Manhattan dwellers desperate for a break from the constant buzzing of frenetic energy that surrounds the city—or just a little bit of elbow room—often look to Northern Manhattan as an escape from it all. Sure, Hamilton Heights or Inw…
While it remains under the radar, Inwood is a hidden gem that continues to attract an increasing number of musicians, actors, artists and young professionals in search of affordable housing and a vibe of being away from New York City w…
When you think of Jersey mobster Tony Soprano, fashionista Carrie Bradshaw, perpetual food-stained clothes wearer Liz Lemon, neurotic, scatterbrained Hannah Horvath and socialite Serena van der Woodsen, Long Island City might not sprin…
This bucolic Westchester County community is home to the popular amusement park Playland and its famous wooden roller coaster, the Dragon Coaster (remember when Glenn Close and Ellen Latzen took a ride on this roller coaster in the 198…
You’ll find knishes, borscht, blinis, loads of shops, bakeries, fruits and vegetables, black market caviar and of course, vodka, along Brighton Beach Avenue, the neighborhood’s main artery that caters to a thriving Russian community. Da…
When the well-heeled downtown set lost their power due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, they didn’t load up on candles, batteries and canned goods; instead, they ditched their West Village brownstones and Soho lofts and headed to the …
With its top-of-the-line schools, numerous transportation options, waterfront access, airy loft apartments, chic boutiques, and abundance of fine restaurants, plus a tranquil atmosphere and almost negligible crime levels, Tribeca is ea…
Long known as a working class, Irish enclave tucked under the No. 7 subway line in the western portion of Queens, Woodside is a neighborhood with a multicultural flavor, affordable housing and an extremely convenient location. …
This vibrant Long Island community boasts several parks with first-rate amenities, recreation centers and a thriving business district overflowing with shops, art galleries and restaurants. In fact, there are over 150 acres of parks, b…