For the Beauty Alone, It’s Easy to Love Brooklyn Heights Although I’ve lived in Manhattan since I moved to New York in 2007, Brooklyn Heights happens to be one of my favorite New York neighborhoods. In fact, the thought of moving there has crossed my mind at least once or twice. You see, you can […] The post There’s So Much to Love About Brooklyn Heights appeared first on Tracy Kaler ..read more

When is it time to leave New York?   Few people move to New York City thinking that one day they’ll leave for greener pastures, or a bigger apartment. Loving and leaving New York can happen to you, me, your BFF, or that strange guy sitting next to you on the 2 train. It happens […] The post When Is It Time to Leave New York? appeared first on Tracy Kaler ..read more

Which are the city’s best neighborhoods? Here’s my advice on deciding where to live in NYC You might be asking the question, “Is NYC right for me?” Well, you’re not alone. Scores of people move to New York every year, and scores leave, because even with high hopes of building a future here, they realize […] The post Deciding Where to Live in NYC appeared first on Tracy Kaler ..read more

Staying in Love with New York   I love New York, but after living in the city for years, the novelty has worn off and the honeymoon is over. A once exhilarating and unspoiled New York is now broken in, comfortable, and more familiar than it was when I moved here. Admittedly, on certain days, […] The post Staying in Love with New York appeared first on Tracy Kaler ..read more

How’s your Broadway theater etiquette?   Whether I see a riveting play, an award-winning musical, or an Off-Broadway spoof, I love watching talented newcomers and veteran performers take the stage and command an audience. But what I don’t love is sitting near someone who doesn’t know or adhere to the basic etiquette that should be […] The post A Guide to Broadway Theater Etiquette appeared first on Tracy Kaler ..read more

  Tips to Live on a Budget in NYC So, you made it. You’re in New York––finally. You’ve been dreaming of living in NYC since you could walk (well, almost), and now you’ve secured that tiny apartment in some Brooklyn neighborhood you’ve never heard of, with a roommate you’ve never met before. That’s a lot […] The post 10 Tips to Live on a Budget in NYC appeared first on Tracy Kaler ..read more

I wrote this piece shortly after I moved to New York. I’ve updated and edited it countless times over the years and here’s the most recent iteration sharing the long journey to calling the city home. All good things take time, or so they say….   “I’m going to live here one day,” I announced, […] The post Chances Are appeared first on Tracy Kaler ..read more

Where should you stay in Times Square? These are some of the best hotels in the Times Square area. Many people who visit NYC prefer to stay in this bustling Midtown district because it’s convenient to Broadway theaters and most New York attractions. Plus, it’s easy to get to most any place in the city […] The post The Best Hotels in the Times Square Area appeared first on Tracy Kaler ..read more

Cold Spring Harbor is an ideal day trip from NYC  Ah, Long Island – the burbs to some locals, and an extension of Brooklyn and Queens to others. Whatever you recognize or assume about Long Island, New York, there’s no denying the quaintness of its towns and the allure of its landscape. One charming picture-perfect […] The post Daytripping in Cold Spring Harbor, New York appeared first on Tracy Kaler ..read more

Practical tips for your first trip to NYC   You’ve heard about New York. You’ve seen the city on the silver screen. You’ve read about it in books. And everyone you know has been there. Finally, you’re going, so now you have to start planning. Use these practical tips for your first trip to NYC, […] The post Practical Tips for Your First Trip to NYC appeared first on Tracy Kaler ..read more