Tag: York

The New York You Won???t Remember

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...

Orly le dimanche, New York on Monday

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 ...

Everything to Expect from VeeFriends at New York Comic Con 2023

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...

Welcome to New York

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...

That First Trip To New York City

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...

Is Scarsdale, New York, overrated?

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...

How to ride the New York City subway without getting lost

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 ...

Moving out of New York City

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 ...