NYC Shut Down Park Avenue So I Can Ride My Bike

Actually Park Avenue was closed to vehicular traffic for anyone participating in New York City Summer Streets. For three consecutive Saturdays every August New York City closes Park Avenue from E72 Street (also connects to Central Park) to Lafayette Street and Chambers Street/Brooklyn Bridge – approximately 7 miles. You can bike, skate, walk or run… Continue reading NYC Shut Down Park Avenue So I Can Ride My Bike

Friendships Endure Over Many Miles And Many Years

Japanese Lantern in Sakura Park, New York City was a gift of international friendship from the city of Tokyo in 1960. A traditional lantern design it is an example of the style known as kasuga-toro, and includes a stylized lotus flower at the base of the capital, reliefs of imaginary animals, and a capstone with… Continue reading Friendships Endure Over Many Miles And Many Years

Move Over Ulysses S. Grant, Harlem’s Stopping By

Summer is in full swing in New York–so many events, so little time. Yesterday was the opening day of Harlem Week 2016 at U. S. Grant National Memorial Park on Riverside Drive. Time for fun, food fashion, music, entertainment, community outreach programs and much more; ends August 27. 

Fall Into A Cultural Rainbow

One of the many fortunate things about living in New York City, especially in the summer, is the nonstop variety of things to see and do. This time around brilliant and fabulous colors of crafts, food, products, people and cultures represented at Festival of the Americas.  Vendors showcased numerous choices in food, apparel, jewelry, home… Continue reading Fall Into A Cultural Rainbow

Uptown Bounce

The Museum of the City of New York and Museo del Barrio teamed up to host four consecutive Wednesday evenings of fun at Uptown Bounce. Enjoy music and dancing with New York DJs (including dance lessons), enjoy gallery talks, tours, art workshops, summer drinks, and local food. The event is free which includes access to… Continue reading Uptown Bounce