NYC's Central Park is one of the best bird watching venues in the country, in part because such a huge variety of birds use it as a rest stop on the migrations. Am not an expert but seems to me that 1,000 lit-up drones could be both a structural hazard and a disruption to their … Continue reading 1,000 drones to light up Central Park October 21st – how many migrating birds will be affected?
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Terrific restaurants on NYC’s Upper West Side
http://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/upper-west-side-restaurants [click thru for this terrific list of restaurants (rated! and with a map!)] The Best Restaurants On The Upper West Side Our favorite Upper West Side restaurants for all sorts of dining situations. BRYAN KIM, WILLA MOORE, HANNAH ALBERTINE & CARINA FINN SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 The Upper West Side doesn’t always get the restaurant … Continue reading Terrific restaurants on NYC’s Upper West Side
How much does it cost to live a dream life in NYC?
https://www.curbed.com/article/cost-of-living-nyc-calculator.html? [click thru for the full scenario for each of these fact patterns] THE DREAM-LIFE CALCULATOR May 22, 2023, 8:00 A.M. How Much Does It Cost to Live Like This? We asked young New Yorkers about their dream futures. Then we calculated exactly how much each would cost. Reporting by Rachel Sugar, Jack Denton, Laura Thompson, and Adriane Quinlan Illustration: … Continue reading How much does it cost to live a dream life in NYC?
NYC’s Juilliard goes tuition-free for acting degrees
http://www.westsiderag.com/2023/09/29/juilliard-goes-tuition-free-for-acting-degree-take-a-bow Juilliard Goes Tuition Free For Acting Degree: Take A Bow September 29, 2023 | 6:58 AM A graduation ceremony at Juilliard from 2013. By Gus Saltonstall The Juilliard School is cutting costs — but not in the way you might guess. The world-renowned performing arts school located within Lincoln Center on the Upper West … Continue reading NYC’s Juilliard goes tuition-free for acting degrees
Purely for real estate voyeurs and dreamers — Taylor Swift’s holdings
Taylor Swift started buying real estate in 2009, at age 19. Her first significant purchase was an almost $2 million condo in Nashville, Tenn. NEILSON BARNARD/GETTY IMAGES FOR THE RECORDING ACADEMY By Candace TaylorFollow March 16, 2023 3:45 pm ET Taylor Swift got her start in the music industry at the tender age of 16, with the … Continue reading Purely for real estate voyeurs and dreamers — Taylor Swift’s holdings
World’s most densely populated cities (no U.S. city in the top 50)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/09/26/most-populous-city-in-world/10427581002/ 75,000 people per square mile? These are the most densely populated cities in the world Elzy Kolb for 24/7 Wall Street, published September 26, 2022 Americans living in big cities like New York or Los Angeles are familiar with the stress of overcrowded streets and sidewalks and the lack of parking. It’s nearly impossible … Continue reading World’s most densely populated cities (no U.S. city in the top 50)
After 125 years, this is Brooklyn Public Library’s most frequently borrowed book
LIBRARIES AFTER 125 YEARS, THIS IS BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY’S MOST BORROWED BOOK Community Nov 17, 2022 This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Brooklyn Public Library has been celebrating its 125 year anniversary by counting down their 125 most borrowed books of all time. While there … Continue reading After 125 years, this is Brooklyn Public Library’s most frequently borrowed book
What’s going to happen to local pizza shops once this generation dies?
https://ny.eater.com/2023/5/18/23727510/fate-of-the-slice-shop-nyc-luigis-johns [click thru for marvelous photos0 The Future of Classic New York Slice Shops Hangs in the Balance Who takes over when it’s finally time to retire? by Mahira Rivers May 18, 2023, 11:01am EDT Susan Bagali is sitting at the counter of John’s Pizzeria, in Elmhurst, Queens, when the phone rings. On the line, a customer places an … Continue reading What’s going to happen to local pizza shops once this generation dies?
Behind the art of the 81st Street — Museum of Natural History subway station
ilovetheupperwestside.com/behind-the-art-of-the-81st-street-museum-of-natural-history-subway-station/ Behind the Art of the 81st Street – Museum of Natural History Subway Station Cat Reynolds for I Love the Upper West Side August 15, 2022 Photo by Chris Sampson via Flickr The American Museum of Natural History has been beloved by New Yorkers and visitors alike since its opening in 1869. Home to the iconic, 94-foot-long model of … Continue reading Behind the art of the 81st Street — Museum of Natural History subway station
World’s (and United States’) most populous cities
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/09/26/most-populous-city-in-world/10427581002/ What is the world’s most populous city? Top 10 most populous cities in the world, US ranked. Anna Kaufman, for USA TODAY, published September 26, 2022 During a particularly busy morning commute hour a New York City subway car can make you believe that the Big Apple is the most heavily populated place on earth. But the truth … Continue reading World’s (and United States’) most populous cities
Roll the dice, save Gotham from climate catastrophe!
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/nyregion/earth-day-energetic-game.html Roll the Dice, Save Gotham From Climate Catastrophe! A board game challenges players to decarbonize New York City, and energy experts are paying attention. New Yorkers playing Energetic at an Earth Day celebration last weekend in Union Square.Credit...John Taggart for The New York Time By Alyson Krueger, published April 21, 2023 At a training facility … Continue reading Roll the dice, save Gotham from climate catastrophe!
Modern art everywhere at Lincoln Center
This is a few years old but this art is permanently installed in place. http://www.wsj.com/articles/not-so-secret-secret-art-at-lincoln-center-1406171563 Not-So-Secret Secret: Art at Lincoln Center Modern-Art Collection Hidden in Plain View Is Museum Worthy By Jennifer Maloney Updated July 23, 2014 11:28 pm ET Tucked into concert halls and hidden in plain sight across the Lincoln Center campus is a … Continue reading Modern art everywhere at Lincoln Center
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