Category: Neighborhoods
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Feast of San Gennaro, Little Italy
I was excited to get down to the Feast of All Feasts – the 97th annual Feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy this weekend. The weather was perfect and the streets were mobbed with happy folks and yummy food everywhere you turned. I started off on Grand Street, at Centre Street. It’s where the…
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Enjoy NYC Street Fairs 2023
There’s no place like NYC for a good street fair. Creative art, yummy food, clothes, music…there’s something for everyone. And with a city this big, there’s always one happening. Sure, summer 2023 is pretty much behind us…but there’s still a ton of street fairs on the calendar, though the fall and beyond. Scroll on for…
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Love is the Greatest Force
Just a reminder…”Love is the greatest force in the universe.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Seen on 7th Ave at W. 40th Street, NYC
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Enjoy Public Art in the Garment District
I headed to the Garment District this weekend to catch up with the latest public art and fell in love with Kneeler, the wonderful bronze sculpture by Joy Brown. Sculptures by Joy Brown Kneeler was completed in 2016. The maternal curves and mild expression really are calming. From her website, Joy says: “For 40 years,…
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Make a Wish in Chinatown
The “Light Up Chinatown” project in 2021 permanently installed hundreds of lanterns and lights in Chinatown, Manhattan. This is just a sneak peek of a post I’m working on showing the beauty and creativity of the wonderful paper lanterns. Stay tuned, and you’ll learn about their significance in Chinese culture…and see some fun photos, too!
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Great food, shopping and culture at Japan Village in Brooklyn, NYC
Japan Village is a fast growing and exciting spot in Industry City, Brooklyn. The genius of Tadao (Tony) Yoshida, it opened in 2018 and offers Japanese dining, shopping and culture. Only a short walk from the 36th St. station, you owe it to yourself to check it out. Recently I returned to Japan Village to…
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Beat the Heat in Battery Park City
Does anything look more inviting on a hot July day than chilling on the Hudson River with a cool drink and maybe some apps? I hear the margarita’s are good, too. It’s Tartinery Summer House, Brookfield Place in Battery Park City. Perched on the Hudson River, the views are stellar and the breeze so refreshing!…
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Night Views from Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center is an incredible experience. You could spend a whole day here and not see it all. The complex is 22 acres and takes up three blocks between Fifth and Sixth Avenues (48th – 51st). At the heart of it is 30 Rockefeller Plaza, once home to RCA, NBC, General Electric, and now Comcast.…
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Wandering Through Chinatown’s Colorful Markets
One could spend forever wandering Chinatown and not see all there is to see. Each building is fascinating, whether it’s the fabulous architecture, an exotic market, or a restaurant cafe. I have thousands of photos I’ve taken in Chinatown but want to focus here on the markets, both indoor and outdoor. Come walk with me!…
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Rainy City – Times Square
Many folks decide to skip the trip to NYC when the forecast calls for rain. I happen to love going in on rainy days. The wetness brings out the deeper colors and the reflections of light do wonderful things. It’s especially nice in the warmer months, when you don’t have to keep your chin down,…
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Exploring the Manhattan Bridge
Two weeks ago a friend and I walked across the Brooklyn Bridge and back – her first time. As stately and classic as it is, I found my eyes drawn to the Manhattan bridge again and again. There’s just something about it, a metallic elegance that I love. The bridge was opened to traffic on…
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This is Why I Love New York City!
I was walking down 6th Ave in the Village yesterday, snapping photos as usual, and this lady called out to me, “Do you want to take my picture?” You bet I do! I can’t make her famous, but I told her I’d post her photo here…and here you go! To the friendliest face I saw…