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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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It’s Summer Streets NYC 2023!
Summer Streets shut down 7 miles in Manhattan yesterday, from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park, along Park Avenue. The weather was perfect, and the streets were filled with runners, walkers, bikers and skaters. Come walk with me and cheer on the participants…and catch some unique views! I originally came out of Grand Central to…
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Grey Giants – 20 Beautiful NYC Skyscrapers
When it comes to snapping photos of buildings, nothing suits me better than a cloudy day. The shadows and textures just seem to pop. In honor of this crazy, wet weather we’ve had this summer I’d like to share 20 of my best “grey giants”, NYC buildings that to me, show their best side on…
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The Magical SeaGlass Carousel at Battery Park
If you haven’t been to the SeaGlass Carousel in Battery Park you really need to put it on your NYC list. It’s ethereal music and luminescent “sea glass” fish will take you away to a magical world. The carousel opened in 2015 as part of the Hurricane Sandy recovery plan. They couldn’t have made a…
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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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A Year of Beauty in Bryant Park
Bryant Park is where I often sit for a spell before heading out. It’s the last chance to soak up the vibe of the city before catching a train. Sometimes it’s a place to eat and rehydrate, other times a chance to poke through bags and see what treasures I’ve found to bring home. Always…
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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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It’s Fleet Week 2023 in NYC!
It’s Fleet Week 2023 in NYC, and I was lucky enough to catch a couple of glimpses of the Sailors in their dress whites. We have three U.S. Navy ships, two U.S. Coast guard vessels and, four U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Yard Patrol boats (YPs) docked in NYC. Almost 2,400 unformed personnel are participating. I…
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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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Up, up and away!
Just can’t beat an early morning view of the Empire State Building (1931), 20 W. 34th St., Midtown NYC Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit
Debbie In the City
See the people and sights of NYC, as I wander and photograph the greatest city in the world!