LOVED spyscape! Amazing for family or group event. Clean facility and well coordinated from staff…read more It was a nice break from the hustle! The staff was beyond helpful finding a lost piece of jewelry! Forever grateful for their professionalism and diligence with recovery!!

This was such a fun and unique experience! I surprised my boyfriend with this for his birthday, and…read morehe absolutely loved it. The challenges, puzzles, and games really make you think--you definitely have to process the clues carefully! There are multiple levels to complete, and throughout the experience you're asked questions that determine what type of agent you are, which was a really cool touch. It was challenging, but in the best way. Now that I understand how everything works, I definitely want to go back and do it again to see if I can do even better! If you're looking for something interactive, different, and a lot of fun, I highly recommend checking this place out. We'll definitely be back!

I really enjoyed my stay at the public. The walkway up is a little hidden, with a nice garden that…read morefeels very serene. When you come in, you are greeted by a very aesthetically pleasing interior including the iconic escalators that were designed with care. I was a little frustrated because our room which was supposed to be ready at 3 pm wasn't ready till closer to 3:15 as it was going through cleaning inspections. I will say the room was VERY clean so at least there's that. We stayed in the loft and it offered a great amount of room, esp for a New York hotel. The floor to ceiling windows are gorgeous. I appreciate that you can fully black out the rooms with curtains for quality sleep. I loved the lighting in the rooms and the bathrooms. I also loved that the shower had a single on/off control button and full sized products in lieu of minis. The room comes with the basic towels, tp, iron and then also includes a steamer! There is an amenity room on each floor where you can get more towels, an ironing board, and filtered water. The lobby bar is so fun to hang out at in the evenings. I loved the large couches. The staff was also really nice both and check in and check out. They held our luggage on both ends and were very nice to deal with. Finally, the location is amazing. You are close to so many bars and restaurants without being stuck in the hustle and bustle of midtown. Overall I really enjoyed my stay at the public. I would recommend to anyone traveling to New York!

We booked the PUBLIC Hotel for a little staycation with friends and it was the absolute most…read moreperfect stay. Five stars for the vibe, location, infamous trippy escalator (worth every picture), and every single space here. Everything is perfectly stylish, curated, and chic. Obsessed with the concrete vs shadows, the dark but bright reception/lobby area and the fact they have a fresh juice bar. Perfect for your post workout! The dining/breakfast area covered in hanging plants and greenery is everything. Be sure to check out the bars and rooftop (which we didn't get to while we were staying here merp) and all the cool amenities they have. You almost need to only be here and not do anything else to fully enjoy everything but we had a packed schedule with so many fun things to do! The rooms are as stated, compact, minimal, pretty small but super functional. I do wish the gym matched the vibe of the rest of the spaces. I love that they have two peloton bikes but they're all banged up and could use a refresh. Awesome staycation at the PUBLIC, it was a whole vibeeeeeee.

Going to the Top of the Rock is a good experience. Has a short film presentation before head up to…read morethe observation decks. I'll speak to the Beam Experience next, but before I do....do note, I give this place 5 stars overall, as it is an iconic NY building worth visiting. There's far more to see at this building, than just the observation deck I speak to in this review. . Now, what I personally found a rip off, is the Beam Experience. It costs $20 a head, in addition to your base observation ticket price. Not worth it at all and here's why: - You sit on the beam and strap in. - It goes straight up (5-6 seconds). - Pauses briefly and turns 180 to face outward (6-7 seconds). - It pauses again as it faces outward (9-10 seconds). - it turns back toward the Top of the Rock building and takes your pic (7-8 seconds). - Beam lowers back to roof top (5 seconds). . As you can see, it is so brief in duration. And there's nothing that makes you feel vulnerable at all. Or you're not any higher, actually lower, than an observation deck you can be in and be higher than folks on the beam experience. The only way the beam experience may be worth it to you....is for your to be highly nostalgic.....and want to sit on a steel beam....up in the air a bit....and technically be like those guys eating lunch on a beam all those years ago....in kinda the same place as those workers did way back when. If you don't know, that classic of the workers on the beam; occurred during the building of the Rockefeller Building. But as I see it, this beam experience isn't worth it at all.

I was extremely disappointed with the FIFA Watch Party at Top of the Rock…read more I had been looking forward to this match for months and expected an unforgettable experience. Instead, it turned into one of the most poorly organized events I've ever attended. The venue was severely overcrowded, and there were far too few TVs for the number of people admitted. Most guests, including us, couldn't even watch the game because there simply wasn't enough viewing space. We spent the event walking around trying to find a place where we could see a screen, but it was impossible. This event was clearly oversold without proper planning or consideration for the guest experience. We paid specifically to watch the FIFA final, but ended up missing most of the match. We left feeling frustrated, disappointed, and honestly scammed. This was not the experience that was advertised or promised. I hope Top of the Rock takes responsibility for what happened and provides refunds to the affected guests, while making sure events like this are organized much better in the future.

Banksy popped into my radar one day and I bookmarked it. I forgot all about visiting this public…read moreart until today when it showed up nearby in my search. It's unusual so I felt lucky I saw it as I passed by. It's been covered in plexiglass for protection against the weather. It appears people and businesses are rallying to keep it from removal. It fun to photograph public art or as some call his work Graffiti. I'm glad I have the photos in my collection. It's my first Banksy.

Banksy made this public art in 2013 and it's still intact. It's covered by an acrylic shield…read more Pretty hard to find unless you're using a map app or Yelp. Check it out on the UWS and get some cool pictures in front of here. The art doesn't look like it's complex, more of like a commentary that's the more complex thing about this. It somehow has become a thing to check out, because it's one of the few surviving pieces of Banksy public art. Officially it's titled Better Out Than In #20, and was part of a series. These appeared on the UWS in October 2013 and most disappeared soon after that. An acrylic panel protects it from graffiti artists...such as Banksy. So ironic. Zabar's put up the protection and has made the public aware of this. Cool that a great place like that takes an interest in art. They have some of the best bagels so be sure to go get some. As Banksy has gone onto bigger things it's cool that one of his older projects is around. It's at Broadway and 79th on the side of a building. This is a few blocks from Zabar's.

Hare on a Bell is a Barry Flanagan Sculpture I have seen and photographed several times over the…read moreyears. This section of space has seating and a peaceful atmosphere to sit outside with the public art enhancing your experience. Some people (like me) go out of their way to photograph these works of art. If you're one of them, this business page will lead you there. Don't forget there's also an Elephant nearby.

This artwork stands in front of the AXA Equitable Building on 6th 1/2 Avenue between 51st Street…read moreand 52nd Street. "Hare on Bell" is a bronze sculpture created in 1988 by artist Barry Flanagan. This particular piece is a limited edition of only five plus two artist proofs. It has been exhibited in London, Monaco, Tokyo, Montreal, Dublin and elsewhere before landing here in New York. Barry Flanagan (Order of the British Empire and Member of the Royal Academy) was an Irish-Welsh sculptor. He is best known for his bronze statues of hares and other animals. He was the subject of a biographical film by Peter Bach, The Man Who Sculpted Hares: Barry Flanagan, A Life. It is definitely a striking piece of artwork and worth seeing if you're walking along 6 1/2. [Review 15715 overall - 306 in New York - 1219 of 2021.]

The vessel is 150 foot tall, architectural sculpture and walk about. There are 2500 steps so make…read moresure you can do that before you pay for entrance. The views from the vessel are magnificent and as you can see is a 360° view point.

This is a relatively new landmark in nyc. It's also part of the big bus tour stops and we got out…read moreand walked about 10 mins from the stop to get there. If you didn't plan to get up, there was a mall to walk around or get something to eat. But I don't know if I will make an effort to go all the way to the area. Impressive architect though

My family and I had a wonderful experience!! Talented cast…read moreperforming such a beautiful masterpiece. Wishing all the actors the best in their careers. You truly made our New York vacation special. Thank you so much

I can write many reasons to see Hamilton, the Broadway musical…read more 1. The lyrics resonates depth with meaning. 2. The music is a blend that draws heavily of hip-hop, rap, R&B, soul, pop, and traditional Broadway show tunes. Modernized to 2015 era. Theatre patrons will not fall asleep. Theatre patrons will not be bored. Your ticket price paid is worth the theatrical experience. 3. It is based on the biography Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States who was an instrumental supporter of the U.S. Constitution who fought alongside President George Washington in the Revolutionary War. His work laid the foundation of America whose face is worthy to be depicted on the U.S. $10.00 bill. 4. It depicts history of Hamilton's journey beginning as a Caribbean immigrant rising to America's first Secretary of the Treasury. It is deeply rooted in New York City history. It depicts American history of the opposition fight for independence and creation Independence of United States of America. He is buried in Trinity Church, Financial District, Lower Manhattan, NYC. It also narrates Aaron Burr's rivalry and jealously Hamilton's strong ambition, brilliance, and determination to rise. "Hamilton wrote the other 51!" Running time: about 2 hours and 45 minutes including a 15 minute intermission. I went to the room where it happens. I write this review like I was running out of time. Yesterday is a memory. Today is an opportunity. Tomorrow is not promised. Non-stop. Keep writing! I tell my story of my experience. It was exciting, lively and upbeat which does takes you back in time of Revolutionary America in 18th century period clothing with modern language and modern music. Ticket prices are highly extortionate! Tickets starts $127.00 to $155.00 for upper balcony or standard face-value seats. My rear orchestra center ticket was an astonishing extortionate $228.00! Hamilton, the Broadway musical makes use of the Richard Rodgers Theatre's double-nested rotating stage (turntables) prominently to create a dynamic, continuous movement and cinematic flow. I wish I saw the 2015 original cast Alexander Hamilton (Lin-Manuel Miranda) and Aaron Burr (Leslie Odom Jr.). Wait for it. Forward, eleven (11) years later I am now seeing it in 2026. I now have another Playbill and Broadway show ticket to add to my growing Playbill collection. Casting is non-white actors as the Founding Fathers of the United States and other historical figures for inclusion and equality. As per Lin-Manuel Miranda, songwriter, actor, and producer who described Hamilton: "America then, as told by America now." There is no traditional stage curtain for this Broadway show, but it did start and end on time - on point. There are 34 musical numbers total (17 musical numbers in each Act). The narrative is almost entirely sung and rapped through, thus, the numbers flow directly into each other without the traditional pause to segue in-between numbers. There is very little dialogue for spoken word as I would like a mix. There are occasional expletive explicit laden lyrical lines/ verses depicting strong explicit language "goddamnit." This includes uncensored F-word during the indiscretion of Hamilton's affair. "Cabinet Battle #1" & "Cabinet Battle #2" feature insults and harsher colloquial terms as "pain in the ass" and "shit." There are other numbers where expletive explicit laden lyrical embedded are "bastard" and "whore." Surely, my teddy bears speak more eloquently than thee! The costumes replicate 18th century Revolutionary era including U.S. founding fathers in white linen or lace cravats. My predilection for Hamilton musical numbers are: Satisfied Wait For It That Would Be Enough Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down) Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story Live with intention. My passions and interests entice me to pursue more to look around. "When everyone who loves me has died" this I can absolutely relate. "Death does not discriminate. It takes and it takes and it takes. I am the one thing in life I can control. I am an original." These versus resonate depth for meaning. Rise Up!

A few weeks ago, I've decided to take advantage of my NY student free admission to a museum. I…read moredecided to go with MoMa. I have been thinking a lot about how strange it is to get older. When I was younger, I thought growing up meant eventually knowing what you were doing. You graduate from school, get a job, figure out what you want to do, and everything starts to make sense. At least, that is what I thought was supposed to happen. It turns out nobody really knows what they are doing. I started college thinking I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted. Four years later, I am still sitting at a desk wondering if something I spent six hours working on actually looks good. Growing up is expensive. There is tuition, food, transportation, coffee, materials, printing, and somehow always another expense I wasn't expecting. But I think the most expensive part is realizing that you are responsible for more things than you used to be. When I was younger, someone else usually knew what came next. Now I have to figure it out. Sometimes I miss when everything felt simpler. There was a time when I could come home from school, finish my homework, watch TV, and not think about what I was going to do with the rest of my life. Now I can barely go a day without thinking about deadlines, internships, portfolios, jobs, and whether I am actually good enough to do what I want to do. And somehow, despite all of that, I still don't know what I am doing. Because eventually you realize that everyone else is also figuring it out as they go. Some people just look like they know what they are doing. I think that is something I am finally starting to understand. I don't need to have everything figured out right now. Maybe being unsure is just part of becoming an adult. Overall, this was a great museum to experience and a perfect place to make you question your entire art career. Would visit again!!

Wanderlust at MOMA. Showing 3 new collections. One on books with art illustrations. Another is a…read morewall of social commentary on the history of society and its many facets The third is modern African architecture. exhibitions Peggy Weil: Core Memory, Full Disclosure: The Edge of Information Design, Nilima Sheikh: Fractured Skies, Taking Back Our Space: Photographic Perspectives, Architects of Liberation: Modernism in Western Africa, and The Surrealist Book: Tomorrow Lives in Mirrors

Get your special sock out, nerds. Its a big giant arm!…read more Its a huge ass arm and hand mural stretched across the outside building wall and across a garage gate. Hand and fingers pointing down as it's ready to pluck up an unsuspecting person strolling by. That's pretty much it. A big giant arm. Beware.

I remember like 2 years ago maybe more I was walking around somewhere in midtown and I see this…read moregiant hand mural, and the hand has a thumb and forefinger pinching downwards, like about to pick up something. I took a photo or two of it, but I forgot all about it. Lucky for me I found it again, only this time I can see not just the hand but the rolling gate of the garage closed next to it and I can see it's a giant arm running across the building across the gate too. it's at 7 East 59th Street, just east of Fifth Avenue. I am amazed it took two years to find it again in a location near where I work. I was able to find out the artist was a French graffiti master known only as JR but other than that I don't know the official name of the mural or when it was painted when I do I will update this review but for now I will call it the Giant Arm.

Reflection Mural…read more After checking my Yelp 'To Visit' collection I found myself in the area of the Reflection Mural. A quick walk going East on 42nd Street put me close. I was using the Yelp Map. What I didn't realize was that I was walking facing East and the side of the building where the mural is located was behind me. It's facing East at 212 East 42 Street. The mural is a huge beautiful face framed in a floral extravaganza. The details of the eyelashes and the reflection in the eyes is fantastic. It's so beautiful. If you're a fan of enjoying and visiting public artwork you'll love this piece. I'm so glad I have my photos to look at. You need to get there before time passes and it's gone! Look up the Future of Work Murals for more information. There's a message behind the mural about Child Labor and Human Trafficking.

In 2019 a major 5 mural project began in order to represent the fight against child labor by…read moreworld-renowned artists in the streets of Midtown Manhattan. See my Yelp review on the "Future Of Work" The largest of these murals was undertaken by Cuban-American artist Jorge Rodríguez Gerada called "Reflection", it is 132 feet high and 160 feet wide and made to conform to and uneven sidewall with windows. Jorge painted a white caucasian child's face with big blue eyes containing scenarios of child-trafficking victims within the iris of both pupils.  The theme is advocating against child-trafficking and child labor, which are both rampant in around the world. The mural is on the far east side of 42nd street and can only be seen look west when you're like 50 feet on the ally on t6he side of the Westin Hotel and so it is unknown to most New Yorkers,