Tribeca

Pros: First in a series of a firsthand account Sept. 11
Cons: I miss my neighborhood

A son's first day of kindergarten. A stop at the optometrist to pick up a new pair of glasses. Just one more tap of the snooze button before getting up. How many times do we go back and think about how seemingly unimportant decisions change our lives,...

Pros: A fun area with clubs, galleries and restaurants.
Cons: Not the most conveniently located area in the City

Last week, I had the opportunity to catch some fine live bluegrass at a New York City club called Tribeca Blues. I was a bit wary of this because of the location. Tribeca Blues is located on Warren ST near City Hall. It's also close to...

Pros: cool, hip architecture and restaurants, quiet neighborhood
Cons: hard to drive to, can seem intimidating if you're not comfortable in the city

Come to Tribeca to get away from the tourist scene and experience a real New York neighborhood. Some of the best restaurants in the city are in Tribeca. Because it is known as a place for foodies, even the casual and cheap restaurants have excellent...

Pros: NYC's best kept secret, step after step of treasures, something for all ages.
Cons: Closes at dusk.

What do native Tribecans know that no one else does? Running the western border of the island of Manhattan from just above Chambers Street to the southern tip is Hudson River Park (aka Stuy Park, aka Rockefeller Park).

Right on the water,...

Pros: A different feel to the area, great restaurants & waterside.
Cons: May be less convenient if you don't take the subway.

Tribeca is a case of "build it and they will come", early residents having included Martin Scorsese and JFK, Jr., who recognized the individuality of a part of New York that has charm and was not overrun with Duane Reade and visitors...though ...

Pros: Great for eating out, walking about, sporting and people watching.
Cons: Parking

This now trendy neighborhood was haven to ladies of the night and drug addicts not too long ago. If you take the 1/9 subway line to the "Chambers" stop, you will see a nice mix of families, professionals, and hipsters in this region of the city. There is ...