The longtime Tribecan, who lived and worked on Duane, has four of her remarkable and remarkably atmospheric mini houses assembled in the East Village. / 2 comments
Set up in a yard in Gravesend, Brooklyn, is the third-annual MTA sale of its decommissioned signs and relics. It's wacky and fun. / 1 comment
Go for the art or go for the century-old converted Con Ed substation. / 5 comments
If you haven't seen the Christmas tree and its Neapolitan Baroque crèche at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a few years, it makes for a great holiday outing. / 2 comments
A quick drive or an hour bike will get you to the largest state park in the city, opened in 2019. / 2 comments
Joseph Pell Lombardi and his family have spent four decades restoring the 1872 octagonal residence to its former glory. / 8 comments
The former home of American industrial designer Russel Wright in Garrison, NY, is sited on a former quarry with 4 miles of landscaped trails on 75 acres. / 1 comment
The journey is the destination in this case, with subways, light rails, Citi Bikes and ferries all in play.
Today is Frederick Law Olmsted's 200th birthday, so to celebrate take a stroll through Central, Morningside or Riverside -- and if you have wheels, go here. / 1 comment
It's worth a (2 mile) walk up to the Flatiron to catch Hugh Hayden's installation titled Brier Patch -- up till May 1. / 4 comments
If you haven't heard a polka band yet this season, here's your chance. Plus, great scenery and two hours in Bear Mountain State Park. Did I mention the polka band?
The classical gardens were constructed over decades in the early 1900s on 150 acres in Yonkers. Now 43 acres of them -- in various states of restoration -- are open to the public. / 6 comments
Contact Christopher Marte's office. They are very big on trees. — Heide Fasnacht / Nosy Neighbor: What happened to our trees?
Rooftop looks like the north side of Franklin Street, west of Hudson Street, across from Shinola. — james / In the News: Acquiring art at the Tribeca Ball
I have been attending to Zumba classes with Carlos Chavez more than 3 years. He is a great teacher, fantastic... — BGD / Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?
I agree that this is an example of government incompetence. They've probably had it on their to-do list since 2018:... — Thomas Hagen / Nosy Neighbor: What happened to our trees?
Zumba changed my life! Dancing at the park, with the breeze, the trees, the Hudson river, the birds and, of... — Alicia / Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?
I discovered Zumba with Carlos through as friend, and I have to say it was the best gift she ever... — AK / Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?
File a claim against the city in civil court. Sounds pretty simple, esp if the Coop has records of the... — J Frank P / Nosy Neighbor: What happened to our trees?