Slow down, New York City drivers! The new public school year starts Thursday and the city's speed camera program is at full, expanded capability to try to improve street safety. The school zone speed camera program in NYC, on the brink of extinction a year ago, has been increased almost 10-fold since 2018. It now includes more than 2,000 cameras in 750 locations, up from 140 last summer, within a quarter mile of a school building entrance or exit. According to The New York Times, this gives New York City the largest urban network of automated speed cameras in the United States. The … [Read more...]
Hershey, Pa.: What’s New, Happening, Intriguing at Hersheypark
Before our 10-year-old son heads off to sleepaway camp for the summer, our family escaped New York City for one last hurrah. We had an unforgettable vacation experience less than three hours away from NYC at the “Sweetest Place on Earth” — Hershey, Pa. Our fourth quest to the Hershey theme park rocked and we never wanted to leave, the best compliment you can ever give to a vacation destination. Here’s some suggestions for finding your inner child along with a road map for returning families on what's new, intriguing and happening at Hersheypark. New rides at Hershey theme and water … [Read more...]
Kalahari Resorts, Poconos: 4 Tips for a Successful Family Weekend
During spring break, my family and I hopped into our car for our latest road trip adventure. Less than two hours after leaving our Manhattan home, we arrived at a wonderful oasis in the the middle of Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, a dreamy, fun-filled, action-packed, indoor getaway. Families will want to maximize their overall experience at the recently opened Kalahari, which has America's largest indoor water park, so here’s a few helpful water park tips and other ideas. Tip No. 1: Stay overnight. Arrive early for the awesome water park The indoor … [Read more...]
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