Walking New York City Tours

10/17/2026

10/13/2026

The only problem with New York City’s birth date, 1625, is that the year has hardly any historical significance. Some historians hope to correct the record.

10/13/2026

Bryant Park Winter Village returns in just 2 weeks with 170+ shops, free ice skating, a giant Christmas tree and more.

10/12/2026

From grocery to saloon to Beastie Boys concert venue, the story of the last wood-frame building on the Upper West Side https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2026/10/12/from-grocery-to-saloon-to-beastie-boys-concert-venue-the-story-of-the-last-wood-building-on-the-upper-west-side/

10/11/2026

The image of shoes slung over telephones lines is one we’re all familiar with – it’s the topic of many an urban myth. But why does it actually happen?