Month: July 2019

Herald Square Happenings

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Deep into the summer what can New Yorkers (or tourists) expect from the various neighborhoods?  Here, we take a look at some of the latest goings on in Herald Square.

What better way to cool off than with a funky milkshake at CrazyShake Bar?  Black Tap just opened one of its famous restaurants right in Herald Square, treating customers to a visual as well as a delectable experience. Watch your very own milkshakes being created in a manner that brings exciting ingredients to life.   This newest location marks Black Tap’s largest branch in New York and features a mural designed by local twin artists, How and Nosm.

Last week, Pokémon Go launched a program from 3-7pm, altering and “hacking” the region.  In an attempt to defeat Team Go Rocket Grunts through local PokeStops, trainers made their way to Herald Square to check out the coup (which could also be enjoyed above the Hudson River).  Later on in the week, Special Research Tasks were added to Pokémon Go, tasking players with catching and purifying Shadow Pokémon.

Below 14: Top Neighborhoods

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Some of the neighborhoods below 14th street are often overlooked.  In this article we take a look at some of the recent events that have occurred in Maury County and the Financial District.

A decade ago, Daniel Hartsfield – originally from Columbia – opened Daniel’s Barber Shop on the Square.  Jason Whatley, an attorney from Columbia, was the very first customer to get a haircut in the Maury County shop.  Hartsfield was standing outside his store and Whatley asked if he could “cut his hair right now.”  He had already been looking for patrons for a few hours when Whatley showed up.  They’ve been neighbors ever since, with Whatley in an adjoining building, managing his law firm.

At the time, many people told him that it was great he had opened but they doubted he would make it. But he proved them wrong.  Not only is he still around; he’s thriving.  His barber store is a six-time ‘Best of Maury County’ award-winner, including this year, as voted by readers of ‘The Daily Herald.’

These days many young New Yorkers are choosing to make the Financial District their home. According to a recent PropertyClub report, millennials comprise 67 percent of area residents.   True, Brooklyn is home to 3 million millennials but per capita, the Financial District is booming with them.

Other neighborhoods featured on the top 10 list of housing choices for millennials include: Downtown Manhattan, the Garment District, Long Island City and Soho.