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As someone who lives and walks this city daily…my blog is all about delving a little deeper, seeing what it has to offer, and capturing the true essence of New York City. Whether you live in Gotham, or just visiting…feel free to look around my blog. Bet you might find something new to do!
P.S. As of the end of April 2013 my more personal postings will now be at The Next Few Years.
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Author Archives: gotham girl
squatters in the lower east side
Oh..do I have a fascinating tour for you! Titled Radical Alphabet City Tour – held in one of my favorite parts of Manhattan – the Lower East Side. You’ll visit legendary historic sites where the community faced off with gentrification and corporate power left from the effects of inner-city turmoil which took place beginning in [...]
Posted in Local sights
Tagged Lower East Side, manhattan, Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space, Radical alphabet Tour, squatters
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punk fashion
Punk Fashion is the focus at the Costume Institute exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art until August 14th. Even Bergdorf Goodman is getting into the action using their window displays on Fifth Avenue to entice a visit!
Posted in Events
Tagged Bergdorf Goodman, Costume Institute, Fifth Avenue, Metropolitan Museum, Punk Fashion
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boat overturns in central park lake
Well..wouldn’t you know it. You go out for a little picnic and bubbly in Central Park to enjoy a little row boating and the whole world shows up. Four helicopters and too many police squads and ambulances to mention… Seems a couple had a little issue and capsized their boat. So glad all was well [...]
the cloisters
A few days ago, a friend and I hopped on board the A train to Fort Tyron Park located in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. Destination? The Cloisters. However, upon arrival there was a slight detour… Alan Binstock’s Wayfinder sculpture is eye candy with the shattered tempered glass and dyed resin that catches the [...]
Posted in Local sights
Tagged A train, Fort Tyron, George Washington Bridge, manhattan, Metropolitan Museum, New Leaf Restaurant, The Cloisters
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new york city public library
You know, I’ve been in the New York Public Library many times, but it wasn’t until a friend was visiting that we decided to take one of their free tours at the main location at 5th Ave and 42nd Street. You can find out more about the tours here. There’s so much to learn about [...]
Posted in Books, Local sights
Tagged Federico Garcia Lorca, New York Public Library, Poet in New York, Winnie-the-Pooh
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jane alexander at st. john the divine
Deep… Evocative… Open to spiritual interpretation… The cathedral setting for Jane Alexander’s exhibit, Surveys – From the Cape of Good Hope, couldn’t be more perfect. What I enjoyed most about the location of her exhibit is getting to see many areas of the cathedral that are normally off limits to the public. In my opinion, [...]
sheep meadow in central park
Nothing signifies spring like the opening of 15 acres of green pasture in Central Park!
full blown cherry explosion in nyc
as promised from my earlier post… This is probably one of the most beautiful scenes I’ve ever encountered. It was like being bathed in bridal bouquets…an experience that will be remembered for a lifetime. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
sunday in brooklyn
Heading to the subway for a trip to the Brooklyn flea market, this little cutie came bouncing across Broadway with the biggest smile that made a great start to my day! Couldn’t understand a word he said…but he was thrilled to have his picture taken. Now is he adorable or what? This sign on the [...]
Posted in 52 Photo Projects, Brooklyn, Eating, Drinking, Markets
Tagged Artists & Fleas, Big BAO, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Flea Market, manhattan, NYC, Porchetta, Smore Bakery, Williamsburg
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