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Category Archives: Exploring New York City
Somewhere over the Rainbow on the Upper West Side
Ever since my father moved to New York in the summer of 2017, I’ve come to embrace the Upper West Side as my second neighborhood. I just have to walk through Central Park from East Harlem, and I’m at his … Continue reading
Finding Solace and Beauty at the Conservatory Garden
Even during these stressful times in New York City, you can still enjoy a few moments of calm and solitude. One step into the Conservatory Garden, and you’ll feel the stress start to fade away. Located along Fifth Avenue on … Continue reading
New York, New York in Lockdown
Since moving to New York City in 2005, I imagined many different lives unfolding in this great city for myself, my family, and my friends. Except this. Right now New Yorkers are just trying to survive day by day, picking … Continue reading
Posted in East Harlem Life, Exploring New York City
Tagged Central Park, Guggenheim, Park Avenue, Sheep Meadow
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland (aka Central Park)
As the blizzard of 2015 began its descent on New York, we ventured into Central Park to snap a few photos before the storm really took hold. Winter sensation Juno is supposed to wreak havoc across the region. But until the … Continue reading
Behind the Scenes at Radio City Music Hall
The talented Rockettes might be the main attraction at Radio City Music Hall during the holidays, but the space itself is a true wonder. Stunning Art Deco details are everywhere you look, and just walking into the dramatic lobby can … Continue reading
Posted in Exploring New York City
Tagged architecture, Manhattan, New York City, NYC history, Radio City Music Hall
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Harlem Architecture, Inside and Out
Spending a sunny day walking through Harlem is hard to beat. There’s incredible architecture everywhere you look, the street life is thriving, and a sense of history hovers over it all. This summer we had the chance to get an … Continue reading
Lazy Days of Summer. On a Boat.
“I’d rather be on a boat.” That’s my mantra for the summer of 2013, and my brilliant idea for a bumper sticker. For all of us New Yorkers jammed onto the subway, stuck on Broome Street getting into the Holland … Continue reading
Dog Days of Summer
Apologies in advance for the cheesy title, but sometimes you just have to pull an old cliche out of your doggie bag of tricks — especially when you’re walking down 23rd Street in Chelsea and come across this guy:
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