June 4, 2023
The long goodbye to New York City starts now at my favorite Manhattan neighborhood: Chinatown. Why? Well, food and colors. I picked up some sweet treats here at Bangkok Center Grocery. More on that later… Street eats from 46 Mott Street Deli, a small counter spot near Vegetarian Dim Sum Read more…
October 7, 2021
After hearing of the vegan option’s at Cecconi’s gorgeous DUMBO space overlooking both the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, it went straight to the top of my Brooklyn list. But first, a stroll in the late afternoon sun. With a reservation, we got the option to nab one of their outdoor Read more…
March 25, 2021
Before I head out of town, some shots of my ride down the East River. The best way to travel home from Queens, NYC Ferry gives you the best views for less than $3. Starting at Long Island City’s restored Pepsi sign and ever-growing skyline of high rises… to across Read more…
January 16, 2021
I spent a day on the Isle of Manhattan, crossing off vegan eats from my list and soaking in the sites. As I digest, some scenes of the city, featuring the day’s dramatic clouds against her vibrant colors. Down Under the Manhattan Bridge—I suppose that’s just DUMB. Hi, Brooklyn In Read more…
June 16, 2020
Since the NYC Ferry landing is along my daily walk, I always get the idea of hopping on. So on this gorgeous day I followed through! Taking the ferry all the way up to the Bronx… seeing views of all five of New York City’s boroughs. Take a look at Read more…
November 29, 2019
I scoured Manhattan for this second report of Angels in the five boroughs. Starting all the way at the bottom and ending all the way at the top. The result a huge selection of big city angels, inside and out, funerary and not, in several mediums. Starting here at the Read more…
July 28, 2018
As a recent again-Brooklyn resident and a teacher obligated for 3 weeks of professional development in algebra and then another 3 days for training to be a special education class cohort, my summer has been here–in New York City. I don’t know that that has happened since I started as Read more…
July 24, 2015
Dear New York City, I know I’d sooner drive hundreds of miles to a remote vegan option over state lines than hit your streets sometimes. The unfortunate truth is: you’re not who you used to be to me: escape, inspiration, excitement. Now, you are diluted, castrated even. I resent you Read more…
