The Statue of Liberty is one of the most enduring symbols of the United States. In 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and certainly all eyes will be on Lady Liberty. To gear up for these celebrations, lets learn about the origins of the [...]read moreOrigins of the Statue of Liberty
When it gets hot in New York City, it gets HOT in New York City. The temperature has been known to rise to over 100 degrees, the humidity is intense, and the architecture of the city seems to trap the hot air in between skyscrapers and underground in the subway. It can literally feel as [...]read moreWays to Stay Cool In NYC During the Summer
The Fourth of July is a huge holiday in the United States, as it commemorates the signing of our Declaration of Independence. The Fourth of July 2025 will be especially meaningful as it will ring in our 250th Anniversary, also known at the Semiquincentennial, a tongue-twister of a title for this momentous event. 2025’s Fourth [...]read moreHow to Celebrate the FOURTH OF JULY in NYC
Pigeons and New York City go together like bagels and a schmear. Well, perhaps not exactly like bagels and a schmear, because everyone loves bagels and a schmear, but not everyone loves the pigeon. Pigeon stereotypes are that they are dirty “rats with wings”, a menace to society, but there is much more to the [...]read moreNYC Pigeon Facts
Like it or not, one of the iconic symbols of New York City, is the rat. Some New Yorkers fear rats. Some New Yorker idolize rats. Rats are polarizing, yet, despite our mayor’s best efforts, are most likely here to stay. But how did rats first come to New York City? What makes New York [...]read moreNew York City Rats (What You Need to Know)
The Fourth of July is a huge holiday in the United States, as it commemorates the signing of our Declaration of Independence. The Fourth of July 2025 will be especially meaningful as it will ring in our 250th Anniversary, also known at the Semiquincentennial, a tongue-twister of a title for this momentous event. 2025’s Fourth [...]read moreHow to Celebrate the FOURTH OF JULY in NYC
The 2025 Tony Awards are in the books. Nicole Scherzinger dazzled in red, Audra McDonald, as per usual, brought the house down, Cole Escola stole the red carpet in a dazzling blue down, and Natalie Venetia Belcon of Buena Vista Social Club arguably gave the best speech of the night. As the curtain closed at [...]read moreSneak Peek at the 2025-2026 Broadway Season
Get a Drink at Julius’ Julius’ became closely connected with the LGBTQ+ community on April 21, 1966. On this date, members of the Mattachine Society organized a “Sip-In” at Julius’, challenging the New York State Liquor Authority’s law, which said bars couldn’t serve drinks to known or suspected gay men or lesbians. When Dick Leitsch, [...]read more10 Ways to Celebrate Pride in New York City
One of the most interesting NYC hidden gems is Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens. It’s interesting to call Flushing Meadows-Corona Park a hidden-gem, because it is a neighborhood that’s hosted two world’s fairs and, as a result, is home to one of NYC’s most recognizable landmarks – the Unisphere. Flushing Meadows-Corona Park also hosts major events [...]read moreBrief History of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Queens
Hip hop is a New York City-born and bred art form. To understand hip hop is to better understand New York City and its people. Travellers come from far and wide to simply touch the stones at the birthplace of hip hop, 1520 Sedgwick Avenue. Some equate the experience to touching the pyramids in Egypt. [...]read moreUltimate NYC Hip Hop Itinerary
One of the most beloved New York City traditions is Fleet Week! Fleet Week is a citywide salute to the sea services. For one whole week, New York honors the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, and everyone who protects our harbours. During NYC Fleet Week, active military ships deployed overseas come to dock throughout [...]read moreNYC Fleet Week 2025
One of the best restaurants in NYC is unquestionably Delmonico’s. Delmonico’s is a luxurious steakhouse, located in Lower Manhattan, and known for its juicy cuts of beef that melt in your mouth. Delmonico’s has certainly had time to perfect its recipes. They can trace their roots all the way back to 1827. Back then, Delmonic’s [...]read more5 Secrets of Delmonico’s Restaurant
