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Ridgewood, Queens Neighborhood Guide: The Hidden Gem of Queens
Ridgewood Basics
Welcome to Ridgewood, the artsy Queen’s neighborhood with a lot to offer! Many think of Ridgewood as an extension of its southern neighbor,...
Fort Greene Neighborhood Guide: The Chill and Family Friendly Neighborhood
Fort Greene Basics
Welcome to Fort Greene, the calm neighborhood with a lot of cool places to eat, drink, and see some art! Fort Greene...
The Duke Legacy in New York City
On January 18th, 2023, an $80 million listing on the Upper East Side caught the attention of… well, everyone, due to both the exorbitantly...
What Is Eminent Domain and How Has It Impacted NYC’s Landscape?
"Eminent domain." Some label it an artful euphemism for "imminent demolition." Others call it a necessary evil in pursuit of the greater good. Despite...
East Village NYC Neighborhood Guide: The Rebellious and Artistic Neighborhood
East Village Basics
Welcome to the East Village, the neighborhood full of great bars and rock & roll. When people think of the East Village,...
Gramercy Park NYC Neighborhood Guide: The Small and Posh Neighborhood
Gramercy Basics
Welcome to Gramercy, the historic residential neighborhood! When most people think of Gramercy, they usually think of the private park the area was...
The Hole, NYC: New York’s Soggiest Neighborhood?
A mysterious neighborhood on the Brooklyn-Queens border has a chaotic past and uncertain future. Once a dumping ground for the mob, it's more currently...
Flatbush, Brooklyn Neighborhood Guide: Historic and Family Friendly
Flatbush Basics
Welcome to Flatbush, the historic neighborhood with a ton of stuff to do! When people think of Flatbush, they think of a busy...
How the Electric Elevator Defined New York’s Skyline
Over half the world, approximately 65%, live in cities, with Paris, Tokyo, and Manila boasting some of the largest populations and population density. By...
Park Slope Neighborhood Guide: A Hip and Lively Neighborhood
Park Slope Basics
Welcome to Park Slope, the neighborhood with a little something for everyone! When people think of Park Slope, they think of hipsters...