https://www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/50-reasons-why-nyc-is-the-greatest-city-in-the-world 50 reasons why NYC is the greatest city in the world right now From the public library and the skyline to rent finally going down (slightly), here are 50 facts that prove living in NYC is better than living anywhere else By Jillian Anthony, Adam Feldman, Andrew Frisicano, Will Gleason, David Goldberg, Clayton Guse, … Continue reading If you wonder why so many people love New York City, here’s a list
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“The Biggest Little Farm” appearing on Upper West Side on Labor Day Monday at 1pm — bring your family and sense of wonder
This has been one of my favorite movies recently. It's definitely flying under the radar as a small budget (about $1 million) documentary, but you really want to see it on the big screen. It's visually stunning and presents a positive environmental story -- something you and your children haven't seen recently. The movie is … Continue reading “The Biggest Little Farm” appearing on Upper West Side on Labor Day Monday at 1pm — bring your family and sense of wonder
Such a Manhattan tale — bike lane, condominium overlooking Central Park, lawsuits, and dissent
This story has legs. A biker was killed on Central Park West (that's the four-lane, slow-travel road along the west side of Central Park) last year. The local Community Board called on the Department of Transportation to set up a safer routing. Its choice resulted in removal of 400 parking spaces along the western edge … Continue reading Such a Manhattan tale — bike lane, condominium overlooking Central Park, lawsuits, and dissent
Seeing 30 shows in 10 weeks in NYC
Discount Me In: How I Saw 30 Shows on a Student Budget A summer stage binge reminded one young journalist of the power of great storytelling, and that cheap tickets are out there if you know where to look. By Sarah Bahr Aug. 28, 2019Updated 12:53 p.m. ET My boss at The New … Continue reading Seeing 30 shows in 10 weeks in NYC
“Hamilton” is endlessly productive of terrific side art and historical research
"Hamilton" by Lin-Manuel Miranda doesn't sound like a show a lot of people would want to see -- a rap musical about Alexander Hamilton, the founding father on the the $10 bill. But just GO and you'll be amazed. I've been to many shows over the years and it's still the best, overall, I've ever … Continue reading “Hamilton” is endlessly productive of terrific side art and historical research
Beware if you’re using the subways paralleling Broadway (1,2,3) this weekend or next
https://www.westsiderag.com/2019/08/16/broadway-subway-line-is-completely-shutting-down-for-next-2-weekends-on-uws-how-to-navigate-the-changes Broadway Subway Line Is Completely Shutting Down for Next 2 Weekends on UWS; How To Navigate the Changes Posted on August 16, 2019 at 8:41 am by West Sider Sorry pigeon, nothing’s coming. The MTA is completing an upgrade of the switches on the Broadway subway line above 96th Street, and the work will … Continue reading Beware if you’re using the subways paralleling Broadway (1,2,3) this weekend or next
Book stores to bookmark in NYC
This is, probably intentionally, almost impossible to copy so click thru and enjoy. https://www.yelp.com/local_yelp/daYwff3kBqb5cD8aBZPrLA?ytl_=933ae70da9054d6cb9bc701dfc40b308
NYC’s tap and go subway entry moving forward
They're still working out the wrinkles, e.g., not everyone has a credit card or smartphone, but it's looking good. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/30/nyregion/metrocard-mta-subway-discontinued.html
Revisiting the loss of parking spaces on Central Park West to make room so that bicyclists are less likely to get killed
This is an update to a story that I've posted about previously. Because bicyclists sometimes lose their lives in confrontations with powered vehicles, Central Park West, the multi-lane road along Central Park's west side is losing parking for 400 vehicles who found nests immediately next to the park sidewalk. That space is being used to … Continue reading Revisiting the loss of parking spaces on Central Park West to make room so that bicyclists are less likely to get killed
Named buildings in Upper West Side reflect the splendor of the middle class move into apartments
Once upon a time, only the poor lived in multifamily buildings. In the 1870s, the upper middle class, particularly those living on their own, were attracted to beautiful buildings with abundant amenities. Many had restaurants for multiple meals a day -- rather like today's assisted living -- plus the staff that was too expensive for … Continue reading Named buildings in Upper West Side reflect the splendor of the middle class move into apartments
Manhattanhenge — when and where to see it
Once a year the sun aligns with the street grid of Manhattan so that you can see the sun rise and set by looking across the city. A rather odd but beautiful phenomenon. https://ny.curbed.com/2019/5/24/18638729/manhattanhenge-2019-where-to-watch-dates-times
“The Biggest Little Farm” showing tomorrow 1pm near Columbus Circle, Manhattan
Highly recommend “The Biggest Little Farm” - wonderful PG movie showing diversity & nature’s balance solving problems from coyotes, birds, snails to water issues. Visually stunning. A positive environmental movie. Showing Sunday the 7th at 1pm, 1871 Broadway between W 61st and 62nd. Advance tickets and other movie times at http://www.NewPlazaCinema.com This is the group … Continue reading “The Biggest Little Farm” showing tomorrow 1pm near Columbus Circle, Manhattan
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