Just had a wonderful stay for July 4th 250th Anniversary at Liberty Landing. The boaters at the…read moredock were fabulous company. The dockhands were very helpful and the two Dockmasters Janer and Greg were always around and ensuring all guests were comfortable and happy.

Lovely staff with stunning views of NYC! We loved being able to walk to the nearby State Park to do…read moreour training for running. The staff was extremely accommodating to our needs. A must see!

This review is long overdue. I went to Sandy Mones after…read moresigning up for a ceramics course which included 3/4 classes over a few weeks. I knew nothing about ceramics but I learned A LOT. Sandy is sweet, passionate about ceramics and was extremely flexible whenever I needed to reschedule and was always willing to work with me. I took my partner here for a wheel throwing class and although he was reluctant he really enjoyed his time and we had fun! I absolutely recommend checking out this cute studio nestled in the ground floor of a residential building. It might be a little hard to find and enter it (intercom system) but definitely worth it.

I learned so much from Sandy in such a short amount of time as a beginner. She carefully gave us a…read moretutorial of how to model our clay to make cups or bowls...etc. I was able to pick it up fast so I'm excited and will be returning.

Finding My Dive Family at Scuba Connection…read more Looking for a dive shop that truly builds divers, not just certifications? Scuba Connection is it! I came to them like a 'fish out of water' -- and left a proud little guppy, ready to swim. Scuba Connection has been everything I hoped for as I continue building my dive journey. Their instructors combine deep knowledge, real patience, and precision, always putting safety and skill first. From the very first conversation, it was clear: their priority isn't just certifications -- it's building skill, confidence, and true community. The instructors made sure I understood not just how to do something, but why it mattered for my safety -- every step reinforced with encouragement, care and expert support. The access to top-of-the-line equipment was outstanding -- everything was thoughtfully fitted, meticulously maintained, and set up for success. At one point, I was geared up with over $3K in dive computers -- talk about trust and full VIP treatment! If you're even thinking about diving, this is the team you want behind you. But what stands out most is the human side. At Scuba Connection, "connection" isn't just a word -- it's a promise. It's family. I'm proud to have found my dive family here -- and I can't wait for everything ahead!

Excellent experience from start to finish! Emailed them as I had purchased new regulators, BCD and…read moreSPG and wanted to test, and get familiar, with the new equipment before doing an 8 day Liveaboard diving with sharks in the Bahamas. Frank responded very quickly and professionally to each of my numerous emails with many questions. TIm who was my instructor (I did a refresher course to check out the equipment and get some pointers/reminders) was very attentive, had great input/suggestions and is also very patient. Both Frank and Tim checked my gear for leaks while we were in the water to ensure all hoses were properly connected. I highly recommend them, and hope to go on one of their trips in the near future!

Very helpful and friendly, supportive staff, great views. What else can I say, nice place nice town…read morenice boats.

horrible! avoid avoid! this is not a marina! roughest place you'll ever dock. absolutely no…read moreamenities and no decent staff. this place is a joke. dont believe them when they say theyre putting in a breakwater system. bait and switch to get your money! avoid!

Signed up for the Fundamentals of Sailing class. Great way to get a solid intro to sailing as well…read moreas US Sailing Certification (for an extra $50). The class happened over 2 day, with maybe 10 hour spent on the water and 4 hour in classroom. The class was animated by Amy who was amazing. Also got to speak with Stephen, the director of sailing, who is very passionate and has amazing plans to build a vibrant sailing community. Currently 120 members including ~35 skippers. The club has a brand new fleet of top notch J80's and Melge 24's that are carefully maintained. The club membership fees are reasonable with different levels of privileges. The Marina conveniently located in Brooklyn Heights.

I wanted to pick up sailing and I did a bit of research before choosing a school. One15 Brooklyn…read moreseemed like a good option because the boats were newer than the surrounding sailing schools. I'm glad I went with this choice! I took the Fundamentals of Sailing class over a two-day weekend and had a blast. Went from 0 experience in sailing to getting my US sailing keelboat certification. The instructors were extremely knowledgeable and friendly, definitely would recommend.

I've been a member since 2021, and I keep going back. Partly because I've already been boxing for…read more12 years and have a bunch of semi-discipline, (lol) but I've also enjoyed learning NEW things, and interacting with the cool trainers. Primarily FFKK caters to the kids, teaching them karate and having summer programs, after-school programs, plus some classes where the parents and kids train together. But four days a week at 7:30pm the adults attend kickboxing/muy thai classes for an hour. They also sell intro gloves, leg gear, head gear and shirts, hoodies and a duffel to put it all in. They strictly prefer that all wear the shirts when they train. The black-belt trainer, Jerry is a great guy, patient, kind, able to train all levels at once. He makes sure your form is good, makes sure folks don't get hurt, and is very flexible with your decision to spar when you get to a certain level. There are sessions just for testing, and folks who perform what they've learned get a belt. Another black-belt trainer there, X, is a good guy too. He co-trains with Jerry and always puts an effort in and boosts up folk's confidence when they feel they aren't quite getting the drills. He challenges folks without pushing too hard beyond the scope of what they are capable of, and is genuinely respectful of everyone at all levels. Part of what keeps me going back is training with them, and actually learning to kickbox, not just do HIIT training for a Hot Gurl Summer. They respect the sport, and they help you to enjoy training and learning. I wasn't good at holding mitts or pads when I'm paired up, because I never had to in boxing. When we do drills we pair up and learn from each other. Folks learn how a punch or kick feels so they know at what speed or force to do it themselves. Yet no one walks out of there looking to fight anyone. They just feel they've learned enough to protect themselves and avoid combat confrontation. And they make new friends. The place is clean, bright, organized, not always cool, but you're gonna sweat hard anyway, so ventilation and a decent temperature is good enough. The heavy bags are quality, the pads well kept, and there are snacks and beverages should you need em. Seating at the front is great for anyone having to wait for you, or to put your gear or shoes, although they do have cubbies for that too. There always seems to be package deal pricing, and the prices are reasonable. Check em out and then go kick something.

This place and its classes are what is keeping me going. It gave me a sense of purpose and…read moresomething to look forward to. The workouts are great, I feel like I'm really learning here. The classes are 45 minutes (strictly while the summer camp is also happening, but once the kids are gone, we're allowed up to 15 extra minutes to get a quick workout in). I personally attend the morning sessions as I have to work during the evening ones. After each class, I leave feeling pump and ready to face the day. I have been recommending this place to everyone, and if not for you, then I recommend your kids doing karate here. This is simply a place you need in your life and I hope that everyone gets to experience it at some point in their lives.

I will begin by stating that I do not have children and I mainly checked out the open house at the…read morerequest of a friend. I do work in technology and have a computer science background. I am also a special instructor for a few universities where I teach a course on Data Science and technology. Now for my review on more the facility and educational offering... If I had a child that was resonating stronger towards the sciences, math, technology, or arts - there would be no doubt to have my child take classes here. The facility is using state of the art and in some cases groundbreaking technology. 3D printing, Macs, Garage Band, Minecraft, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Robotics and they also have courses that teach computer and data languages like Python and Java. However, the METHOD that is used (as I took a bit of courses myself next to a 5 year old) is using building blocks and visual methods to showcase not just how something works but WHY it works. The instructors are all HS and College students that seem to be able to interact better with younger kids better than most adults. The kids were inquisitive and the instructors didn't seem to mind all the questions and can explain using items kids already know (like Legos) and adding in cooler other features like batteries to turn their Legos into robots. I wish Zaniac would start to consider some of these course for adults as well. The skills the kids are learning are great foundation courses and are skills that are marketable today. The location is also pretty convenient to the PATH and other businesses nearby. Bottom Line: This is a great offering for children and a way to keep them learning and curious but also building valuable skills.

We tried the summer camp this year and were disappointed. The program is extremely unorganized, the…read moresmall space seems like it can't accommodate the number of simultaneous camps, and there are much better options for children's growth with the schools in the area. Some small fixes like one or two less programs, a schedule sent to parents in advance(not after day 1) and email summaries of the day or week would go a long way. While the local private schools don't have the same technical focused camps, the attention and care to these basic details are fully covered. While your kids may enjoy playing Minecraft, not clear they learn much.

I took lessons with Bil for about 3 months as a beginner. From the start, he was kind and patient…read more I could tell he has a lot of experience in teaching. Within just a few months, I was able to play my favorite song, "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman. If not for Bil, I would not have learned so quickly or so well. I will unfortunately have to take a hiatus due to other commitments, but I can't recommend Bil enough to aspiring guitarists at any level!

I've taken guitar lessons from Bil on and off for over 2 years, pre and post pandemic so both in…read moreperson but also over zoom. I had never played guitar before (I didn't even own a guitar), but started off wanting to l learn some classical guitar before quickly shifting to acoustic. Bil is a great teacher and was able to get me started on both. Soon (and with a lot of practice on my own time!) I was playing increasingly difficult classical songs, before determining that I wanted to be able to play and sing along and switched over to playing mostly acoustic guitar. Bil is great at guiding you through songs that you want to learn to play, adapting them as needed to suit your vocal range, and breaking down complex sections into smaller, digestible ones. Bil is a talented musician and teacher. Thanks to Bil I can say that I know how to play the guitar and look forward to resuming lessons with him again when my schedule permits. Thanks Bil!