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How To Live on a Boat in NYC

Emily Bice -
In New York City, where the cost of living is high and rent is even higher, it’s not uncommon to daydream about alternatives to...
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Brooklyn Heights Neighborhood Guide: A Waterfront Destination

Russell Poole -
Brooklyn Heights Basics Welcome to Brooklyn Heights, the residential neighborhood with style and history! When people think of Brooklyn Heights, they think of posh residents...

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NYC Chinatown’s Small Businesses To Support

Emily Bice -
A Look At The Chinatown Community Seen Through Small Businesses Last month, in celebration of the Citizens Chinatown Renewal Fund announcement the week prior, CitySignal...

Is It More Expensive To Be Single? The Economic Disadvantage of Living Single

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The Ultimate Guide to Moynihan Train Hall in Penn Station

Russell Poole -
Moynihan Train Hall is the newest train station in NYC in Midtown Manhattan, providing New Yorkers access to the Long Island Railroad, Amtrak, and...

The 14 Ultimate Holiday Markets in NYC

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A Guide to NYC’s Best Private Social Clubs

EmmaLee Kidwell -
New York City is known as a hub of business, culture, and high society. New York’s most famous (and powerful) entrepreneurs, artists, and business...

8 NYC Theatre and Entertainment Companies Outside Broadway

Josiah Turner -
It’s no secret that New York City is, to many, the theatre capital of the United States. With 41 Broadway theaters and an additional...

How The NYC Boroughs Got Their Names 

Rochelle Heath-Harris -
New York City can be quite confusing if you're from anywhere else, especially with all the boroughs, neighborhoods, and many different area references. Sometimes...

How to Watch The Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks

Alda Burrows -
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks return for 2022! While the location alternates yearly between a proximity to Brooklyn Bridge Park and floating in...

10 of NYC’s Best Immersive Experiences

Rochelle Heath-Harris -
Disclaimer: We review all products and experiences independently, but we may earn affiliate commissions when you purchase through links on our site. Immerse Yourself… As life...

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Brooklyn Heights Neighborhood Guide: A Waterfront Destination

Russell Poole -
Brooklyn Heights Basics Welcome to Brooklyn Heights, the residential neighborhood with style and history! When people think of Brooklyn Heights, they think of posh residents...

Why Do Some Buildings Skip the 13th Floor?

Ivan Suazo -
There seems to be a phobia about everything these days. Arachibutyrophobes, for example, are scared of getting peanut butter stuck to the roof of...

Harlem NYC Neighborhood Guide: Enormous and Cultural 

Russell Poole -
Harlem Basics Welcome to Harlem, the energetic neighborhood with many cultural sites, shopping opportunities, and amazing food. When people think of Harlem, they think of...

The 6 Most Impactful NYC Structures of 2022

Ivan Suazo -
Wander through New York City on any given day, and you're bound to see cranes swinging in the skies. They're there when you exit...

Kensington, Brooklyn Neighborhood Guide: The Peaceful and Quiet NYC Community

Russell Poole -
Kensington Basics Welcome to Kensington, the residential neighborhood that acts as a haven from the busier parts of the city! Full of row houses, apartment...

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Chimere Meerschman, NYC Real Estate Agent, On What You Should Get During Your Apartment Search

Josiah Turner -
No matter how you cut it, buying a home or signing a new lease on a rental is a...

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