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What to do in May on New York’s Upper West Side  blog image

What to do in May on New York’s Upper West Side

April 18 2022 | Arts & Culture

As the weather gets a little warmer, New York City starts to defrost after the long, cold winter that grips the city. Now with spring here, outside activities can be enjoyed again – and there is something for everyone to...

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Hidden Gem Photography Locations for Trigger Happy Travellers in the Big Apple blog image

Hidden Gem Photography Locations for Trigger Happy Travellers in the Big Apple

April 11 2022 | Arts & Culture

They say Central Park and New York City are two of the most filmed and photographed locations in the whole world – but why is it that everyone always comes home with the same photos? Like in any city, the...

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Spring has Sprung: The Best Places to See Spring Colors on the UWS blog image

Spring has Sprung: The Best Places to See Spring Colors on the UWS

April 04 2022 | The Upper West Side

Love spring? Surprisingly New York is a great place to experience it. The city is home to over 28,000 acres of green space and there is no better time to visit them than in spring. With 20,000 acres of parks...

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Jazz in New York, A Short History

March 28 2022 | Arts & Culture

Jazz originated in New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 19th and early 20th century, with popularity growing quickly throughout the state and the rest of the country. By the 1920’s the Jazz Age had well and truly taken hold and...

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