Tag: Brooklyn
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Peekaboo
This view from Washington Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn, is one of New York’s most photographed. The Manhattan Bridge lines up perfectly between the red-brick warehouses, and if you look closely, the Empire State Building peeks through its arch, framed beautifully. I like the area—even though it’s touristy, it feels calmer than Manhattan. Cobblestones add charm,…
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Brooklyn Bridge Views
There are some New York views everyone has seen somewhere—on a postcard, in a movie, or in real life. For me, it’s this one. Even though I’ve only been here once before, it somehow feels instantly familiar: the Brooklyn Bridge stretching across the East River with downtown Manhattan rising just behind. The walking paths along…
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Garden Duty
Today was a little different from the usual workday—no meetings, no screens, just sunshine, soil, and a whole lot of teamwork. My company organized a volunteering day at a local community garden, and we dug, pulled weeds, hauled wood, and built things (not always gracefully, but we got there). It was hands-on in the truest…
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Sake tasting
This weekend, I attended a great event: a sake tasting and learning session. It was held at Kura Brewery, tucked away in Brooklyn’s Industry City, a dynamic new development area. It was a truly fun—and tasty—experience that brought me one step closer to genuinely enjoying sake. Just a short time ago, I wouldn’t have imagined…
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Sunday stroll
First time I’ve ventured outside Manhattan and explored Greenpoint. The northern tip of Brooklyn has nice vibes, cool restaurants and amazing views of the Manhattan skyline ☺️ The area was originally farmland and many European settlers landed on this strip of American soil which they referred to as the lush, tree covered tip of land…
Josephine in New York City 