Gail Morse Gail Morse

Greeters Go To Governors Island

Big Apple Greeters were treated to a guided tour of historic Governors Island, known for its unique history in the New York Harbor. Learn some fun facts about the island and plan your own trip there.

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Amy Swauger Amy Swauger

Repurposed New York with Greeter Tom Keating

Tom Keating, a long-time Greeter and former educator, took 20 Greeters on a virtual visit to every borough as he discussed some of the hundreds of repurposed buildings that have changed ownership many times since being constructed.

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Laurie Norris Laurie Norris

Not Your Typical Halloween Witches

On November 11, a large group of Greeters visited The New-York Historical Society to travel back to those dark times with a docent through the exhibit, ‘The Salem Witch Trials; Reckoning and Reclaiming’ (through January 22, 2023).

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Bobbie Kaplan Bobbie Kaplan

Harlem On My Mind

October 29th was a beautiful sunny day – perfect for Greeter Leigh Hallingby to share her love of Harlem with about 20 other Greeters.

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Gail Morse Gail Morse

The "new" Yankee Stadium Hits it Out of the Park

In 2009, the Bronx welcomed a new Yankee Stadium. Built to replace the original stadium built in 1923, the new stadium is situated one block north of the original. And, oh - what a beautiful place it is!

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Bobbie Kaplan Bobbie Kaplan

The huge new Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station: a journey in vintage glamour.

The huge new Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station: a journey in vintage glamour.

The Daniel Patrick Moynihan Train Hall officially opened on January 1st, 2021, after more than two decades of planning and construction. The hall is a dazzling addition to New York’s Penn Station, located between 7th and 8th Avenues on West 31st Street.

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