Inside Williamsburg

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Things to Do

Williamsburg

New York City

Brooklyn

Think you know Williamsburg, the Brooklyn neighborhood that has become a byword for cool? You might think again when you hear these firsthand accounts from longtime residents who make some of the beer, food, jewelry and, of course, music that give the neighborhood its cachet. Though the area has changed of late, with new apartment buildings and more families moving in, the spirit of creativity that made it a popular destination in the first place remains one of its most powerful draws.

Insider Guide: The South Bronx's Grand Concourse 

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This close-knit area is perfect for a day trip. It’s packed with cultural attractions, homey restaurants and hip-hop history, all a quick subway ride from Midtown.

South Bronx

The Bronx

Insider Guide: South Bronx's Grand Concourse 

This close-knit area is perfect for a day trip. It's packed with cultural attractions, homey restaurants and hip-hop history, all a quick subway ride from Midtown.

South Bronx's Grand Concourse - 2015.04.01 -VIDEO

NYCGO Insider Guide: Coney Island

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Coney Island

For more than a century, this Brooklyn neighborhood is where New Yorkers have come to play. In this video, a sideshow performer, the proprietor of a
famous local pizzeria and the neighborhood’s unofficial mayor let you know
why the seaside getaway (and attractions like the terrifying Cyclone roller coaster) are still irresistible today.

Inside Coney Island - 2015.06.02 - VIDEO

Prospect Heights

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Attractions & Tours

You're most likely to visit Prospect Heights because of the major attractions bracketing the neighborhood: Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Public Library and the Brooklyn Museum near its southern boundary, and Barclays Center—home of basketball's Brooklyn Nets and hockey's New York Islanders—to the northwest. Once you've made the subway ride out, though, don't miss the subtler charms in between: historic brownstone architecture, mom-and-pop shops and a thriving restaurant and bar scene.

Prospect Heights - 2015.10.30 - VIDEO

Insider Guide: Sunset Park

Sunset Park

Restaurants

Outdoors & Recreation

Known for a deep roster of authentic international restaurants (especially Chinese and Mexican), Sunset Park is also home to the beautiful grounds of Greenwood Cemetery, Revolutionary War history and real-life chocolate factories in Industry City. Let locals show you around in this video guide.

Inside Sunset Park - 2015.02.02 - VIDEO

Insider Guide: Red Hook

Red Hook

This rugged waterfront neighborhood offers a salt spray of NYC's seafaring past, along with quirky shops and some killer lobster rolls.

Red Hook - 2014.05.9- VIDEO

Insider Guide: East Village

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Looking for the pulse of the neighborhood that spawned NYC’s punk movement and Off-Off-Broadway scene? Let the locals show you the independent bookstores, vintage shops, cabaret stages and rock ’n’ rolls bars where the East Village’s rebel spirit lives on.

East Village

Nightlife

Shopping

Manhattan

Music

Inside East Village - 2015.02.20 - VIDEO

Insider Guide: Governors Island

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Governors Island

Events & Festivals

Summer

This New York Harbor destination features sprawling green spaces, striking views of the City skyline and plenty of shady alcoves—making it just right for relaxing on a hot and hazy day.

Inside Governors Island - 2015.07.01 - VIDEO

Insider Guide: Flatiron District

Flatiron District

This Manhattan neighborhood's historic charm dovetails flawlessly with the new shops, restaurants and nightspots that keep sprouting up. In this short documentary video, locals explain what they love about the area.

Inside Flatiron District - 2015.05.05 - VIDEO

Insider Guide: Harlem

Harlem is a hotbed for live music, museums and virtually any kind of dining.

Harlem

Museums & Galleries

Inside Harlem - 2015.01.06 - VIDEO

Insider Guide: Meatpacking District

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Meatpacking District

John Jobaggy of J.T. Jobaggy Inc. Meat Purveyors shows us around the neighborhood and talks about its history. Having once been focused on its eponymous industry, the Meatpacking District is now a shopping, dining and nightlife destination.

Inside the Meatpacking District - 2014.09.03 - VIDEO

Insider Guide: Upper West Side

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Upper West Side

Historic architecture, small local shops and a wealth of cultural institutions—not to mention proximity to two of the City's major parks—make the cozy Upper West Side a must-visit destination. Learn about the area's charms from the residents who know it best in our short documentary.

Inside the Upper West Side - 2014.12.03 - VIDEO

Insider Guide: West Village

West Village

The West Village is known as one of the City’s foremost neighborhoods for LGBTQ+ culture. In this video, we explore the venues that give the neighborhood its character.

West Village - 2015.12.09 - VIDEO

Insider Guide: Astoria

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Astoria

Queens

Astoria is home to a thriving arts community, rich Greek heritage and the oldest operating movie studio in the United States. In fact, it's no exaggeration to trace the roots of NYC's rarefied place in the entertainment industry to this Queens neighborhood. Learn about the area's history and new hot spots from the residents who know it best in our short documentary.

Inside Astoria - 2014.11.03 - VIDEO

Insider Guide: Corona

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Corona

This diverse Queens neighborhood beckons with homemade tortillas, refreshing ices, professional baseball and tennis, bocce, museums and the former home of jazz great Louis Armstrong.

Inside Corona - 2015.09.08 - VIDEO

Insider Guide: St. George

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St. George

Staten Island

Discover cultural attractions, casual restaurants, nautical history and Victorian architecture all in St. George.

Inside St. George - 2015.07.30 - VIDEO

Interview with Patricia Field 

The NYC fashion stylist talks about her lauded career, her favorite places to shop and the shuttering of her famous store.

Patricia Field - Video

Royalton New York

Is your idea of a winter escape cozying up by a fireplace with a craft cocktail in hand? The Royalton New York offers just the experience to suit your style.

Royalton New York - Video

The Rubin Museum

Enjoy the serenity of a Tibetan Buddhist shrine room right in the midst of Manhattan’s bustle. The Rubin Museum of Art provides an escape unlike any other.

The Rubin Museum - Video

Get Styled with Patricia Field

Citywide

The legendary fashion stylist talks about her lauded career, her favorite places to shop and the shuttering of her famous store.

Patricia Field Stylist Video

Arthur Avenue & Belmont

Belmont

Eat & Drink

Head to Arthur Avenue to shop at family-run groceries and eat authentic Italian fare in the charming Belmont neighborhood.

Arthur Avenue & Belmont

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