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Lions, Tigers, & Dragons in Chinatown NYC
February 17th, 2019 by Mr. C
Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu school We’ve missed the last couple of years of the Lunar New Year celebrations in NYCs Manhattan Chinatown. But on Saturday, we made a triumphant return to Super Saturday, a day in where Kung Fu schools, youth organizations, benevolent associations, community organizations, & traditional dance troupes in the New York […]
Tags: chinese new year, lion dance, lunar new year, lunar new year 2019, super saturday
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a soprano like christmas!
December 23rd, 2018 by Mr. C
We’ve seen some crazy, over the top festive Christmas light decorations but this one might take the cake! Who ever heard of a lit-up spinning concrete mixing truck all decked out in led lights and blaring out Christmas tunes while a snow machine shoots out artificial snow!? Tonight we went to an ice cream […]
Tags: concrete truck christmas lights, new jersey concrete, salomone brothers, sip n swirl
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Christmas Lights on Evergreen – Demarest, NJ
December 22nd, 2018 by Mr. C
—————————————————————————————————————— We visited a house in Demarest, NJ decorated with close to 100,000 Christmas lights and the kick of it is that the lights are synchronized with music in a dazzling choreography of blinking & rhythmic – holly, jolly, & holiday spirit! This light show’s orchestrator & creator is 18-year-old Daniel Eisenberg. He’s been doing […]
Tags: christmas light show, christmas lights, demarest, lights on evergreen, new jersey, nj
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Heartbreak Hotel: Whitney at Hi Arts – El Barrio Artspace PS109 in East Harlem
December 11th, 2018 by Mr. C
—————————————————————————————————————— Heartbreak Hotel: Whitney was a very fun & lively solo performance musical play written and performed by Shannon Matesky. Shannon’s story was based on her relationship and ultimate breakup with her love. Her vehicle of telling this tale was through classic Whitney Houston tunes and actually a song or two from Whitney that I’m […]
Tags: east harlem, elbarrio artspace, harlem, heartbreak hotel, hi arts, ps109, theatre, whitney houston
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the real life Rocky Balboa – former pro boxer Chuck Wepner / The Bayonne Bleeder
December 4th, 2018 by Mr. C
(poster and other Chuck Wepner memorabilia at the Dillin Tire Car Care on Kennedy Blvd in Bayonne,NJ. Anyone remember this match between Andre the Giant vs Chuck at Shea Stadium? look it up, it’s hilarious!) —————————————————————————————————————- We had an amazing time today retracing the steps of the real life Rocky – Chuck Wepner in his […]
Tags: bayonne bleeder, bayonne brawler, boxing, bruce dillin, chuck wepner, dillin car tire service, muhammad ali
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Bear Mountain ups – hiking the Hudson Valley – New York State
December 1st, 2018 by Mr. C
(Views atop Perkins Memorial Tower drive – highest point at Bear Mountain) About 40 miles north of the Planet Chocko little house on the prairie lies Bear Mountain State Park, one of our favorite places to get away from the city & zombie crawl of the robotic suburban lifestyle even if it’s just for a […]
Tags: bear mountain, bear mountain state park, hiking, hudson valley, new york state, outdoor activities
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China Love (2018) screens at DOC NYC
November 12th, 2018 by Mr. C
China Love was a whole lot more than what meets the eye. Yes, the main gist of the film was about a pretentious multi billion dollar Wedding photo company in China and the rule of the ironhand by the owner himself, Alex and his Jiahao Group. Apparently, most couples awaiting the hand in marriage in […]
Tags: china love, doc nyc, doc nyc film festival
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Halloween display in Lyndhurst, NJ
October 30th, 2018 by Mr. C
Tags: halloween, halloween decor, halloween display, halloweenonjay, lyndhurst nj
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Halloween on Clinton Place
October 27th, 2018 by Mr. C
A very cool block or two in our town of Hackensack,NJ on Clinton Place have been known to dress their homes to the nines in celebration of Halloween! It’s been an annual tradition for at least 25 years or so that I can remember. I actually recall even more homes in that area were participating […]
Tags: clinton street, hackensack, halloween, new jersey
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Hawks over the Hudson
October 7th, 2018 by Mr. C
(Before I head up to the northern section of the Palisades Interstate Park by the State Lookout, it’s customary that I venture into the Ross Dock area of the Park in Fort Lee to get a glimpse of the glorious George Washington Bridge on this muggy & foggy morning!) —————————————————————————————————— On Sunday October 7th, I […]
Tags: bird watching, birds of prey, hawk watching, hawks over hudson, nature, raptors
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38th annual Antique Motorcycle show at Queens County Farm Museum
September 22nd, 2018 by Mr. C
(Steve’s dad getting a little too comfortable on my ’08 Sportster 883) ——————————————————————————————————– Last weekend, I rode out to the Queens County Farm Museum in Floral Park, Queens for the 38th Annual Antique Bike Show! Our friend Steve and his Dad have been inviting us out there for this unique bike show for several years […]
Tags: antique motorcycles, motorcycle, queens farm musuem, vintage motorcycles
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Garret Mountain Reservation in Woodland Park (West Paterson)
September 9th, 2018 by Mr. C
(Lambert’s Castle) ————————————————————————————————————— My favorite little get away for a quick hike, walk, jog, or even bike ride when I don’t want to venture too far away from the house (about 10 miles from the crib) but still want to keep things scenic & serene is Garret Mountain Reservation in Woodland Park, NJ – the […]
Tags: garret mountain, hiking, recreation
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