Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Pumphouse Park is mysterious…but also quite visible? Try as I might, I couldn't find much about this park that didn't amount to citation-free speculation or others similarly noting a lack of available information about the park. It's located in the Battery Park City area of …
Author: Fred McNulty
Exploring Zuccotti Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Zuccotti Park was the home of Occupy Wall Street. Remember Occupy Wall Street? Zuccotti Park in downtown Manhattan was the epicenter of the movement that took over the world in 2011. However, the park itself, to be honest, is nothing to write home about. (Unless, …
Exploring the Irish Hunger Memorial
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. The Irish Hunger memorial is a touching display in downtown Manhattan. The Irish Hunger Memorial is located adjacent to Rockefeller Park in Battery City Park, Manhattan. It's right by a ferry terminal, and it is all quite gorgeous during sunsets. Rockefeller Park is a nice …
What does the Mayor of New York City do?
The New York City mayor is perhaps the most well-known municipal leader in the United States, however many people–even in NYC–are unaware of what the position actually entails. Given the influence and power of the role, that's not a good thing, especially around crucial election times! I'll break down what you need to know in …
Exploring Marcus Garvey Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Marcus Garvey Park has underrated views of NYC. I think it is fair to say that Central Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park is somewhat of a hidden gem outside of loyal locals, but its stellar views, great facilities, and proximity to public transportation are really amazing. …
Exploring Joyce Kilmer Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Great lunch in Joyce Kilmer Park. Nestled between the Bronx Museum of the Arts and Yankee Stadium is Joyce Kilmer Park in The Bronx's West Concourse neighborhood. There is a lot of history in a relatively small area, not to mention plenty of seating. For …
Exploring Tompkins Square Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Tompkins Square Park in the East Village is more fun in warm weather. After checking out the Ukrainian Museum, I decided to grab a cheap slice of pizza (still delicious) and walk through Tompkins Square Park. There's a surprising amount of history represented within the …
Exploring Hudson Highlands State Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Despite a snow squall ambush, this was a great hike. A short Metro-North ride away, we found ourselves right on the Hudson River in Beacon. There are a bunch of different trails, but we opted for one that could best accommodate the range of experience …
Exploring Rockefeller Lookout
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. An amazing view of NYC can be found…in New Jersey? While not in New York, the Rockefeller Lookout on the Palisades Interstate Parkway offers amazing views across the Hudson. We were lucky enough to go on a beautiful day. Please note that this is …
Exploring Central Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Parks are not perfect. Here's why. In my last video, I discussed why parks are awesome, but I wanted to provide some balance to that perspective, while showcasing some scenes from Central Park in Manhattan. Sadly, parks are not immune to the socio-political conditions of …