Tag Archives: Manhattan

A Snowy Tree Grows in East Harlem

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Craig Nelson

When you’ve lived in a neighborhood for several years, you start to really notice the small details–a colorful doorway, a stunning mural, a flower in a window, the friendly octogerian guy sweeping the sidewalk. But sometimes it takes a jolt … Continue reading →

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Frozen Tunnels: Metro-North Viaduct Icicles

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Craig Nelson

Winter in the city creates all sorts of challenges from slippery black ice to chilly waits for the bus. But the invigorating cold air also brings out a special beauty in New York that you won’t experience any other time … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes at Radio City Music Hall

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Craig Nelson

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 →

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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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Your Modern Barber Shop

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Craig Nelson

We’ve been walking by this Harlem barber shop sign on 116th Street for years, and I finally remembered to grab a photo. It’s for a salon on the ground floor of the Malcolm Shabazz Mosque. There’s something about it that … Continue reading →

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Grand Central Terminal, You Are One Sexy Centenarian

Posted on February 1, 2013 by nelsonandglowinski

Happy 100th Birthday Grand Central Terminal! We hope you know how much we at 106th Street love you. We also know you barely survived. Over fifty years ago, there were plans to demolish you and build something modern, tall, spectacular. … Continue reading →

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Riding Above The Chaos: Roosevelt Island Tram

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Craig Nelson

Am I the only New Yorker that will walk by the Roosevelt Tramway plaza on a Saturday and say to myself, “Hey, I have a MetroCard. I should just jump on real quick and take a ride.” Maybe. But I’m … Continue reading →

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Riding Out the Storm: A Sandy Snapshot

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Craig Nelson

The week Sandy blew into town was an unforgettable experience in New York from black outs and floods to businesses and offices shut down across the city. We’ll never forget roaming Downtown that first night as darkness set in and … Continue reading →

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Summer Breeze to the Max

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Craig Nelson

An ominous thunderstorm rolled in tonight right over the heart of Manhattan that looked like some kind of crazy tornado formation. And it looked like that fancy new tower near Mt. Sinai was going to be sucked up into a … Continue reading →

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“They Don’t Make Places Like This Anymore”

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Craig Nelson

If you love old-school New York diners like we do, then take 4 minutes out of your day to watch this poignant and beautiful film on the Grand Luncheonette that was tucked away in the heart of Times Square before … Continue reading →

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