Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Can you guess this park based on my clues? Let's try something new: I will give a number of clues, and you will have to guess to which park I am referring. Don't worry, I will also show you enough video so that you will …

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Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. My hot take about the subway barriers. I get it: the platform barriers are a long cry from the modern platform screen doors you see in Seoul, South Korea or in other metros across the world. But the reality is that this pilot program may …

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Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Do you know who Jacob Javits is? Jacob K. Javits Playground is a vibrant urban park located in the Fort George section of Washington Heights. Named after Jacob K. Javits, a distinguished U.S. Senator from New York, the playground offers a variety of recreational amenities …

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Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Better in the snow than Central Park? In the tranquility of a winter's snowfall, Fort Tryon Park transforms into a picturesque wonderland, offering a serene escape from the bustling city streets. Blanketed in a soft layer of pristine white, the park's winding pathways and majestic …

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Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Free model train show in Grand Central. Each year, the New York Transit Museum holds a Holiday Train Show in their storefront in Grand Central Terminal. This year, due to a generous donation, the show is completely free of charge! Check it out anytime through …

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Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Should this park be renamed? Robert Moses Playground is named after a highly influential political figure in New York City - but should it be renamed? While Moses' influence in New York City's development in the twentieth century is undisputed, many argue that his discriminatory …

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Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. How to (legally) ride Metro-North or LIRR for free. When there are major service disruptions, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority often allows riders to transfer for no added cost to Metro-North or the Long Island Rail Road. These changes are often unknown to riders, so it …

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Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Why is this park still closed? Amelia Gorman Park is a gorgeous park located in the Fort George section of Washington Heights in Manhattan. The park is bounded by Broadway on the west and Wadsworth Terrace on the east, stretching from 188th to 190th Streets. …

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Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Most beautiful subway station tunnel in NY? The tunnel leading to the 191st St station in New York City is an atmospheric descent into the heart of the Fort George neighborhood of Washington Heights. As you venture underground, the tunnel exhibits a blend of historic …

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Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Ever ridden on this train? The New York Transit Museum's Holiday Nostalgia Rides offer a festive journey back in time, allowing passengers to experience the charm and nostalgia of vintage subway cars from the mid-20th century. Decorated in holiday style, these historic trains provide a …

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