Archive for October, 2006

NYC WiFi Access Lags »

The New York Post reported recently that the state of wireless internet access in city parks is not good.
According to the report, “Parks spokesman Ashe Reardon conceded that only a handful of “hot spots” in Central Park currently work. Wi-Fi Salon, the company awarded the contract two years ago to take the parks wireless, claims [...]

Mozzarella On Arthur Avenue »

On the heels of my show highlighting some great things from the Bronx I came across the Off The Broiler blog which includes some nice posts about NYC area dining. There’s also a video section that includes this clip from Mike’s Deli on Arthur Avenue. Enjoy!

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New York Minute #62 »

This episode focuses on five things to do in The Bronx, NYC.
Show Notes

Quick fact: The Bronx is named for a Swedish immigrant by the name of Jonas Bronck.
Five Things To Do

The Bronx Zoo: [link] - [map]
Van Cortlandt Park: [link] - [map]
Yankee Stadium: [link] - [map]
Bronx Little Italy: [link] - [map]
Fordham University: [link] - [map]

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Go Map Walking »

CommunityWalk is an excellent tool/resource for travelers who want to plan a trip to New York or research the city. I’ve been using the service to build the City Sights Map used on this site.
The site also includes some other maps created by intrepid New Yorkers, including the Eating Clinton Hill map.
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Fares For The Fall »

The weather outside is telling me that the fall season is here. Fall is a great time to visit New York City. The weather is still warm here and there. Prices have come down from the summer peak tourist season. And you’re ahead of the holiday rush that happens between Christmas and New Years.
Why not [...]

Kathy’s Smooth Sounds »

Kathy Zimmer is a fabulous, jazzy singer who regularly plays music around town. She recently informed me of a gig she’s playing next week and I thought you should know about it.
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 8:00 p.m.
R & R, 416 W. 14th Street bet. 9th Ave. and Washington
212.675.1661, $8, 21+
http://www.rare-nyc.com
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Video - Fifth Avenue Walking Tour »

Part one of a two part video walking tour of Fifth Avenue from 34th St. to 51st St. in New York City. You’ll see such sights as The Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral among others. Music by Slau.
The download version features a trailer for A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints at [...]

Hotness On Friday The 13th »

Whenever Jason Yudoff announces a new show I take note of the event. This dude rips it live. Even if you can’t make it the performance is supposed to be simulcast live on the Bitter End website.

Get a taste of Jason and Co. on my Flow: Music…Liberated! video podcast.
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