This was revellers answer to the cancellation of the annual Hoboken St Patrick's Day parade…read more Celebration of St Patrick's day minus the parade in the lively hood of Hoboken. There were thousands of people who turned up for this gathering. All the revelers were carrying the spirit and tradition of the annual Hoboken St Patrick's Day festivities. The event started early in the day with people dropping into different bars across downtown as early as 9.00 AM in the morning. People were dressed up in full Leprechaun garb and in other Irish festive gear. This event was publicized mostly through facebook and by word of mouth. Me and my friends tried a couple of bars during our bar crawl session. It started getting crowded later in afternoon and some bars were taking advantage of that by charging cover charge of as much as $50 bucks which was insane. It was a nice event and kudos to the local police/authorities for making the entire event successful.

I went to see the Empire State building and then meandered back to my hotel. I always like to take…read morephotos of interesting buildings and this was surely one of them. I like the fact that they had a remembrance photograph from 9/11. This is what I found out about the building. This is the historic Beaux-Arts style firehouse for FDNY Engine Company 65 located at 33 West 43rd Street in Midtown Manhattan. The building was erected between 1897 and 1898 to provide fire protection to the area. It was designed by architects Hoppin and Koen and features terra cotta details, including representations of salamanders, which were historically believed to withstand fire. The firehouse was officially designated a New York City Landmark on October 2, 1990. It was originally built to house four horses needed to pull the company's steam engine and wagon.

"If it wasn't for the Bronx this rap shit wouldn't be going on, so tell me where you from." -Lord…read moreTariq and Peter Gunz As a (former) b-boy visiting NYC, I absolutely had to visit the birthplace of hip-hop on 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Boogie Down Bronx. In 1973, DJ Kool Herc spun at a birthday party there, used two of the same record and looped the drum break, created the breakbeat or "Merry-Go-Round", and then birthed the the global sub-culture that I, and so many others, love so much today. Don't believe me? Check Sedgwick's secondary name, Hip-Hop Boulevard, and do a search or two and read up on your history. Aside from the street sign, the building doesn't offer much aside from resident housing. If you get down on the concrete in front, like me, expect people walking by or into the 1520 to give you the side eye. "Represent, represent." --Nas

So apparently all the cool landmarks in the Bronx are on or near really long, steep staircases…read more TBPOHH is just a normal looking apartment building next to a handful of bridges leading to Manhattan.,

Beautiful testament to resilience and life overcoming in spite of one of the most horrific…read morehistorical events.

Now this tree has about the least stability of any tree in the entire world. She's also had the…read moremost trauma. She survived two of the world's tallest skyscrapers falling around her. She was then transported to the Tree ICU in the Bronx. She got a little scalp treatment or root treatment in her case. Then, she was transplanted back in her original spot where she stands today. The famous Cannery Pear Survivor Tree. What a story.

Double Crossed Mural is another cool work of art I had to visit. I love this sort of thing plus I…read moreget lots of exercise running around to each location. I love to take photos too. I'm not going into the story about this artist. If you want more information you can do the research or read Tom's review. I think it's impressive that this artist D*Face has work is all over the world and we have it right here in NYC! It reminds me of Dick Tracy Comic Books from my childhood. I don't care what it all means. I think it's beautiful! I'm so glad I found this location and took a couple photos.

Lots of people shop gentrified SoHo now which I can't afford do myself. So what am I doing down…read morehere you say ?  Well, free street art for one. Since I am still fearful of going indoors to restaurants or shops I walk the city I gotta Yelp don't I. And I was just walking down Broome St & Lafayette and so I look up and see another mural. Oh if only I was an artist what would I do to plain walls. l do a Google hunt I find this mural is called "Double Cross" by an artist that goes by the name of D*Face So looking at the mural I am thinking what's that in her hands, they look like flying mechanical pets, and why she crying? someone please explain, oh well I like it anyway. D*Face is a contemporary British street artist best known for his distinctive graffiti, stickers, and posters placed in various cities around the world and not just New York. Featuring sometimes a punk iconography, D*Face's art is characterized by his bright, graphic aesthetic influences which can be viewed as early New York City subway graffiti, Pop Art as it's the root.

Since I live in the Yorkville area next door to Spanish Harlem I love walking up here on a nice…read moreday. Many are reluctant to walk through this neighborhood, or see no reason to but there are many hidden gems here from delicious food, to shopping, to art. We'll walk through El Barrio on our way to Costco and nosh on street food and flavored ice from the carts you'll find on the corners. View some amazing art and graffiti on sides of buildings and park areas. Plus, there are plenty of cheapo stores here to pick up things for the kitchen and bathroom. There's a lot of history and culture up here, so don't be fearful of exploring the area.

Spanish Harlem or El Barrio, is in Upper Manhattan. It's general boundaries are from East 96th…read moreStreet up to East 142 Street and from Fifth Avenue to the Harlem River. In 1960 Ben E. King sang a song 'Spanish Harlem'. The neighborhood is one of the largest predominantly Latin Communities in New York City, made up of Puerto Ricans, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican Immigrants. The community is noted for its contributions to Latin and Salsa Music. East Harlem also includes the area formerly known as Italian Harlem, very few remnants of a once predominantly Italian Community remain. I have spent many a beautiful day walking miles through East Harlem. This community is full of beauty and culturally diverse activity. Schools and children were plentiful early in the morning. While they are in school the streets fill with shoppers and elderly attending community programs. This area has many Government Funded Housing Complexes. There are lots of city Parks and Community Centers. The schools are colorful and plentiful. You will see all ages in the streets busy with their daily life. I love finding new small businesses during my walks. Baked goods and fried chicken are two of my favorites. On the West Side of East Harlem along Fifth Avenue there are Museums. Museo Del Barrio being my favorite. There's Lots of Food in this neighborhood consisting of many cultures! You're hurting yourself if you can't find something to eat. Read the Yelp reviews. When the weather is nice you'll see me traveling through this community. The Graffiti is fantastic. I love to photograph the beautiful art work. If you're in Manhattan and want a steak at Ricardo's, Mexican Tacos, French Pastry, Soul Food, Chinese and don't let me forget Halal, you'll find it here. I'm not a food, culture or community expert. If I'm speaking out of turn about this community please let me know. Better yet add your own review. All I know is I have a heck of a good time every time I spend the day here!

Tribeca is one of the best known neighborhoods in the city. Of course many know it because of the…read morefilm festival. There's a lot more going on though. It's known for fashion and restaurants, not to mention the celebrities. This is also nice to walk through when it's quiet. It has a different feel compared to other parts of Manhattan. It's not as busy as Times Square or where all the tourists are. You can walk at more of a leisurely pace. It's more of a residential area. There's many chances to see a celebrity. A lot of restaurants in this area. The fancy kind with the seats on the sidewalk. It's probably best known for the film festival. A lot of opportunities to see the newest films. The neighborhood is still pretty nice just to walk through.

I'm giving Tribeca Four Stars for the architecture. I love to roam around the area taking photos of…read morethe old buildings. I have lived and worked in many neighborhoods in Manhattan. At one time I was in close proximity to Tribeca. I've seen the change take place over the years. I don't get to this neighborhood as much as I would like anymore. If you want the history and the sights to see nearby go to Wikipedia. That's my favorite resource. I'm recommending you search out the famous buildings in Tribeca. I'm never disappointed. From Wikipedia: "Tribeca is a hip area known for its old industrial buildings, many now turned into residential loft space. Cobblestone streets are lined with trendy boutiques and restaurants. Historic commercial buildings include the red-brick New York Mercantile Exchange edifice, from 1884. Weekends are quiet, though Washington Market Park and Hudson River Park draw families. The Tribeca Film Festival takes place here every spring."

My hood. My place. My life for the past 25 years…read more It's come a long way since the rough and tumble area it once was. Back in the past we were warned to stay away from 1st Ave above 86th street at night, and it was justified as at times we saw fights in bodegas, gun shots, cops chasing thugs, and more. It has developed since then to be safe community offering many terrific restaurants, bars, shopping, museums, even speakeasies and some fun nightlife options. With the Q subway line now here on 2nd Ave, the best line in the city, it offers easy access to all parts of Manhattan down to Coney Island. There is a nice mix of old and new here, along with affordable apartments if you hunt a bit. It's really more of a residential area with plenty of parents with kids, schools, dogs, and a few minutes walk to Central Park, and the East River Esplanade. Its also a great place for younger single folks to live as its very walkable too with enough bars and spots to mingle.

Yorkville is my neighborhood on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City, United States. Its…read moresouthern boundary is East 79th Street, its northern East 96th Street, its western Third Avenue, and its eastern boundary is the East River. Yorkville is one of the most densely populated city subdivisions in the world, and the most dense of such in the U.S. Yorkville is part of Manhattan Community District 8, and its primary ZIP Codes are 10028, 10075, and 10128. It is patrolled by the 19th Precinct of the New York City Police Department. I'm adding my neighborhood to Yelp because it's my home and I'm trying to save my businesses. We are a close community of residents and businesses. Recently when Yorkville Bagel Cafe closed every business in the neighborhood was upset and talking about it. Our community of businesses survived the Second Avenue Subway Construction for years. Then we had a rough go with the COVID outbreak trying to survive by changing our behavior. Businesses spent a lot of money and followed regulations for outdoor dining. Anything to keep us safe. I'm glad I live in my Yorkville Zip Code. I'm so proud of my neighborhood I used to take visiting Yelp friends on what I called my "Yorkville Tour." I'm highly recommending this neighborhood for young and elderly alike. We take care of each other in Yorkville.