The New York Minute Show

The Hotel Gansevoort is a very hip place in a very hot location. Rooms are sure to be priced accordingly.

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.

We take a look at New York City ice skating rinks on this episode.

• The Rink at Rockefeller Center
• The Pond at Bryant Park
• Wollman Rink in Central Park
• Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers
• Kate Wollman Rink - Prospect Park
• World’s Fair Ice Skating Rink - Flushing Meadow Park
• Parks Department Ice Skating Rinks

Music by Orange Park.

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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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