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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sheepshead Bay »

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 […]

Public Library Fall Preview »

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 […]

Weekend In The City With Kids »

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 […]

New Stadium For The Mets »

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