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 ›
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Sci-Fi Horror For Shocktober! Charlton Heston’s “Ape / Zombie / People Eating” Trifecta – And The Origin Of Green Day’s Band!
Charlton Heston’s Classic Science Fiction Trifecta! Movie fans know that one of the industry’s great movie stars was Charlton Heston – everything from “Ben Hur” to a trio of science fiction / horror films that are as great today as… Read More ›
RIP Robert Redford…An Homage To A Brilliant Career…
RIP ROBERT REDFORD… Shocking and sad news for movie fans…one of the all-time greats has passed away…Robert Redford, one of cinema’s greats, has died. As reported by The Guardian: Robert Redford, star of Hollywood classics including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance… Read More ›
Have You Counted Central Park’s Archways? I Did! Here They Are Up Close!
Welcome To New York’s Central Park! I found this aerial shot of Manhattan and Central Park online – a gorgeous shot that captures the majesty of the park….but a closer look also reveals something else: The Park Has “Arches!” Yes,… Read More ›
These Park Avenue Statues Are “Stalled Mid-Step!” It’s Stunning Half-Art With Baggage!
Welcome To Park Avenue! It is arguably New York’s poshest address, and guess what? Manhattan’s Park Avenue also happens to be where you can see some of the most original art in the world! Let’s give you a closer look:… Read More ›
“Wrapping Up” Central Park – Virtually! 20 Years Of Christo’s “The Gates” Are Back!
The Gates Are Back In New York! Look at these amazing orange “gates” providing a colorful walkway through New York’s Central Park! It’s all part of a celebration of 20 years of “The Gates!” This is the incredible work of… Read More ›
The Iconic Lights Of New York’s Grand Central Station! Here’s A Video Tour!
Welcome To New York’s Train Palace! This is the iconic Grand Central Station, where trains and subways bring people in and out of the city all day every day…it’s an incredible palace that was almost torn down! Let’s take a… Read More ›
New York’s Colorful Subway Seats Are Going Away! Here’s How You Can Own One!
Have You Seen New York’s Colorful Subway Seats? It was the “subway story” that shocked New Yorkers: the Metropolitan Transit Authority of New York – aka the “MTA”, announced that these iconic, classic multi-colored orange and yellow seats are going… Read More ›
New York’s Smallest Piece Of Real Estate Trips Me Up! An AI-Enchanced Tale Of Woe…
This is an update to a story I shared a while ago: this is a unique spot in New York City, sitting just north of the Freedom Tower, which at night looms large in the distance: Located where the twin… Read More ›
Vote For The Millbrook Inn! An Incredible Oasis In New York’s Hudson Valley Is Nominated For Top 100!
Welcome To The Millbrook Inn! My wife Alex and I love to travel, and when our close friend Yvette Fromer opened this gorgeous Inn, we knew we’d have to visit! And after all of her hard work, The Millbrook Inn… Read More ›
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