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New York City Wooden Snow Globe

2010-06-21T15:47:00.001-04:00

NYCwebStore.com Classic Wooden Twin Towers Snow Globe
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Our very popular and beautiful, quality New York City Skyline snow globe plays the favorite "New York, New York." The scene of New York City includes: WTC Twin Towers, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, ...

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2010-06-21T15:46:00.003-04:00

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NEW D.C. Snow Globe

2010-06-21T15:46:00.001-04:00

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Top 10 Precarious Buildings in the World

2010-06-21T15:45:00.005-04:00

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Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy - Top 10 Precarious Buildings - TIME

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The Leaning Tower was supposed to stand straight and plumb, an imperious monument to the trading power of 12th century Pisa. Built on soft clay, however, the tower began to list only a few years...

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Contact us for your gift basket, corporate purchasing or customization needs. NYCwebStore.com provides embroidered personalization on all clothing and totes.

Remember 9.11.01

2009-09-11T09:44:00.002-04:00

Remember
9.11.01

In tribute to one of the world's most recognizable cities...
and one of its most unforgettable events,
honoring resilience, courage, and integrity,
and memorializing deeply personal losses,
we come together both to empathize and encourage.

St. Patrick's Day in NYC

2009-03-19T14:26:00.009-04:00

If you find yourself in New York City on Saint Patrick's Day, you're in luck! Now Marching for the 248th Consecutive Year Up Fifth Avenue, the Saint Patrck's Day Parade was first held on March 17, 1762 - Sixteen Years before the Declaration of Independence was adopted. The New York Convention & Visitors Bureau says that the St. Patrick's Day Parade is the largest and most famous of the many parades held in the city each year.

It's not a supprise then, that over 150,000 people march in the parade each year. So to celebrate St. Patrick's Day people wear hats, shirts a costumes that show their Irish pride. Take a look at the below website for some fun St. Patrick's Day t-shirts.

http://www.nycwebstore.com/Irish

Source: http://www.saintpatricksdayparade.com

Black Friday

2008-11-28T15:47:00.003-05:00

With Black Friday finally here, we welcome the official holiday shopping season. With many people looking for deals this year, NYCwebStore.com has reduced prices on many products. People may not be travelling as much this year, but that doesn't mean people can't buy their vacation souvenirs for the Holidays!

What destination were you planning on visiting this year that got cancelled? Chicago, Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City? What about Paris, London or Sydney?

Try NYCwebStore.com for your holiday vacation gifts and souvenirs.

UPDATE: Green Brooklyn, Green City 2008

2008-10-14T11:28:00.008-04:00

September 18, 2008

4th Annual Green Brooklyn, Green City Fair & Symposium

NYCwebStore.com joined in the fair with our booth showcasing local gifts and souvenirs. A successful fair that included thousands of enthusiastic citizens discovering Green Brooklyn!

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Original GreenBrooklyn.org Press Release: Over 4,000 New Yorkers flocked to the Center for the Urban Environment's 4th Annual Green Brooklyn event on Thursday September 18th, the borough's largest celebration of environmentally conscious programs, projects, and initiatives in New York City. The streets of downtown Brooklyn crawled with New Yorkers eager to find out more about what's going on in their own backyards and how they can get involved.

More than a basic introduction to all things green, attendees heard from local and national leaders in sustainability and walked away with important information and practical tools to begin to live healthier.

About Green Brooklyn...Green City

The 4th Annual Green Brooklyn...Green City Conference, coordinated by the Center for the Urban Environment, is New York City's largest showcase of green and sustainability issues, programs, and products. A full day fair and symposium, Green Brooklyn...Green City brings together the community, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to share ideas with the public about how to live greener in our everyday lives.

Thursday, September 18, 2008, 11:30am - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Borough Hall, Brooklyn, NY
Always Free and Open to the public

Green Brooklyn...Green City 2008 will feature workshops and discussions led by several of the city's preeminent leaders in sustainable design, green manufacturing, transportation alternatives, energy efficiency, environmental education, and sustainable food.
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See us next year at the 5th Annual Green Brooklyn Green City Fair & Symposium. Visit GreenBrooklyn.org for more information.

NYCwebStore.com is a member of SBNYC (Small Business Network of New York City) a local chapter of BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies) and run by TheCUE (The Center for the Urban Environment).

NYCwebStore.com thanks AtlanticNovelties.com for green promotional products and educational content.

Going Green for Sustainability

2008-10-14T11:26:00.001-04:00

PRESS RELEASE – for immediate release

NYCwebStore.com Goes Green – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

October 1, 2008 (Brooklyn, NY)

NYCwebStore.com (www.NYCwebStore.com), the largest online city souvenir store makes strides towards sustainability.

With over 1 million souvenirs sold, NYCwebStore.com is the largest online tourist souvenir store on the internet today. Now NYCwebStore.com sets a new milestone--full recycling throughout the entire business. From recycling all possible packaging, boxes and mail to printing on recycled paper, using biodegradable kitchen supplies and installing CFL lights throughout our facilities, NYCwebStore.com continues to make minor and major changes to the way business is done in our communities.

NYCwebStore.com will continue to green our business and share our knowledge with our neighbors to strengthen our communities and our environment. If you have any questions as to how NYCwebStore.com is making green business decision, please contact us through our website at http://www.nycwebstore.com.

Future green changes include solar and wind energy--the cleanest energy choices available.

Green Brooklyn, Green City - 2008 Annual Fair

2008-09-24T14:15:00.011-04:00

NYCwebStore.com is proud to be part of the annual fair Green Brooklyn, Green City.hosted by BCUE. At this New York City local event NYCwebStore.com showcased some of our environmentally friendly green gifts and souvenirs. Included in our green booth were reusable cotton tote bags, great for groceries and runs to the local store; Brooklyn Bridge wire models, which are completely recyclable; Brooklyn coffee and fudge--local businesses support the local economy and removes extra resources for transportation; organic cotton t-shirts printed locally and much more. Visit NYCwebStore.com for more green gifts and souvenirs.

I would also like to thank Atlantic Novelties for their assistance with providing green products, printing and services. (http://www.AtlanticNovelties.com)

Times Square on EarthCam.com

2008-04-07T16:30:00.008-04:00

For those who love to travel but can't as often as you would like, try EarthCam.com. See multiple live cameras on Times Square and other New York City spots. Now, NYCwebStore.com is the official souvenir store for EarthCam.com's Times Square! Receive a special discount when you visit the Times Square shopping page on EarthCam.com.

Featured souvenir video from YouTube:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=u5nR2jcjwOY

From Wikipedia:

Times Square is the site of the annual New Year's Eve ball drop. On December 31, 1907, a ball signifying New Year's Day was first dropped at Times Square, and the tourist destination has held the main New Year's celebration in Manhattan ever since. At midnight, hundreds of thousands of people congregate to watch the Waterford crystal ball being lowered on a pole atop the building (though not to the street, as is a common misconception), marking the new year. It replaced a lavish fireworks display from the top of the building that was held from 1904 to 1906, only to be outlawed by city officials. Beginning in 1908, and for more than eighty years thereafter, Times Square sign maker Artkraft Strauss was responsible for the ball-lowering. During World War II, a minute of silence, followed by a recording of church bells pealing, replaced the ball drop because of wartime blackout restrictions. Today, Countdown Entertainment and One Times Square handle the New Years' Eve event in conjunction with the Times Square Alliance. A new energy-efficient LED ball, celebrating the centennial of the ball drop, debuted for the arrival of 2008.
On average, about 750,000 revelers crowd Times Square for the New Year's Eve celebrations. However, for the millennium celebration on December 31, 1999, published reports stated approximately 2 million people overflowed Times Square, flowing from 6th Avenue to 8th Avenue and all the way back on Broadway and Seventh Avenues to 59th Street, making it the largest gathering in Times Square since August 1945 during celebrations marking the end of World War II.
In 1972, entertainer Dick Clark began hosting a live half-hour ABC special detailing the event entitled Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, which not only aired the descent of the ball, but also performances from popular bands and commentary from various hosts in other cities, notably Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Orlando. During the millennium celebrations in 1999, Peter Jennings based ABC's operations in Times Square, hosting ABC 2000 Today.

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Travelling's Hard! Which is why I LOVE the Internet!

2008-03-25T16:32:00.016-04:00

So, you and I know that in today's economy, it is getting harder to get around without paying an arm and a leg. Just look at what's happened with the monthly Unlimited Metrocards in NYC - $81.00 for "eh" service! Now gas prices are going up and my expendable income is shrinking. I really love to travel (just ask anyone of my friends) - whether it's to a US or International destination, but I really can't afford the plane ticket, room and board costs plus gifts for my loved ones anymore.

For a short trip to London, that would cost me $900 for a 3 day vacation (and that's not long enough to really enjoy a city)! Between available time and money issues, what was I supposed to do? Thanks to the internet, I don't have to feel too bad about my situation (especially with blogs like this where I can write about my feelings).

At www.NYCwebstore.com, for example, it looks like I can travel anywhere I want (gift-wise that is) at the click of a button! From Ireland, London, Paris, Germany, Italy, Russia, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Texas, Chicago, New Orleans, Florida, DC, Boston and finally, the city closest to my heart, New York City, they really do have it all! I bought the cutest things like a New Orleans Snow Globe, a California Travel Book that had some crazy and interesting stories I've never found in other general guides, a London Telephone Booth Bank, Brooklyn Bridge Wire Model, Christmas Ornaments on Sale (I love discounts! Tip for others: they have a big clearance section for those of us who like a break), Rockefeller Center Souvenirs (I know it's almost April, but I love the holiday season!), Chicago Mug, Las Vegas Musical Snow Globe, Italy Bracelet, and DC Mint Tins. Yeah, I went overboard (and I had wayyy too much time to have written this entry), but I really enjoyed my travel experience from the safety and comfort of my own home. Thanks, nycwebstore.com!

St. Patrick's Day Gifts

2008-03-17T12:33:00.000-04:00

Original Post: Thursday, March 06, 2008 2:37 AM
More St. Patrick's Day Gifts from NYCwebStore.com!
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Last time:
Q. How much green food coloring is added to the Chicago River in celebration of St. Patrick's Day?
A: 40 pounds of orange powder are added to the Chicago River. It turns green when it mixes with the water.

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Q. In what country and city did the first St. Patrick's Day Parade take place?
A. See our next newsletter!

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Statue of Liberty Facts

2006-04-08T17:26:00.000-04:00

Statue of Liberty Facts:
When shipped from France to New York, she came in 350 pieces.
Once delivered, it took four months to put her together, and was completed on October 28, 1886. The Statue of Liberty was closed to visitors following September 11, 2001, but Liberty Island was reopened on December 20, 2001. The Promenade and Observatory were reopened to visitors beginning August 3, 2004 by reserved ticket only.

Tips for Visiting The Statue of Liberty:
If you want to visit both the Statue of Liberty and
Ellis Island, allow 5-6 hours for your visit. For the Statue of Liberty alone, it will take about 2-3 hours if you attend a tour. There is plenty of space for enjoying a picnic lunch on Liberty Island.
Ferries and Liberty Island are fully accessible, but the Observatory tour requires walking up 26 steps. Sunblock and water are a good idea if the weather looks sunny. Full-service bathrooms are available on Liberty Island

Tips for Statue of Liberty Tours:
Free ranger-led tours are available at the base of the Statue (no tickets or reservations necessary). Both Promenade and Observatory tours include the Statue of Liberty museum and a chance to see the Statue's original torch. Arrive at the ferry 2 hours prior to your tour to ensure timely arrival. On Observatory and Promenade tours only small purses and camera bags are allowed (and will be inspected). There are lockers for rent ($1 for 2 hours) in the gift shop.

Statue of Liberty Basics:
Statue of Liberty Phone: 212-363-3200
Circle Line Ferry Phone: (212) 269-5755
Nearest Subways to Statue of Liberty: 4/5 to Bowling Green; N/R to Whitehall Street; 1 to South Ferry (you must be in the first 5 cars of the train to exit at South Ferry). Follow the signs to Castle Clinton to buy tickets for the ferry to the Statue of Liberty.

Statue of Liberty With Kids:
Strollers are not allowed on the Promenade or Observatory Tours.
There is plenty of room for running around and relaxing on Liberty Island.
For children 7-12 there is a Junior Ranger Program available. Pick up a free booklet on Liberty Island.

Statue of Liberty Admission:
Admission to Liberty State Park is free, but you must buy a ferry ticket to get there.

Circle Line Ferry Ticket Prices: Adults $11.50; Senior Citizens (62+) $9.50; Children (4-12) $4.50; Children 3 and under free. You can buy your tickets for the ferry online at http://www.StatueReservations.com (there is a $1.75 charge per ticket for advance sales). Ferry ticket included with the New York Pass - present New York Pass in Castle Clinton bookstore for ticket.

Statue of Liberty Hours:
Ferries to the island depart from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Liberty Island closes at 6 p.m. and the last ferry returns to Battery Park by 6:30 p.m. Schedules are updated and revised frequently, so please check the official ferry schedule.

Statue of Liberty Tour Reservations:
Reserve tickets for Guided Observatory and Promenade Tours by phone: 1-866-STATUE4 (U.S. only) or 212-269-5755 or online at www.StatueReservations.com.
Tour tickets are time specific. All reservations require the purchase of a ferry ticket and $1.75 reservation fee per ticket. Ranger Tours of Liberty Island are free and do not require reservations or tickets. Self-guided audio tours (in English, Spanish, German, Italian, French and Japanese) are available for $6 per person.

Food on Liberty Island:
There are basic concessions available for sale on Liberty Island, including hot dogs, ice creams, and beverages. You might also want to bring a picnic to enjoy on the many grassy spaces surrounding Liberty Island.

More About the Statue of Liberty:
For the first time since September 11, 2001, the observation deck of the Statue of Liberty was reopened on August 3, 2004. New guided tours of the Statue of Liberty focusing on the engineering behind the monument are available to visitors. Security is very serious for visitors to the Statue of Liberty -- everyone will clear security (including x-ray inspections of baggage and walk through metal detectors) before boarding the ferry. Participants in Observatory and Promenade Tours will have to clear security a second time before entering the statue.

Time specific tickets are available by phone (866-STATUE4 (U.S. only) or 212-269-5755) and
in person at the Ferry Ticket Office. There is no charge for the tickets, and visitors without tickets can still visit Liberty Island.

Catch a ferry to Liberty Island (and/or nearby Ellis Island) and explore the park grounds.

Ferries to Liberty Island also travel to Ellis Island. Your ferry ticket purchase through Circle Line includes both, so take advantage of both if you can.

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Contributing Information by gonyc.about.com.

The Term and Meaning of the "Big Apple"

2006-02-15T17:00:00.000-05:00

The term "Big Apple" was adopted in 1971 as the theme of an official advertising campaign aimed at luring tourists back to New York City. The ad campaign aimed to recast New York, then generally held to be noisy, dirty and dangerous, in a more positive light by stressing the city's excitement and glamour.

As to the origin of the term "Big Apple" itself, the prevailing wisdom for many years was that it was used in the 1930's, by jazz musicians in particular, but that no one knew where it first arose or how it became a synonym for New York City. Fortunately, Professor Gerald Cohen of the University of Missouri did some serious digging and uncovered use of the term "Big Apple" in the 1920's by a newspaper writer named John FitzGerald, who wrote a horse-racing column (called "Around the Big Apple") for the New York Morning Telegraph. FitzGerald's use of the term predated the jazzmen's "Big Apple" by about a decade.

It was still unclear where FitzGerald got "Big Apple," however, until Barry Popik, a remarkably persistent New York City slang historian, took up the search. Popik discovered that in 1924 FitzGerald had written that he first heard the term from stable hands in New Orleans, who referred to New York racetracks as "the Big Apple" -- the goal of every trainer and jockey in the horse racing world.

Armed with the true story of "Big Apple" (and awesome determination), Popik spent the next four years trying to convince the New York City Government to officially recognize FitzGerald as the popularizer of "Big Apple." Just this past February he finally succeeded, and the corner of West 54th Street and Broadway, where John FitzGerald lived for nearly 30 years, is now officially known as "Big Apple Corner."

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Contributing information by Word-Detective.

Highest Ever One-Day Snowfall in Central Pak

2006-02-13T23:18:00.000-05:00

Well, February 12th, 2006 turned out to be the highest ever one-day snowfall in Central Park with 26.9 inches of snow. This broke the December 1947 record of 26.4 inches.

December 26-27, 1947. A surprise snowstorm brought 26.4 inches, the heaviest 24-hour accumulation of snow in New York City’s modern records. Most of the snow actually fell within a 12-hour period.

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Sometimes It's Just Better to Stay Inside

2006-02-12T20:02:00.000-05:00

Park Slope, Brooklyn is a picturesque neighborhood with Brownstones and Cherry Trees lining some of the oldest streets in New York City. Today, however, after Brooklyn received over 2 feet of snow, I decided it's just better to stay inside. Maybe tomorrow I'll take some pictures of the neighborhood I call home. Maybe Prospect Park or The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens or some of my favorite Brownstone streets. Today I think I'll just stay warm inside.

Nathan

NYC's 2nd Largest Snow Storm in History (Feb 12, 2006)

2006-02-12T14:12:00.000-05:00

Our blog of New York City's gifts and souvenirs takes a departure to talk about the "Blizzard of 2006"--the 2nd largest snow storm in New York City's history on February 12th, 2006.

It's still snowing at 2:15pm in New York City. We've received nearly 23 inches in snow, beating the 1888 record of 21 inches, but short of the 26 inches in 1947. It's always beautiful in New York City when there's a blizzard. For one reason, it rarely happens in the Big Apple. Also, the streets turn from a rapid succession of cars, trucks and busses to a lonely snow-covered car or bus desperately making it's way through the white tracks.

For more details about New York City, visit:
http://www.NewYork.com
http://www.NYCtourist.com
http://goNYC.About.com

Keep Warm!

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