Hamilton Heights: The insider's guide to living there

… a local crowd I like some of the smaller bars like Uptown Bourbon  Jose There used to be a familyowned oldschool … and hardtofind imported food items And not just for grocery shopping So many families including ours loved going there … their parking lot or something like that Mayra For my food shopping I take the train to Trader Joes Maggie My grocery …

By Marjorie Cohen |October 19, 2021 - 12:30PM
Crown Heights: The insider's guide to living there

… has fluctuated a lot since the Weeksville days According to the most recent census about 74 percent of the population … shared by Caribbean Americans a growing number of hipster renters and a large and growing Lubavitch ultraOrthodox … locals about what there is to do where they go to eat and how they get around Heres what they had to say … The transit …

By Marjorie Cohen |June 21, 2021 - 1:30PM
Richmond Hill, Queens: The insider's guide to living there

In 1905 a writer rhapsodized about the bucolic feel of … past year theres been an effort to support local stores and restaurants Alfies a popular pizza place only had to close … What we do have are coopsthat markets not great Now that NYC is emerging Bowne says that shes optimistic that we will …

By Marjorie Cohen |May 10, 2021 - 9:30AM
Central Harlem: The insider's guide to living there

… farmland woods and rolling hills Harlems bucolic era came to an end at the turn of the 20th century when developers … has deteriorated or been replaced by multistory luxury rental and condo buildings Walk down one block and youll see … People are outside all the time Everyone always says hellohow you doing Nicole Williams 39 rents … Transportation is …

By Marjorie Cohen |April 22, 2021 - 12:30PM
The Concourse: The insider's guide to living there

… Champs Élysées Paris‎ Early on the boulevard experienced a housing boom Jews and Italians left their Manhattan … to be within 40 minutes of Fort Lee NJ White Plains NY Stamford CT Citi Field in Queens Kennedy Airport LaGuardia … happening in my community is governmentsubsidized affordable housing Even so what folks are often heard saying …

By Marjorie Cohen |March 23, 2021 - 12:30PM