Tag: winter

Icicles, Snow and Slush

By Seth Fera-Schanes In Game of Thrones they say Winter is Coming, in New York City they say Winter has Arrived.’  If you don’t live in the Northeast but want a little taste of what is happening out here, just open instagram and search for any of the […]

2 Rinks to Ring in Some Winter Fun

By Leyla Shamayeva New Yorkers are tough, so tough that the ice rinks around NYC are packed with skaters – even when sub-zero temperatures grace the city. What’s to love about the sport? A day on the ice offers you, your family, and your friends quality time gliding together […]

Fitness Groups – Which to Choose and How to Be Picky

By Leyla Shamayeva You’re finally ready to get in shape, but the last thing you want to do is hit the gym by yourself, in the middle of winter. Who can blame you? Experts agree that there are multiple benefits to working out with a partner, extra accountability […]

Picturing Harlem

By Seth Fera-Schanes An afternoon with your camera in Harlem is a great way to get to know the neighborhood.  As with most parts of New York City, the neighborhood is subdivided even further into West, East, Central (and I recently heard North and South but I am […]

Fish soup made with Baccala and traditionally served on Christmas eve

Traditional Italian Christmas Baccala

By Seth Fera-Schanes Few places around the country have the range of food traditions found in New York.  As people have come and gone from the city over the years, they impart their knowledge of different cooking techniques, recipes and holiday traditions.  This information is then passed on […]

Signs and Street Art: A Photo Tour Through Williamsburg

By Seth Fera-Schanes Williamsburg, Brooklyn is known for great shops, restaurants and individuals using all available outdoor space to express their artistic point of view. I spent the morning in the neighborhood shopping for the holiday season and taking pictures along the way.  This is a great area […]

Get Excited But Not Really Really Excited

By Seth Fera-Schanes Attention readers:  It is 52 degrees in New York City right now.  That is about 25 degrees warmer than it has been for the past few months.  As a result, the residents of this city have peeled off a few outer layers and are out […]

New York City Winter in February

By Seth Fera-Schanes The winter keeps on going and snowing, freezing, melting, refreezing….you get the picture.  Well, here are a few more pics of this snowy New York City winter.  Enjoy and stay warm.

So They Say It’s Cold Outside

By: Seth Fera-Schanes First week into February and I am officially admitting winter has gotten to me.  There has been a recent spat of polar vortex’s, snow, rain, ice and general grayness moving through the city.  I actually learned an interesting new winter recipe this week: One part […]

JFK Airport in the Snow

Winter has definitely picked up the pace and today another layer of snow blanketed the city.  I was out at JFK airport this morning and took a few pictures of the planes getting deiced on the tarmac and the surrounding neighborhood.  I have mentioned this before but when it snows in the city you have to jump on the opportunity to take some pics before everything turns into one big grey soupy mess.  The remaining pictures are of Queens and the neighborhoods close to JFK.  Enjoy.