Looking for free things to do in New York City? We don’t blame you. Let’s face it: New York can be expensive. But meager funds needn’t keep you from enjoying New York’s museums, gardens, and other cultural treasures. As any good local will tell you, there are plenty of free things to do in New […]
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The Andy Warhol Project
Look for Rob Pruitt’s The Andy Monument at the northwest corner of Union Square. The monument to Andy Warhol, the father of Pop Art and one of New York’s cultural icons, is installed just outside the building that housed Warhol’s “Factory” for more than ten years in the 1970s and early 1980s. Like the nearby […]
NY Craft Beer Week
Last week was a tough one here in NYC. But now, as a chill returns to the air, it’s time to relax and have a little fun. So, how perfect to have the annual NY Craft Beer Week begin today. Every day through September 25th will feature numerous events all over the city, including tastings, beer […]
Remembering September 11 in New York: A Guided Tour
“Damn. It’s already 8:58,” I grumbled, glancing at the morning show graphic on the television screen. I was running late for work… again. I rushed to the bathroom to brush my teeth and searched for my brown loafers. “Will I need a jacket?” A walk to the window revealed a crystalline blue sky. The air […]
Six-word Memoirs: Losing Loved Ones on 9/11
The PBS news program “Need to Know” featured this very moving segment on New Yorkers coping with the loss of loved ones on 9/11. Watch it here. They also created a beautiful slideshow of loving tributes.
NYC Montage
This beautiful video montage of Manhattan features Gershwin’s classic “Rhapsody in Blue.” While this footage is relatively recent, note Times Square before it became “pedestrianized.”
Another New York City Timelapse
Another beautiful time lapse film of New York City, this one by James Ogle.