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Times Square Ferris Wheel in NYC Worth It Solo?

August 25, 2021

I might be the only NYC local to actually like the new Times Square ferris wheel. I am not proud as I expected to hate this ferris wheel in the middle of the chaos of midtown Manhattan, but hear me out. Times Square in New York City is known for its outrageous attractions, bright lights,…

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NYC Subway Post Covid-19

June 23, 2020

What is the NYC subway like right now? Is it crowded, clean and safe? Before coronavirus I used to take the NYC subway at least 2 times every day to sometimes 5 times a day when filming. I have been self-quarantining for months in Brooklyn, NYC and finally took the subway a few times recently…

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11 New York Netflix Movies Comedies

March 18, 2020

I may have just spent 5 days straight in my PJs watching Netflix coping, but also doing this very important research and found these feel-good comedies that made me laugh set in New York City. New York is often a big screen backdrop, but while some movies might only have a quick stock clip of…

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BTS on NYC Subway for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

February 25, 2020

BTS was just on the Tonight Show where Jimmy Fallon interviewed them on a NYC subway car and they ate at Katz deli and performed in an empty Grand Central. It was filmed in Grand Central while it was closed from 2am to 5:30am and filmed at Katz around February 6th while it was open to…

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NYBG Orchid Show NYC 2020

February 12, 2020

The New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show in the Bronx is kicking off its 18th year with “Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope” theme. Wander through an installation of thousands of orchids on display from February 15 through April 19, 2020. Last year’s Orchid Show was Singapore themed including mini Singapore Supertrees and garden arches. This year each…

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NYC Tiffany and Co Valentine’s Day Subway Flower Installation

February 7, 2020

A NYC subway flower installation has rolled into the Next Door Tiffany and Co store just in time for Valentine’s Day. The flower installation includes some real flowers throughout the store and flowers for sale by FlowerBX. Where is the installation’s Tiffany and Co Next Door location? The entire store has moved next door during…

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NYC Law Regulates Tenants’ Broker and Security Fees

February 6, 2020

NYC unexpectedly banned broker fees for renters which can often be up to 15% of the annual lease! On an apartment of $2,500 per month that’s $4,500 you could owe the broker upfront not including a one or two months’ rent for a security deposit, which will now be regulated. Brokers are less common in…

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