June 28, 2019
One of the most common questions someone has when moving to Manhattan for the first time is should I live uptown or downtown. The two neighborhoods definitely have their distinct differences, and depending upon what you are looking to get out of your NYC life, you will find either uptown or downtown living suites you better! We have come up with some important topics to consider when choosing to live uptown or downtown, whether that be restaurants, night life, museums or easy access out of NYC! Keep reading to hear our opinion!
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Posted in Downtown, Glenwood News, NYC Dining, NYC Events, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Westside | Tagged best museums nyc • Nightlife downtown nyc • nyc activities • nyc neighborhoods • NYC Parks • upper east side • uptown nyc vs downtown nyc
June 29, 2015
The Socrates Sculpture Park, located at the western end of Broadway in Long Island City, Queens (about a half mile walk from the N/Q station), is one of the great grass-roots success stories of the past few decades here in New York City. In 1986 a group of local activists and artists banded together and, with some help and leadership from world-renowned sculptor Mark di Suverno, transformed an illegal dumping ground and abandoned landfill into both a working studio and a public exhibition space right on the banks on the East River.
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Posted in NYC Events | Tagged Long Island City • NYC Parks • Socrates Park
June 10, 2015
You don’t have to “do” anything to enjoy virtually any one of New York City’s more than 1,700 public parks, stretching out over 28,000 acres across the five boroughs (and that doesn’t include the 18 miles of public beaches!). Today’s NYC Parks are in better shape, with more community activity than they’ve ever been. A big driver and consequence of all that renewal are the countless special events–often organized with the help of private organizations and commercial sponsors–that have become an integral part of the greener parts of the city’s landscape. Here’s a quick look at a tiny fraction of some of these upcoming or ongoing events and exhibitions.
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Posted in NYC Events | Tagged New York City Events • New York City Parks • NYC Park Events • NYC Parks
