I passed the Queensboro bridge today with traffic blocked for the the marathoners running across it and at the same time, I came across this picture. The trolley pictured was the last active trolley line in NYC. It ran across the bridge to Manhattan to an underground terminal. The entrance structure is still visible at the tiny square splitting up the Manhattan and Queens bound traffic.
Despite what you may hear in the news, now is actually an excellent time to visit New York City. As a lifelong New Yorker and professional tour guide, I can assure you—this city is still full of life, history, culture, and of course, incredible bagels.
Hi all you bagel lovers out there! I’m back to blogging about bagels, my walking tours, and whatnot. There are lots of qustions online about bagels – but I’m here to say don’t worry about questions about bagels. Just eat them and enjoy!
The smell of fresh bagels is something that isn’t easily replicated. For us in New York, bagels are practically synonymous with the city. Breakfast is a hot,...
