You can't say you've seen NYC until you've seen it from a boat. Hop on the ferry from anywhere to anywhere and you'll see what I mean. Not only will you see excellent old buildings and factories--the inner workings of the old industrial city--but you'll head out under working bridges and see the skyscrapers in all their towering glory. And once you've done it, do it again, at night.

A place for when you only have a day and your soul needs the smell of an ocean breeze and to feel sand between your toes. You can watch all the craziness of Coney Island from across the water.

If only places can speak...yet they have their own language with their texture, smell, vibe, mood...new york is waking up 

I've seen so many great classic movies on film here. Being able to have that experience is one of the things that I feel lucky living in this city.

The design and photography floor at Barnes & Noble bookstore in Union Square.