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Touring NYC Taxi Style

Casey — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:50:35 +0000

Touching down in New York City, you’re bound to have some misconceptions regarding the transport systems. Yes, NYC boasts one of the finest metro systems in the world, but even the Big Smoke suffers capital-standard delays and the subway doesn’t serve every little nook and cranny. Buses might seem the obvious option, yet if you’re unused to the ‘wrong side of the road’ drivers or indeed the bustle of metropolis, finding your way around presents a challenge of “Rat Race” proportions. Served by over 10,000 licensed drivers in the center of New York alone, it’s pretty reassuring that all you need ...continue reading

Subway Series: NY vs. NY

Casey — Wed, 25 May 2011 13:00:04 +0000

Did you hear that? That was the collective sound of thousands hearts belonging to Mets fans breaking across the five boroughs. Again. This past weekend marked the first Subway Series of the season and, in reliable fashion, the Mets imploded. The team managed to bring lots of hope and promise to its fans on Friday when they won the series opener at Yankee Stadium. But in the bottom of the seventh inning, in the last of the three game series Sunday night, the Yankees scored eight runs and pulled off a 9-3 win. The Yankees had tied the series with a ...continue reading

You Are My Sunshine, My Only Sunshine

Casey — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:00:04 +0000

A discussion over what is the best movie theater in New York is one likely to inspire some fierce debate. Some enjoy the megaplexes of Times Square or Union Square, while others gravitate to the art-house realm of theaters such as the Angelika theater. Now, I believe in pluralism and the idea that there is a place (and room enough) for both styles of movies houses, though my tastes more often than not fall on the art-house side. And I realize that what I am about to say isn’t going to win me any fans, but here comes my confession: I ...continue reading

Sunday In The Park With Pastries

Casey — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:03:50 +0000

It’s Sunday morning. You have peeled yourself out of bed and are ready to greet the day after a weekend of wild parties, turning heads, and a secret rendezvous or two. Or maybe you spent your weekend by lounging at home in your PJs and watching every episode of 30 Rock, while drinking nearly a case of grape soda. I don’t know your life and I don’t judge. Either way you are about to start another week after the last one was full of long hours (be it spent at work or looking for work), bad food, and even worse coffee. ...continue reading

The Brooklyn Boutique Club

Casey — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:00:13 +0000

When I first moved to Brooklyn Heights in 2005, I didn’t realize how much I would fall in love with this gem of a neighborhood. Brooklyn Heights is home to the Promenade (with the best views of Manhattan this side of private helicopter rentals), beautiful architecture, a variety of movie theaters, bookstores, great restaurants, and multiple subway lines (which always comes in handy when the MTA decides to close or detour pretty much every train you want to take in a single weekend). But one thing I was not expecting when I headed across the bridge from Manhattan was the treasure ...continue reading

New York Shack Attack

Casey — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:53:00 +0000

I have traveled all over this great county of ours and sampled burgers of all different makes and shapes: from the highbrow New York gastro pub burger to the greasy spoon variety of Sid’s Onion Burger outside of Oklahoma City. Yes, I have embarked on a personal quest to find what I believe to be is the best incarnation of this American culinary darling. It’s part of my life’s work. Let it be known that I am not above fast food when it comes to my quest: I have sampled burgers from such establishments as Five Guys, In-N-Out, Mooyah, and Whataburger. ...continue reading

Aerial Tour of New York City in a Toy Plane

Wendy — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:33:50 +0000

Someone from Team Black Sheep put a camera on a radio controlled toy plane and flew it over the Brooklyn and Verazano Bridge, around Downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. Here is the YouTube video showing the amazing and unique birds-eye view they captured with the toy plane. Asked if they alerted authorities before flying the plane, they responded “it’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.” Enjoy the awesome video!

Holiday Ice and Everything Nice: Winter in New York

Casey — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:58:02 +0000

New York, New York. I have spent many a holiday in this fair city they call the Big Apple. Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? And by sweet, I mean the musty scent of slow-melting snow tainted with exhaust fumes gently swirled with the sugary aroma of roasted cashews wafting from the corner Nuts 4 Nuts vendor. But it’s New York and it’s magnificent. Though I begrudge the added crowds filling our streets – be it tourists hustling from their hotel to Radio City or simply fellow New Yorkers rushing form store to store trying to find ...continue reading

What’s Inside Central Park?

Wendy — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:30:21 +0000

Central Park, which is the fifth largest park in New York City, offers you the chance to explore 843-acres during your visit. There are so many things to do and see inside of Central Park that many people find that they have to come back for a second or even third visit to experience it all. Something else that many visitors find helpful, even if they have been there before is having a map of Central Park. Having a map of Central Park helps ensure that you will be able to easily find your way to the attractions that you want ...continue reading

Free Activities in NYC

Wendy — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:30:06 +0000

As any big city New York can be really expensive. Sightseeing tours, museums’ fees, concerts, Broadway shows… These are just a few attractions that will require expenses from your side. Add traveling costs, meals, accommodation if you are not a NYC resident, and your NYC trip that is supposed to be an exciting experience will turn into a nightmare.

So now what? Cancel the trip? Cut your costs? Spend all the money and then regret for months that you have done it?

No, no, no, and no! New York welcomes each guest and provides a huge number of activities that are ...continue reading