Tag: midtown
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Installing the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree!
Today was the day they install the Christmas tree and I wasn’t going to miss it. On my way to Rockefeller Center I ran into two ladies from Wisconsin who were unsure where they were, so I walked with them. They were lucky enough to have been there ice skating the night before when the…
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Autumn in New York City
The streets of NYC may not be paved in gold, but the sky sure is. Walk with me from downtown to uptown and see NYC in all it’s autumn glory! The Financial District Starting our walk at the bottom of the island at NYC oldest public park, Bowling Green, on Broadway: A leaf rests on…
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Crazy New Construction in NYC
Everywhere you look there’s new construction going on. Here’s a peek at three projects being built right now in Manhattan. Crazy good, or crazy bad? You decide! Xadia Hotel, 58 West 39th St., Midtown The first time I saw this building going up I truly did a double take. And I’m sure I wasn’t the…
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Beautiful morning on Sixth Ave
It’s a beautiful weekend morning in Midtown Manhattan! Looking north from West 41st St. at Bryant Park. You can see Central Park off in the distance…
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Christmas in NYC – Midtown
Rockefeller Center, Saks Fifth Ave, Bryant Park…walk with me and see all the best spots to celebrate Christmas in NYC! Grand Central Terminal Grand Brasserie opened October 2024 in classy Vanderbilt Hall. Seats 400 and offers classic French cuisine. Detailed article about the restaurant here. NYC Pedicabs They make drivers crazy, but the NYC pedicabs…
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Fading into History
The demolition site of 8, 12, 14, 16 West 45th St., between 5th and 6th Avenues. The photo at the end shows the old buildings from 1916-1947 that are now a part of history. Plans for the site haven’t been revealed yet. Before, google images street view: Read more at:New York Yimby – permits filedNew…
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Everything You Need
Everything you need on East 59th Street, Midtown. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Lunar New Year at The Peninsula New York
It must be February! The Peninsula New York is decorated for the Chinese Lunar New Year with their festive dragon. The dragon is on the marquee of the East 55th Street entrance. I’ll be honest, this is the first time I’ve seen it and I’m thrilled! The five-star Peninsula New York has a traditional Lion…
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Shopping for Luxury on Fifth Avenue NYC
It’s early on a cold and windy morning in Midtown. Not many people have hit the streets yet. The jewelry and fashion boutiques on Fifth Avenue are still getting ready to open. This is a good thing – we’ve got a perfect view of the gorgeous designer jewelry and fresh 2024 Spring fashions! Saks Fifth…
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Up and Coming Construction in NYC
I love to follow the new construction in Manhattan. There’s so many new buildings going up right now – let’s take a look at some of them together! 262 Fifth Avenue, NoMad 262 Fifth Avenue in NoMad will be a 860 foot tall residential skyscraper. When construction first started I was amazed at the narrowness…
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Christmas in NYC 2023 – Midtown
There’s no place like Midtown for the color and excitement of Christmas in NYC! Come see Macy’s, Times Square, Grand Central and more, in its holiday best! Grand Central Terminal Walking into the Main Concourse of Grand Central this time of year is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. The greens and the…
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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,…