Keep spreadin' the news: the Big Apple is in a class of its own -- one of the most exciting cities on the planet, and with enough variety & raw material to keep visitors coming back for decades, from Times Square to the rural side of Staten Island.

 

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Tribeca cool on the downtown sidewalks of Manhattan

 peeterv If whilst strolling along a side street in the downtown New York City neighbourhood of Tribeca (also spelt TriBeCa), taking in the cityscape, you think you might’ve just passed Leonardo DiCaprio, with his head down and slouching under a Yankees cap… have another look – nope, you’re not dreaming – it’s Leo, all right.Your chances of bumping into a famous face or two on the street are definitely higher here than in most other parts of the Big Apple; for example, Robert DeNiro is an owner…

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4 family-friendly stars in NYC

    Everyone has a bucket list and a city they would like to visit, and there is certainly a lot in the Big Apple that will capture your imaginations, whether you're traveling on your own, with friends, your significant other, or your kids,.In fact, NYC is particularly rich in attractions that the whole family can enjoy, and here are five of the best, all in the borough of Manhattan (there are plenty of others in the Bronx, Brooklyn,  Queens, and Staten Island, but that's for another post):  …

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Queens, New York one of '7 Swell Spots to Travel the World Without Leaving the USA'

Victor Block At this time of limited travel, if you live in the United States it may be less easy visit other countries on your bucket list. But thanks to the USA's longstanding history of immigration, there's plenty of international culture, cuisine, and customs that can be experienced right here at home. Notable among them are the various Chinatowns in New York City, San Francisco, and elsewhere, And here are five other destinations whose ethnic enclaves will transport you to foreign shores.…

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  • Untapped New York is a pretty cool website I used to make my visits to the Big Apple more interesting. Check it out: https://untappedcities.com/
    Untapped New York | Secrets of New York
    The ultimate source of things to do in New York and stories about the secrets of New York City! Discover NYC's hidden gems and events for the curious…
  • AFAR just came out with a pretty cool guide to Brooklyn: https://www.afar.com/magazine/a-guide-to-brooklyn-new-york-what-to-...
    What to Do, Eat, and See in Brooklyn, New York
    From art to food, here’s what to know about New York City’s most populous borough.
  • Up till now, NYC denizens hankering for a beach have to go out to Coney Island or even farther out on Long Island's south shore, but this summer plans are to open an artificial "beach" right in west Greenich Village - the one catch is no swimming: https://nypost.com/2023/02/06/new-beach-to-open-in-manhattan-this-s...
    New beach to open in Manhattan this summer
    The same firm that brought New Yorkers and visitors the High Line will open Gansevoort Peninsula this summer for warm-weather outdoor thrills.
  • In one of the world's pricier cities, here's a look from the New York Times at several of the Big Apple's top inexpensive restos: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/13/dining/best-cheap-restaurants-ny...
  • Cool find! 15 NYC gems even many locals don't know about. As a former NYer, I did know about maybe three of them, but learned a lot for my next swing back to the Big Apple: https://www.elitedaily.com/lifestyle/hidden-gems-new-york-city-fall...
    These Are NYC's Best Hidden Gems To Explore For Fall, According To TikTok
    TikTok's #nychiddengems tag is essential viewing before you plan your fall trip to New York. Check out these hidden gems in New York City for fall th…
  • NYC is possibly the all-time most popular backdrop for movies of all kinds, and several local tour operators have taken advantage of this. Here's one with a tour of locations for romantic comedies: https://www.frommers.com/blogs/passportable/blog_posts/nyc-rom-com-...
    NYC Rom-Com Tour Visits Filming Locations of Classic Manhattan Love Stories | Frommer's
    A new tour in New York City visits the filming locations of classic love stories shot in the city. | Frommer's
  • My Congratulations too, to Eric.

  • Congratulations to tour guide and historian Erik Washington upon winning the Leon Levy Center for Biography (CUNY Grad) writing fellowship.

  • A fun shot I took recently in Times Square - I'm calling it "burqas and boobs":

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  • Hey, travel media members: Free office space this month in Chelsea: http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20130808/chelsea/chamber-of-commerc...

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