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Walking High Line Park »

I spent some time walking High Line Park yesterday and couldn’t resist the opportunity to shoot a video.

reOrder Exhibition At The Brooklyn Museum »

We stopped by the Brooklyn Museum recently and saw the very wonderful reOrder Exhibition which conveniently is the first exhibit you’ll see after entering. The first video shows the reOrder exhibit and the second video shows the new front of the museum.

A Tower Rises »

During my recent trip down to New York City I decided to check out the progress on the new Freedom Tower that will replace the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center. It has taken a long time to make progress but I’m happy to report that excellent progress is being made. At this point […]

Some New York Steakhouses »

Last weekend my wife and I were walking down Stanton Street on the Lower East Side when we were stopped by a group of French speaking people who were looking for a restaurant recommendation. Specifically they were looking to eat at an American steakhouse. I immediately thought of and recommended Peter Luger Steakhouse in Williamsburg […]

Family Fun At Coney Island »

The family and I recently took a trip to the boardwalk at Coney Island. We had a very nice time while there. I hadn’t been down there in years so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The main attractions include the beach, the New York Aquarium, the rides, and the activity on the boardwalk. There […]

New Tools To Help You Find Your Way »

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 […]

American Museum Of Natural History »

We recently took a trip to the American Museum of Natural History where we got to see some great exhibits including Lizards & Snakes: Alive! and The Butterfly Conservatory. A little bit of both of those can be seen in the video along with the Hall of Ocean Life. It’s a highly recommended destination for […]

Under The Manhattan Bridge »

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 […]

Do Watch That Taxi Meter »

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 […]

Random New York Moments »

I was going through some of my video archives recently and thought, “Why not throw together a quick video?” So I did it. I’ve got scenes in there from Bryant Park, the 9th Avenue Food Festival, Bleecker Street, a Rock Concert and the Queen Mary II departing the city via the Hudson River. Enjoy!