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Biking Through NYC On The Five Boro Bike Tour

4th May 2014
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This afternoon I completed the Five Boro Bike Tour in NYC. This evening my Jell-o-like limbs are confined to the couch. The Five Boro Bike Tour is an annual cycling tour of NYC, and it's the largest recreational cycling event in the US. This year there were 32,000 riders, as they closed off a bike-only route…

HOW TO NOT PISS OFF A NEW YORKER

9th March 2014
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It's March. The temperature's finally above freezing (even if only for a couple of days), which means it's almost tourist season in New York. So if you're planning a trip while hoping to avoid "the angry New Yorker," you might want to brush up on the laws of the land…

27 PHOTOS OF FALL FOLIAGE IN CENTRAL PARK

3rd November 2013
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Earlier this week I was walking across East 72nd Street when I noticed yellow leaves on the ground—something that's easy to miss considering how few trees there are and how quickly the doormen of the fancy Upper East Side apartments spray the sidewalk clean first thing every morning. Even though…

LOST IN NYC: WHAT TO DO ONCE YOU’VE MADE IT HERE

29th September 2013
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I have so many European tales, photos, and videos to share, yet I've been procrastinating. Big time. Mostly because of the bullshit "I'm too busy" excuse. When you're slammed at work writing well over eight hours a day, the last thing you want to do when you get home is…

How to Enjoy a Rainy NYC Day for Under $20

17th February 2011
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Temperatures could hit nearly 60 degrees this Friday in New York City, but winter isn't quite over yet. All of those faux-spring days also bring plenty of grey skies and puddles galore. Whether you're a tourist or a local, what better way is there to spend a rainy New York…

The Stanton Social: Tapas, NYC Style

12th January 2011
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If you're looking for a unique dining experience in New York City, you'll want to head down to the Lower East Side. The Stanton Social is a tapas-style restaurant serving up food that is intended to be shared amongst a group—hence the word "social." With a full raw bar and…

Happy New Year! Ringing in 2011 in Times Square

5th January 2011
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People from all over the world see Times Square as the place to be on New Years Eve. Ringing in 2011 as the 106th celebration, about a million people gather every year to stand in the cold and wait for the world's largest crystal ball to descend atop One Times…

Adios 2010! Bring on 2011 in Times Square!

1st January 2011
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I'm off to join nearly a million others in saying farewell to 2010 in the center of the universe—Times Square. This is my third time braving the crowds on New Years Eve, and each time I swore I'd never do that again. So to everyone all around the globe, I…

A Spectacular New York Holiday Tradition

8th November 2010
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This may seem a little premature, but the Radio City Christmas Spectacular kicked off the holiday season this past weekend. The show has been a tradition in New York since 1933, featuring the world-famous Rockettes. On Thursday I caught the final preview show before opening night— for free. I'm not one…

The High Line: An Urban Garden in NYC

28th October 2010
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Are you planning a trip to New York on a tight budget? Or perhaps you're a nature enthusiast who finds yourself overwhelmed in the concrete canyons of Manhattan? Or maybe you're a New Yorker with only lint in your pockets after paying rent on an apartment even the Smurfs would…

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