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New York City

A weekend at Open House New York

It should come as no surprise that I get very excited about views, books and New York City: give me the chance to have insider access to all three, and I'm in heaven. As soon as I heard about Open House New York, I was sold (I went to Melbourne Open...
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A farewell to all the best places in Williamsburg

I moved out of Williamsburg last week. For the past two years, home was a little room in a secluded back house on a tree-lined street off the Lorimer L stop. I grew tomatoes and basil and rosemary in cluttered pots in the shared courtyard, locked my...
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Postcard from Ditmas Park

It's hard to believe Ditmas Park is in New York City. I've seen a lot of surprising spots, and sure, it's not exactly next door to the Empire State Building--but still, you get all of the perks of suburban living (aka SPACE) while still being served...
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Postcard from Bushwick

A few weeks ago, my great friend Miamah visited New York City for the very first time--and seeing some awesome street art in Brooklyn was on the top of her list of things to do. We decided to explore the neighborhood of Bushwick: although it...
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Date idea: NYC helicopter ride and sunset sail!

One of the greatest things about living in New York City is that you get to know all of the off-the-beaten-path local gems—but you also have full access to the big-time touristy items that make up a dream, splurge-worthy vacation. Even though I...
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