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Billionaire’s Row: The Empty Houses We Can Never Afford
It’s hard to comprehend just how much a billion dollars actually is. For example, one million seconds is about twelve days, while one billion...
A History Of The Macy’s Day Parade
The end of October and Halloween are almost here which means it's time to usher in new excitement for the holiday season. First up...
The History of Pullman Kitchens
Finding an apartment in NYC is always exciting, and you never know what you will find. When I was looking for a new place,...
The Theatrical Ghosts of Broadway
In the theater world, after the curtain falls and the set has been struck, the ghost light is placed on the stage. Practically speaking,...
What It’s Like to Live in SoHo NYC
Ah, the elegant romance of fall and falling in love . . .with SoHo lofts.
Even with the cool autumn breezes blowing, there’s warmth within...
The Legacy of Doris Diether and Greenwich Village
Local Legend
Every day she could, a legendary but down-to-earth woman made her way through Washington Square Park, where residents and locals treated her like...
Hidden Treasures of NYC: Washington Mews
Greenwich Village is one of New York City’s most eclectic neighborhoods. Everything that makes New York famous can be found in this 185-acre plot....
13th Avenue: NYC’s Shortest Avenue
Maybe 13 is actually an unlucky number.
It’s certainly one possible explanation why 13th avenue in Manhattan no longer exists.
Jokes aside, anyone who has visited...
A History of DUMBO and Its First Commercial Development In a Century
Picture an old, run-down warehouse district with an eclectic population of artists and creative, intellectual types. Crane Davis, retired Time Magazine writer who now...
The Madame of the Morris-Jumel Mansion
When Lin Manuel Miranda wrote that “the streets were filled with music” in
Washington Heights, he wasn’t exaggerating. The neighborhood has a vibrant, friendly atmosphere...