The neighborhood of Flatbush is the geographic heart of Brooklyn, and as far as I'm concerned it's the neighborhood with the most heart as well. Not to mention, it has the most energy, the greatest food, the most aesthetically pleasing homes, and the most vibrant Caribbean community outside the geographic Caribbean. (Before we go further with…
Continue reading ➞ The Top Things to Do in Flatbush, Brooklyn: A Neighborhood Guide
Don't feel like reading? No problem! Press play and I'll read this post to you! This Halloween I’m not going to talk about ghosts and ghouls (although New York has its fair share of ghost stories). Instead, I’m going to share some things that are far spookier and strike fear in the heart of every…
Don't feel like reading? No problem! Press play and I'll read this post to you! With people supposedly moving out of the city in (socially distant) droves, an uptick in violence, and everything fun either being shut down or restricted, the big question lately has been "Is it worth living in NYC?" After thinking about…
Continue reading ➞ The Ultimate NYC Bucket List For NYC Locals
Don't feel like reading? No problem! Press play and I'll read this post to you! You think New Yorkers are too tough to crack jokes about ourselves? Think again. Life in this city is so absurd that you have to make fun of it or else you’ll lose your mind. There are probably as many…
Continue reading ➞ These NYC Jokes are Funny Because They’re True
Reader, before we dive into the nine don’ts of driving in NYC, I’m going to be transparent with you: I can count on two hands the number of times I’ve personally been behind the wheel of a car. But before you click away: hear me out. I’ve had years of experience as a backseat and…
Don't feel like reading right now? Press play and I'll read this post to you! Today when we hear the names of NYC neighborhoods like Greenwich Village and Hell's Kitchen, we associated them with attractions. But have you ever stopped to think about how these neighborhoods ended up with their sometimes odd names? And it's…
Continue reading ➞ The Oddest NYC Neighborhood Names Explained
Don't feel like reading? Press play and I'll read this post to you! Lots of ink has been spilled trying to put the chaotic energy of NYC into words. But to tell you the truth, New York is so beautifully complex that no words could ever perfectly capture it. These NYC quotes below are the…
Continue reading ➞ 15 NYC Quotes That Really Capture the City’s Essence
Don't feel like reading? Press play and I'll read this post to you! Rarely does a New Yorker empty-handedly leave their house for the day. As varied as the city is, there are certain things you're almost always going to encounter on a daily basis. Be ready to handle the most common NYC situations by…
Continue reading ➞ Things New Yorkers Don’t Leave the House Without
Don't feel like reading? Press play and I'll read this post to you! At first glance, navigating NYC can seem like a daunting task. But to tell you the truth, all you need is a good map app and these NYC navigation tips below and you’ll be fine… mostly. Hey, sometimes locals get lost too,…
Some people may think that city living makes you a soft weakling, but as a lifelong New Yorker I can assure you that is far from the truth. You've got to be strong to live in New York City, both mentally and physically. Today, we'll focus on getting your body New York strong using a…
