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Financial District of Manhattan and the Village

 B yourself-- The third of five days in New York was spent exploring the Financial District and the Village and ended at Washington Square Park, where anything can, and does, happen. (Click on the orange text within the article for links to more info!) ( View Map - Manhattan on Monday - June 9, 2025 ) Part three of my New York urban landscapes with people making their way through the concrete jungle, displays the classic elegance of history contrasted with bits of modernity.  Grand Central Terminal A majestic exterior and an iconic example of Beaux-Arts architecture . The Charging Bull on Wall Street For people who want to take selfies with the Bowling Green Bull's unmistakable symbol of  its  virility , the line forms at the rear The Gothic spires of Trinity Church provide a backdrop to the city's evolving modernity under the awning of a wine shop on Broadway. The bells from the majestic church could be heard long before it could be seen. The Downtown Alliance Publ...

A day in BK NY

 B rooklyn The second of five days in New York was spent in Brooklyn. From Grand Central Terminal to Grand Army Plaza to DUMBO, then a ferry ride across the East River to walk in the footsteps of General Washington. OHH! Youse guys shoulda been dere! ( View Map - Brooklyn- June 8, 2025 )  Urban landscapes peppered with people simply living their lives–when someone's ordinary everyday intersects with another's extraordinary journey, each may find themselves appreciating the beauty of both.  Grand Central Terminal Buskin'! It was pretty cool exiting the subway to the sax. solo of  Careless Whisper  by George Michael echoing through the terminal. No cash for a tip,  fuhgeddaboudit! He's got Venmo! Grand Army Plaza  in Brooklyn. Construction of the  Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch  began in 1889. She chose a lovely spot to enjoy her book. Meadowport Arch , completed in 1870. Prospect Park Smorgasburg ! In Prospect Park every Sunday and various l...