Are you considering a move to Astoria, NY, and wondering how it is there? Find out if it’s safe and what to expect below. The Founding of Astoria Astoria was incorporated on April 12th, 1839, and originally named Hallet’s Cove, after the first 1652 settler William Hallett. It was later renamed after the wealthy John …
Washington Heights: Is it safe? What can you do there? Should I move there? Here are answers to your questions and more about this neighborhood. Washington Heights, nestled in the northern expanse of Manhattan, is a neighborhood steeped in history and cultural vibrancy. Often dubbed the “Little Dominican Republic” due to its significant Dominican population, …
Is Brooklyn safe? How expensive is it and where do you eat? Find out answers to these questions and more. New York City is in New York state, and it consists of five boroughs: Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. Brooklyn was consolidated into New York City in 1898. Prior to this, Brooklyn …
Is Flatbush safe? Get answers to these questions and more. In 1651, Flatbush was the Dutch Nieuw Nederland colony town of Midwoud. It was the county seat for what became Kings County after being surrendered to the English in 1664. It played a significant role in the American Revolution, with key fights of the Battle …
Man, oh man! Roaches, man. Yuck! Disgusting. In New York City, There are three things which are certain: death, taxes and cockroaches. The world headquarters of Roach Motel, Inc. Crawling out of the drain. Scurrying across the wall. Hiding out in the cutlery drawer. And that’s a best case scenario. When it comes to roaches, …
Summary: Maik Widenbach has been recognized as NY’s most favorite trainer in the 2021 Bethpage Best of the City list. April 1, 2021, New York City, New York: Renowned certified NYC-based fitness coach, Olympian swimmer and author, Maik Wiedenbach has been voted the top fitness instructor in the city, in the annual Bethpage Best of …
Crown Heights. How is it? Should I move there? Is it a safe place to live? Let’s find out all we need to know about Crown Heights. The Historical Tapestry of Crown Heights New York City is split into five boroughs: Manhattan, which is an island. The Bronx, which is on the same island. Queens …
The truth is, if you went to Manhattan and stuck your itinerary to just all the tourist hubs and attractions like Times Square and the Statue of Liberty and Central Park, you would probably think, “This isn’t so cool? What’s so cool about Manhattan?” What is cool about Manhattan? Depends on your definition of cool. …
Harlem is one of the oldest neighborhoods in New York. In fact, one of the first to be settled, long before America itself was even a thing. Originally a Dutch Village, Harlem is actually named after a city in Holland called Haarlem. Much like Manhattan itself used to be called New Amsterdam. First Fun Fact! …
Hey, I’m talkin’ here! So, listen up! There are soooo many stereotypes about New York City. Of course there are, it’s unarguably the most famous city in the world, says the New Yorker. Whether carried back home by tourists or around the world by the countless movies, TV series and popular songs about New York …