What makes it more than a big, funky shed full of great art are the terraces, catwalks, promontories, and exterior staircases. Let's explore.... / 4 comments
Doing minimal research had worked out so well for our Greenpoint walkabout that Andrea and I figured we'd be OK in Bushwick—and we were wrong. But hey, pizza. / 8 comments
The revitalization of the Rockaways has received a lot of press, but the off-season isn't exactly a beachy, funky, artsy paradise. Then again, when the ferry is only $7 round trip, who cares? / 5 comments
Stylish shops and restaurants, decaying industrial buildings, plenty of street art, young people.... It's everything you want from an afternoon in mid-gentrification Brooklyn. / 3 comments
Where would you like to go on this small, zippy boat? Over to the Colgate clock for lunch? Up to La Marina for drinks? Under the East River Bridges? Around the Statue of Liberty? / 2 comments
Go before electronics company LG ruins the experience—and the Palisades in general—by building an ugly tower across the river. Plus: Gregory Crewdson's wonderful firefly photos are being exhibited. / 1 comment
The park, which is now 30 acres larger, has opened for the season. So what's it like? / 8 comments
I figured I'd never have reason to go to Roosevelt Island again, but that was before architect Louis I. Kahn's monument to Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his "four freedoms" opened last year. / 4 comments
If you haven't made plans to get away this summer, you really should consider Litchfield County, in the northwest corner of Connecticut. Just go and watch the clouds and listen to the birds and admire the trees and relax. / 12 comments
When Adam saw that the Historic Districts Council was offering a tour of Grand Central Terminal, we couldn't resist—he has always wanted to get inside the glass catwalks above the Apple store, and I like to go anywhere I've never been, particularly if it's typically off-limits. / 7 comments
As I see it, it all matters. A civilized city should have good solutions to all of these issues. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
With Paper Source now closed inside Maman, where are people buying greeting cards/wrapping paper locally? (I want to avoid Hobby... — Sara / Seen & Heard: Maman is back open
I prefer the stickers to homeless, junkies, and excrement from dogs or humans. Focus on what matters maybe? — Thomas / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Agreed about the sidewalk stickers, along with the painted on / sprayed on sidewalk ads and "clever" saying. Also, what... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Those sidewalk stickers are a new out of home ad treatment; they are everywhere, they are hideous and yes, they... — nichole / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
I love this interview. What that NC senatorial candidate said about Morris -- that he captured her voice uniquely well... — Komanoff / TCQ&A: Morris Katz
a reminder to parents and care givers: Duane Park Patisserie gives homemade treats to trick or treaters from toddlers through... — madeline c lanciani / Halloween in Washington Market Park — and more to come