• The fun lives in the newsletter, sign up for weekly updates on daily life in NYC.
  • NYC Guides
    • NYC with Kids
    • NYC by Season
      • Christmas
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Spring
      • Summer
    • Things to Know
    • Eat & Drink
  • Explore Neighborhoods
    • Brooklyn
      • Greenpoint
      • Williamsburg
    • Manhattan
      • Chelsea
      • Chinatown
      • Financial District
      • West Village
      • Lower East Side
      • Midtown
      • Tribeca
      • Upper East Side
      • Upper West Side
  • About
    • Subscribe
  • Shop
    • NYC Guides
      • NYC with Kids
      • NYC by Season
        • Christmas
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Spring
        • Summer
      • Things to Know
      • Eat & Drink
    • Explore Neighborhoods
      • Brooklyn
        • Greenpoint
        • Williamsburg
      • Manhattan
        • Chelsea
        • Chinatown
        • Financial District
        • West Village
        • Lower East Side
        • Midtown
        • Tribeca
        • Upper East Side
        • Upper West Side
    • About
      • Subscribe
    • Shop

New York Dearest

Written by An NYC Local

  • NYC Guides
    • NYC with Kids
    • NYC by Season
      • Christmas
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Spring
      • Summer
    • Things to Know
    • Eat & Drink
  • Explore Neighborhoods
    • Brooklyn
      • Greenpoint
      • Williamsburg
    • Manhattan
      • Chelsea
      • Chinatown
      • Financial District
      • West Village
      • Lower East Side
      • Midtown
      • Tribeca
      • Upper East Side
      • Upper West Side
  • About
    • Subscribe
  • Shop

Explore

  • Best of NYC
  • Things to Know
  • Things to Do
  • NYC with Kids
  • Fall
  • Christmas
  • Summer
  • Spring

Antonina Pattiz

Best things to do in Chinatown NYC

17 Exciting Things to Do in Chinatown (Local’s List)

By Antonina | Updated: October 11, 2023 | 2 Comments

Chinatown in New York City (one of the oldest Chinatowns in the country) is home to the largest Chinese population in the Western Hemisphere. The vibrant neighborhood has an authentic feel few areas can emulate. Full of endearing shops and…

Read More

10 Spooky Spots for Halloween Decorations in New York City

By Antonina | Updated: October 9, 2023 | 1 Comment

I’m probably not the first to tell you that New Yorkers never do anything half way. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, Halloween decorations in New York City never gets old. Case in point. the epic Halloween decorations…

Read More

100+ Enchanting New York City Quotes (Local’s Guide)

By Antonina | Updated: October 8, 2023 | 3 Comments

It’s no secret that I absolutely adore New York City. After years of dreaming (and hard work!) I finally have the privilege of calling this exciting city home. But before my dream was realized, I relied heavily on my favorite…

Read More

Green taxis and green cabs in NYC

What’s With the Green Taxis in NYC? (Local’s Guide)

By Antonina | Updated: October 5, 2023 | Leave a Comment

Let’s get into it. Keep reading for the complete list. As someone who’s called NYC home for years, I’ve had the joy of discovering green taxis in New York City from every angle. There’s a magic to exploring this city…

Read More

  • ← Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25

Hello!

antonina pattiz new york dearest

I'm Antonina! Welcome to New York Dearest, a travel website run by a local eager to share everything I know about the Big Apple.

My goal is to make your visit to New York City as enjoyable as possible through helpful guides.

Glad you swung by! Follow me here for more personal NYC posts!

Instagram

Copyright © 2026 New York Dearest | Privacy Policy