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Winter Life at Coney Island
February 20, 2006, 11:28.48 pm ET
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After reading an article today in the New York Times about winter life in Coney Island, I was amazed at how gloomy the assessment was... no people... just damp and cold. It was totally opposite of my experiece just last week.

We arrived in the midst of a sandstorm. While it made it hard to walk along the beach, in fear of being blinded by sand, the air was crisp and quite invigorating, and best of all we had the place to ourselves.


Coney Island is actually a great place to visit in the winter when its free of the summer masses and you're free to explore. And you can still enjoy a hot dog and fries at Nathan's, which is open year-round, although we were shocked by the price of a hot dog these days at nearly 3 bucks.

Here are some of the other winter sights in Coney!









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The Blizzard of 2006
February 12, 2006, 5:42.09 pm ET
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A record 26.9 inches of snow fell on Central Park this day. It marked a new record, according to the National Weather Service which tracks this sort of thing. Somehow snow seems to renew the city. People were spotted helping each other... others causing mischief in the snow... and kids just having fun. Here are a few scenes from Brooklyn:

















Where Kids Can Play In The Snow
February 12, 2006, 11:49.07 am ET
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New York City's Children Take To The Parks To Celebrate First Snow Day Of The Year

DATE: Sunday, February 12th, 2006
TIME: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
LOCATION: See Below

EVENT: Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe invites New Yorkers to come out to a neighborhood park for some winter fun. White-capped hills around the city are open for sledding, snowman-making and more. Parks & Recreation will provide sleds, music and hot chocolate at selected locations across the city, while Urban Park Rangers lead nature walks and teach revelers how to find animal prints in the snow.

DETAILS:

Bronx

Crotona Park
Fulton Avenue between 174th Street and Crotona Park North

Brooklyn

Prospect Park
Tennis House Hill at 9th Street

Manhattan

Riverside Park
103rd Street

Queens

Lower Highland Park
Jamaica Ave and Elston Street

Staten Island

Clove Lakes Park
Martling and Slosson Avenues

Source: www.nyc.gov

Blizzard of 2006
February 12, 2006, 3:44.43 am ET
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After what's been an unseasonably warm winter, New York City gets socked with its first blizzard of the year, with a foot of snow predicted and up to 2 foot drifts.









Here are some tips from the New York City Office of Emergency Management on how to deal with the snow:

Tips for Staying Warm

Exposure to cold can cause life-threatening health conditions. Avoid serious conditions such as frostbite and hypothermia, by keeping warm.

  • Wear a hat, hood or scarf, as most heat is lost through the head.
  • Wear layers, as they provide better insulation and warmth.
  • Keep fingertips, earlobes and noses covered if you go outside.
  • Keep clothing dry; if a layer becomes wet, remove it.

Snow Removal Safety Tips

  • Stretch before you go out. If you go out to shovel snow, do a few stretching exercises to warm up your body. This may prevent injury.
  • Cover your mouth. Protect your lungs from extremely cold air by covering your mouth when outdoors.
  • Avoid overexertion. Cold weather puts an added strain on the heart. Unfamiliar exercise, such as shoveling snow or pushing a car can bring on a heart attack or make other medical conditions worse. Take frequent rest breaks, and drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
  • Keep dry. Change wet clothes frequently to prevent a loss of body heat. Wet clothing loses all of its insulating value and transmits heat rapidly.
  • Stay safe. Walk carefully on snowy or icy sidewalks. If using a snowblower, NEVER use your hands to unclog the machine.
  • Maintain an awareness of utilities when shoveling snow. Do not cover fire hydrants with snow when clearing sidewalks and driveways. Do not shovel snow into manholes and catch basins.
  • Offer to help individuals who require special assistance, including seniors and people with disabilities.
For more information visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/

Has Calvin Klein Gone Too Far... Again?
February 4, 2006, 10:16.32 am ET
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Calvin Klein is known for pushing the envelope. So is it any wonder that during fashion week, this racy new ad would show up in Times Square. The larger-than-life billboard features a scantiliy clad female model straddling a male model and his blulging briefs.

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