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If you are interested in learning more about Brooklynโ€™s local culture, then you are in the place to be.

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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 likeโ€ฆ
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

Letโ€™s not beat around the bushโ€”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 usedโ€ฆ
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson June 3, 2025
The Aegean Sea meets the horizon as the sun dips below the Santorini skyline
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10 Most Popular Vacation Spots for Wealthy New Yorkers in 2025

For many wealthy New Yorkers, vacation isnโ€™t just a breakโ€”itโ€™s a statement. When they travel, they want more than just a beach and a pool. Theyโ€™re looking for destinations thatโ€ฆ
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson June 3, 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 โ€“ itโ€™s a hub of resilience and activism driven by community-rooted organizations. Across its diverse neighborhoods, grassroots movements have longโ€ฆ
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 28, 2025
Remote Work Cafe in Brooklyn
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9 Cafes in Brooklyn That Welcome Remote Workers

Remote work culture has taken firm hold in Brooklyn, fueling demand for public spaces that double as productive work environments. Finding a cafรฉ with strong Wi-Fi, plentiful outlets, a pleasantโ€ฆ
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 23, 2025
7 Most Successful College Sports Teams in NYC Right Now
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7 Most Successful College Sports Teams in NYC Right Now

New York City thrives as a magnet for elite college athletics, blending institutional excellence with big-market energy. Major NCAA Division I programs thrive within and around the city, offering fansโ€ฆ
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 21, 2025
Destinations Brooklyn Locals Are Visiting This Year
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Top 6 International Destinations Brooklyn Locals Are Visiting This Year

Brooklyn pulses with a cosmopolitan rhythm that fuels a passion for world travel. With its blend of cultural influences, stylish residents, and a flair for adventure, the borough is constantlyโ€ฆ
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 14, 2025
Group of friends drinking beer and smoking cigarettes on a lively outdoor bar patio with string lights.
Posted inLocal Culture

Top Brooklyn Bars with Smoking Patios โ€“ Where Smokers Can Unwind

Some patios in Brooklyn still welcome smokers without judgment. Certain bars carve out outdoor space where a lit cigarette causes no fuss. A handful of venues even treat it asโ€ฆ
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 13, 2025
A vibrant blackberry cocktail garnished with mint and berries, set against a colorful blurred bar background
Posted inLocal Culture

Best Underground Cocktail Bars Youโ€™ve Never Heard Of in Brooklyn

Speakeasies began as secret sanctuaries during Prohibition, hidden from the law yet buzzing with life and liquor. Today, underground cocktail barsย draw in those tired of velvet ropes and overpriced hype.โ€ฆ
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 7, 2025
Man filming New York City on his phone
Posted inLocal Culture

Vlogging in NYC โ€“ How to Film Without Getting Lost or Mugged

New York City is electric. There's no other way to say it. It hums with ambition, style, grit, and those perfect, unscripted moments that make for incredible vlogs. It doesnโ€™tโ€ฆ
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 5, 2025

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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 likeโ€ฆ
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

Letโ€™s not beat around the bushโ€”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 usedโ€ฆ
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 isnโ€™t just a breakโ€”itโ€™s a statement. When they travel, they want more than just a beach and a pool. Theyโ€™re looking for destinations thatโ€ฆ
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson June 3, 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 โ€“ itโ€™s a hub of resilience and activism driven by community-rooted organizations. Across its diverse neighborhoods, grassroots movements have longโ€ฆ
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 28, 2025
Remote Work Cafe in Brooklyn
Posted inLocal Culture

9 Cafes in Brooklyn That Welcome Remote Workers

Remote work culture has taken firm hold in Brooklyn, fueling demand for public spaces that double as productive work environments. Finding a cafรฉ with strong Wi-Fi, plentiful outlets, a pleasantโ€ฆ
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 23, 2025
7 Most Successful College Sports Teams in NYC Right Now
Posted inLocal Culture

7 Most Successful College Sports Teams in NYC Right Now

New York City thrives as a magnet for elite college athletics, blending institutional excellence with big-market energy. Major NCAA Division I programs thrive within and around the city, offering fansโ€ฆ
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 21, 2025
Destinations Brooklyn Locals Are Visiting This Year
Posted inLocal Culture

Top 6 International Destinations Brooklyn Locals Are Visiting This Year

Brooklyn pulses with a cosmopolitan rhythm that fuels a passion for world travel. With its blend of cultural influences, stylish residents, and a flair for adventure, the borough is constantlyโ€ฆ
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 14, 2025
Group of friends drinking beer and smoking cigarettes on a lively outdoor bar patio with string lights.
Posted inLocal Culture

Top Brooklyn Bars with Smoking Patios โ€“ Where Smokers Can Unwind

Some patios in Brooklyn still welcome smokers without judgment. Certain bars carve out outdoor space where a lit cigarette causes no fuss. A handful of venues even treat it asโ€ฆ
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 13, 2025
A vibrant blackberry cocktail garnished with mint and berries, set against a colorful blurred bar background
Posted inLocal Culture

Best Underground Cocktail Bars Youโ€™ve Never Heard Of in Brooklyn

Speakeasies began as secret sanctuaries during Prohibition, hidden from the law yet buzzing with life and liquor. Today, underground cocktail barsย draw in those tired of velvet ropes and overpriced hype.โ€ฆ
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 7, 2025
Man filming New York City on his phone
Posted inLocal Culture

Vlogging in NYC โ€“ How to Film Without Getting Lost or Mugged

New York City is electric. There's no other way to say it. It hums with ambition, style, grit, and those perfect, unscripted moments that make for incredible vlogs. It doesnโ€™tโ€ฆ
Posted by Mason Anderson Mason Anderson May 5, 2025

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mason and patel

We're Mason and Patelโ€”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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