainment for over 40 years, and is rental. Open daily with extended holiday nd be held in NYC, it started in 1924 and home to NYC’s top sports teams, including the hours. B/D/F/V to 42 St. Bryant Park, or th attracts millions of people, visitors Knicks and the Rangers. 7 to 5 Avenue. from all over the world and New th Yorkers alike. Starting at 77 St. and – provides the Central Park West, it goes south on 7th This season is shaping up to be yet another exciting one for nd perfect background for this historic rink. Ave., across 42 St., and continues on th the New York Knicks, whose opening games did not fail to Open daily, $15 admission for adults, 6 Ave. toward Macy’s in Herald please. Look up home game schedules and order tickets at $5.75 for children 11 and under. Skate Square. With its giant balloons, colorful NBA.com/knicks, or go to the Madison Square Garden box rentals are $6.25. Enter the park at 59th th floats, and hot celebrities, it’s a truly a office during 9am to 6pm on weekdays, 10am to 6pm on St. and 6 Ave., and follow the footpath. unique and unforgettable experience. th Saturday. N/R to 59 St. Lighting of the Rockefeller Center As the weather turns colder, thoughts turn to ice hockey, which Christmas Tree – The official day for the New York Rangers know something about. With a strong this special annual tradition is Tuesday, opener against the Buffalo Sabres and follow-up victories against Nov. 30. This year’s tree is 74 feet high, the Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins, this could be the and singers Susan Boyle, Mariah Carey, start of a beautiful season. Visit Rangers.nhl.com for schedules Josh Groban will join the festivities. No and tickets. tickets are needed, but if you want to Are you ready for some football? Then head over to the be there live, get there early! New Meadowlands Stadium, the new home of the New York Giants across the river in neighboring New Jersey. New Year’s Eve in Times Square – If Check out www.Giants.com for detailed driving or railroad you are daring enough to brave the directions, plus a schedule of home games for the upcoming crowd of an estimated 1 million people months. in the heart of NYC in the middle of winter, go for it! Some die-hards arrive in the early morning hours to stake out The classic I Love NY logo is a registered trademark prime spots to watch the glittering ball and service mark of the New York State Department drop, or catch a glimpse of the of Economic Development. The NYPD and FDNY celebrity entertainment, or get caught insignias are also registered trademarks. If you are on a TV news camera giving/getting a buying merchandise featuring any of these images, check to see that it’s officially licensed! New Year’s kiss.

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What’s Happening in NYC Classic NYC Eats

New York City Marathon – More than 42,000 people from all Everybody asks, what’s the best food to eat in NYC? This city is a cultural over the world participated in the 2010 marathon on Sunday, melting pot, and that goes for food as well. There are some things you just gotta November 7. Stretching 26.2 miles (42.195 km) that began in have when you’re here, because you can’t get ‘em done right anywhere else.

Staten Island, continued into and through , spilled What’s a bagel? A bagel is not simply just a piece of bread shaped like a over into upper Manhattan and ended in Central Park, it has doughnut. There is a fine craft that goes into creating the quintessential NYC become an annual tradition that draws athletes, both professional bagel. Very few bagel shops create them by hand these days. And even fewer and amateur, from all walks of life, including rescued Chilean people know that one of the secrets of what makes a bagel a true bagel, is that it is boiled first, before it’s baked on revolving trays. So miner Edison Pena to “The View” host Meredith Vieira and weatherman Al Roker. Ethiopian runner Gebre Gebremariam, in t echnically, anything else that isn’t prepared this way can’t be called a bagel. If you want to get a taste of the his debut in the marathon, came in as the overall winner at an real thing, visit H&H at 2239 Broadway, or Ess-a-Bagel amazing two hours and eight minutes. American Shalane Flanagan at 359 1st Avenue to see for yourself. and Kenyan Mary Keitany followed close behind them, also *Bagels – H&H, Ess-a-Bagel newcomers to the marathon. Millions of people lined the streets in *Pizza – Lombardi’s, Grimaldi’s One can’t possibly leave out steaks. Once every borough of New York to cheer on each and every participant *Burgers – Shake Shack, Corner again, Brooklyn claims to have the best NY in a never-ending clamor of admiration and support. Bistro cut at Peter Luger, 178 Broadway at Driggs rd *Steak – Peter Luger, Smith Avenue. Smith and Wollensky, at 3 and Wollensky Avenue and 49th Street, rules Manhattan

*Cheesecake – Junior’s, when it comes to meat, but don’t take our Urban Markets – It’s the holiday season, and where better to Veniero’s word for it. What about cheesecake for *Cupcakes – Magnolia Bakery find the perfect holiday gift at one of the open-air markets around dessert? Junior’s at 386 Flatbush Avenue in *Hot Dogs – Nathan’s, Gray’s Brooklyn has been thought of as the place to the city. Union Square has long held the tradition of hosting the Papaya go for a classic NY-style cheesecake, but bright red-and-white striped kiosks that house independent www.Menupages.com others may display Manhattan pride and merchants and artisans and their crafts for the month of December. recommend Veniero’s, at 342 E11th Street. From handmade puppets, to exotic jewelry, to organic soaps, to the Speaking of dessert, head to the Magnolia Bakery at 401 Bleecker Street for most delectable chocolates, there is sure to be something for the most popular cupcakes, made famous by being featured on Sex & The City. everyone. In the same tradition, markets have been held in Madison You will get into many disagreements with New Yorkers about the best pizza Square Park and Bryant Park. This year, the Union Square Market place. Also, some will say the crust should be thin and crispy; others will say it (N/Q/R/4/5/6/L to ) will be open from November 19 to should be floppy, so that you can fold it in half. Still others say that the only toppings that belong on a real New York slice are mozzarella and pepperoni December 24, from 11am to 8pm daily. Also this year, the market will (things like pineapples and broccoli can go elsewhere).

be returning to And as disreputable as it may seem, you can’t beat a hot (A/B/C/D/1 to ) and will dog from a hot dog cart when you’re on the go. Cheap, simple, and satisfying, it can keep you going for a few be open from December 1 to 24. The Holiday Shops in Bryant Park more blocks on that walking tour. But if you’re into the (F/V/B/D to 42nd classics, Nathan’s is the tried and true winner, having St.) will be open from Nov. 5 to Jan. 2. been around for decades, although Gray’s Papaya may be its closest rival in deliciousness.

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Visitor FAQs What’s Happening in NYC

Brooklyn Bridge Park Opens – Why not enjoy the view What is the Sales Tax Rate in NYC? of the Manhattan skyline from across the river at the newly – It may surprise some visitors, but renovate d and invigorated Brooklyn waterfront? While New York State charges a tax on some parts are still under construction for the next year or so, there are still other areas for you to enjoy freely, such as almost everything. Taxes are not Pier 1 and Pier 6, where there are lawns and children’s often included in the overall price playgrounds that are open to the public. A Water Taxi dock is that you see on the tag. So that located at the southern end of Pier 6, which gives you access to extra amount that you see added Governor’s Island and other destinations in the harbor. At the to the total on your receipt, Fulton Ferry Landing, there’s the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory whether it’s at a retail store or a and world-famous pizzeria Grimladi’s at 19 Old Fulton Street, restaurant, is an overall 8.8% sales How Much Does a Subway Ride along with many other restaurants, bars, and shops. Stay until dusk to see the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges light up. To tax. Clothing under $110 used to Cost NOW? – The MTA has decided reach the area by subway, take the F to York Street, or the A/C be exempt, but a 4% sales tax has to raise the fare of a single subway to Cadman Plaza.

been reinstated as of October 1, ride from $2.25 to $2.50, starting on

2010. Be aware of this and don’t December 30, 2010. The unlimited get angry at your local retailer. 7- and 30-day MetroCards will still

give you unlimited rides, but the New in NYC – Thanks to an ever expanding tourist industry, New prices will increase by 17% – the 7- York City has experienced quite a boom in the hotel business over the past May I Smoke Here? – Smoking indoors day card costing $29, and the 30- year. Despite the downturn in the economy in recent times, tourists still pour is prohibited by law in restaurants, day costing $104. In addition, there into the city, and hoteliers still must accommodate over 45 million guests a bars, nightclubs, and any other place of will be a $1 surcharge if you buy a year. What’s noteworthy is that the new outcrop of places to stay makes it a business, so don’t light up whenever point to cater to a younger, hipper traveler. A trend of so-called “boutique” new MetroCard instead of adding you feel like it. Areas outside in front of hotels has popped up as an often more budget-friendly and style-conscious funds to an old one. bars and clubs have been designated alternative to industry giants that have also opened up new locations, such as for your convenience. However, there the W New York on the lower West Side, and the Trump SoHo has been a proposal to ban smoking in Excuse Me, May I Please Use the (which is exactly where you might think it is – in SoHo). Other SoHo hotels public outdoor areas as well, such as Bathroom? – No, but you can run to include the Crosby St. Hotel and the Nolitan, in a trendy area just north of parks, beaches, boardwalks, and the nearest Starbucks, McDonald’s, pedestrian plazas, and fines for Little and close by public transportation and many restaurants. or Barnes & Noble. These are the More boutique hotels abound in the Chelsea area, famous smoking out of bounds may cost $50 or most convenient places to duck into for its fashion and dining. The aptly named Fashion 26 is higher. to use the facilities, but some just steps away from the Fashion Institute of Technology, restaurants will require you to make a purchase first. Department stores while Hotel Indigo and Hotel Eventi provide a touch of such as Macy’s also have easily class while keeping you within budget. If Midtown is accessible bathrooms, as does the your area of choice, there’s always the Distrikt Hotel, which offers low rates and is conveniently located near food court in . Pay toilets recently made the Port Authority bus terminal. Both the Strand, which their debut in the city just two years boasts a rooftop bar, and Andaz, with its loft-like rooms, ago. One of them is located at are in walking distance of Bryant Park. So, whatever your Madison Square Park, and it costs taste – or whatever your budget – there’s no reason why 25¢ for 15 minutes of privacy. you can’t stay in style in NYC. Find hotel deals at http://www.nycgo.com/hotels/

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Museum Exhibits TV Show Tapings

Metropolitan Museum of Art: The World of Ever wonder how you get to be in the studio audience for shows like the Late Kublai Khan – Explore and experience the art and Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, or Live with Regis culture of the Yuen Dynasty through this collection and Kelly? All it takes is a little patience… of ancient Chinese artifacts. Now through January 2, 2011. 1000 5th Ave. at 82nd St., 4/5/6 to 86th St.; Late Show with David Letterman – Requests for tickets can closed Monday, open Tues-Thurs 9:30am-5:30pm, be submitted in advance online or in person (be there no Fri & Sat 9:30am-9:00pm, Sun 9:30am-5:30pm; TIMES SQUARE admission: adults $20, seniors $15, students $10, earlier than 9:00 a.m.) at the box office at the Ed Sullivan

kids free. www.metmuseum.org Theater, located at 1697 Broadway between w53rd and The busy heart of New York W54th Streets, but there is another process to get stand-by City lies at the crossroads of Museum of the City of New York: Notorious and th tickets. This doesn’t actually guarantee you a seat, but you never know! Just Broadway and 7 Avenue. Notable: 20th Century Women of Style – Clothing Named after the New York call the box office at 212-247-6497 at 11:00 a.m. on the day of the taping you and jewelry worn by some of the most influential and Times building, it is a want to attend (tapings are Mondays through Thursdays), and you will be notable women are on display, from Jackqueline bustling center of activity Kennedy Onassis to Lauren Bacall. Now through entered into a random drawing to win tickets if they become available. You’ll and the home of the be called later in the day if you’ve won. You may also be asked a trivia Theatre District, also called January 2, 2011. 1220 5th Ave. at 103rd St., 6 to the Great White Way Lexington Ave. station; open Tues-Sun 10am-5pm, question about the show to be eligible, so be sure to know a bit about it. closed Mondays; general admission: adults $10, because of the constantly shining marquee and seniors/students $6, families $20 (max. 2 adults), billboard lights. Since 1904, children 12-under free. www.mcny.org the New Year’s Eve celebration has taken place Museum of Modern Art: Abstract Impressionist here, and the crowds have New York – The paintings, drawings, sculptures, never stopped coming. Each films and more that defined this movement in the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon – Tickets can be booked year, over 80% of tourists 1950s in NYC are on display together for the first several months in advance by calling 212-664-3056, but if who come to NYC visit Times rd time. Now through April 25, 2011. 11 West 53 St., you’re lucky you can also snag a spot in the audience if Square. There is Madame between 5th and 6th Aves, E/M to 53rd, B/D/F/M to 47- Tussaud’s Wax Museum, you’re willing to show up at 30 Rockefeller Plaza under the 50 Sts. Rockefeller Center; closed Tuesday, other Ripley’s Believe it or Not, NBC Studios marquee (49th Street entrance) no later than days open from 10:30am-5:30pm; admission: adults Planet Hollywood, the ESPN 9:00 a.m. to get stand-by tickets. If available, only one ticket Zone, B.B. King’s Blues Club, $20, seniors $16, students $12, kids (16 & under) free. www.moma.org will be issued per person. And remember to call in advance to make sure that Toys R Us and the Disney Store, along with multiplex there is indeed a taping taking place on the day you want to attend. movie theaters, Restaurant Guggenheim: Chaos & Classicism: Art in France, th Row on 46 St., and dozens Italy, and Germany, 1918-1936 – Witness the Live with Regis & Kelly – Is daytime talk more your of live shows both on and divergence from abstract, fragmented forms to more speed? Then get up really, really early for this one. Head off-Broadway (stop by the structured, modeled aesthetics that followed in the th to the ABC Studio at 7 Lincoln Square (59 Street TKTS booth). For lots more wake of . Now through Jan. 9, 2011. th th subway station) no later than 7:00 a.m. to line up and information about what to 1071 Fifth Ave @ 89 St., 4/5/6 to 86 St.; Sun–Wed do and see here, visit the 10 am–5:45 pm, Fri 10 am–5:45 pm, Sat 10 am–7:45 request a standby number. Tickets are given out on a first Times Square Information come, first serve basis. Shows are taped Monday through th pm; adults $18, students & seniors with ID $15, Center on 7 Ave. between children under 12 free. www.guggenheim.org Friday. 46th and 47th Streets. 6 11

Famous Places, Famous Faces In the Flatiron District

Lunch Atop a , 1932. Which Madison Square Park has become one of the most beloved parks in the city, not skyscraper were these construction only for its relaxed atmosphere, the iconic Flatiron Building looming overhead, workers, now iconic figures, taking a or the delicious scents wafting from the Shake Shack, but the presence of break from building? The GE Building, at public art. The newest installation is from artist Jim Campbell, called “Scattered Light” (now through Feb. 28, 2011). Featured in the central Oval 30 Rockefeller Center. Lawn are nearly 2,000 LEDs encased in light bulbs suspended In the early days of Grand Central Terminal, within an 80-foot-long, 20-foot- which opened on February 2, 1913, sunlight high support structure. The lights used to pour in through the majestic windows. are programmed to flicker, But today, there are too many tall creating an entrancing, 3-D around it, and so now any natural light that illusion of giant human shadows touches the historic marble floors is limited. that cross back and forth. If you walk around the lights, the structure seems to change shape,

and with it your perspective. Photo by James Ewing Where exactly did Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly enjoy an alfresco breakfast at Tiffany’s? At Tiffany & Co., located Ace Hotel NYC WWWs at 727 Fifth Avenue at 57th Street. Her brownstone 20 West 29th Street iloveny.com – New apartment, which was portrayed much, much bigger on film (212) 679-2222 Setai Fifth Avenue York state tourism site www.acehotel.com th than it is in real life, is at E71st Street on the East Side. 400 5 Ave. FlatironBID.org – (877) 247-6688 Official site for the 23rd The Carlton www.setaififthavenue.com St. Partnership & 88 Madison Avenue Flatiron District (212) 532-4100 Broadway MTA.info – Bus and www.carltonhotelny.com Where is that lucky subway grate on which Marilyn 1155 Broadway subway maps and info (212) 679-7665 NYC.com – Package Monroe posed? You can find it on Lexington Avenue Gershwin Hotel broadwayplazahotel.com tours and hotel deals at 52nd Street, near 586 Lexington Avenue, where the 7 East 27th Street Hopstop.com – Route Trans Lux Theatre, featured in The Seven Year Itch, (212) 545-8000 ext. 7421 Comfort Inn finder via walking or www.gershwinhotel.com public transportation used to be. Wear something loose-fitting to recreate 18-20 West 25th Street (212) 645-3990 NYMag.com – Listings the scene. Hotel Giraffe www.comfortinn.com for culture & 365 South entertainment (212) 685-7700 Hotel Roger Williams www.hotelgiraffe.com 131 Madison Avenue

NYC’s very own Beatle – John Lennon. He moved here in (212) 448-7000 NYC #s Latham Hotel hotelrogerwilliams.com 1971 and considered it his home. In 1973 he and wife Yoko 311 – Provides free, 4 East 28th Street quick access to Ono moved into the Dakota at 72nd St. and Central Park (212) 685-8300 Wyndham Garden Hotel information about city West. On December 8, 1980, Lennon was murdered just www.thelathamhotel.com services 24/7 in 170 Manhattan outside the building. A memorial, the Imagine mosaic in 37 West 24th Street languages. The MAve Hotel (212) 243-0800 411 – For directory Strawberry Field, was made in Central Park across the 62 Madison Avenue www.wyndham.com assistance. street, drawing Beatles fans from all over the world to (212) 532-7373 911 – For police, fire, or celebrate his life and songs. www.themavehotel.com ambulance.

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Things To Do and See in Central Park

Moonlight Bike Ride – Take a relaxing ride through the park after dark. These – Hidden away on a hillside is an enclosed garden with group excursions are free. Bring your own bike! Meet at Columbus Circle, 59th circling pathways lined with plants and flowers mentioned in Shakespeare’s St & Central Park West, from 10-midnight on every first Friday of each month. sonnets and plays, along with identifying quotes on brass plaques. Enter the park at W81st St. and follow the path toward the . Central Park – You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy this classic nd carousel, crafted in 1908 and rescued from a trolley terminal. Strawberry Fields – Located just inside the W72 Enter at 65th Street and follow the path through the middle of the park. Street entrance, this memorial to John Lennon General fare is $5 per person for a two-minute ride. attracts devoted fans from all over the world. An

intricately designed mosaic pattern, created by a Carriage Ride – Experience the beauty of the park team of Italian artists, surrounds the word Imagine. from the comfort of a horse-drawn carriage. They can th be found lined up on Central Park South between 5 th th – Located mid-park at 79 Street. Built in 1865 simply to and 6 Avenues. Standard rate is $50 for the first 20 provide spectacular views of the park, it was first used in 1919 by the National minutes, but rates often vary, so check with your Weather Service to collect data, and is still being used for that purpose today. driver first.

Tavern on the Green – Famously known as being one of the finest and Wollman Rink – This famous ice skating rink is open for the season. Enter the highest-grossing restaurants in the world since 1934, it was closed in December park at E59th and follow the footpath north. Skate rental $6.25; adults 2009. However, the landmark was reopened in October 2010 and reborn as a weekdays $10.50, weekends $15; seniors weekdays $4.75, weekends $8.25; visitors’ center. Enter at W66th Street. children weekdays $5.50, weekends $5.75. Explore the Ramble – The ramble is just that: sprawling acres of winding pathways thick with – No visit to NYC is complete without a visit here, along with adjoining Tisch untampered-with nature. Take binoculars with Children’s Zoo. Enter the park between 63rd & 65th you to go bird-watching and see what kind of Streets; N/R/Q to 59th St. station, or 6 to 68th St. Hunter wildlife might scamper your way. Autumn is an College. Open daily, 10am-4:30pm; admission: adults ideal time to go exploring as the foliage begins to $12, kids $7, seniors $9. change color. Map courtesy www.centralpark.org 8 9