Tag: York

God help me, I love New York, but I hate the idea of ever living there again. Being in the underground rave scene there has shown me a very seriously scary side of the city. It’s a scene where people get unhinged quite a bit — and yes, that includes me. New York City can be a dream to...

There are a lot of distinctions and similarities between New York and London. The biggest difference between these two cities is the culture. New York is a grind — long hours, expensive rent, and always-full restaurants. London also has expensive rent, but...

1 Year ago I shipped two boxes, two tightly packed suitcases, with one carry-on, and a backpack far too heavy for me to tolerate long-distance travel. My hoodie soaking the streams of sweat on my back underneath the overweight luggage my sister and I dragged 10 blocks through Times Square, back and ...

Peter Zeihan recently said Mexico is exploding, economically. The future looks bright and rich. If it can avoid melting down into a culture of warlords (a definite possibility, given the power of the cartels and the corruption of Mexican government), it is poised to become an economic powerhouse. ...

Every day of physical and mental health is a gift. This has always been true, but I’ve never appreciated it more than now. One life expectancy calculator estimates I have another twenty years to live. But of course no one can know for sure. Although it’s possible I’ll liv...

When you look at the data, such as year-by-year statistics of the most harmful crimes, you learn the streets of New York have actually become much safer since 2000. While Trump, brutish heir to the king of outer borough apartment projects, repeats his pet line about American carnage to cheers f...

You descend a narrow set of stairs and you’re instantly greeted by a cacophony of sights, smells and sounds. As you move into a network of cavernous passages, space around you constricts, every surface seems either sticky or slimy to the touch and the crowd around you becomes strange and hu...

1 Year ago I shipped two boxes, two tightly packed suitcases, with one carry-on, and a backpack far too heavy for me to tolerate long-distance travel. My hoodie soaking the streams of sweat on my back underneath the overweight luggage my sister and I dragged 10 blocks through Times Square, back and ...

If you’re not familiar with the New York City public transport system, count yourself lucky. Even when it’s working, it’s really not intuitive. It took me a while and lot of missed connections to become acquainted. Don’t suffer like I did — learn from my struggle. I ...

New York City’s open data platform is an incredible source of information. All public data collected and generated by the city is mandated by law to be made available through the portal, as well as being free for use by the public. Datasets range from transport, housing,...

Scarsdale is often heralded for its affluence, top-tier schools, and proximity to New York City. While many laud its manicured landscapes and upscale real estate, there’s a contingent of individuals who believe it’s overrated, especially given the high cost of living and potential for ex...

As soon as I stepped out of my cab mid evening on the corner of 86th and 1st a couple of days after Christmas in 1998, at the impressionable young age of 22, I felt my adrenaline soar. The energy, the noise, the lights, the people, and all those buildings. My friend had been living on the Upper E...

Hi! Welcome to my life as a 20-something starting her new career in New York. I’ve just graduated from college, and am working in my dream job. I work in an auction house, which is truly a crazy thing to say. I am surrounded by incredibly smart individuals who are passionate about art, desi...

This letter is written by More Art, a New York City non-profit organization that, for more than 15 years, has supported collaborations between artists and communities to create public art projects and educational programs that stimulate creative engagement with social and cultural issues. We are wri...

VeeFriends at NYCC! Join us for a fantastic experience that includes collectibles, activities, and the chance to connect with like-minded community members. Dates and Location VeeFriends will be at NYCC for all four days of the convention, running from Thursday, October 12th to Sunday, Octo...

I was on my feet all day. I strolled through Jardin de Luxembourg, took a final look at Pei’s pyramid, enjoyed a thoroughly decadent 1664 at a sidewalk brasserie — one does not, after all, drink IPA in France — then caught the OrlyBus. Start spreadin’ the news ...

Now that was a weekend to remember. Except you’re only 7 months old, so you won’t. You took Manhattan by storm. The main terminal at Grand Central Station was an awe-inspiring sight to see. You strolled 5th Avenue, had your picture taken in front of the tree in Rockefeller Center, and...