The village is the birthplace of the Beat Movement. It is located on what was once marshlands, settled by the Native Americans in the 16th Century.

To persuade John Jacob Astor to invest $2,000 in the neighborhood of Hallet's Cove, residents promised to name it after him. He contributed $500; the name Astoria stayed; but he never set foot in the neighborhood.

F or G train to Bergen St. stop, a 3-block walk from the station. Bergen St. stop, a 3-block walk from the station.

15 Steps from the Met. Why not go there first and take a look at the Abstract Expressionists drawings exhibit? Then come to our show?

This neighborhood got its name from The New York Times. In fact it is not a triangle below Canal, it’s an irregular trapezoid below Canal. It was an error made by a Times reporter that was never corrected or disputed. Even the errata of the grey lady has power. And so Tribeca it is.

1 or 9 train to Franklin St. stop,
a 2-block walk from the station.

Grab a bite at Ambassades or bring home some sweets from Bake My Cake, a famous Harlem bakery on 116th.

B or C train to 116th St. stop, a 4-block walk from the station.

1 Train to Cathedral Parkway stop,
1-block from the station.

This neighborhood used to be called Hell’s Kitchen, remember? For a taste of the old neighborhood, swing by Druids Bar and Restaurant @ 736 10th Ave (btwn 50th and 51st St). And for a tasty “Clinton” establishment, try Epoque @ 401 W50th Street (btwn 9th and 10th Ave).

C or E train to 50th Street. 1 1/2 blocks from the station.

In the '60's this neighborhood, a center for bohemians and activists was designated a "slum" and handed over to the steamrolling renewal plans of Robert Moses. Thanks to the great Jane Jacobs and Village residents - the neighborhood was saved. Can you imagine walking through the Village and having to cross the Manhattan Expressway?

DUMBO, an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is known for Cobbled streets and renovated industrial spaces. The view of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan is magnificent.

F train to York St. or A or C train to High Street. A 5-block walk from the station.

Williamsburg is home to a thriving art community largely associated with one of its main streets, Bedford Avenue. Many ethnic groups have sub-neighborhoods within Williamsburg, including Hasidic Jews, Italians, Puerto Ricans, and Dominicans. The neighborhood is also a magnet for young people moving to New York City.

L train to Bedford stop, A 3-block walk from the station.

Jackson Heights is a bustling neighborhood, famous for its garden apartment buildings and its diversity. More than half of its residents are immigrants, particularly Colombians, other Latinos, and South Asians, with its own Little India.

'Saturday Night Fever' was filmed right nearby! Visitors from throughout the 5 boroughs flock to Bensonherst each year in late August or early September to take part in the colorful Santa Rosalia Festival.

Staten Island is commonly referred to as 'the forgotten borough' by locals but it's only a short ferry ride away. Saint George is home to a thriving arts community that enjoys the most spectacular views of Manhattan in any of the 5 boroughs.

Take the Staten Island Ferry And it’s a 6-block walk from where it docks.

Staten Island is commonly referred to as 'the forgotten borough' by locals but it's only a short ferry ride away. Saint George is home to a thriving arts community that enjoys the most spectacular views of Manhattan in any of the 5 boroughs.

The LIC is the western most neighborhood in Queens county, it was once home to many factories and bakeries, some of which are finding new uses. The former Silvercup bakery is now home to Silvercup Studios, which produces notable works such as HBO's The Sopranos. The Silvercup sign is visible from the 7 Train going into and out of Queensboro Plaza.

Did you know that Peter Cooper Village was originally built for returning World War II Veterans? It's constructed on top of huge, round gas tanks. Stop by neighborhood institution 'Essa Bagel' on 21st @ 1st on your way over.

L train to First Ave.
6-block walk from the station.

Greenpoint is the Northern most neighborhood in the borough of Brooklyn. In 2005, the City Council passed a large-scale rezoning of the Greenpoint and Northside waterfront from manufacturing to residential and mixed use. It is a charming 'hood surrounded by waterways on three sides.

G train to Greenpoint Ave. 2-block walk from the station.

Jamaica Queens is a hub for the commuter community, and is one of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods among all five boroughs. Visit local institution 'Alba's Pizza' right across from the subway stop.

F train to Briarwood/ Van Wyck. A 4 block walk from the station

Park Slope is characterized by its historic buildings, top-rated restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as close access to Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music.

Williamsburg is home to a thriving art community largely associated with one of its main streets, Bedford Avenue. Many ethnic groups have sub-neighborhoods within Williamsburg, including Hasidic Jews, Italians, Puerto Ricans, and Dominicans. The neighborhood is also a magnet for young people moving to New York City.

L train to Graham Ave. 5-block walk from the station.

Kingsbridge, in the North Bronx, lies near the northernmost end of the 1/9 subway line, in a valley between the ridges of Riverdale to the west and Kingsbridge Heights to the east. In some places, the slope is so steep that the streets turn into staircases, often with 100 steps or more, that are known throughout the Bronx as ''step streets".

1 train to 238th Street. 6-block walk from the station

The South Bronx is the home of Yankee Stadium as well as the birth place of hip hop music and culture. Much has changed in the area. It has emerged as an important area in the grassroots art scene, which grows in population as each year passes.

6 train to 3rd Ave/138th Street.
4-block walk from the station