The Tony Awards Are Coming Uptown this Year, Why Shouldn't You!
The southern most portion of Washington Heights, roughly 155th-175th Street is full of hidden treasures and historic sites. The...
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Hank Orenstein
Nov 2, 20221 min read
Hank's November 2022 Newsletter
Latest NYC real estate trends, fun and interesting under the radar events, Native American Heritage month and more!...
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Hank Orenstein
Oct 31, 20221 min read
Walking Tour Retrospective: Van Cortlandt Park in The Bronx
On a glorius autumn day October 29, 2022, I lead a group of 30 people on a exploration of the human and natural history of this 1,146...
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Hank Orenstein
Aug 12, 20222 min read
Is Hudson Heights NYC's Best Value Neighborhood for Living?
Whether buying or renting I have concluded that the Hudson Heights sub-neighborhood of Washington Heights is New York City's best...
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Hank Orenstein
Apr 13, 20221 min read
Highlights of My Greenpoint, Brooklyn Tour, April 9 ,2022
Greenpoint, sometimes referred to as "Little Poland," is one of my favorite NYC neighborhoods, thanks to its rich history, amazing and...
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Hank Orenstein
Mar 14, 20224 min read
Women's History Month Quiz
Women’s History Month Quiz – NYC-Style These women all lived and worked in NYC! Match the woman with their accomplishment: The first...
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Hank Orenstein
Feb 8, 20223 min read
Great Black History Sites to Visit in NYC
Celebrate Black History - Put These on Your List! African Burial Ground National Monument Indoor Museum operated by the National Park...
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Hank Orenstein
Dec 31, 20211 min read
NYC Gets 199 New Street Names
Happy New Year to all our Followers! Here's a fun link to 199 new street names in NYC! Among the names are for Celia Cruz, Cicely...
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Hank Orenstein
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Hank's NYC End of Summer Staycation Picks!
There are 24 free upcoming concerts in NYC’s parks. Here’s the link: https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/f2021-08-27/c98 Many more...
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Hank Orenstein
Aug 20, 20212 min read
Latest NYC Real Estate Trends: Sales Surged in Long Island City and Astoria
In the First Half of 2021, both the Long Island City and Astoria real estate markets had their best half-year period on record. This...
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Hank Orenstein
Jul 28, 20211 min read
On-Line Tours Available: Ideal for Groups, Companies and Organizations
Do you have co-workers or people in your organization who would like to learn more about New York City's history and neighborhoods? In...
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Hank Orenstein
Oct 7, 20201 min read
Hot off the Presses! Third Quarter Manhattan Real Estate Report
Here’s what happened during the Third Quarter 2020 in Manhattan: Below are the highlights. Find the entire report here. Manhattan ...
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Hank Orenstein
Jul 13, 20201 min read
NYC Neighborhoods for the COVID-19 Era
Discover which NYC neighborhoods have the best access to open space and parks?
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Hank Orenstein
Jun 19, 20202 min read
Today is Juneteenth: Options for Honoring the Holiday and Learning + Black History Sites in NYC
For years I have incorporated NYC’s African American History into the fabric of my walking tours and our online events, illuminating the...
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Hank Orenstein
Jun 11, 20202 min read
A Message from Corcoran's CEO Pam Liebman: The Real Estate Industry – Not Just Lip Service...
========== As a former social worker and community organizer I am saddened and angered, yet energized and optimistic that we have entered...
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Hank Orenstein
May 16, 20201 min read
New Yorker Birthdays in May: First Installment May 1 -15th
This list of our New Yorker birthdays for May 1-15th includes Joseph Heller who wrote "Catch 22," Stephen Colbert and Martha Graham.
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Hank Orenstein
May 15, 20203 min read
The Future Of New York City as Home: Predictions and More Questions
What will home mean for people in NYC's future? This article poses some questions and makes some predictions,
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Hank Orenstein
May 13, 20202 min read
News and Culture May 13-20 (and beyond)
How the NYC Subway Could Look in Three Months, and other News and Cultural Events Online
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Hank Orenstein
May 11, 20201 min read
Happy Birthday to Patience and Fortitude, the Lions in front of the NY Public Library!
Today is the birthday of Patience and Fortitude, the lions that welcome people to our main 42nd Street library.
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Hank Orenstein
May 7, 20202 min read
Sam Hargress (4/9/1936 - 4/10/2020), Rest in Peace. May the Music and Your Generous Spirit Live On.
Remembering Sam Hargress, owner of Paris Blues, Harlem's wonderful jazz dive from 1969 - April 10, 2020.
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