I lived in Boston decades ago and loved being able to walk to get milk, to go to a concert, to pick up a library book. When it was time to think about retirement I looked for something similar (but with less snow) and found myself on NYC's Upper West Side, the neighborhood described below … Continue reading Krugman opinion piece describes how walkable cities develop and their benefits
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Local Law 97 about to produce $200 million in fines beginning 2024
NYC Landlords Bracing for Millions in Fines With New Climate Law (msn.com) NYC Landlords Bracing for Millions in Fines With New Climate Law Story by Natalie Wong • January 19, 2023 (Bloomberg) -- Landlords for thousands of New York City properties are bracing for fines from a new emissions law that will come into effect next year. … Continue reading Local Law 97 about to produce $200 million in fines beginning 2024
25 Essential hacks for an easier life in NYC
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/new-york-hacks-to-make-your-life-easier? Photograph: Shutterstock/Allen G. 25 New York hacks to make your life easier These brilliant shortcuts, hush-hush deals and insider tips will help you navigate NYC smarter and faster. Written by Will Gleason & Shaye WeaverWednesday February 15 2023 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsApp From the best days to hit up museums in NYC to making reservations at the best restaurants in NYC or scoring last-minute Broadway … Continue reading 25 Essential hacks for an easier life in NYC
Outdoor dining is dying quickly
https://apple.news/AnFnfccWcS7GPIjiyh6y2Vg Outdoor Dining Is Doomed “Streeteries” are sitting empty this winter. By Yasmin Tayag Gabby Jones / Redux JANUARY 31, 2023 These days, strolling through downtown New York City, where I live, is like picking your way through the aftermath of a party. In many ways, it is exactly that: The limp string lights, trash-strewn puddles, … Continue reading Outdoor dining is dying quickly
List of NYC restaurants on Michelin’s 2022 list
https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/michelin-star-revelation/2022-new-york-michelin-stars 2022 New York MICHELIN Stars The stars are shining brightly over New York City, with 19 MICHELIN-Starred restaurants joining the 2022 MICHELIN Guide New York. The 2022 MICHELIN Guide New York has 19 new MICHELIN-Starred restaurants in Brooklyn and Manhattan, from a tiny tasting menu operation in Brooklyn Heights to pan-Asian with splendid desserts … Continue reading List of NYC restaurants on Michelin’s 2022 list
NYC’s newest entrants on Michelin’s 2022 list
https://gothamist.com/news/19-new-york-city-restaurants-awarded-michelin-star-for-the-first-time Here are New York City's newest Michelin star restaurants https://gothamist.com/news/19-new-york-city-restaurants-awarded-michelin-star-for-the-first-time By Gwynne Hogan, published and modified on Oct 7, 2022 Get the news New Yorkers need in your inboxBy submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms. Photo by Dirt Candy We rely on your support … Continue reading NYC’s newest entrants on Michelin’s 2022 list
Fairway President refutes charge that they tried to “pull a fast one”; ‘That is not who we are’
Fairway President Refutes Charge They Tried to ‘Pull a Fast One’; ‘That Is Not Who We Are as a Company’ February 2, 2023, 9:59 AM John Sumas is Co-President of Village Super Market, Inc., the parent company of Fairway Market. Village Super Market was founded in 1939 by John’s grandfather, Nick, and Nick’s brother, Perry. … Continue reading Fairway President refutes charge that they tried to “pull a fast one”; ‘That is not who we are’
Best fried chicken on Manhattan’s Upper West Side
/ilovetheupperwestside.com/the-best-fried-chicken-on-the-upper-west-side/ The Best Fried Chicken on the Upper West Side Adrienne Cooper November 6, 2022 For most of my life, fried chicken was not something that was treated with much respect on the Upper West Side. We’ve always had murky fast food options and Chinese takeout spots featuring dishes that were not quite so commonly found … Continue reading Best fried chicken on Manhattan’s Upper West Side
Population of Upper West Side of Manhattan up 30% since pandemic
patch.com/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/uws-has-grown-more-any-manhattan-nabe-pandemic-study? UWS Has Grown More Than Any Manhattan Nabe Since Pandemic: Study A new study from Placer.ai shows that the Upper West Side population grew 30 percent from November 2019 to October 2022. Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff Posted Wed, Jan 11, 2023 at 1:13 pm ET|Updated Thu, Jan 12, 2023 at 2:18 pm ETReplies (4) A brownstone on … Continue reading Population of Upper West Side of Manhattan up 30% since pandemic
What does your favorite reservation app say about you?
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/15/dining/restaurant-reservation-companies.html What Does Your Favorite Reservation App Say About You? For a decade, the online reservations industry was dominated by one player. Now the myriad choices have given way to strong opinions from diners. Credit...Ellice Weaver By Priya Krishna Nov. 15, 2022, Updated 12:11 p.m. ET OpenTable is economy. Resy is premium economy. Tock is business class. … Continue reading What does your favorite reservation app say about you?
2 Bagel shops on the Upper West Side among the best in NYC
https://patch.com/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/2-upper-west-side-bagel-spots-named-among-best-new-york-city 2 Upper West Side Bagel Spots Named Among The Best In New York City A pair of Upper West Side bagel spots earned a place on a recent list from Eater NY of the 15 best in the five boroughs. Gus Saltonstall,Patch Staff Posted Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 11:25 am ET, Updated Fri, Nov 18, … Continue reading 2 Bagel shops on the Upper West Side among the best in NYC
Beavers building Arctic habitat benefit northern moving wildlife but cause problems for humans
The article is hugely (as demonstrated in the 917 comments that have been filed so far) incomplete. The beavers are not responsible for the rising temperatures that are causing the Arctic thermafrost/tundra to thaw. The dams the beavers are building on top of the newly thawed areas are producing growing ponds/lakes and wetlands that will … Continue reading Beavers building Arctic habitat benefit northern moving wildlife but cause problems for humans
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