Brendan That’s what you always say, right? What is philosophy anyway? Just a bunch of old guys sitting around sipping tea talking about ‘ideas’ that couldn’t possibly have any application in modern, real life, right? You want philosophy, go to college, right? Wrong. Food For Thought The human condition is such that we must be nourished …
So you want to move to New York City! Or maybe just visit New York City. Experience the legendary metropolis and all its famous attractions from Broadway to the Belt Parkway before you die. Nobody should die before seeing New York City. Or even put themselves in harm’s way, by accidentally wandering in the most …
Manhattan represents the typical image people have of New York City from the movies and television. But it’s not all the glitz and glamour of Times Square or Broadway, which are actually some of the more dangerous areas in New York City in reality. Like any major metropolitan area – Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia – …
Seeing empty storefronts is rather unattractive for an area. It can impact the property owner, local communities, and neighboring businesses trying to attract visitors. If you’re wondering what to do with vacant retail space – we have some answers. There are plenty of creative ways to find tenants or monetize the space, so it remains …
Staten Island. The fifth borough. Also known as “The forgotten borough”. Or, “The ferry borough”. Staten Island is like New York’s red-headed stepchild. Staten Island is one of two islands that make up part of New York City. You can swim to New Jersey from Staten Island. But who wants to swim in New Jersey? …
Not To Be Confused With Melrose Place Lots of people want to move to Melrose Place. Melrose Park, not so many. Why you might wonder. Is Melrose Park safe or not? You might be reading this article because you thought it is about the more famous apartment complex you’ve seen on television, if in fact …
Nestled by the waterfront in the southwestern part of Brooklyn, Sunset Park is an up-and-coming neighborhood. If you plan to move or visit here, you’re probably wondering, is Sunset Park safe? Read on to learn more about the area before you plan your trip. Sunset Park’s History Before the first European settlements arrived in Sunset …
Is Flushing NY safe? You might have heard the old joke about Flushing Queens down the toilet. Well, Flushing, Queens is nowhere near going down the toilet. On the by and by, most residents say yes, it is one of the safer neighborhoods in New York City. In this article you will learn more about …
To quote a famous song, of which there are aplenty celebrating the city that never sleeps, New York City. From Sinatra’s ‘New York, New York’ to ‘Coney Island Baby’ to the just quoted “Empire State of Mind” by Alicia Keys and Brooklyn ambassador Jay-Z, everybody likes to sing the praises of the Big Apple. There …
If you’re vising or moving to Harlem, you’ll want to know how safe it is and what to expect in the area. A community-oriented neighborhood rich in culture and history, there are plenty of reasons to live in Harlem. Here is more information on this New York City neighborhood to better understand its safety (and …