Restaurant Week in NYC this summer is set for July 22-August 16 with reservations open July 9th. The holiday today might be the perfect time to think about where you might want to go. Here are some ideas. https://www.nycgo.com/articles/where-chefs-eat-for-restaurant-week
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NYC neighborhood hot issue — how to accommodate bicyclists (or not)
Now that we have Citibank stands growing like weeds throughout Manhattan, the volume of bicyclists has expanded. That's increased safety concerns and concerns about crowded streets. In the Upper West Side, this has played out recently with how to provide safe, but convenient, north/south routes that parallel the west edge of Central Park. A contentious … Continue reading NYC neighborhood hot issue — how to accommodate bicyclists (or not)
NYC first city of over a million to declare a climate crisis
Despite the determination of federal government in the US not to acknowledge the climate crisis presenting an existential threat, the country has many other levels of government from state, to country to city to town to unincorporated areas. When looking for good news, it is heartening to see how many different governments are stepping up … Continue reading NYC first city of over a million to declare a climate crisis
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NYC responds aggressively to protect bicyclists, even to wiping out parking to make room
On June 11, the Transportation Committee of Community Board 7 met to hear a proposal by the Department of Transportation (DOT) in reaction to the death of a bicyclist last summer on Central Park West (CPW runs along the west side of Central Park from W. 59th Street to W. 110th Street). Members of the … Continue reading NYC responds aggressively to protect bicyclists, even to wiping out parking to make room
Goats in Riverside Park too efficient — have left, but will return later this summer
If you'd been planning a visit to watch our goat lawnmowers, you've missed your chance for now. Looks like they loved it there. Hope they'll be back. https://www.westsiderag.com/2019/06/24/goodbye-goats-for-now-we-hardly-knew-ye Goodbye Goats (For Now); We Hardly Knew Ewe! Posted on June 24, 2019 at 12:18 pm by West Sider Photo via Riverside Park Conservancy. Also, we know … Continue reading Goats in Riverside Park too efficient — have left, but will return later this summer
NYC Islands for fun in the summertime
Want island life in the city this summer? Here's your guide. https://www.thrillist.com/events/new-york/things-to-do-nyc-islands-governors-roosevelt Escape to the Islands Without Leaving NYC This Summer By VICTORIA MARINPublished On 06/20/2019 Governors Island | V_E/Shutterstock Summer in New York City is all about the getaway. Whether it’s a quick weekend trip upstate or a leisurely August holiday abroad. The only thing New Yorkers love … Continue reading NYC Islands for fun in the summertime
Synergy between Mastercard and NYC Subway’s OMNY going to cost some change
Only 16 of NYC Subway's stations are now set up for the future contactless system of paying by phone or credit card. Few people have contactless credit cards (I got my first replacement card with that feature only a week ago), and the stations that offer the system are only on two lines. So Mastercard … Continue reading Synergy between Mastercard and NYC Subway’s OMNY going to cost some change
Final section of Manhattan’s High Line finally open — a tourist and resident must-see
Do click thru for a two-minute video. Doesn't say anything new but has good visuals if you haven't seen the wonder of the High Line on the West Side of Manhattan. As noted below, the number of visitors is far higher than they'd ever expected but it's still possible to find a quiet time (early … Continue reading Final section of Manhattan’s High Line finally open — a tourist and resident must-see
How has NYC’s subway system construction gradually come to a standstill
http://getpocket.com/explore/item/why-new-york-city-stopped-building-subways Why New York City Stopped Building Subways Nearly 80 years ago, a construction standstill derailed the subway’s progress, leading to its present crisis. This is the story, decade by decade. CityLab| Jonathan English Photo by Madison McVeigh/CityLab In the first decades of the 20th century, New York City experienced an unprecedented infrastructure boom. Iconic bridges, … Continue reading How has NYC’s subway system construction gradually come to a standstill
Pianos outside all over NYC until June 23rd
Check out New Plaza Cinema’s offerings on Sunday, June 2nd, at NYIT, UWS, NYC
those of us who love independent and small movies grieved when the landlord required the Lincoln Plaza Cinema at W 62nd Street and Broadway to close. This neighborhood is activist tho, and the New Plaza Cinema (which doesn't yet have a permanent home) is regularly showing movies at the NY Institute of Technology auditorium between … Continue reading Check out New Plaza Cinema’s offerings on Sunday, June 2nd, at NYIT, UWS, NYC
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