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Strand Bookstore, New York, NY

Strand Bookstore

A New York institution since 1927 – no easy feat! When Strand Bookstore opened on Fourth Avenue, it was one of 48 bookstores on Book Row. Today, it is the only one remaining. 828 Broadway @ 12th Street, New York, NY

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Alan's Alley, New York, NY

Alan’s Alley

This is one of the last remaining video stores in Manhattan. I love how the selections are arranged by actors and that everything from classic to obscure can be found on its crammed shelves. The staff is always happy to make recommendations. And, like many of the best independent fixtures in New York, there is […]

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Calves Rejoice!

Calves Rejoice!

    Goodbye Premier Veal, hello Whitney Museum! During my morning runs, I’ve marked the passage of time by the changes along the Hudson River. Every day, I observed a new building’s progress or monitored the redevelopment along the piers. I’ve witnessed the once-desolate and dilapidated western-most blocks from Chelsea to Tribeca transform from prostitutes and […]

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