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The New York Minute Show http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com An interactive multimedia guide to New York City. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:00:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Free Bon Jovi Concert In Central Park http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/07/01/free-bon-jovi-concert-in-central-park/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/07/01/free-bon-jovi-concert-in-central-park/#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:00:16 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/?p=293 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Free Bon Jovi Concert In Central Park", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/07/01/free-bon-jovi-concert-in-central-park/" });]]> John BonJovi

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In an event that will likely vie with the Billy Joel concerts at Shea Stadium for the title of biggest summer event, Bon Jovi will play a free concert in Central Park. The concert will take play on July 12th at 8PM.

According to the official announcement on MLB.com, “No more than 60,000 fans will be allowed to attend the event, which Bloomberg said he hoped would be the largest concert in the history of Central Park’s Great Lawn.”

Concert goers must have a ticket to attend the event. Tickets will be distributed starting at 9AM on July 2nd at four locations throughout the city. This is going to be a super hot ticket so you might as well start camping out now if you want to pick some up.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/07/01/free-bon-jovi-concert-in-central-park/feed/ Crazy Pizza Guys http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/06/28/crazy-pizza-guys/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/06/28/crazy-pizza-guys/#comments Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:26:48 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/06/28/crazy-pizza-guys/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Crazy Pizza Guys", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/06/28/crazy-pizza-guys/" });]]> Back by popular demand. This is the tale of an unassuming gentleman who just wants one slice of pizza. Unfortunately a pair of crazy pizza guys have other ideas.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/06/28/crazy-pizza-guys/feed/ New York City Waterfalls http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/06/22/new-york-city-waterfalls/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/06/22/new-york-city-waterfalls/#comments Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:38:14 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/?p=291 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New York City Waterfalls", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/06/22/new-york-city-waterfalls/" });]]> Waterfalls are coming to New York City. This is likely to be the biggest city attraction in the summer of 2008. A series of waterfalls are being installed in the East River at the following locations:

The Brooklyn Anchorage of the Brooklyn Bridge;
Between Piers 4 and 5 in Brooklyn Heights;
Lower Manhattan at Pier 35 (north of Manhattan Bridge);
The North Shore of Governors Island.

The falls will be on display from June 26th to October 13th, 2008. You can get a good view of the spectacle by taking either the Staten Island or Governors Island ferries. Both ferries are free so the experience will be light on the pocket book.

The project was designed by Olafur Eliasson and is being financed by the Public Art Fund. More information and photos are available at http://nycwaterfalls.org and via the press release.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/06/22/new-york-city-waterfalls/feed/ Walking From Manhattan To Brooklyn And Back http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/05/04/walking-from-manhattan-to-brooklyn-and-back/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/05/04/walking-from-manhattan-to-brooklyn-and-back/#comments Sun, 04 May 2008 16:03:39 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/05/04/walking-from-manhattan-to-brooklyn-and-back/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Walking From Manhattan To Brooklyn And Back", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/05/04/walking-from-manhattan-to-brooklyn-and-back/" });]]> Henry from Poland sent me a question about my recent Brooklyn Bridge video.

I liked the post about the Brooklyn Bridge trip. It also made me think of a question to you. Is it possible to make a walking trip, crossing Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan, walk up to Manhattan Bridge (my map shows it’s only a few blocks) and come back to the Manhattan borough using Manhattan Bridge.

You can most definitely do this. In fact, when you are walking across the Brooklyn Bridge from Brooklyn you see a sign for the Manhattan Bridge walking path as well. Based on the map below I estimate the distance of the trip to be about 2.5 miles, assuming your starting point is at City Hall in Manhattan.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/04/10/video-george-washington-bridge/feed/ Video - Walking Over The Brooklyn Bridge http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/31/video-walking-over-the-brooklyn-bridge/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/31/video-walking-over-the-brooklyn-bridge/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:36:47 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/31/video-walking-over-the-brooklyn-bridge/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video - Walking Over The Brooklyn Bridge", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/31/video-walking-over-the-brooklyn-bridge/" });]]> I walked over the Brooklyn Bridge this past weekend. It was a great experience. A Brooklyn Bridge walk is one of the great free attractions in New York City.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/31/video-walking-over-the-brooklyn-bridge/feed/ New York Minute Show #76 http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/30/new-york-minute-show-76/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/30/new-york-minute-show-76/#comments Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:58:15 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/30/new-york-minute-show-76/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New York Minute Show #76", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/30/new-york-minute-show-76/" });]]> Join me on a soundseeing tour across downtown Manhattan. I start at City Hall Park and make my way up into Tribeca. After a break in the action I get started up again in Greenwich Village.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/30/new-york-minute-show-76/feed/ Brooklyn Bridge Walk http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/30/brooklyn-bridge-walk/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/30/brooklyn-bridge-walk/#comments Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:55:39 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/30/brooklyn-bridge-walk/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Brooklyn Bridge Walk", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/30/brooklyn-bridge-walk/" });]]> A quick audio blog post captured while walking over the Brooklyn Bridge.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/30/brooklyn-bridge-walk/feed/ Around The Corner With Ralph Lauren http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/27/around-the-corner-with-ralph-lauren/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/27/around-the-corner-with-ralph-lauren/#comments Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:24:15 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/27/around-the-corner-with-ralph-lauren/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Around The Corner With Ralph Lauren", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/27/around-the-corner-with-ralph-lauren/" });]]> Ralph Lauren is producing a video series called Around The Corner which aims to provide some insider info on various destinations. The video embedded below shows a young lady stopping by a vegan bakery, a barber shop and a Mexican Cuban restaurant. These spots were all new to me so it’s worth taking a look.

In other news. I will be out and about in the city this weekend with video camera in hand. I hope to capture a couple of short videos to share with you here really soon.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/27/around-the-corner-with-ralph-lauren/feed/ The Seasons Of Central Park http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/14/the-seasons-of-central-park/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/14/the-seasons-of-central-park/#comments Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:29:15 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/14/the-seasons-of-central-park/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Seasons Of Central Park", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/14/the-seasons-of-central-park/" });]]> My good friend Dave Rimington is working on a very nice gallery of photos from Central Park that I just had to share with you. You can view the original gallery at full size here.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/03/14/the-seasons-of-central-park/feed/ Lodging Near The City and U.S. Open Tickets http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/02/24/lodging-near-the-city-and-us-open-tickets/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/02/24/lodging-near-the-city-and-us-open-tickets/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:27:56 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/02/24/lodging-near-the-city-and-us-open-tickets/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Lodging Near The City and U.S. Open Tickets", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/02/24/lodging-near-the-city-and-us-open-tickets/" });]]> A couple of good questions from Ray in United Kingdom.

To try and keep down the cost, we are considering staying outside of the main island and traveling in and I wondered what your thoughts of this are? Is it worth it to save decent money or should we just bite he bullet and make the most of our few days?

It really depends on what deals you are able to find within a decent proximity to the city. Some people stay over in Secaucus, NJ which is about fifteen minutes by bus to Manhattan with a little traffic. To the north of the city there is a Residence Inn by Marriott in White Plains that offers rooms with kitchens and is a couple of minutes walk from the Metro-North train into Grand Central Station. The ride is about thirty to forty minutes.

There are some other options in Queens as well if you stay at a hotel near La Guardia airport. The ambiance isn’t that great though and public transport from there is limited. The Best Western City View hotel in Long Island City might be a good option as well. It is close to Manhattan and is about half a mile from the Number 7 train into Manhattan. Take a look at Jersey City hotels as well. There is convenient access to lower Manhattan from there via the PATH train system.

I would advise that you shop around and see if the prices you find are considerably less that the deals available in Manhattan hotels. I would compare the outlying hotels with ones in Manhattan that are outside of the Midtown hot zone, especially avoiding from Times Square up to Central Park. Once you have a comparison that includes the lesser price hotels in Manhattan you can start to figure out if the travel time and cost will be worth it.

In general, I’d recommend staying someplace where you can catch a train into town, rather than relying on the buses. Bus service to outer areas can take a long time if there is traffic and might not run as frequently as the Metro-North or New York City subway trains.

We will also catch the start of the US Open Tennis and again wondered if you had any particular tips for getting tickets/visiting to see the stars in action.

The U.S. Open is a great sporting event. I’ve attended several times and always enjoy it. I believe that tickets for the event go on sale in May or June. You can typically buy them online via Ticketmaster. You can set up an alert on the Ticketmaster site to remind you of the on sale date. My advice is to know the date when tickets go on sale and be online and ready to buy at the time when the tickets go on sale. They do go fast! I remember that they have special early on-sale dates for American Express credit card holders. So keep an eye out for that if you happen to have one of those cards.

If you want to be able to relax and mingle with the players I recommend going for a day session early in the tournament. There are a lot of matches going on at that time. There are certainly a lot more players around. And during the day it’s easier to recognize the different tennis pros and personalities walking the grounds there.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/02/24/lodging-near-the-city-and-us-open-tickets/feed/ Video - Central Park Carousel http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/02/18/video-central-park-carousel/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/02/18/video-central-park-carousel/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:54:43 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/02/18/video-central-park-carousel/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video - Central Park Carousel", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/02/18/video-central-park-carousel/" });]]> On a warm summer day last August the family went to Central Park and our daughter got to experience the lovely and classic Central Park Carousel. The carousel in Central Park is a real fun experience for both kids and adults.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/02/18/video-central-park-carousel/feed/ Ramble Through New York City http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/01/29/ramble-through-new-york-city/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/01/29/ramble-through-new-york-city/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:58:27 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/01/29/ramble-through-new-york-city/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Ramble Through New York City", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/01/29/ramble-through-new-york-city/" });]]> Fellow New York City podcaster Frank Nora has started a series of videos that he calls InRamble. Frank gives some nice, short glimpses of the city in his videos. In the clip below he gives you a view of Times Square.

In another recent episode Frank gives you a glimpse of his ride on a subway train.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/01/29/ramble-through-new-york-city/feed/ Trata Estiatorio Restaurant Review http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/01/04/trata-estiatorio-restaurant-review/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/01/04/trata-estiatorio-restaurant-review/#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:43:41 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/01/04/trata-estiatorio-restaurant-review/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Trata Estiatorio Restaurant Review", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/01/04/trata-estiatorio-restaurant-review/" });]]> Another video blogger that I follow has posted a review of a Manhattan restaurant called Trata Estiatorio. Trata Estiatorio is a seafood restaurant on the Upper East Side. Looks like a good place to get a bite to eat.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2008/01/04/trata-estiatorio-restaurant-review/feed/ Video - Meatpacking District and Apple Store http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/30/video-meatpacking-district-and-apple-store/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/30/video-meatpacking-district-and-apple-store/#comments Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:57:16 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/30/video-meatpacking-district-and-apple-store/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video - Meatpacking District and Apple Store", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/30/video-meatpacking-district-and-apple-store/" });]]> In this video I take a look at an area of Manhattan known as the Meatpacking District. I take a closer look at the Hotel Gansevoort and then head up to the new Apple Store on the corner of 14th St. and 9th Ave.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/30/video-meatpacking-district-and-apple-store/feed/ Video - Hotel Gansevoort http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/30/video-hotel-gansevoort/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/30/video-hotel-gansevoort/#comments Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:58:55 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/30/video-hotel-gansevoort/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video - Hotel Gansevoort", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/30/video-hotel-gansevoort/" });]]> The Hotel Gansevoort is a very hip place in a very hot location. Rooms are sure to be priced accordingly.

The Gansevoort Hotel from Rob Safuto on Vimeo.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/30/video-hotel-gansevoort/feed/ Video - Meatpacking District http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/24/video-meatpacking-district/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/24/video-meatpacking-district/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:48:12 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/24/video-meatpacking-district/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video - Meatpacking District", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/24/video-meatpacking-district/" });]]> I took a stroll for some holiday shopping in the Meatpacking District of New York City yesterday. I took this video clip at 9th Avenue and Little West 12th St. Things have changed a bit since I made a stop there for an earlier podcast. A new building is up. And there are new restaurants. Not too far away form where this was shot there is a new Apple Store at the corner of 14th St. and 9th Ave.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/24/video-meatpacking-district/feed/ New York Minute Show #75 http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/09/new-york-minute-show-75/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/09/new-york-minute-show-75/#comments Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:31:14 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/09/new-york-minute-show-75/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New York Minute Show #75", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/09/new-york-minute-show-75/" });]]> We take a look at New York City ice skating rinks on this episode.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/12/09/new-york-minute-show-75/feed/ Video - Main Post Office http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/11/19/video-main-post-office-2/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/11/19/video-main-post-office-2/#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:31:05 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/11/19/video-main-post-office-2/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video - Main Post Office", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/11/19/video-main-post-office-2/" });]]> I was walking to Pennsylvania Station the other day and noticed that the scaffolding had come down from the main branch of the post office in New York. So I stopped for a few moments and took a video.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/11/19/video-main-post-office-2/feed/ Madison Square Garden http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/11/03/madison-square-garden/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/11/03/madison-square-garden/#comments Sat, 03 Nov 2007 22:09:38 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/11/03/madison-square-garden/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Madison Square Garden", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/11/03/madison-square-garden/" });]]> Madison Square Garden bills itself as the world’s greatest arena. I’m sure that assertion could start a good argument. There’s no denying that MSG is a top shelf venue. Bands know they’ve made it to the big time when they sell out at The Garden. For bands like The Police selling out MSG is easy.

I’ve seen many great shows at The Garden including, Billy Joel, Billy Joel & Elton John, The Who (giving away my age here) U2, and now The Police. Here’s a clip from the show last night. If you come to New York City I definitely recommend seeing a music show at MSG if at all possible.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/11/03/madison-square-garden/feed/ Video - Sea Lions At Central Park Zoo http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/10/30/video-sea-lions-at-central-park-zoo/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/10/30/video-sea-lions-at-central-park-zoo/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:38:54 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/10/30/video-sea-lions-at-central-park-zoo/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video - Sea Lions At Central Park Zoo", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/10/30/video-sea-lions-at-central-park-zoo/" });]]> Spend a few minutes with the sea lions at the Central Park Zoo. They have twice-a-day feedings at the pool in the middle of the zoo. The crowds can get large, especially in the summer when the weather is warm and the kids are off from school.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/10/30/video-sea-lions-at-central-park-zoo/feed/ New York Minute Show #74 http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/10/29/new-york-minute-show-74/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/10/29/new-york-minute-show-74/#comments Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:45:44 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/10/29/new-york-minute-show-74/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New York Minute Show #74", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/10/29/new-york-minute-show-74/" });]]> Let’s call this podcast the taxi-cast. In this podcast I give some critical tips on hailing a taxi cab in New York City. See my hailing a taxi faq at New York Is My Kind Of Town as well.

Includes music by Natalie Gelman and a shout to the Regional Music Show.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/10/29/new-york-minute-show-74/feed/ Video - Columbus Circle http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/09/07/video-columbus-circle/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/09/07/video-columbus-circle/#comments Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:25:33 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/09/07/video-columbus-circle/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video - Columbus Circle", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/09/07/video-columbus-circle/" });]]> A quick look at Columbus Circle at 59th Street and 8th Avenue in New York City. Columbus Circle has a nice fountain and stands at the gateway to Central Park and the Upper West Side.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/09/07/video-columbus-circle/feed/ New York Minute #73 http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/09/03/new-york-minute-73/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/09/03/new-york-minute-73/#comments Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:01:08 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/09/03/new-york-minute-73/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New York Minute #73", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/09/03/new-york-minute-73/" });]]> Talking about things to see and do around 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan.

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Columbus Circle
Angelo’s Pizza
Time Warner Center
Buckingham Hotel
Holiday Inn Midtown
Le Parker Meridien
Ritz Carlton Central Park

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/09/03/new-york-minute-73/feed/ Video - Chelsea Market Walk http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/20/video-chelsea-market-walk/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/20/video-chelsea-market-walk/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:28:25 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/20/video-chelsea-market-walk/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video - Chelsea Market Walk", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/20/video-chelsea-market-walk/" });]]> This is a shorter (and larger resolution) version of a tour we’ve previously released on Chelsea Market in New York City. Chef Mark Tafoya acts as a guide walking through this wonderful market located at 9th Avenue and 15th Street in New York City.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/20/video-chelsea-market-walk/feed/ Video - Grand Central Terminal http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/02/video-grand-central-terminal-2/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/02/video-grand-central-terminal-2/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:51:13 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/02/video-grand-central-terminal-2/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video - Grand Central Terminal", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/02/video-grand-central-terminal-2/" });]]> Please join me on a walk through the main hall at Grand Central Terminal.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/02/video-grand-central-terminal-2/feed/ New York Is My Kind Of Town http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/01/new-york-is-my-kind-of-town/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/01/new-york-is-my-kind-of-town/#comments Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:12:04 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/01/new-york-is-my-kind-of-town/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New York Is My Kind Of Town", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/01/new-york-is-my-kind-of-town/" });]]>

We’d all love for things to stay the same in this life. Unfortunately they rarely do, especially on the web. That can be a good thing though.

I’m announcing via the blog, and soon via the podcasts, that I’m going to let The New York Minute Show go dormant while I focus on another project. The site will stay as is. I will still moderate comments and leave all files and feeds available as usual. There just won’t be any new content.

The good news is that the mission continues. I’ve decided to heed the same advice that I give to many others and focus. Lucky for you the focus will continue to be on New York City.

My mission is a simple one. Transfer my knowledge and passion for the city over to you. The new destination I’ve been working on is over at http://www.newyorkismykindoftown.com. I’m not finished with the branding yet but the guts of the site is in place. Please have a look and let me know if you find it useful.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/01/new-york-is-my-kind-of-town/feed/ Coney Island Rockabilly Festival http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/01/coney-island-rockabilly-festival/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/01/coney-island-rockabilly-festival/#comments Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:44:31 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/01/coney-island-rockabilly-festival/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Coney Island Rockabilly Festival", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/01/coney-island-rockabilly-festival/" });]]> I got word via email of the Coney Island Rockabilly Festival. Its happening in Coney Island from August 16th - 19th. Info here.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/08/01/coney-island-rockabilly-festival/feed/ Video - Niagara Falls http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/22/video-niagara-falls/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/22/video-niagara-falls/#comments Sun, 22 Jul 2007 13:55:09 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/22/video-niagara-falls/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video - Niagara Falls", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/22/video-niagara-falls/" });]]> I recently went on a trip to far Upstate New York and made a stop at Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is about an 8 hour drive from the city.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/22/video-niagara-falls/feed/ New York Minute #72 http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/21/new-york-minute-72/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/21/new-york-minute-72/#comments Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:26:01 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/21/new-york-minute-72/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New York Minute #72", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/21/new-york-minute-72/" });]]> Join me on a walking tour of the Chelsea area in New York City. I walk from 8th Avenue and 14th Street to 8th Avenue and 33rd Street.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/21/new-york-minute-72/feed/ Video - Macy’s Fireworks Spectacular http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/10/video-macys-fireworks-spectacular/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/10/video-macys-fireworks-spectacular/#comments Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:14:58 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/10/video-macys-fireworks-spectacular/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video - Macy’s Fireworks Spectacular", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/10/video-macys-fireworks-spectacular/" });]]>

This video was actually shot in 2004. I have shown a small clip of it previously but now technology has allowed me to pull the full seven minutes together into a reasonably sized file.

What you are looking at is the Macy’s Fireworks Spectacular on July 4th, 2004. This video was shot from a bridge in Greenpoint, Brooklyn looking out towards the East River. I love the fact that you can hear all the explosions. Enjoy!

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/10/video-macys-fireworks-spectacular/feed/ New York Minute #71 http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/07/new-york-minute-71/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/07/new-york-minute-71/#comments Sat, 07 Jul 2007 18:14:09 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/07/new-york-minute-71/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New York Minute #71", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/07/new-york-minute-71/" });]]> What do you do when its hot in the summer in New York City? Get wet!

City Area Beaches

Pools

Kayaking

NYC Downtown Boathouse

Music

Iroquois by HER & Kings County

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/07/07/new-york-minute-71/feed/ Sky High View http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/30/sky-high-view/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/30/sky-high-view/#comments Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:19:37 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/30/sky-high-view/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Sky High View", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/30/sky-high-view/" });]]>

View From Hearst Tower

This is a view of the Hudson River and New Jersey from the 40th floor of the Hearst Tower at 57th Street and 8th Avenue in New York City. You can see the outside of the building during my recent Midtown Walk video podcast.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/30/sky-high-view/feed/ Video - Javits Convention Center http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/19/video-javits-convention-center/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/19/video-javits-convention-center/#comments Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:32:09 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/19/video-javits-convention-center/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video - Javits Convention Center", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/19/video-javits-convention-center/" });]]> A look at the Jacob Javits convention center on the far west side of Manhattan.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/19/video-javits-convention-center/feed/ New York Rock Benefit Jam http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/13/new-york-rock-benefit-jam/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/13/new-york-rock-benefit-jam/#comments Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:10:42 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/13/new-york-rock-benefit-jam/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New York Rock Benefit Jam", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/13/new-york-rock-benefit-jam/" });]]>

Video from the Blubrry Jam To Fight Cystic Fibrosis. This was a musical concert event held at the Canal Room on April 7th. Featured performers were HER & Kings County and Brother Love.

Comedy podcasters Keith and the Girl emceed the event. Jerry Cahill of the Cystic Fibrosis podcast thanked the crowd for their support. A good time was definitely had by all.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/13/new-york-rock-benefit-jam/feed/ Live Acoustic Music from Natalie Gelman http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/06/live-acoustic-music-from-natalie-gelman/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/06/live-acoustic-music-from-natalie-gelman/#comments Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:29:24 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/06/live-acoustic-music-from-natalie-gelman/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Live Acoustic Music from Natalie Gelman", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/06/live-acoustic-music-from-natalie-gelman/" });]]> Found this New York based musician on YouTube and just had to share her music.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/06/live-acoustic-music-from-natalie-gelman/feed/ New York Minute #70 http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/03/new-york-minute-70/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/03/new-york-minute-70/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:02:42 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/03/new-york-minute-70/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New York Minute #70", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/03/new-york-minute-70/" });]]> Live from the west side of Manhattan. Topics on this episode include:

New York City brunch tips

Florent

B&H Photo Video store - link.
Jacob Javits Convention Center - link.
Hudson River Park - link.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/03/new-york-minute-70/feed/ Video - Midtown Walk http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/01/video-midtown-walk/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/01/video-midtown-walk/#comments Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:55:25 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/01/video-midtown-walk/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video - Midtown Walk", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/01/video-midtown-walk/" });]]> Without further delay please join me on a walk through Midtown Manhattan. I start at Penn Station, head north to the new New York Times building, go over to Times Square, up Broadway then make my way past the very cool Hearst building up to Columbus Circle. It’s a lovely day so I’m glad to have you along.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/06/01/video-midtown-walk/feed/ A Walk Through The City http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/05/31/a-walk-through-the-city/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/05/31/a-walk-through-the-city/#comments Thu, 31 May 2007 15:07:07 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/05/31/a-walk-through-the-city/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "A Walk Through The City", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/05/31/a-walk-through-the-city/" });]]> I took a nice walk from Penn Station, up through Times Square and then up the West Side to Columbus Circle yesterday. I had my camera with me and shot several clips along the way. So look for a video podcast on that very soon.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/05/31/a-walk-through-the-city/feed/ New York Minute Show #69 http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/04/29/new-york-minute-show-69/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/04/29/new-york-minute-show-69/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2007 01:19:03 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/04/29/new-york-minute-show-69/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New York Minute Show #69", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/04/29/new-york-minute-show-69/" });]]> Spotlight on Tribeca on this episode of the show.

SHOW NOTES

Tribeca stands for TRIangle BElow CAnal Street.
Two nice hotels - Tribeca Grand and SOHO Grand.
Tribeca Film Festival
Canal Street and West Broadway - map.
Also check out - Show #60.
Accessibility in New York City.

Plan ahead by doing extra research.

Call the hotel.
Review major sites and events you plan to attend.

MTA Guide to Accessible Transit.

Music by The Apple Bros.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/04/29/new-york-minute-show-69/feed/ Video - Grand Central Terminal http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/04/27/video-grand-central-terminal/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/04/27/video-grand-central-terminal/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:33:53 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/04/27/video-grand-central-terminal/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video - Grand Central Terminal", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/04/27/video-grand-central-terminal/" });]]> Join me on a walk through the lower level of Grand Central Terminal at 42nd St. and Park Ave. in New York City.

Upstairs you’ll find great architecture, fine dining options and bustling crowds. Downstairs you’ll find lots of more casual food options including the world famous Oyster Bar.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/04/27/video-grand-central-terminal/feed/ Panoramic City Photos http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/04/08/panoramic-city-photos/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/04/08/panoramic-city-photos/#comments Sun, 08 Apr 2007 20:16:27 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/04/08/panoramic-city-photos/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Panoramic City Photos", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/04/08/panoramic-city-photos/" });]]> New York Minute Show follower Andre from Germany was nice enough to send me a bunch of wonderful panoramic city shots like this one taken at Top Of The Rock looking south with the Empire State Building in view. Click here or on the photo to view the full set.

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The Blubrry Jam To Fight Cystic Fibrosis

We’re bringing together podcasting, a New York Charity and a New York musician for a great cause. Blubrry, Brother Love and The Boomer Esiason Foundation are teaming up to raise money to benefit the Exercise For Life Scholarship fund.

The campaign, running from March 15th to May 15th is called The Blubrry Jam To Fight Cystic Fibrosis.

Cystic fibrosis is a debilitating lung disease that ultimately proves fatal, cutting the life span of those afflicted to 37 years. This campaign is raising funds to help provide financial support for young people living with this disease.

You can support us by making a donation online via PayPal or by attending our musical benefit event in New York City on April 7th. The live event will be a great show and features Brother Love performing in his usual awesome style and playing songs from his new CD. Every paying entrant to the event gets a free CD.

You can find out more, make a donation and buy tickets to the live show at www.blubrryjam.com.

Thanks in advance for supporting this very worthy cause.

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/03/24/help-support-a-great-cause/feed/ Video - Slush Storm In New York Area http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/03/16/video-slush-storm-in-new-york-area/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/03/16/video-slush-storm-in-new-york-area/#comments Sat, 17 Mar 2007 03:40:47 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/03/16/video-slush-storm-in-new-york-area/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video - Slush Storm In New York Area", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/03/16/video-slush-storm-in-new-york-area/" });]]> I got caught in a wild one while attempting to travel to Atlanta this weekend. Have a look at Newark Airport and environs as the biggest storm of the winter hits just a few days before the start of spring!

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]]> http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/03/16/video-slush-storm-in-new-york-area/feed/ New York Minute #68 http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/03/09/new-york-minute-68/ http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/03/09/new-york-minute-68/#comments Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:10:04 +0000 Rob Safuto http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/03/09/new-york-minute-68/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New York Minute #68", url: "http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com/2007/03/09/new-york-minute-68/" });]]> What would you do in New York City if you were only here for a day or even just a few hours? What should you do? Listen in to hear a New Yorker’s perspective on the ultra short trip to the Big Apple.

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