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A stunning sunset and night views from a rooftop in New York’s Roosevelt Island – 25 photos

Fri 4th July, 2025Thu 3rd July, 2025 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Roosevelt Island is an island in New York City’s East River, and lies between Manhattan Island to the west, and the borough of Queens, on Long Island, to the east. …

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A walk along a deserted Hunter's Point South Park, Long Island City, New York,
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A walk along a deserted Hunter’s Point South Park, Long Island City, New York

Fri 4th July, 2014Fri 4th July, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The new Hunter’s Point South Park can be found on Long Island City, across the East River from Midtown Manhattan.

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A walk around Grand Ferry Park, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York
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A walk around Grand Ferry Park, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York

Fri 30th May, 2014Fri 30th May, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Affording fabulous views of Manhattan across the East River, Grand Ferry Park is a lovely place to pass away a few quiet hours and watch the world go by. Located between Grand …

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A trip on the East River Ferry from Williamsburg to E 34th St, New York
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A trip on the East River Ferry from Williamsburg to E 34th St, New York

Thu 12th December, 2013Thu 12th December, 2013 - by editor - 3 Comments.

Connecting Wall Street with Brooklyn Bridge Park/DUMBO, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Long Island City and Midtown Manhattan, the East River Ferry is an affordable way of getting around New York. And boy …

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