Category Archives: History

I will say a prayer for you today Boston.

Posted on 04/16/2013 by filbio310

This is not a day for a frivilous post about food, drinking, ranting or raving. It’s not a day for being all funny and goofy. I had other posts ready but decided that with the recent events to put up … Continue reading →

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Looking for something to do near NYC? A quick day trip to Tarrytown.

Posted on 03/22/2013 by filbio310

Sometimes we just want to escape the city for a day, or take a weekend getaway. Many people don’t realize there are quick day trips that can be made using Amtrak or the Metro North railroad. One of these is … Continue reading →

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Times Square NYC – Are You Frickin’ Kidding Me?

Posted on 03/15/2013 by filbio310

NYC offers up so many great places to see, explore, and experience. There are a multitude of spots to eat a fabulous meal, take in entertainment, enjoy a delicious cocktail, view culture, and revel in history among others. As a … Continue reading →

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March Lion Gives Way to Lamb Swamp Ass in NYC!

Posted on 03/10/2013 by filbio310

C’mon spring! That is the resounding chant that this fellow New Yorker can hear being mumbled under the breath of many passerby. I mean, let’s be real, the winter season in NYC is pretty long and dreary. Sure, we have … Continue reading →

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Beer, hot mustard, and NYC history.

Posted on 03/04/2013 by filbio310

I love drinking beer. It’s one of the highlights of my weekends. Well, that and any other day I can imbibe a tasty brew. Who am I kidding? I can drink beer every day if I could but then I … Continue reading →

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In NYC Big Brother is watching you – and helping you pee!

Posted on 02/26/2013 by filbio310

I don’t normally write about politics. In fact, I can’t stand politics, but it is a fact of life and it creeps into our everday lives like a hemorrhoid that just won’t go away. Like death and taxes government just seems … Continue reading →

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Harlem NYC – fun & history a subway ride away.

Posted on 01/13/2013 by filbio310

One of the great things about living in NYC are all the different neighborhoods one can explore. On any day all it takes is a quick subway ride to hit up any part of the city. Brooklyn (fuggetaboutit!), da Bronx, … Continue reading →

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It’s New Year’s Eve

Posted on 12/31/2012 by filbio310

It’s New Year’s Eve. This time has generally been considered the realm of reflecting on the past year, and making foolhardy resolutions for the upcoming months ahead. We look at all the things we have accomplished, and those that we … Continue reading →

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