New York Cares & East River Ferry
As I’ve said before, it can’t all be booze and food! Though admittedly, I love booze and food. But this week I’m suggesting a way to get involved and a way to get around, both fun. Don’t forget, you can submit your NYC requests on Friday in our stories on Instagram.
Volunteering, now’s your time! I’ve been volunteering in New York once a month for twelve years and one of my favorite organizations to do it with is New York Cares. I really believe volunteering is an integral part of being a good New Yorker but it’s also a lot of fun. I’ve done everything from farming a lavender field on Governors Island (pictured right) to delivering meals to homebound seniors to playing sports with kids. They even have equine therapy in Forest Park if that’s your thing. But most importantly, you get out there, meet your neighbors, talk to them, and learn. If you’ve always wanted to get involved now is your chance to give back to the city that has given so much to you.
It’s getting to be that time of year, the end of summer. So now is a great time to jump on the East River Ferry before it gets too cold. You can’t beat the gorg views of the city from the top and they have a bar (see what I did there, I got the booze in). You could get off at the Astoria stop and roam through Socrates Sculpture Park. Or you could take it to the South Bronx to meet up with friends. Or you could simply just ride around with no agenda at all taking in the views. Bonus tip: a single ride is $4 but if you buy the 10-pack they come out to $2.75, which is cheaper than the subway.
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