Here’s My 2025 Christmas Tree! The lights are on and soon it will be decorated with some really fun ornaments I can’t wait to show you! First: this 7 foot Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri) is a popular, fragrant evergreen tree native… Read More ›
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“The Seven Ups” vs. “The French Connection!” Which Has The Greatest Car Chase In 70’s Cinema? Here Are Both!
You’ll Believe A Car Can Fly! This image is from one of the best car chases ever committed to film – shot in the early 70’s on the real “mean streets” of New York! There were a number of great… Read More ›
What’s It Like To See New York’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Up Close? Here’s Video And More!
Time To Celebrate Turkeys! Yes, a giant Turkey float rolled down New York’s Central Park West as the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade celebrated 2025! Once again, we were lucky enough to see it up close – and here’s how… Read More ›
Frank Sinatra’s Favorite Hangout! New York’s Celebrity “Ambience!”
Frank Sinatra – The “King Of Cool!” Frank Sinatra. Singer. Actor. Cool Cat. This shot of him in the 50’s says it all, so much so that a New York restaurant has this proudly on their bar: Yes, they have… Read More ›
It’s New York Marathon Day 2025! Here’s The Course And An Inspiring Moment On Video!
Welcome To New York’s 2025 Marathon! This is Alex and I at the finish line of the 2025 New York City Marathon, which is underway as I write this – last year 55,000 runners crossed this line throughout the course… Read More ›
7,000 Hand-Carved Pumpkins? Here’s A “Blaze” Of Pumpkin Madness + Terrific New York Halloween Decor!
A Wild 7,000 Halloween Pumpkin Display! Yes, that’s not a typo: these are all pumpkins! And this is just one of the dozens of displays at the famous “Blaze” hand-carved Pumpkin display outside of New York City! The Blaze is an autumn… Read More ›
Purple Witches And Killer Clowns! New York’s Wildest Halloween Decorations!
I’m sure every town and city in America has a block or two where Halloween decor takes over…but I have been very impressed with how New York celebrates: like this! I mean…THIS IS BRILLIANT. From the caged doll to the… Read More ›
“Horror A – Z” Has Winged Serpents, Gun-Wielding Apes And Satan’s Baby Too! It’s The Shocking “P – Q – R” Of Horror!
Wait….WHAT Is Rosemary Looking At?!?!?! Well, whatever it is, Mia Farrow isn’t happy about it! Oh, and what if you looked up one day and saw this? Yes, it’s “Shocktober” and time to share more scary movies for the season!… Read More ›
New York’s Annual “Feast Of San Gennaro” Is Back! Here’s The Schedule – And The Food!
Welcome To Little Italy! This neighborhood on New York’s lower east side is a great place for Italian food all year long, but it’s the annual “Feast Of San Gennaro” that allows everyone to celebrate faith and food in one… Read More ›
Can A Pizzeria Also Make An Amazing Sandwich? My New York Cheesesteak Sandwich Review!
Have You Had A New York Cheesesteak Sandwich? Well, I did – and I got it in the most unusual place: at one of New York’s best pizzerias! I shared my review of Mama’s Too! a while ago, and teased… Read More ›
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