Green & Serene: Discover Governor’s Island

With summer behind and weekends in the Hampton’s long gone, it’s time to discover all the beauty and serenity that exists right here in New York City.  I had been meaning to visit Governor’s Island for some time, but it was not until I was riding my bike down the East River path a week [...]

NYC Spaces: Madison Square Park – Greenery & Free Music!

NYC is sprinkled with fabulous green spaces. Madison Square park is one of them, and today’s feature comes to you simply because I have made the park my workspace for the afternoon, and am delighted in it. Whether taking a lunch break (tables and chairs awaiting), sprawling on the lush lawn, or sitting on one [...]

Discover Chelsea Market & The High Line

New York City’s High Line is the latest in hip, hot and happening…dayspots!  A couple of weeks ago I found myself with a free Saturday afternoon and decided to take in the infamous Chelsea Market, and check out the High Line (originally built in the 1930s as an elevated railway). If you have not yet tread your soles [...]

Almost Spring: Get out and Get Fit. Enjoy your local parks! (video)

We are now well into March and Spring is approaching fast! This is an amazing time of year. The air is fresh, the breeze begins to get warm and everyone is excited about the chance to get outside. This winter we had an especially cold and snowy experience. Embrace the opportunity with Spring to renew [...]

Green & Serene: 6th St Botanical Garden

  The East Village is sprinkled with hidden gardens, but one of my favorites is the serene, lush garden on 6th Street between Ave A and Ave B. This sweet little spot boasts an abundance of summer wildflowers, manicured bushes, and even a calming waterfall to ease away all the stress of the day.    [...]