Tag Archives: Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium’s Last Stand

Last Sunday, an icon in sports history came to an end. Yankee Stadium, a stadium that has been around almost as long as baseball itself, saw its final game. There were 54,610 fans there to say farewell, many who would not leave for almost an hour after the Yankees beat the Orioles 7-3. The old ballpark gave its final blow to make room for the new $1.3 billion dollar stadium across the street. The new stadium will also be called Yankee Stadium, but it will have to be around for many, many years before it can even come close to … Continue reading →

Summer Lovin’: New York and Las Vegas

Still looking for the perfect place to spend part of your summer vacation? Take a look at why these famous cities should be at the top of your list: NEW YORK So you didn’t make it there in time to see Pope Benedict XVI preside over Sunday Mass, but that’s no reason to by pass the chance to sit in a seat at New York City’s Yankee Stadium, especially since time is running out for you to do so. This season marks the last that sports fans will be gathering in the House that Ruth Built. The 85-year-old Bronx ballpark … Continue reading →

Vacationing In The Bronx

We all know that it is home to a world-famous zoo, but did you know the Bronx has much more to offer than just a fabulous array of animals? Community leaders in the New York borough say the area has so much to offer it is worth packing up your family and spending an entire vacation there. Vacationing in the Bronx? It may not be such a far-fetched idea—-at least that’s what the creators of a series of new television commercials touting the borough’s image would like you to think. The campaign called “We’re Talking The Bronx” features 30-second spots, … Continue reading →