[Updated April 28, 2023] Are you ready to veer off the beaten path to find non-touristy things to do in NYC? Of course, some attractions in New York City should not be missed. Everyone, for example, should lose themselves in the beautiful chaos of Times Square at least … [Read more...] about 24 Non-Touristy Things to do in NYC (From a Local)
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Why we Moved to Inwood in Upper Manhattan
I'd heard about the Manhattan neighborhood of Inwood long before I moved to New York City. The thing that struck me about it was that Inwood wasn't the the hippest name for a New York neighborhood. It couldn't be reduced to a cool nickname like The Heights or the Village, and … [Read more...] about Why we Moved to Inwood in Upper Manhattan
Visiting Alexander Hamilton’s Home in New York City
[Updated July 9, 2023] By the time he was in his late forties, Alexander Hamilton had already established his legacy. He had served as aide-de-camp to General George Washington and then, after the American Revolution, became the nation's first Secretary of the Treasury. After … [Read more...] about Visiting Alexander Hamilton’s Home in New York City