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Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village

Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village

December 11, 2016

Nestled deep in the heart of Greenwich Village lies Washington Square Park, one of the most popular public spaces in all of NYC and a

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The Octagon, Roosevelt Island

The Octagon, Roosevelt Island

December 3, 2016

Roosevelt Island is a narrow stretch of land situated in New York City’s East River, running parallel between Manhattan and Queens for nearly two miles

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The Maiden Lane Sidewalk Clock

November 27, 2016

Imbedded in the sidewalk at the corner of Maiden Lane and Broadway is this small clock, a local landmark in the lower Manhattan area. This

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Umberto’s Clam House

November 20, 2016

Today Umberto’s Clam House is a hot spot in New York City’s Little Italy; a place to get together and dine on delicious seafood and

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Cooper Union Foundation Building, East Village

November 12, 2016

This is the Cooper Union Foundation building located in Cooper Square, East Village. In 1853, Peter Cooper (1791-1883) presented a blueprint for The Cooper Union

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