Links to Instagram and the photos will require that you click thru to the article. https://guestofaguest.com/new-york/food/best-nyc-ice-cream-spots-to-cool-off The Absolute Best Ice Cream Spots In NYCby Christie Grimm · May 20, What would summer in the city be without the occasional scoop and stroll? Cup or cone? Vegan or culinary maximalist? No matter your ice cream persuasion, click through … Continue reading Absolute best ice cream spots in NYC
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Summer fun: roller skating on the JFK tarmac?
https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/new-york/roll-a-rama-at-the-runway-rink-twa-hotel-jfk You Can Now Roller Skate on the Tarmac at JFK Lace up your skates! By Liz Provencher Published on 5/18/2021 at 4:30 PMPHOTO COURTESY OF TWA HOTEL If retro roller rinks are your jam, this one’s for you. The TWA Hotel at JFK International Airport just opened a brand new ‘60s-inspired roller skating rink over the weekend. … Continue reading Summer fun: roller skating on the JFK tarmac?
Why are NYC restaurants still investing in outdoor seating?
https://ny.eater.com/2021/5/18/22425326/outdoor-dining-nyc-restaurants-quality-bistro-nami-nori-lucky-mockingbird Why NYC Restaurants Keep Investing in Outdoor Setups Despite the Return of Indoor Dining Owners continue to pour thousands in streetside outdoor dining structures while the program’s future remains in fluxby Erika Adams May 18, 2021, 4:07pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook (opens in new window)Share this on Twitter (opens in new window)SHAREAll sharing options … Continue reading Why are NYC restaurants still investing in outdoor seating?
Bloomberg says NYC recovering nicely
Here's my unrequested pitch for Apple News. The service gives access to many periodicals that would otherwise be prohibitively expensive for a fairly nominal monthly fee of $9.95. Bloomberg is obviously a terrific source and I wouldn't have access without Apple. I'll go even further and give a repeated pitch for AppleOne Premier. This tier, … Continue reading Bloomberg says NYC recovering nicely
E-scooters — yay or nay in NYC
Very interesting analysis of e-scooters: their utility and their dangers. I can always count on The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Mother Jones for thorough reporting and analysis of issues I care about. Other specialized publications can match them on various topics but it's hard to beat those three. The E-Scooters Loved by Silicon Valley … Continue reading E-scooters — yay or nay in NYC
Spectacular photos of Waterline Square Park on Manhattan’s UWS
Altho this reads in places like the advertisement it is (notice the word "sponsored"), this new park sounds like a refreshing place to go once it gets really hot this summer. One of the ways the city as a whole has remained a magnet for many is its commitment to public space and green areas. … Continue reading Spectacular photos of Waterline Square Park on Manhattan’s UWS
Want to get mad? Here’s how billionaires have done during the pandemic
https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/nycs-billionaires-have-amassed-fortunes-during-pandemic-forbes NYC's Billionaires Have Amassed Fortunes During Pandemic: Forbes NYC's richest man could have paid 350,000 New Yorkers a minimum wage salary for a year just from the increase in his wealth. Adam Nichols, Patch StaffPosted Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 12:29 pm ET|Updated Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 2:33 pm ET Michael Bloomberg's wealth increased by $11 billion in … Continue reading Want to get mad? Here’s how billionaires have done during the pandemic
A nearby restaurant named best opened since pandemic hit
https://patch.com/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/ny-post-names-uws-eatery-best-new-nyc-restaurant-pandemic NY Post Names UWS Eatery 'Best New NYC Restaurant' Of Pandemic The recently opened Israeli eatery Dagon on the UWS was just named the best new restaurant in New York City by the NY Post. Gus Saltonstall, Patch StaffPosted Mon, Apr 5, 2021 at 9:58 am ET A hummus and dip spread offered by Dagon. (Photo courtesy of … Continue reading A nearby restaurant named best opened since pandemic hit
Charles’ Country Pan Fried Chicken opening this spring
Why a Famous Fried Chicken Restaurant is Coming to the UWS Posted on March 29, 2021 at 2:29 pm by West Sider Photo of a meal at Charles’ by @samkimsamkim. After a year full of tough news about local restaurants struggling and closing, the Upper West Side got some exciting news about a restaurant that … Continue reading Charles’ Country Pan Fried Chicken opening this spring
Speed bumps and bike lanes don’t mix
Bike Lane Speed Bumps Get Bumped Off Posted on April 2, 2021 at 10:16 am by West Sider Jose Chu at Flor de Mayo, 424 Amsterdam, before the speed bumps’ removal. By Joy Bergmann Frustrated by e-bikers “going 20, 30 miles an hour,” putting his outdoor dining customers and employees at risk, Flor de Mayo restaurant manager … Continue reading Speed bumps and bike lanes don’t mix
Love NYC — here are 10 books for you
Top 10 books about New York The faces of Brooklyn residents who died from Covid are remembered with photographs projected on to Brooklyn Bridge, New York on 14 March. Photograph: Reuters Author Craig Taylor chooses memoir, poetry, history and photography by writers who have committed to the city’s streets, ready for its surprises and shocks Craig … Continue reading Love NYC — here are 10 books for you
Lower rents caused by COVID closures could help Manhattan recover
https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-clobbered-manhattan-lower-rents-could-seed-recovery-11616778760?st=s2hgepz0fhiaf88&reflink=article_email_share Covid-19 Clobbered Manhattan. Lower Rents Could Seed Recovery. Shutdowns and other changes brought on by the pandemic have bruised Manhattan’s economy. But because rents for storefronts, apartments and workspaces have been pushed down to their lowest levels in years, new small businesses and residents have moved in. By Konrad Putzier | Photographs by José A. Alvarado Jr. … Continue reading Lower rents caused by COVID closures could help Manhattan recover
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