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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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 ›
“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 ›
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 ›
Have You Seen New York’s Smallest Piece Of Private Property? Here’s The Wild Story!
This is the smallest piece of private property in New York – how small? 0.0000797113 Acres Small! No, not the cigar store…look closer, at the sidewalk right outside the front door:: That Is Private Property! As you can see, this… Read More ›
An Inspiring NYC 2024 Marathon Moment – Never Give Up!
Welcome To New York’s 2024 Marathon! This is Alex and I at the finish line of the 2024 New York City Marathon, which was held yesterday – 50,000 runners would cross this line throughout the course of the day! So,… Read More ›
My Favorite New York Images On Marathon Day! Giant Pigeons Too!
It’s just another magnificent fall day in New York City. Do NOT listen to anyone who says it’s a garbage can, hellscape or worse…they are denigrating our incredible country because it’s the only way they think they can win a… Read More ›
“Hitch Hiking” The Brooklyn Bridge! Walking Across History In 6,016 Steps! + Alfred Hitchcock’s “39 Steps!”
Hiking the Brooklyn Bridge! We recently had visitors to New York, who had no idea you could walk across one of the most famous bridges in the world! Yes, here’s the spectacular 180 degree view of Manhattan to the left… Read More ›
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