December 2009
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'Tis the Season: Post-Holiday Sales
Every week, a lucky Bryant Park Corporation employee gets to explore The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park to give you a glimpse at what this year’s vendors have to offer. It’s finale week at The Shops, so Sarah set out to find great deals and post-holiday sales in the park.
It’s your favorite word. It’s my favorite word. It’s everyone’s favorite word. Sales! Yes it’s after Christmas and...
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Did You Find Love in Bryant Park?
If the answer is “yes”, let us know!
We are planning a special celebration in the coming months, in honor of all the couples who met, fell in love, became engaged, or tied the knot in Bryant Park.
Contact Susie Sigel at ssigel@urbanmgt.com or (917) 438-5151 to share your stories and learn more about the event.
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Receptacle Reminder
Help us decide on a new litter receptacle design and color for Bryant Park!
Click here to vote in the poll.
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'Tis the Season: Gifts from Around the World
Every week, a lucky Bryant Park Corporation employee gets to explore The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park to give you a glimpse at what this year’s vendors have to offer. Vita found an array of globally produced and inspired gifts for anyone on your shopping list.
One of my favorite things about New York City is that you can experience so much culture in one place. This season, The Holiday Shops...
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Help Us Decide
We’re constantly improving Bryant Park, and our litter receptacles are no exception. We’d like your input on three new litter receptacle prototypes for Bryant Park, designed and developed by Bryant Park Corporation’s Director of Design, Ignacio Ciocchini. In the spring of 2010, we want to replace all the litter receptacles in the park with one of these three designs. The receptacles are currently...
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Let It Snow
Created with flickr slideshow. A reported 10.9 inches of snow covered New York City after the “Blizzard of 2009” that ended in the early hours of Sunday morning. Although Bryant Park looks magical under a blanket of snow, Bryant Park Corporation Sanitation and Hospitality crew members immediately began clearing pathways at 6am yesterday to create easy access to the park, The Pond, and...
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This Week in the Park
Extended hours are in effect for The Pond and rink-side restaurant, Celsius. Warm up for the holidays with a hot and tasty winter beverage or by taking a spin on New York City’s only free admission ice skating rink.
The Pond at Bryant Park 8:00am – Midnight Daily through December 30 Weather permitting
Celsius Restaurant 12:00pm – Midnight Daily through December 30 Visit bryantpark.org...
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Bryant Park on the Web
“Plans envision multimodal ‘crossroads’ at Mt. Vernon Square” from GreaterGreaterWashington.org Bryant Park mentioned as inspiration for D.C. public space.
“Dish Buzz: Bryant Park Grill” from Grits in the City Restaurant critic reviews dishes from the Bryant Park Grill on her blog.
“Keeping things on the level at Fenway” from NHL.com Engineer and...
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The holiday season has hit the Bryant Park NYC Flickr pool.
From over 700 beautiful images taken by park visitors, we selected and were generously granted permission from Alex Kotlik to use his photograph Bryant Park Silence on the front of our holiday card this year.
Don’t forget to add your winter photographs of Bryant Park to the pool. We love seeing the park through the eyes of...
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'Tis the Season: Gifts for Dad
Every week, a lucky Bryant Park Corporation employee gets to explore The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park to give you a glimpse at what this year’s vendors have to offer. Check out the gift options for dads that Ethan found throughout the park in just one hour of shopping. Amidst the holiday music, parties, tree lightings, concerts, special events, and end of year work, it’s time to brave the crowds...
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Did You Find Love in Bryant Park?
If the answer is “yes”, let us know!
We are planning a special celebration in the coming months, in honor of all the couples who met, fell in love, became engaged, or tied the knot in Bryant Park.
Contact Susie Sigel at ssigel@urbanmgt.com or (917) 438-5151 to share your stories and learn more about the event.
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This Week in the Park
Gift seekers and shoppers rejoice! Extended hours begin at The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park.
The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park 10:00am – 10:00pm Daily, December 14 – December 23
Visit bryantpark.org for a calendar of events in the park, or sign up here to have weekly listings sent to your inbox.
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Bryant Park on the Web
“Flush-Forward Is Out. Hand-Scrubbed Is In” from The New York Times City Room Blog Herald Square Park and Greeley Square Park managers replace automated public toilets with manual restrooms, based on the popular amenity in Bryant Park.
“What’s the Deal: Bryant Park Kiosks” from NBC New York Video of Frank DiPrisco, Executive Director of Upsilon Ventures, discussing...
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'Tis the Season: Fashionable Finds
Every week, a lucky Bryant Park Corporation employee gets to explore The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park to give you a glimpse at what this year’s vendors have to offer. Kati discovered one of a kind clothing items from a few of the emerging fashion designers who have created boutiques in the park this season.
I set out to survey the fashion options at The Shops, and ended up doing more shopping...
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Setting Records at The Pond
Yesterday, ABC Family successfully broke the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of Santa’s Elves on The Pond at Bryant Park.
The World Record Elf party, held in honor of ABC Family’s Original movie Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe, attracted 607 people dressed in Guinness World Record approved elf costumes and broke the previous record of 250 elves.
Santa Baby 2 stars...
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This Week in the Park
Help ABC Family set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of Santa’s Elves. You’ll get your very own elf costume when you come to The Pond for an afternoon of games, prizes, and holiday cheer. Special appearances will be made by Jenny McCarthy and Dean McDermott from the new ABC Family original movie Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe.
Please note, public skating will be...
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Bryant Park on the Web
“Rangers, fans score for Toys for Tots” from NHL.com Recap of 16th annual NY Rangers Holiday Toy Drive, held at The Pond at Bryant Park.
“Dear Mayor of New York City” from LettersofNote.com Image and transcript of a complaint letter to the mayor from 1911 about “disgraceful acts that take place daily in Bryant Park”.
“It’s the holidays, Time to...
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Take a "Carol-oke" Break in Bryant Park
Stop by The Pond at Bryant Park until 6pm today to test your pipes and get your groove on at “Carol-oke” hosted by TJ Maxx and Marshalls.
Record your own holiday caroling video in the park and in the spirit of the season, TJ Maxx and Marshalls will donate $1 to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program for every video uploaded to their YouTube site. You can also participate in special...
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'Tis the Season: Presents for Animal Enthusiasts
Every week, a lucky Bryant Park Corporation employee gets to explore The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park to give you a glimpse at what this year’s vendors have to offer. Nell hunted down great gift items for animal lovers and pet owners.
My best friend from high school is a true animal lover so I hit the Holiday Shops in search of the perfect gift for her. I was pleasantly surprised to find a number...