The New York Minute Show

So I spent a nice weekend in the city with my family recently and I realized how much smart phone apps can change the experience of finding your way around New York. When we visit I usually go to many of my old favorite spots but I’m always interested in new places as well. One [...]

A spot under the Manhattan Bridge is probably one of the more unlikely places for a relaxing afternoon but please don’t knock it til you try it. For years I have heard about the neighborhood called DUMBO. It’s not a Disney movie. It’s Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. DUMBO is a neighborhood with eclectic [...]

It was recently reported that New York taxi riders have been ripped off by drivers to the tune of $8 million dollars. The New York Post reported as follows. Cabbies have illegally scammed unsuspecting riders out of a staggering $8.3 million by manually switching the meter to rates that only apply when they are driving [...]

Last weekend when we were down in the city the family and I took a ride to Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn for some fish at Randazzo’s Clam Bar. Sheepshead Bay is a little neighborhood on the south side of Brooklyn, just to the east of Coney Island. When I was a kid we used to [...]

If you’ve listened to New York Minute #46 you know that I’m a fan of the New York Public Library, whose main branch is located at the corner of 5th Avenue and 41st St. It’s a great place to visit to see some great architecture and enjoy a variety of exhibits which are all free [...]

I recently returned from an extended weekend in New York City with my wife and our two children. It’s the first time we’ve had two little ones (age 1 and 4) with us and I have to say it was quite a challenge. Everything needed to be timed just right and we needed to carry [...]

I recently had the opportunity to spend an evening at Citi Field, the new home of the New York Mets. I created a series of 13 videos to chronicle my visit. One is embedded below. You can head over to YouTube to view the entire playlist if you like. Citi Field View Larger Map

Most people probably don’t come to New York for the beaches. They should though! There are some fantastic beaches and other sights on the east end of Long Island that are worth visiting. I prefer to go in the shoulder seasons of late spring or early fall since the east end gets crowded and expensive [...]

This is a view of Columbus Circle at the southwest corner of Central Park on a summer day. View Larger Map

A walk through Buon Italia with Chef Mark. Buon Italia is an Italian food store located in Chelsea Market. View Larger Map