Tomorrow, between noon and 5 p.m., the Parks Department and New York Restoration Project are celebrating Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse. The Parks Department explains that the lighthouse, built in 1880 and ...

New York City, situated on one of the largest natural harbors in the world, once required many lighthouses to aid maritime navigators. This week’s featured Foursquare list is a roundup of the city’s ...

As we rounded the final curve of the steep path to the Hudson River, two adjectives leapt to life: "little" and "great." There was the little red lighthouse, which really is little, just 40 feet tall, ...

It's our third edition of Gothamist's travel content, Gothamist Getaways. A few times a year, we'll have a week of posts featuring looks at travel, food, products and tips—near and far—for making your ...