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About Mason Anderson
Hi there, I am Mason Anderson ex-owner of nightclubs and resturants in the state of Florida. After I decided to sell my businesses, I started travelling the country. At one point, I settled in New York. I've found that this city has so much to offer. At my blog, The Social Brooklyn, I write about the main tourist attractions in the city and the whole state.
Spacious loft space, perfect for photography or events
Posted inNeighborhood

Real Costs of Opening a Retail Space in NYC in 2025

Opening a retail store in New York City isn’t a weekend project. It’s a serious investment with serious numbers, especially in 2025, when commercial rents are still soaring and build-out…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson June 24, 2025
Comedian performing stand-up comedy at the Cracked Comedy Club
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Top 7 Outdoor Comedy Events in New York for 2025

There’s something electric about laughing in the open air. Maybe it’s the way laughter bounces off the trees, or how a summer night in the city feels more alive when…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson June 10, 2025
A woman strolls through the city, taking in the sights of the Manhattan Bridge
Posted inLocal Culture

How to Balance Work and Life in a City Like New York

New York City is a place where 60-hour weeks are normal, where social calendars fill up three weeks in advance, and where the cost of living alone can feel like…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson June 10, 2025
A New York street, choked with vehicles, creating a standstill
Posted inLocal Culture

Are Used Cars More Expensive in New York Than in Other States

Let’s not beat around the bush—used cars in New York are not more expensive than in any other U.S. state. Recent data indicate that the average price of a used…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson June 3, 2025
The Aegean Sea meets the horizon as the sun dips below the Santorini skyline
Posted inLocal Culture

10 Most Popular Vacation Spots for Wealthy New Yorkers in 2025

For many wealthy New Yorkers, vacation isn’t just a break—it’s a statement. When they travel, they want more than just a beach and a pool. They’re looking for destinations that…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson June 3, 2025
A man stands in a sunlit room surrounded by cardboard boxes, gazing out of an open glass door, contemplating a move
Posted inNeighborhood

Thinking of Moving from Brooklyn to Atlantic City

Life in Brooklyn can wear people down—constant movement, inflated costs, and packed neighborhoods leave little room to breathe. Atlantic City comes up as an alternative that offers different pacing and…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 30, 2025
Aerial view of a town surrounded by mountains
Posted inNeighborhood

6 Affordable Cities in Alberta Compared to Brooklyn Rent Prices

Rents in major North American cities have spiraled to record highs. Urban professionals, families, and remote workers often find themselves sacrificing quality of life just to keep a roof overhead.…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 30, 2025
Interior of Alligator Lounge in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, showing dimly lit seating area with arcade games, neon lights, patrons, and a Brooklyn bridge illustration overlay
Posted inNeighborhood

Honest Review of Alligator Lounge in Williamsburg

I’d heard rumors for years. A bar where you could score a full brick oven pizza with every drink? Sounded like a myth straight out of a post-college fever dream.…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 30, 2025
10 Best Grassroots Organizations in Brooklyn You Should Know About
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10 Best Grassroots Organizations in Brooklyn You Should Know About

Brooklyn is more than just towering brownstones and trendy cafes – it’s a hub of resilience and activism driven by community-rooted organizations. Across its diverse neighborhoods, grassroots movements have long…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 28, 2025
Golden hour hues paint the New York skyline
Posted inNeighborhood

4 Tallest Buildings in Brooklyn Where You Can Visit the Top

When you think of New York City’s skyline, your mind probably goes straight to Manhattan. But over the last two decades, Brooklyn has quietly and confidently grown upward, adding high-rises…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 27, 2025

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Spacious loft space, perfect for photography or events
Posted inNeighborhood

Real Costs of Opening a Retail Space in NYC in 2025

Opening a retail store in New York City isn’t a weekend project. It’s a serious investment with serious numbers, especially in 2025, when commercial rents are still soaring and build-out…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson June 24, 2025
Comedian performing stand-up comedy at the Cracked Comedy Club
Posted inEvents

Top 7 Outdoor Comedy Events in New York for 2025

There’s something electric about laughing in the open air. Maybe it’s the way laughter bounces off the trees, or how a summer night in the city feels more alive when…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson June 10, 2025
A woman strolls through the city, taking in the sights of the Manhattan Bridge
Posted inLocal Culture

How to Balance Work and Life in a City Like New York

New York City is a place where 60-hour weeks are normal, where social calendars fill up three weeks in advance, and where the cost of living alone can feel like…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson June 10, 2025
A New York street, choked with vehicles, creating a standstill
Posted inLocal Culture

Are Used Cars More Expensive in New York Than in Other States

Let’s not beat around the bush—used cars in New York are not more expensive than in any other U.S. state. Recent data indicate that the average price of a used…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson June 3, 2025
The Aegean Sea meets the horizon as the sun dips below the Santorini skyline
Posted inLocal Culture

10 Most Popular Vacation Spots for Wealthy New Yorkers in 2025

For many wealthy New Yorkers, vacation isn’t just a break—it’s a statement. When they travel, they want more than just a beach and a pool. They’re looking for destinations that…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson June 3, 2025
A man stands in a sunlit room surrounded by cardboard boxes, gazing out of an open glass door, contemplating a move
Posted inNeighborhood

Thinking of Moving from Brooklyn to Atlantic City

Life in Brooklyn can wear people down—constant movement, inflated costs, and packed neighborhoods leave little room to breathe. Atlantic City comes up as an alternative that offers different pacing and…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 30, 2025
Aerial view of a town surrounded by mountains
Posted inNeighborhood

6 Affordable Cities in Alberta Compared to Brooklyn Rent Prices

Rents in major North American cities have spiraled to record highs. Urban professionals, families, and remote workers often find themselves sacrificing quality of life just to keep a roof overhead.…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 30, 2025
Interior of Alligator Lounge in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, showing dimly lit seating area with arcade games, neon lights, patrons, and a Brooklyn bridge illustration overlay
Posted inNeighborhood

Honest Review of Alligator Lounge in Williamsburg

I’d heard rumors for years. A bar where you could score a full brick oven pizza with every drink? Sounded like a myth straight out of a post-college fever dream.…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 30, 2025
10 Best Grassroots Organizations in Brooklyn You Should Know About
Posted inLocal Culture

10 Best Grassroots Organizations in Brooklyn You Should Know About

Brooklyn is more than just towering brownstones and trendy cafes – it’s a hub of resilience and activism driven by community-rooted organizations. Across its diverse neighborhoods, grassroots movements have long…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 28, 2025
Golden hour hues paint the New York skyline
Posted inNeighborhood

4 Tallest Buildings in Brooklyn Where You Can Visit the Top

When you think of New York City’s skyline, your mind probably goes straight to Manhattan. But over the last two decades, Brooklyn has quietly and confidently grown upward, adding high-rises…
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 27, 2025

Posts pagination

1 2 3 … 9 Next page
mason and patel

We're Mason and Patel—two friends passionate about sharing the best of NYC with you. Mason, a former Florida nightlife entrepreneur, now explores and writes about New York's iconic attractions. Patel, a Brooklyn native, uncovers the city's hidden culinary gems. Together, we bring you stories and insights to help you experience the city like a local.

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