As the largest borough in New York City, there are so many fun things to do in Queens. In this post I tell you about the best of the best.
Helpful Guide to Astoria, Queens (Written by a Real Local)
As someone who writes about New York City for a living. and more importantly, lives here every single day. I approach helpful guide to Astoria, Queens with the kind of specificity you will not find in a generic roundup. These…
NYC in August: What Locals Actually Do
Every August the same thing happens. My husband and I would be walking to our subway on a Tuesday morning, and the sidewalk that usually made us dodge into the street was just… open. Empty benches. A café with a…
NYC in September Is the Best Month, and Here’s How to Plan It
September is the best month to be in New York. Not one of the best. The best. The heat breaks, the tourists thin out, the city comes roaring back to life after its sleepy August, and the weather does that…
Greenpoint Brooklyn Guide, and Why I Pick It Over Williamsburg
I will say the controversial thing right up front. I like Greenpoint better than Williamsburg, and it is not close. Williamsburg gets the crowds, the brand-name everything, the lines. Greenpoint, its quieter neighbor one stop north, kept the soul. It…
Is Roosevelt Island Worth Visiting? An Honest Local’s Take
Yes. Go for the tram, stay for the quiet, and budget about half a day. If you only do one thing, ride the tram at golden hour and walk south to the ruin almost nobody tells you about. That is…
