Okay, so you want to visit New York City and not break the bank paying for expensive hotel rooms? Oh, and you also want to stay “in the city” and not across the bridge in Brooklyn, Queens or god forbid New Jersey? And to top it off you’re past the stage of staying in hostels, […]
Everyone knows there are wonderful things to do and places to see in the public parks of Manhattan. There is Central Park, and numerous squares and gardens sprinkled throughout the island. There is one park, however which is not so well known because unlike all of the others, this one is above your head, not below your feet. […]
For the long Columbus Day weekend my boyfriend and I decided to leave New York City and visit some family in Northeastern Pennsylvania. We decided to spoil ourselves this time by spending two nights at a nearby bed and breakfast in Delaware County, NY. Becky’s Bed & Breakfast: (2406 State Highway 268, Hancock, NY 13783; […]
Often regarded as the food capital of the world, you can’t turn a street corner in New York without stumbling upon a myriad of culinary options. Despite these endless possibilities, however, I always go back to the delectable, delightful falafel ball. Whether whole or chopped, big or small, I can’t get enough of these mashed […]
Even as a proud resident of one of the best cities on the globe, I must admit that I don’t know all the history, or even all the neighborhoods, belonging to New York. While I do my best to go out and see up-and-coming musicians, independent movies that get filmed here, and museum exhibits that […]
During at least one of your New York nights, head to one of these uber-chill bars and check out an unknown band, all without spending too much cash. On October 16, 2006, the club CBGB’s in New York City closed its doors. Named after the music it showcased, this “country, blue grass and blues” venue which […]
I look forward to summer the way some people vie for promotions or marriage proposals. Sometime around February, when my will has been tested a little too far from chapped lips, snowdrifts that cover stop signs, leather boots that make it to my office weary from salt and mudpuddles, and once-new winter coats dingy from […]
For years it was the gateway to opportunity for millions of immigrants into the United States and I, despite living so close, had never been. A few weeks ago I had some family visiting New York City from out of town. Since none of us had ever been to Ellis Island, we planned to all […]
The sounds coming from the girl next to me were stupid and irritating. “Uuughhhherrrr.” And “Ahhheeuughhherr.” Which are both written phonetically perfect before you dare doubt me. The noises were coming from aboard a plane heading from London Heathrow to New York’s JFK. They were coming from a petite young blonde girl named Lorna. I’d only […]
