"It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day…read morefor a neighbor. Would you be mine? Could you be mine?" I have taken to dubbing Windsor Terrace, bordered by Prospect Park and Greenwood Cemetery and split in two by the Prospect Expressway, "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for two reasons: 1. I've repeatedly been involved in conversations that go something like this: Q: Where do you live? A: Brooklyn Q: Which neighborhood? A: Windsor Terrace Q: No, which neighborhood? A: (with frustration) Windsor Terrace These dialogues tend to remind me of "Who's on First?," and it doesn't surprise me in the least that Windsor Terrace was not (until now) on the Yelp map. 2. Park Slope should not be taking all the flak for containing the most Maclarens / Baby Bjorns per square foot of sidewalk. After all, it was the Double Windsor on Prospect Park West that lead the pack in instituting a stroller ban after 5 p.m. (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/babies_bounced_after_at_windsor_NV2B1Yw7GlvFXy1wdY6rVO). The incidents leading to the stroller ban illustrate that, for the most part, the childless and those with child (or broods) who call this neighborhood home "blend but do not mix." Perhaps the most famous resident of Windsor Terrace was Isaac Asimov, who is believed to have written "Nightfall" in his family home here in 1941. In addition to its human denizens, Windsor Terrace boasts a large population of canine counterparts and perhaps the largest feral cat population in the borough. In addition to dozens of schools and rowhouses, Windsor Terrace also contains a strip of restaurants and local businesses on Prospect Park West that resembles a collegetown, the best of which are Terrace Bagels, Windsor Wines, DUB Pies, Krupa Grocery, and Le P'tit Paris. "It's a neighborly day in this beauty wood, A neighborly day for a beauty. Would you be mine? Could you be mine?..."

Every year we come to Brooklyn for the Park Slope historic brownstone tour. I'm in awe of these…read morebeautiful homes and short of owning one, touring these multi-million dollar homes is the next best thing. We prefer to stay in Brooklyn (my favorite city in the world) and live like a local for a few days, choosing a rental apartment over staying in a hotel. I like to explore different neighborhoods and the culture each one offers, as every one is distinct in their own right. This year we choose Windsor Terrace, a more residential and somewhat suburban neighborhood compared to ones in the past. We drove to Brooklyn instead of taking the train so the ample street parking was a key factor in our decision. Like mentioned before this neighborhood felt a little more suburban and featured a variety of home styles. While I didn't see any genuine brownstowns there were some with the same styling. Many of the homes had driveways and/or garages. The neighborhood was flanked by a highway on one side and the historic Greenwood cemetery on the other. The subway accessibility was not as saturated as in other neighborhoods so we opted to walk and drive. There were several small parks within walking distance that featured nice playgrounds for smaller children but limited green space. Overall it was much quieter and you almost forgot the hustle and bustle of Brooklyn was only a few blocks away. For me personally as much as I appreciated the safety and ease of parking I prefer someplace more upbeat and lively. We had to drive or walk a good 20-30 minutes to get to an area that had multiple retail and dining choices. In our immediate 5 block radius there was only a café, a pizza joint, and an ice cream place. The residents were all very nice and Sat and Sunday had "stoop sales" where everything was free. It was relaxing to walk around and check out everyone's items that were up for grabs. We enjoyed ice cream from Kathy's and sat in the park. Overall a nice visit, one that I would consider again if I was driving.

Long Island City (LIC) is a neighborhood within the New York City borough of Queens. It is bordered…read moreby Astoria to the north; the East River to the west; Sunnyside to the east; and Newtown Creek, which separates Queens from Greenpoint, Brooklyn, to the south. Its name refers to its location on the western tip of Long Island. I've spent a lot of time in this Queens Neighborhood. The food, activities, parks, entertainment, artwork and more are not given the attention they deserve. I'm adding this local flavor and landmark neighborhood to Yelp. If you agree with me please post your reviews and photos. Here's a couple of mine from the Snow and Ice Storm this past week. There's ice on the river! Thanks Yelpers.....

Long Island City used to be a beautiful wasteland. Then the buildings started to come. The first…read moretall building came in 89. Then the city lights came. Then eventually the area just became more crowded with tons of people. Back then the mom and pop shops were amazing. Its sad there are a few left. There's a lot of activities to do in the area now. Acardes, bars, tea shops, bowling, museums and other things. Its a great area if you have a dog because there's spots for them to poop all over the place. There's also tons of restaurants in the area, there's even a food hall. If you feel like living in a tiny apartment that cost over 3k then come live here. If you like noise then come live here. It used to be a wonderful spot where people minded their business, now everyone is in your business. Don't forget to pick up your dog poop or else someone will get you on camera. Be simple get a cat so that strangers don't have to randomly touch your dog without asking. Cats are better anyway. All jokes aside the parks by the water are really beautiful. Its a wonderful place to have a great picnic. Go check out the pepsi cola sign its an Instagram worthy spot. This area had the original 5 pointz building that was beautiful art all over the building but was torn down for a stupid building. Check out court square diner while your here open 24 hours! Culture lab is a must if you come to LIC! I appreciate all the flowers that are painted in the area.

What a beautiful place , they are by the water and have nice restaurants around with water view …read more They did an amazing job expanding the park with pathways on the water , plenty of benches to rest . Clean bathrooms , dog park , kids playground or if you just wanna go for a jog or a nice walk . You can also conveniently take the ferry to/from pier 11 Simply beautiful

This lovely artwork is in the plaza in front of Newport PATH station…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/newport-path-station-jersey-city?hrid=4v68uCCEFapVXwTyqzsF-A and it was installed in 2004 and is 16-foot tall made with stainless steel and zerconium. The artist is Robert Pfitzenmeier. According to the artist's description, "I'm a sailor and a windsurfer. And this relates to that dynamic. The wind is such a powerful force here." Pfitzenmeier actually works nearby in the Powerhouse Arts District. Most people passing through here are in a rush. Don't rush. Take a moment. [Review 18340 overall - 164 in New Jersey - 1862 of 2022.]

A completely unexpected artwork installation that my friend brought us to see on the way back to…read morethe hotel. It is located in the 14th Street - Eighth Avenue station that serves the A/C/E and L trains. The installation is a series of miniature bronze sculptures showing people and animals in various situations. Art critic Olympia Lambert wrote that "the lovable bronze characters installed there are joined together by a common theme of implied criminality mixed with an undercurrent of social anarchy," but labeled them as "too cute", saying that this "undercuts the work's more critical edge." I found them absolutely adorable and I'm so happy we stopped in to find them! [Review 15713 overall - 304 in New York - 1217 of 2021.]

I am enamored with Tom Otterness's bronze artwork "Life Underground" which is enticing to get off…read morethe train to admire or while waiting for an eternity for the A train to arrive.  Tom Otterness's "Life Underground" world is very enchanting and cute as the sculptures resemble a crocodile crawling out from a manhole, little men holding coins, bags of money, giant feet, and a police officer. I believe it symbolizes a world living underground of a whimsical charm and many characters represents daily NYC life: a person crawling through a barrier gate for fare evasion only to be met with a police officer on the other side; homeless without shoes sleeping on a subway platform; a sewer alligator surfacing from a manhole biting a person; workers sweeping subway tokens; people sweeping piles of pennies; two figures holding a crosscut saw of an I-beam column; a couple walking arm and arm; a couple holding hands with goblets, and many more. Oh, how cute! As per Wikipedia, Otterness's bronze artwork "Life Underground" contains over 100 individual pieces strewn throughout MTA 14th Street - Eighth Avenue subway station of the A, ​C, ​E​, and L trains. I am intrigued with one work -- Thomas Nast Takes on "Boss" Tweed, 1871 inspired by a Boss Tweed cartoon that appeared in a periodical "Harper's Weekly" with a money bag head, "The Brains."

This review is a long time coming:…read more A few years ago when I was living in the LES, I noticed these eyesores that were the construction containers for the Houston Restoration Project. Then one day I happened by, and they were no longer those drab, depressing, steel tombs- they were turned into long, cubic works of art. Each side of the container was now adorned with a vibrant image. Upon further investigation, I learned that it was due to the newly created Centre-fuge Public Art Project Centre-fuge was the brainchild a few other local LES residents, who too were tired of the eyesores. They turned the boring containers into a rotating street art gallery, that initially featured local artists. Now, going into its 5th year (and its 20th cycle), Centre-fuge has expanded not only further into the East Village at the First street Green Art Park, but into Brooklyn/outer boroughs, as well as down to Miami. The cycles rotate every 3 months, when they buff the containers and invite new artists, now from around the globe. Anyone can actually submit to be considered to cover a portion of a container/wall, via their website. Centre-fuge is a great project that not only beautifies neighborhoods, but brings together communities. If you're into street art/graffiti, be sure to head to LES to check out the project. While you're there, mosey over to the Bowery wall at Bowery/Houston for another rotating mural. Then head down to Little Italy, for the L.I.S.A Project.

It's not exactly, clean or establishment friendly graffiti (thank God) but they usually use dark…read morecolors that help you feel what they're trying to say.

A seaside community made famous by Fat Joe's rap song. I'm not gonna lie, parts of it are pretty…read moreslummy. However, the beach, the parks, the fort are nice enough. I'd recommend tourists and weekend Warriors take the very convenient NYC ferry out here and explore. There's even a shuttle that will take you to the extreme east and west ends. Adjacent to Long Beach and Jamaica.

Very unique area in NYC. Been here throughout the years and there have been some changes but things…read moreremain the same. My only gripe about it there is only one train that goes through here. There are a couple of buses but the B22 is terrible in the middle of the day or right after 5pm. Great boardwalk in the summer time. It's when the rest of NYC comes out for some sun and beach time. There are pockets of community here as well.

If you're a city commuter, this place is a commuter's heaven -- it has five railroad lines:…read moreRonkonkoma, Port Jefferson, Oyster Bay, Montauk, and Hempstead. What more could you ask for? Well... maybe lower commuter fees, lol. We chose this area as our top pick for several reasons: unbeatable access to convenient railroad lines, a strong safety rating, reasonable property taxes (yes, we checked!), and the hope of finding a beautiful home under a million. I was done with city life and the five boroughs -- especially Queens. I wanted to be able to drive to a store, park in an actual parking lot, and not waste time circling around for a street spot, stressing about someone dinging my car. No more of that nonsense. And don't get me started on city permits. So many rules, so many regulations, and it takes forever. People are nice but nice doesn't get me the permit today, takes months :((