Labor Day Weekend

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Labor Day weekend has become one of the most anticipated long weekends between New Yorkers. It marks not only a paid day off celebrating how hard they work but it also marks the last weekend of the summer and the weekend before the kids go back to school.

Labor Day weekend has many festivities and activities that you can enjoy with your family before the holidays.

Labor day weekends is also estimated to bring good economy for the state as per other ones too, this year AAA estimates that many New Yorkers will leave the state just for the simple reason gas is cheaper than last year.

We have put together a bunch of activities and places where you can go and enjoy.

Richmond County Fair – Staten Island

A real old-fashioned county fair takes over the 25-acre site of Historic Richmond Town, featuring multiple performance stages with live rock, country and acoustic music, and carnival-style fun such as pig races, pie- and hot-dog eating contests, classic car displays, arts and crafts projects for the kids, and a midway with rides. The best part is that all the fun is free with admission. In advance: $15; at the door: $16; free for children under 30 inches

NYC Unicycle Festival – Governors Island

Head to Governors Island to give one-wheeling a try, or stay on two feet and watch unicycle basketball and hockey games, and pros in some grueling competitions. While on the island, check out all the other attractions including can't-miss vintage carnival Fête Paradiso. Saturday and Sunday only. FREE

Singin' in the Rain – Upper West Side

Head to Lincoln Center to introduce the kids to this wonderful Technicolor musical comedy about Hollywood's transition to talkies. Then freak them out by telling them that Debbie Reynolds is Princess Leia's mom! $6

 

Saturday, August 31

West Indian American Day Carnival and Children’s Parade – Crown Heights

The four-day West Indian American Day Carnival culminates in one of NYC’s largest parades on Labor Day, and while it's a colorful affair it's also crowded and noisy. The Children’s Parade on Saturday is a better bet for families. Kids of Caribbean descent don elaborate garb as they travel through Crown Heights and onto the grounds of the Brooklyn Museum for a costume contest and carnival. FREE for the parade, $2 to enter the museum grounds

Dan Zanes Porch Party Sing-along – Governors Island

Head to Governors Island to hear the sweet international sounds of Grammy Award-winning Dan Zanes. The family rock favorite will be sittin' and singin' on a porch, and his talented friends will drop by to join the impromptu acoustic jam session. Singing along is encouraged! FREE

Close Encounters of the Third Kind – South Street Seaport

Head to the South Street Seaport for an outdoor screening of Steven Spielberg's classic sci-fi flick. The perfect way to end the day after romping around Imagination Playground. FREE

Sunday, September 1

Great North River Tugboat Race & Competition – Midtown West

Watch a dozen or so tug boats race from just below the 79th Street Boat Basin down to Pier 84, where there will be knot-tying and spinach-eating contests, live music and other family fun. The races and competitions take place in the Hudson River and can be viewed for free between West 44th and West 79th Streets, but for the best vantage point you can buy a ticket for the Circle Line spectator boat that follows the tugs. FREE from the shore, Circle Line tickets are $25 for adults, $12 for children

Brazilian Day – Midtown East

Celebrate the culture of Brazil with food stands, free shows and crafts in New York’s own Little Brazil. FREE (food and items for purchase).

Monday, September 2

Free Bike Rental – Governors Island

Enjoy an hour of free cycling with no-cost kids and adult bike rentals thanks to Bike and Roll. Governors Island is a safe and fun place to ride and of course there are lots of other attractions there as well - including Fete Paradiso, the festival of vintage carnival rides and carousels, open for the holiday Monday. FREE

Outside NYC

If you want to see more events outside of NYC, check out our Westchester, NJ,Connecticut or Long Island sites—each with its own Event Calendar and weekend event highlights.

NYC New Hurricane Evacuation Zones

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NYC has new evacuation zones, "The new Zones, 1 through 6, which will replace Zones A, B and C, now include an additional 600,000 New Yorkers not included within the boundaries of the former zones."
Now people can visit  www.nyc.gov or call 311 to find out if their homes or businesses fall within the boundaries of a new city hurricane evacuation zone.
The mayor's office says that the new "zones are based on coastal flood risk resulting from storm surge - the 'dome' of ocean water propelled by the winds and low barometric pressure of a hurricane; the geography of the city’s low-lying neighborhoods; and the accessibility of these neighborhoods by bridge and roads." And the new zones "include an additional 600,000 New Yorkers not included within the boundaries of the former zones. The increased number of zones will provide the City with more flexibility in targeting areas to evacuate in advance of a predicted storm." 

for more info visit: http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/hazards/storms_evaczones.shtml

You can see the map here: http://maps.nyc.gov/hurricane/

Don't Forget To Use Sunscreen

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Its been said many times and more others proven that to go in the sun without pretection can cause you some serious skin damage.

The UV rays can harm your skin in just minutes even when you can't see, but you'll get to feel it later. Thats why here are some tips:

·        Try to put on sunscreen before you go outside to get full protection. And remember to reapply every 2 hours, more frequently if you are in water.

·        Always use a sunscreen with sun protection factor (SPF) 15 or higher. The higher the SPF number, the higher the protection.

·        Put a thicker layer of sunscreen on the most exposed body parts: arms, legs, neck, back and face.

·        Protect your lips with sunscreen lip balm.

·        Avoid using sunscreen on babies younger than six months—use hats, clothing and shade for protection.

·        Think about using cosmetics that contain sunscreen. Even these should be at least SPF 15.

·        Choose a broad spectrum of products that guard against the sun's ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays.

Other ways to protect yourself include:

·        Clothing: Shirts and pants made from tightly woven fabric offer the best protection.

·        Hats: To get the most protection, wear a hat with a brim that shades the face, ears and back of your neck.

·        Sunglasses: They protect your eyes from UVA and UVB rays and lower cataract risks.

·        Shade: Get under an umbrella, tree or anywhere else with shade.

Getting sunburned or tanned could be a red flag about your skin's health. When you're in the sun, make sure to slather on some sunscreen and reapply after being out for more than two hours to keep beauty—and your health—skin deep.

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What Happens to Recycled Items?

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In many places and counties now its required for people to recycle or other ways they'll be exposed to fines. But many people doesn't even know what happens to recycled items. It is hard to truly understand the impact you are making by decreasing your waste sent to the landfill.

What Happens to Aluminium? 

Can usually get compacted int bale, bales get shredded into smalls pieces ad then they get melted inot raw aluminum materials. The melted aluminum is then molded into new aluminum materials, including new aluminum cans and aluminum foil.

What Happens to Glass?

Recycled companies Crush the glass making it small pieces called cullet, it looks like sand. Cullet can be used in different applications but it can also be melted.  The melted glass is dropped into a glass forming machine where it is poured into molds, blown with air and shaped into its final shape such as a soda bottle.

What Happens to Paper?

After being picked up, paper must first be separated by its type.  it is "squashed into large cubes, called bales," and transported to a processing plant. There, it's chopped and put through several mechanical and chemical treatments which wash out ink and contaminants, leaving a watery "slurry." The slurry is then made into new paper products.

What Happens to Plastic?

Plastic is separated by its resin type, which is printed on the bottom of each item inside a triangle. It's also separated by shape: plastic bags, for example, are not processed with milk jugs. After separating, plastics are compressed into bales and transported to a processing plant, then washed and shredded into tiny pieces. They can then be melted and molded into new products.

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Become A Volunteer In NY

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There are many ways of contribuing to your community, and a good for you to do it its through the NYC inniciative of helping the parks.

There are many events throught the spring months when you can contribute to the community. Following there are some dates you can add to your calendar incuding weekends because its good to always give back.

Volunteering is generally considered an altruistic activity and is intended to promote good or improve human quality of life. In return, this activity produces a feeling of self-worth and respect; however, there is no financial gain.

Next there are 2 websites that can give you more information about volunterring in NY

1. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/top-lists/the-7-best-places-to-volunteer-in-nyc/
2. http://www.nycgovparks.org/opportunities/volunteer

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Give the Gift Of A Tree - NYC Initiative

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NYC started an initiative to get donations in form of trees for NYC and the five boroughs. This iniciative started as a way to donate these trees not only for parks but for the city its self , play grounds and schools of the area.

To donate you can help without leaving your desk:  DONATE A TREE

AS THEY SAY: " Plant A Tree, Write A Book, Have A Child.... "

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NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS

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A New Year's resolution is a commitment that a person makes to one or more personal goals, projects, or the reforming of a habit. A key element to a New Year's resolution that sets it apart from other resolutions is that it is made in anticipation of the New Year and new beginnings. People committing themselves to a New Year's resolution generally plan to do so for the whole following year. This lifestyle change is generally interpreted as advantageous.


The top 10 new years resolutions are:

1. Spend more time with family and friends 
2. Lose weight
3.  Get fit and eat healthier
4.  Quit smoking and/or drinking
5.  Enjoy life and be happy
6. Have better finances
7. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
8. Travel 
9. Get organize
10. Volunteering

Many studies conducted by universities have shown that the rate of actual achieved resolutions unfortunately is low, many advice people people sometimes don't start with small goals.

The number one goal that is less achievable seems to be #2 & #3 since the gym becomes people's #1 enemy, this past week a new report came out saying this new years resolutions only last until February .

The only advice we give to people is to make small shot time goals, find a partner in crime either if its to quit smoking or eat healthier even better if you find a gym buddy to has a lot of will power. Be reasonable "Rome wasn't built in a day" because good things take time :) 

P.S. Don't forget to take care of your trees at home and prune them regularly so this way you wont have to worry if a natural disaster such as sandy comes around, you'll be ready for this. 

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