As a history buff, you can probably tell I greatly prefer old buildings to modern ones. But there’s something special about 601 Lexington Avenue, also known as the Citigroup Center. From a […]
The Skyscraper That Nearly Destroyed Midtown at 601 Lexington Avenue
The Amiable Child of Riverside Drive
Of the three private graves in Manhattan, two are given over to war heroes. The first is Grant’s Tomb in Riverside Park. The second, located just north of the Flatiron Building, belongs […]
The Back Room at 102 Norfolk Street
If you want to visit one of my favorite bars in New York, head to the corner of Norfolk and Delancey near the Williamsburg Bridge. At 102 Norfolk, you’ll see a small […]
BLOCK PARTY: Commerce Street Between Bedford and Barrow
Hey guys! It’s another Block Party, where we explore the rich history of a single Manhattan block. Today we’ll check out charming “Cherry Lane,” Commerce Street between Bedford and Barrow Streets. Author […]
Julius at 159 West 10th Street
Happy Pride Week, everyone! Today, let’s take visit a landmark West Village bar that was at the center of a historic protest in the fight for LGBTQ rights. Nope, not that one. […]
The ATLAH Church at 38 West 123rd Street
With so many beautiful, historic churches in Harlem, it’s hard for me to pick a favorite, but it’s a snap to pick my least favorite. That would be the ATLAH Church on […]
Club 82 at 82 East 4th Street
If you’ve ever walked across East 4th Street, you’ve probably noticed the half-dozen theaters and entertainment venues between Bowery and 2nd Avenue like La Mama Experimental Theatre Club, the Duo Multicultural Arts […]
The Polish King in Central Park
I was 15 years old the first time I came to New York City. I was a freshman in high school, going to a national competition for speech and debate. (As you […]
The Soul of New York in Turtle Bay Gardens
Twenty four-story townhouses make up one of the most beautiful residential complexes in New York City. It’s called the Turtle Bay Gardens, resting in the dead center between Third and Second Avenues, […]
Kit Burns’ Rat Pit at 273 Water Street
“Most of our readers have witnessed a dog fight in the street. Let them imagine the animals surrounded by a crowd of brutal wretches whose conduct stamps them as beneath the struggling […]
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