I live 2 blocks away and there are always tourists coming in to see it. They offer tours to come…read morehere and take photos. Cars use to park here blocking the image but no more. A short walk from here in the LoX mural also behind White Castle. Beautiful way to honor the Bronx legend

Perfect spot to visit and to take pictures if you're in the area. It is next to a gas station and…read moreparking lot so cars may be in the way but you can still get some good angles.

The WiFi is free. Plenty of outlets to charge your devices. Quiet as a library should be. This is…read moremy first time here but I will back. There's plenty of space. It's not crowded. It's open til 7 pm which is a plus for me.

So for being a branch library I think this one is pretty great. It offers lots of classes for…read morepeople in the neighborhood to take. There are three floors; the main floor has dvds, magazines, and mostly nonfiction as well as computer stations, top floor is the childrens floor, and the basement has a laptop charding station with a lot of reference material. Of course there is the standard free wifi. The staff are all very helpful and quite nice. I go to the library every week and I think more people should take advantage to one of the greatest things about living in this amazing city. The NYPL truly is a wonderful organization. The only bummer is the hours and that they're aren't open Sundays.

What a cool bridge!…read more My family had me worried about driving over it, but it wasn't a big deal at all. Just merging and slow due to the high volume of traffic. LET'S GO MAINE !!!!

If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is how incredibly…read moredepressing the George Washington Bridge is. It's supposed to be this grand, important thing they even name drop old George Washington like he'd actually care about a bunch of noisy cars crawling into New Jersey. It's the "world's busiest motor vehicle bridge," which just means it's packed full of thousands of miserable phonies trapped in their automobiles, honking at each other and getting nowhere fast. ​They brag about having fourteen whole lanes and being double-decked, but all that really means is you get twice as much exhaust fumes in your face. If you look up the facts, it's 4,760 feet long, and back in 1931, it was the longest bridge span in the whole damn world until the Golden Gate Bridge opened up in San Francisco and stole its thunder. People get so excited about those stupid records, like having fourteen lanes of traffic is something to write home about. ​And then you look at all these photos of it. People take these fancy pictures at sunset or night when all the lights are on, making it look all romantic and marvelous, but it's pure nonsense. In real life, it's just cold gray steel, buzzing lanes, and a bunch of construction guys dangling off cables doing biennial inspections while a million semi-trucks rumble underneath them. Looking at all those endless cars crawling across the Hudson River packed with sad faces just makes you feel depressed as hell.

Love bookstores so when i happen to pass by this one, i always check it out…read more The place is friendly & welcoming especially the lady by the front desk. Enjoyed browsing the banned book section & the local products they have on display. The place has a neighborhood, community vibe thats friendly & welcoming.

First time at this bookstore but every time I'm in a new city I hit up the black owned bookstore,…read morewe got there right as they were cleaning up from a celebration, I believe they said 26 years in business! That is an amazing feat, congratulations to them! The staff was nice, bought a book.

Before today, my review would've likely been glowing. The artwork in that's been associated with…read morethem in NYC is almost always spectacular and a welcome addition to the city-scape. Unfortunately I found out recently that they're actually quite shady and manipulative. They don't actually create or curate the art in Little Italy - they pretend to support it, plaster it on their social media, and try to profit from it. At the expense of the actual artists that create the art they're showcasing. They've gotten into legal action with artists over marketing rights for the art that they claim to "support", but essentially want to mooch off of and shake down for $$$. A lot of the gorgeous art, such as the Audrey Hepburn picture on Mulberry St, are examples that they claim to be big endorsers of - but have actually fought the artists over, to win sole rights to commercializing posters etc. They've tried to destroy murals & privately commissioned public art without consent or notification to the artists themselves. Again, mostly for the chance to bring in new art and profit from online sales of merchandise / picture rights. And they're more than happy to block/ban/remove you from any of their social media if you even think of leaving a vaguely negative comment (even a politely-worded one). A word to the wise: good, wholesome, community-minded organizations NEVER block or throttle people into silence because they might disagree with them. And they NEVER treat artists like they're disposable sources of income. This organization does not represent Little Italy in the slightest. Be very, very careful if you're ever asked to work with them. Better yet, stay clear of them altogether.

The L. I. S. A. Project NYC…read more I'm not sure about the politics of what's behind this organization. There appears to be some controversy in the Yelp Reviews. I'm just a huge fan of graffiti. I love the color it adds to the city. I love the smile it puts on my face. I like the happy feeling I get inside when I see it. I also like the legal authorization of the activity. For many years it was an offense to express yourself and your artistic talent in this manner. I'm glad Little Italy has embraced this organization and the art they promote. Please Visit Little Italy and keep your eyes open for the murals. They are here, there, and everywhere! I'm posting photos I've taken in the past couple years. I hope you enjoy. I can't wait to return!

The Sugarhill children's Museum of art and storytelling gives an impressive display of children,…read morechildren's art, meaningful activities, and pieces of art that they can connect with during their visit. I'm familiar with the area however I didn't know that it could re-invent into an impressive event space. I attended a conference there today and I was moved. The event space was large, extremely accessible to public transportation, and the break out rooms were cozy for small teams. This large well lit space can easily convert from a children's museum to a night time fundraising event quickly. The book store has something for everyone.

Great place for your children to meet other children, unravel, dance and play. They have live music…read moreand story telling on Saturdays. My son loves this place! They have different sections for arts and crafts, as well as play time with blocks and magnets. Definitely recommend.

My first time going to the Cloisters. I went with family last week- they went at their pace then…read moresat in the courtyards which had some seating, while I went around at my pace. Good thing I didn't take my boys when they were younger, wouldn't have been for them. A smaller museum compared to the Met but there were still many items to look at. What caught my attention were the details - in the paintings, written books, carved pieces/sculptures (esp the really small ones), tapestries, etc. There were groups having an activity in some areas which blocked us from seeing some of the works of art up close though, like the Unicorn tapestry. I think visits in the spring and summer are better so can enjoy the outdoors. The open courtyards/gardens were lush with greenery and it's nice to spend time out there. The museum has 2 floors. Be ready for going up/down via stairs. It is wheelchair-accessible though I read it is limited. There are a few wheelchairs - free to use, first come-first served. Best to contact them re: the accessible entrance, a shuttle, etc. I learned from another visitor that a staff member has to accompany when taking the elevator. Restrooms are in the lower level, with a wheelchair-accessible one. Took the A train - Dyckman St. station. Entered Fort Tryon Park, then walked uphill a bit then took the stairs (towards the left from the path, steep in some areas). If you have difficulty with stairs, continue on the path or ask about the shuttle.

4/24/26: The Met Cloisters is a must see when in NYC!…read more It's been ages since my last visit. The Cloisters overlooks the Hudson River. It officially opened in 1938. The museum is dedicated to medieval art and architecture. The Cloisters itself is a stunning building. Our first Tour Guide took us around the wonderful medieval statues and gardens. She explained thoroughly about all the herbs and plants that are culinary and for their medicinal purposes. Our second tour guide Valerie was excellent for the "Highlights of the Met Cloisters. A major museum highlight is the Unicorn Tapestry Room (Permanent Display). These 7 tapestries were created approximately 500 years ago. (The Narrative: The Unicorn series tells a story ranging from the hunt's start and the unicorn at a fountain to its defense, capture, and, finally, the famous "Unicorn in Captivity" image). The museum does have a café (The Trie Cafe) on the premises. It's very good for a quick bite along with garden view seating. Museum times as follows: Sunday through Tuesday 10 AM - 5 PM Wednesday- Closed Thursday-Saturday 10 AM- 5 AM. It's best to arrive at the Cloisters upon opening. During the first tour, it wasn't too crowded, but the second tour was extremely crowded. The Met Cloisters is located at 99 Margaret Corbin Drive Fort Tryon Park, New York City, NY 10040. Highly recommend visiting the stunning Met Cloisters.

Bill Jefferson has a singular eye and the ability to paint what he sees to produce memorable art…read more He often uses reflections to present manifold aspects of otherwise familiar scenes. His cityscapes depict urban environments in ways we've not quite seen before. And Bill's craftsmanship is exceptional.

From the owner: Jefferson Arts is a Painter in New York, NY. I do Fine Art Painting, Mural, Decorative Painting,…read moreUrban Painting, and more. I have been painting for 55 years and have much varied experience. To know more, don't hesitate to give me a call. We serve New York, NJFairview Borough NJ; Ridgefield Park Village NJ; Edgewater Borough NJ; and the surrounding areas. Fine Painter, Landscape Painting, Landscape Artist, Landscape Painter, Landscape Arts Art Painter; Landscape Painter; Professional Mural Painting; Urban Landscaper; Fine Art Painter; Urban Landscape Painting; Decorative Painting Company;

I've only been to this museum twice in my 10 years of living here, but both shows were absolutely…read moreamazing. One time I came with a friend and the second time I went solo. Reception staff was friendly. Admission is always free. As of 2023, reservations to visit are no longer required. There is a wheelchair ramp to get into the gallery once you walk into the building. There is one restroom on the first floor and more downstairs. Gift shop is extremely tiny.

Came here with my family. Great experience. Not really many people were there. So had the whole…read moremuseum to ourself for the most part. There are a couple of exhibits to see and there no cost to enter the museum. Which is nice. My only two complaints are parking can be difficult, but I was lucky enough to find parking on the street since the lot was $28. Also, since the museum is small, it's very short tour and there was only one floor that was open and it was a little limited. But we did all have a good time nevertheless. Would recommend visit the museum and take in the beautiful of art and experiences of the artist.