Tips From Town

January 31, 2020

Where to Feel Like a Kid in NYC This Weekend!

Through Feb 1, 2020 Take a ride on one of twelve illuminated seesaws line the street on Broadway, between 37th and 38th streets. The playground-inspired pieces are the latest installation in the Garment District Alliance’s yearlong public art program. The seesaws were installed on Jan. 6 and will stay up until Feb. 1. As you ride them, the seesaws glow from their LED lights […]

July 27, 2018

10 Things You Shouldn’t Miss at Coney Island This Summer

One of my favorite NYC excursions is a trip to Coney Island. I love the old Brooklyn feel strolling the boardwalk people-wacthing and eating food I’d normally not indulge in like fried oreos and dogs. I love the historic old rides and freakish sideshows. There’s really no place like it. You’ve got to go at least once! […]

May 31, 2018

Take a Chance on Broadway Roulette! We Did!

See Reviews of Shows Before You Choose Here’s a way to see Broadway shows at a huge discount: Broadway Roulette. You pick the day. They pick the show. All tickets $49-$59. Tickets can be booked for tomorrow or up to 3 months in advance. Also read: Does Hamilton Live Up to the Hype? You can select a musical or […]

April 10, 2018

Tips to Getting to the Top of the Empire State Building…Hastle-Free.

For years, I’ve avoided the Empire State Building and other touristy places dreading the long lines. Don’t ask me why I didn’t know this before, but there is a “skip the lines” ticket that you can buy to go to the top. We bought it when friends came to visit and it was awesome; we had 5 kids […]

March 15, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 17th at 11:00 AM The king of all parades, the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place Saturday, March 17th at 11:00am – 5:00pm. This parade is one of NYC’s greatest traditions, and is the largest parade in the world. The parade begins at 44th St. and marches […]

March 15, 2018

NYC Parade Traffic Info

If you’re planning on driving to the NYC Parade, beware of a boatload of street closures. Public transportation will be much easier. Below is a list of streets that will be closed: Vanderbilt Avenue between 43rd Street and 46th Street 43rd Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue 44th Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th […]

March 13, 2018

What You Need to Know About the St. Patrick’s Day Parades

NEW YORK New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Pearl River, NY – St. Patrick’s Day Parade Rockville Centre, NY St. Patrick’s Parade NEW JERSEY Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade West Orange OHIO Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade Comfort Food: Warm Up with Shepherd’s Pie How to Make Corned Beef & […]