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Outdoor enclaves.
NYC 24/7 365
NYC Thrifts.
NYC Historic Churches.
Beauty Supply Oh My!!!
Book Stores & Book Scores.
Outdoor enclaves.
One of the most beautiful, joyously busy, easily accessible & safest parks in NYC.
A quick train ride on the #1 train to 42nd Street/Times Square is a hop, skip, & a jump away & the park is accessible to all. And yes; clean bathrooms are...
Bryant Park
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It IS amazing which is why so many people from all over come to The Bronx to visit The Bronx Zoo.
A combination of outdoor and indoor exhibits including although not exclusive to lovely rare birds including Pink Flamingos and all types of mammals, ...
Bronx Zoo
Located in The Riverdale section of The Bronx very far west on The Hudson River.
Sprawling hills of beautiful flora & fauna with benches both with views of the grounds or of The Hudson River depending on your preference.
Bring a towel or blanke...
Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center
Native New Yorker tip right here!!!!
You must go on The Tram at least once in your life on The Fourth of July.
You get the best aerial views in real time of the fireworks mid air.
Pay your fair but stay on the tram and go back & forth a few t...
Tram | Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
NYC 24/7 365
Good Eats in NYC
Found this gem of a Boba Shop first at their Columbia University locale a block or two or three up from the 110th #1 train station.
It’s quiet before going into work in the AM hint hint.
Many Boba choices & they offer a fabulous rewards progra...
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As a woman raised by an entirely Italian American maternal family in The Bronx this is still the place to go to get authentic Italian fare as well as the fixings to create your own dishes at home.
There are bakeries for bread & bakeries for swe...
Arthur Avenue
Excellent place around West 103rd & Broadway not far from West End Avenue. Definitely far west.
Looks like a hole in the wall tiny from the outside.
Inside boasts a steady stream of customers getting the freshest juice blends, energy shots with...
cool fresh juice bar
THE BEST place to get what l refer to as; “dry goods” to use to cook at home including Rummo Pasta, Colavita Pasta, Vantia Peppers, Lavazza Coffees,Cedrinca Candies and more in The Heart of Little Italy in The Bronx.
See photos.
Also a great select...
Cerini Coffee & Gifts
The absolute best for comfort style food.
A hop, skip, & a jump away from Bryant Park.
Think all things greasy spoon diner including cheese dogs, chili dogs, BLT’s, Super Sized Onion Rings, cheesy fries, and amazing delectable gooey chocolate c...
Schnipper's
This is a very well stocked Ulta in THE Heart of NYC containing brands such as Pacifica, Mario Badescu, Revolution Beauty and more.
Great trial/travel sizes to purchase before making a larger decision.
Lots of Limited Edition Wet & Wild includi...
Ulta Beauty
Great place l discovered about 25 years ago as a seasoned NYC’r.
Traveling to NYC either solo or in a group and need inexpensive, clean as well as safe accommodations?
As long as one lives outside of a 75 mile radius of of the hostel in the lower ...
HI New York City Hostel
NYC Thrifts.
One of the best thrift shops on the Upoer West Side in NYC. Excellent NEW merchandise from caring companies.
Used items in excellent condition as well.
Donates and contributes to the lives of those living with HIV/AIDS.
Has more than one locale a...
Housing Works Thrift Shops - Broadway & 96th St
NYC Historic Churches.
This is far beyond an exquisite piece of architecture.
This church saved my sanity and gave me and other New Yorkers refuge and sanctuary on 9/11 in Manhattan.
The pastor gave a sermon about hope that wasn’t planned but helped to keep a bunch of t...
Church of the Heavenly Rest
A historic church built in Little Italy of The Bronx by the Italian Americans that settled there years ago.
A peaceful oasis to sit in and quietly contemplate and pray.
English, Italian, & Spanish masses as well as confession are available.
I ...
Our Lady Mt Carmel Center
Beauty Supply Oh My!!!
The best places in The NYC Metro Area for all things BEE-YOU-TEE-FULL!!!
Located in The Heart of Little Italy of The Bronx in the Belmont section also referred to as “Arthur Avenue” is this gem of a Beauty Supply Shoppe.
Even their reusable shopping bags are adorable.
They have vintage looking hair clips for a steal; (S...
Miss A Beauty Supply
Book Stores & Book Scores.
An absolute gem!
So many choices of genres in a most cozy setting on Manhattan’s West Side located at 2246 Broadway.
Easily accessible via the #1 train line.
The store has mystery, philosophical, esoteric, special edition, rare and even discounte...
Westsider Rare & Used Books (@westsiderbooks)
Buildings & Structures
One of THE most beautiful buildings l’ve ever seen as an absolute Native New Yorker.
The art deco style particularly going up towards the top of the building with its semi-rounded windows climbing upward leading to its spiral topper pointed towards ...
Chrysler Building