New York News http://www.citypass.com/city/ny.html New York News Empire State Building Observatory - Empire State Building Security Line You may encounter a line at the front door during busy times at the Empire State Building due to the fact that they limit the number of guests allowed in the lobby at any one time for everybody"s safety. Once inside, CityPass holders may pass by the ticket lines and proceed directly to the high speed elevator ... http://www.citypass.com/attraction/news/44/Empire-State-Building-Security-Line.html American Museum of Natural History & Rose Center - Climate Change: The Threat to Life and A New Energy Future On Display October 18, 2008 – August 16, 2009<br /> Climate Change: The Threat to Life and A New Energy Future,will examine one of the most pressing scientific issues of our time—the massive, human-induced warming of Earth, a phenomenon that could lead to drought, rising sea levels, heavy storms, and other events with potentially dire impacts on the health of ... http://www.citypass.com/attraction/news/336/Climate-Change-The-Threat-to-Life-and-A-New-Energy-Future.html American Museum of Natural History & Rose Center - Climate Change: A Threat to Life and a New Energy Future October 18, 2008 – August 16, 2009<br /> Earth’s climate is changing. Global temperature is rising, weather patterns are shifting and other effects may be on our horizon. While we can’t predict the severity of those impacts in a particular place or time, we can nonetheless see—and measure—many changes. This exhibit will examine one of the most pressing scientific issues ... http://www.citypass.com/attraction/news/409/Climate-Change-A-Threat-to-Life-and-a-New-Energy-Future.html Winter Weather Advisory Check for winter weather closures before you go. Winter weather can be unpredictable, and you don't want to be surprised by weather-related closures or changes in hours of operation. CityPass recommends that you contact the attractions you plan to visit in advance of your visit. Check for the latest announcements on attraction Web sites or by phone. Find the attraction ... http://www.citypass.com/attraction/news/94/Winter-Weather-Advisory.html The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cloisters - Don't miss The Cloisters museum and gardens High atop a hill in northern Manhattan’s Fort Tryon Park, overlooking the Hudson River, The Cloisters museum and gardens is the branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. As the only museum of its kind in America, The Cloisters is a year-round destination for tourists and a local getaway for native ... http://www.citypass.com/attraction/news/248/Dont-miss-The-Cloisters-museum-and-gardens.html American Museum of Natural History & Rose Center - Hours change at American Museum of Natural History The AMNH’s hours of operation have changed slightly from what is printed in your ticket booklet. Hours are: Open daily 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Specifically, the Rose Center will no longer be open until 8:45 p.m. on the first Friday of every ... http://www.citypass.com/attraction/news/345/Hours-change-at-American-Museum-of-Natural-History.html The Museum of Modern Art - Here Is Every. Four Decades of Contemporary Art On Display now through March 23, 2009<br /> The fifth in a series of installations focusing on MoMA's contemporary holdings, Here Is Every. Four Decades of Contemporary Art maps a chronological path through the art of the recent past. The exhibition brings together photographs, paintings, sculptures, drawings, films, and videos in thematic groupings, and includes several new acquisitions, on view ... http://www.citypass.com/attraction/news/384/Here-Is-Every.-Four-Decades-of-Contemporary-Art.html American Museum of Natural History & Rose Center - Announcing the Polar Ice Rink! November 21, 2008 - February 28, 2009<br /> The American Museum of Natural History will open an outdoor skating rink for the first time in its 140-year history on Friday, November 21st. The Museum’s new Polar Rink, made from synthetic ice, is located on the Arthur Ross Terrace, with magnificent views of the glowing Rose Center for Earth and Space ... http://www.citypass.com/attraction/news/411/Announcing-the-Polar-Ice-Rink.html The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cloisters - Art and Love in Renaissance Italy On Display November 18, 2008–February 16, 2009<br /> During the Italian Renaissance, key moments in the lives of men and women—betrothals, marriages, and the arrival of children—were commemorated with the greatest possible degree of magnificence. Art and Love in Renaissance Italy offers a unique look at some 150 exceptional objects, dating from around 1400 to 1550, that were created to ... http://www.citypass.com/attraction/news/371/Art-and-Love-in-Renaissance-Italy.html The Museum of Modern Art - Pipilotti Rist: Pour Your Body Out (7354 Cubic Meters) November 19, 2008-February 2, 2009<br /> The Museum of Modern Art presents a new large-scale installation by Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist (b. 1962), entitled Pour Your Body Out (7354 Cubic Meters). A pioneer in the field of innovative multimedia installations, Rist is best known for her playfully provocative video, sound, and sculptural environments. MoMA has commissioned the artist to reinvent ... http://www.citypass.com/attraction/news/405/Pipilotti-Rist-Pour-Your-Body-Out-7354-Cubic-Meters.html The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cloisters - The Philippe de Montebello Years: Curators Celebrate Three Decades of Acquisitions On Display October 24, 2008–February 1, 2009<br /> In honor of Philippe de Montebello—recently retired after 31 years as the Metropolitan Museum’s eighth and longest-serving director—this special exhibition proposed and conceived by the Met’s curators brings together, for the first time, some 300 masterpieces acquired by the Museum during Mr. de Montebello’s tenure. The show presents some of the finest ... http://www.citypass.com/attraction/news/369/The-Philippe-de-Montebello-Years-Curators-Celebrate-Three-Decades-of-Acquisitions.html The Museum of Modern Art - Joan Miró: Painting and Anti-Painting 1927–1937 November 2, 2008–January 12, 2009<br /> Joan Miró: Painting and Anti-Painting 1927–1937 is the first major museum exhibition to identify the core practices and strategies Miró used to attack and reinvigorate painting between 1927 and 1937, a transformative decade within his long career. Taking his notorious claim—“I want to assassinate painting” —as its point of departure, the exhibition explores twelve ... http://www.citypass.com/attraction/news/401/Joan-Mir-Painting-and-Anti-Painting-19271937.html Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Circle Line Announcement CityPass holders are required to go to the "VIP" express ticket window to receive a boarding pass before joining the line to board the boat. Please look for the large sign directing you to the express window. Also, be sure to check out Circle Line Web site for foul weather closure ... http://www.citypass.com/attraction/news/45/Circle-Line-Announcement.html New York CityPass Winter Special is a big deal for New Yorkers 2008-11-13 - 2009-03-25 <br /><br /> It’s no secret that New York CityPass saves money and time. CityPass’ Winter Special now invites New Yorkers–-and everyone nearby--to take all winter to enjoy six blockbuster tickets. Ticket booklets activated (used for the first time) anytime between December 15, 2008 and March 23, 2009 are valid for the remaining Winter Special period (until March 31, 2009). Booklets activated after March 23, 2009, resume the normal nine-day valid period from first use. Here are three ways to get the most out of a New York CityPass Winter Special: School holidays and breaks idea. Pick a museum or visit the Statue ... http://www.citypass.com/promotion/city/7/bNY-CityPass-Winter-Special-b.html 20-Minute Traveler - A Grand Terminal: Don’t just catch a train here. Grand Central’s attractions are classic New York. Every day, over 700,000 people pass through New York City’s 49-acre Grand Central Terminal. “The one thing that’s such a surprise is that trains run out of there,” cracks Doria Steedman, a creative director at a nonprofit. “Grand Central is a cathedral not just for its hundred shops and dining [spots], but for oddities like the Whispering Gallery, opposite the ... http://www.citypass.com/traveler/ny.html Dining - Tastes of New York: Where to eat? Locals tell us where they go for authentic bites of the Big Apple. John’s of Bleecker St. Firefighter Mike Maguire for one claims that John’s thin-crust is the best pizza in New York. 278 Bleecker St.; 212-243-1680. Ten Ren This Chinatown spot serves bubble tea—a blend of tea, milk, and tapioca. Favorite flavors include papaya, honey and ginseng, and taro root. 75 Mott. St.; 212-349-2286. Ciao Bella Café Homemade Italian gelato (ice cream) ... http://www.citypass.com/traveler/ny.html Nightlife - New York After Hours: It’s the city that never sleeps. Stay up late at these six lively watering holes. Otto’s Shrunken Head The punch glows in the dark at this rock-and-roll tiki bar where happy hour begins at 11 a.m. 538 E. 14th St.; 212-228-2240. Rise Bar Set on the 14th floor in the Ritz-Carlton’s downtown property, this terrace bar offers one of the best views of New York Harbor and excellent Mini-burgers. 2 West St.; 212-344-0800. Lenox Lounge ... http://www.citypass.com/traveler/ny.html Shopping - Big Apple Buys: It’s a retail mecca! Burn some cash at these lesser-known shopping gems. Pearl River Go beyond Macy’s at this Chinese department store particularly good for dishes, slippers, and T-shirts. 477 Broadway; 800-878-2446. Housing Works Used Book Cafe This Soho spot for new, used, and rare books encourages lingering with its cozy library vibe and latte bar. 126 Crosby St.; 212-334-3324. Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market Some 85 stalls comprise this Harlem bazaar, selling ... http://www.citypass.com/traveler/ny.html