Jimmy Carter Way: A Famous Street Becomes Even More Famous
Why a block on the famed East 6th Street in the East Village is now known as Jimmy Carter Way.
A Famous Street in the East Village
One of my most popular blog post types is the "tourists at home," where I point out interesting places in the city where I live. It also happens to be…
Mahattanhenge 2023
Among the more unusual and delightful rituals of living in New York City is Manhattanhenge, the twice annual event in which the sunset follows the perfect grid of Manhattan's major…
Opening Up for the Vaccinated
Travel advice for "tourists at home" and visitors to New York City as more people are vaccinated and restrictions ease.
Ice Cream Wars
An update on my favorite ice cream shops in the East Village and Lower East Side of NYC and how they've fared in the pandemic.
The New Essex Market Grows Up…and Down
Celebrating the opening and expansion of the new Essex Market, a great place for locals and a tourist destination as well.
Exploring the Travel Show
Some thoughts on The New York Times Travel Expo and my meetings with travel agents and specialists on travelers with disabilities.