Tag Archives: East Harlem

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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Graffiti Hall of Fame: Welcome to H-A-R-L-E-M

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Craig Nelson

One of the highlights of living in East Harlem is all of the street art on view, and I always look forward to walking by The Graffiti Hall of Fame (at 106th and Park) on the way to Central Park. The … 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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Hovering Over Uptown

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Craig Nelson

The other night when most of my fellow passengers we’re dozing away in sleepy airplane bliss, I was transfixed at my window seat gazing down at New York City completely aglow. When I realized we were swinging over Manhattan, I … Continue reading →

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