September 28, 2008
More NY: T5 and counting, Fela!, Slavic walking tour
At the Dumbo Art Under the Bridge Festival. By Amy Langfield/NewYorkology
JetBlue delays Terminal 5 opening to Oct. 22 (Crain’s)
The first flights will taxi into the terminal on Oct. 22, rather than the previously announced Oct. 1. The airline attributed the delay to retail stores and restaurants needing more time, but did not elaborate.
Jay-Z may give a boost to Off-Broadway’s “Fela!” (Post)
Jay-Z heard about “Fela!” - which is based on the life of Nigerian musician and political activist Fela Kuti - from a friend, record producer and drummer Questlove, who’s such a “Fela!” fan, he’s been raving about it on Twitter for weeks
Walking Tour: Slavs of Greenpoint (Slavs of New York)
Greenpoint is the preeminent Polish enclave in New York – and one of the largest outside of Poland itself. According to the 2000 Census, New York had the second-largest Polish community in the country after Chicago, and the majority seem to live in Greenpoint.
Double miles on Delta Shuttle (USA Today)
Customers flying on the Delta Shuttle can earn double elite-qualifying miles on flights between New York LaGuardia and Boston Logan or Washington Reagan National. Delta frequent-fliers must register online at delta.com/shuttlebonus and fly on or before Dec. 15 to take advantage of the promotion.
$2 mln commemoration of Brooklyn’s Underground Railroad (Observer)
The result, a year after the city announced the $2 million commitment, will be a project called “In Pursuit of Freedom,” which will have an “artistic installation,” a self-guided walking tour, a theatrical performance, “interpretative exhibits,” and a Web site.
Red alert for foliage (Vermont Travel Notes)
Most all the Vermont locals I have talked to agree that the fall leaf colors this year are much better than average. I am seeing more red than any year in recent memory. We had a very good foliage season last year and I think this will be better.
September 28, 2008 10:04 PM in Etceterology
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