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…a candidate for the new New York anthem” - “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z

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And, the classic New York anthem  - “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra

Jul
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The Canadian coffee chain takes Manhattan.

The Canadian coffee chain takes Manhattan.

Jun
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At long last, the High Line — a park built on an abandoned, elevated railway (kinda like the Promenade Plantee in Paris) opens to the public.

May
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I haven’t washed my hands since college.
— overheard in Williamsburg as swine flu fear hits New York.
Mar
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Ikea-bound

Like many everday experiences in New York, a trip to Ikea is not your average trip to Ikea. A new location opened in Brooklyn last year and rather than taking the subway or bus, I couldn’t resist taking the free ferry. After delaying my trip for weeks and weeks, mostly due to inclimate weather or laundry, I set off for Pier 11 on one sunny afternoon.

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The Ikea ferry arrives. There was quite the lineup, by the way.

The Ikea ferry arrives. There was quite the lineup, by the way.

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Looking back at a lovely view of the financial district.

Looking back at a lovely view of the financial district.

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I always wondered what these structures were.  From Battery Park (part of my running route), they look like giraffe sculptures.

I always wondered what these structures were. From Battery Park (part of my running route), they look like giraffe sculptures.