FĂȘte Paradiso: A Vintage French Carnival on Governor’s Island

Disclosure: I received ride tickets for this post. Where in the world can you find a 1920's vintage, French carnival with original carousels? France? Italy? Spain? Nope! If I told you it was right in my hometown, would you believe me? Well it's here in my hometown, New York City........Governor's Island to be exact. And it won't be there for long. From now til' September 29th (only weekends), you'll be able to visit an island that was closed off to the public for years and … [Read more...]