By now, everyone has their own battle stories about the first day of the first NYC transit strike in 25 years. Mine, like many others, involves walking over the Brooklyn Bridge to get to work in Lower Manhattan. It was 25 degrees during my hour long trek from Park Slope, but to mark this infamous …
Category: New York City
Lights of Dyker Heights
The Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn puts together a dazzling diplay of Christmas lights, unlike anything you’ve ever seen! I’d heard the rumors, so I decided to put together a holiday entourage to trek out to Dyker Heights for the spectacle. We were richly rewarded for our efforts, and whether or not you enjoy the …
NYC Marathon 2005
For the 4th year in a row, I was out cheering on all the runners of the NYC Marathon this last weekend with mein Schatz and friends. It’s an inspiring thing to do even if you don’t know anyone running! This year we (along with 2 million other spectators) were cheering on our friends and …