This couple escapes Brooklyn as often as they can—and they've got tips for you

… Erin Lindsey and Denny Brownell live in Crown Heights Brooklyn but spend … youre planning your next escape from Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island or the Bronx Who knows maybe youll even …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |June 23, 2017 - 1:45PM
A guide to Long Island's south shore beaches

… the southern part of the islandand particularly its barrier beachesdoes indeed have the kind of chilledout vibe thats … or Fire Island can be a bit of a schlep from the city Long Beach and its bordering towns of Atlantic Beach and Lido … after the storm Along the boardwalk youll find mostly apartment complexes but scant hotels elsewhere there are …

By Alanna Schubach |June 22, 2017 - 10:15AM
It could be worse: remembering a time without air-conditioning in NYC

… Last week New Yorkers had their first bitter taste of what … are moments of course when were forced to Last year some Queens residents even resorted to riding air conditioned … it  … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Liveair conditioning … history … In case you missed it … …

By Alanna Schubach |June 20, 2017 - 9:59AM
A guide to the islands of New York City

… If an idyllic island getaway isnt in the cards this summer … … Randalls Island … Located between Upper Manhattan and Queens Randalls Island has long been a haven for the … th century when it was known as Blackwells Island the thin sliver of land in the East River was home to a jail an asylum …

By Alanna Schubach |June 19, 2017 - 1:45PM
The great NYC outdoors: FAQs for those lucky enough to have terraces, roofdecks, and gardens

… not commercial use And gas lines need to be installed by a NYClicensed master plumber Cooking with a charcoal barbecue … Home Depot offers a wide selection at good prices plus home delivery and installation is available  Home Goods Its all …   wayfaircom   todayspatiocom  and  overstockcom And for flowers and plants we suggest  windowboxcom If you prefer to …

By Tripp Whetsell |June 1, 2017 - 12:30PM
Splitting the difference: 3 NYC neighborhoods where you can live like it's the suburbs

… Its that time of year when families leave the city en masse trying … Long Island where she grew up and where her parents still live The idea of being near family who could help with … Road And Forest Hills includes busy commercial areas along Queens Boulevard and Austin Street which are lined with bars …

By Alanna Schubach |May 18, 2017 - 9:59AM
The 20 deadly sins NYC rental agents should never commit (but do)

… are truly honest hardworking people not hustlers looking to push their clients into the quickest apartment rental for the highest broker fee … Note This story was … taken at night just makes me hate you and your rental I do however think it is really cute to have the tenants pet in …

By Kelly Kreth |May 4, 2017 - 2:59PM