Tag Archives: Central Park

New York, New York in Lockdown

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Craig Nelson

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 →

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Drifting in Daylight: A Magical Moment along the Harlem Meer

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Craig Nelson

The Harlem Meer is one of my favorite places — not only in New York but the whole world. It’s a calming oasis to escape the noise and grit of the Manhattan grid where tourists rarely venture and locals cherish as … Continue reading →

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland (aka Central Park)

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Craig Nelson

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 →

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Holiday Cheer Along The Harlem Meer

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Craig Nelson

Everyone knows about the charms of Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall at Christmas time, especially the famous spruce that attracts millions of onlookers. But did you know New York City is also home to a “floating” Christmas tree? Not many people make … Continue reading →

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Bloom Town City

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Craig Nelson

Ahhh… spring has finally taken hold in New York, and the city is showing off that extra dash of color that seems to put everyone in a good mood. Well, maybe not everyone, but at least the ones that can’t … Continue reading →

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Love Thy Neighbor – East Harlem Community Supported Kitchen (CSK)

Posted on July 10, 2011 by glowinski

Eating healthy is easy if you have the know how and means (money and availability to healthy food) to do it. In Spanish Harlem, our food shopping/acquiring choices are simply not adequate. It’s basically a choice between a large supermarket … Continue reading →

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The Neighborhood Puzzle

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Craig Nelson

East Harlem is a puzzle. And we don’t mean “puzzle” as in a mysterious urban land that is difficult to comprehend (although that is true to a certain degree for every New York neighborhood). No, literally we have a real … Continue reading →

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Thundersnow With a Side of Blizzard

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Craig Nelson

Twenty Inches! That’s an incredible number for total snowfall in Central Park, but that’s the story of the massive Blizzard of 2010. From buses stranded all over the city to snow piling up inside subway stations to the rare occurrence … Continue reading →

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Ho Ho Hanukkah Harlem!

Posted on December 6, 2010 by glowinski

The holidays got off to a great start on the 5th day of Hanukkah in Harlem with the Victorian Holiday Lighting festivities at the Dana Discovery Center on the Harlem Meer in our beloved Central Park. Not ones to usually … Continue reading →

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