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How Much Dog Poop Is Actually on NYC Sidewalks? I Counted.
There are few things more obvious than the gratitude of thousands of New Yorkers soaking up the much-needed sunlight after a dreadful winter. During the uncharacteristically warm few days in early March, I spent two full days biking and walking…
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Pure Blossoms on the UWS: 600th NY Dispensary with a Local Focus
When I first heard about Pure Blossoms opening on the Upper West Side via Reddit, the top comment criticized the opening of another dispensary, as they put it, in the area. This new dispensary on Amsterdam Avenue between 94th & 95th is…
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Best NYC Pass in 2026: Comparisons, Best Value & Quiz
With hundreds of popular attractions to see, NYC attraction passes can help you maximize your experience and save money in the process. There are multiple NYC passes available, and we’ll help you choose the one that’s exactly right for your…
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3 Unglamorous (But Must-Know) NYC Travel Tips
While most NYC travel tips focus on where to eat, what to pack, and attractions to see, those neglect the unglamorous details that can ruin your trip. Needing to pee in the middle of Times Square? Rough. Your phone battery…
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Guide to Citi Bike NYC: Cost, How to Use It & General Biking Tips
Citibike in NYC offers a convenient way to explore the city without worrying about long lines at bike rental shops, locking up your bike, or anything complicated. With over 1,700 bike stations and millions of yearly riders, it’s one of…
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15 Useful Apps for NYC Travel & Exploration
When you’re exploring New York City, you will be quite reliant on your phone for navigating, finding restaurants, and buying tickets for attractions and events. Make sure you download some essential apps to avoid long lines, save money, and make…
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Gary Lincoff Way: 95th & Amsterdam
Did you know the godfather of mushrooms is memorialized at the corner of 95th & Amsterdam? #5 on the NYC Honorary Streets, Gary Lincoff was an internationally renowned mycologist (mushroom expert) and botanist, with over eight books to his credit,…
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Shimon Peres Place: 95th & Riverside
Shimon Peres, who studied at NYU, was an Israeli politician with a 70-year career – serving as both Prime Minister and President. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 for the Oslo Accords and helped engineer the Israel-Jordan peace…
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Monnie Callan Way: 96th & Columbus
Monnie Callan, #3 on our Honorary Street Names, was an Upper West Side community organizer and medical social worker for nearly 20 years. She was on one of NYC’s first teams supporting HIV/AIDS patients in the 1980s and fought for…
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Ariel Russo Place: 97th between Broadway & Amsterdam
The time between a 911 call and an ambulance arriving can mean life or death. Sadly, in 2013, four-year-old Ariel Russo was struck an unlicensed teen driver and didn’t survive. Her mother believed faster response times could have saved her.…
