The City of Dreams - and much more

New York is a vibrant city. You probably have heard, it never sleeps. And as Frank said again and again: "If you can make it here you can make it anywhere."

It's a concrete jungle where dreams are made. More than 8.5 million people from all over the world call the Big Apple home, and another 63 million or so (in 2017) visit it every year. That happens for a good reason: no matter what you love or which are your interests – art, food, architecture, photography, shopping, sightseeing, theater, music, romance, adventure, exploration – New York is the place where you can find it all and much more. It's a new surprise on every corner, every day. Just have your eyes and sensibility open. In New York you can learn a new thing every single day.

One of the biggest challenges for New Yorkers is trying to get out of the so-called "busy trap" (you know, all that 'so busy,' 'crazy busy' stuff) and rediscover the city with fresh eyes. And if you can make it here, you will feel like a newborn. So, why not give it a try?

In this section you will find stories, videos, short films, and tips to enjoy New York City to the fullest. Like a local resident with fresh eyes.

Stories of New York

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The Best Spot to Photograph Manhattan Skyline – from New Jersey

The Best Spot to Photograph Manhattan Skyline – from New Jersey

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The Best Spot to Photograph Manhattan Skyline – from Queens

The Best Spot to Photograph Manhattan Skyline – from Queens

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New Year's Eve in New York

New Year's Eve in New York

Nice timelapse of NYE in Times Square.

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10 Fascinating Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge

10 Fascinating Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge

You won't want to miss this out.

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A Playground For Dreamers

A Playground For Dreamers

Dream. Make it happen.

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A Magical Carousel Tale in Brooklyn

A Magical Carousel Tale in Brooklyn

A Magical tale.

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Ice Cream with a Scenic View

Ice Cream with a Scenic View

This is a yummy story.

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Ghost Stops on the 6 Train

Ghost Stops on the 6 Train

This is scary and exciting.

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Top 10 Secrets of the Chrysler Building

Top 10 Secrets of the Chrysler Building

Everybody and everything has its secrets...

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The Epic History of the Wall Street Bull

The Epic History of the Wall Street Bull

This. Is. Epic. Period.

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United York City of Nations

United York City of Nations

An international effort to, hopefully, find peace one day.

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Piccola Italiana, Christmas Time

Piccola Italiana, Christmas Time

new york, filmmaking, photography, personal stories, holidays, art, italy, landmarks, manhattan, lists, things to do, tourslucas companFebruary 11, 2018agostina cois, new york city, piccola new yorker, storytelling, tours, lucas compan, christmas

10 Top Secrets of the Empire State Building

10 Top Secrets of the Empire State Building

Ah, this iconic American cultural icon keeps so many secrets within its walls...

new york, top secrets, history, photography, landmarks, manhattan, things to dolucas companFebruary 9, 2018empire state building, new york city, piccola new yorker, lucas compan, top secrets