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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

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In the title I am talking about fall in NYC and not the holiday season Andy Williams crooned on his 1963 album.

Autumn in New York is my favorite time of the year. Gone are the days of oppressive heat and sweat soaked subway walls. The international tourist set have retreated to build back their bank accounts so they can come again next summer. There is a lull before the Christmas tourist crew finds their way into the city to clog the streets as they ogle all the pretty lights and trees. Clearly this writer has some seasonal issues he needs to work through.

Irish Hunger Memorial – Full Access Quick Trip

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By Seth Fera-Schanes If you find yourself in Battery Park City, consider heading to the corner of North End Avenue and Vessey Street.  Here you will find the Irish Hunger Memorial which serves as a remembrance of The Great Famine in Ireland from 1845-1852. This is a unique […]

5 Pointz – A Very Colorful Experience

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Hop on the 7 train in Times Square and a short 15 minutes later you will find yourself in Long Island City, Queens. For those familiar with the 7 train (yes, the same one that takes you to Citi Field and Flushing) once you come out from under the […]

96th Street Taco Truck

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By Seth Fera-Schanes Need a quick lunch, dinner or late night snack?  If someone in New York ever asks you this question, reply in the affirmative and you might end up with a great new dining option.  In this case the option would be the Super Tacos truck. To […]

3 Stops in 9 Blocks – Mini Tour

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By Seth Fera-Schanes What do the Union Square Green Market, ABC Home & Carpet and Flatiron building all have in common?  I don’t think it is a stretch to say all are unique places and worth a visit.  They also all happen to be within a 9 street […]

Levain Bakery – A Cookie Above the Rest

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Imagine you find yourself wandering around Manhattan’s Upper West Side.  You are about to pass 74th street on Amsterdam Avenue and the  smell of freshly baked cookies permeates the air.  You are instantly taken back to childhood, eagerly awaiting for your Mom to pull a baking sheet of chocolate chip cookies from the oven.  A smile spreads across your face.

Hey New York – Say Cheese!

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Photographing the city is a favorite hobby of many New York City residents.  Lazy Saturdays and Sundays are perfect for putting your walking shoes on, packing your camera and taking a photo tour around the city.  With smart phones and instagram you don’t even need to carry a DSLR around and can get instant feedback on your pics as you post to social networks (#nofilter, #realtime, #pleasepleaselikeme and all that.)

Central Harlem: Between 110th and 130th Street

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By Seth Fera-Schanes Any day of the week is a great day to visit Central Harlem.  Easily accessible from the 2 and 3 subway lines, I would suggest packing your camera from a fun afternoon of photography.  I like to exit from the 110th street stop which is located […]

Hudson Beach Cafe: The Most Scenic Bar and Restaurant in Riverside Park

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By Seth Fera-Schanes A semi-secret around NYC, known mostly to the Upper West Side crowd, the Hudson Beach Cafe is one of my favorite spots in New York. Situated outdoors in Riverside Park, visitors are treated to a panoramic view of the Hudson River on one side and […]