The Streets Where We Live

The Other Triplets of Inwood

First came the root vegetables, then the mushrooms.

Hawk in Inwood Hill Park

I watched this big fella walk at the base of an oak tree where it was attempting to catch a squirrel. After failing to grab it and noticing a growing crowd, it swooped up into the tree for a moment before flying off into the distance.

Oh, and this is one lucky squirrel.

TODAY: Music Across America at Indian Road

Japanese Drum Group Taikoza to Play at Symphony Space

Taikoza is back at Symphony Space this Sunday for an amazing evening of exciting drumming and colorful dances featuring the unique and powerful six-foot Taiko drum. Taikoza, created by Inwood resident (and my friend!) Marco Lienhard, hits the stage with a high-energy performance of traditional and original Japanese tunes featuring flutes and an amazing array of ancestral Taiko drums.

 

For more information on the show and how to purchase tickets, visit Symphony Space.

 

Inwood Little League

 

Guardian UK Names Inwood Hill Park One of Ten "Best Outdoor Pursuits in New York"

Inwood Hill Park path. Credit: Rachel Figueroa-Levin

Nature walking in Inwood Hill Park

While not as vast as its famed sibling Central Park, this 196-acre jewel boasts the last remaining bit of virgin forest in the borough, and some of the most stunning views in town. It was also the site of one of the most legendary transactions in real estate history: here, Peter Minuit bought Manhattan from the Lenape Indians for trinkets and beads worth about $25 at today's prices. The Inwood trail is paved, and the uphill portions are relatively steep, but short. All you'll need is a sturdy pair of walking shoes, not Everest-calibre kit. And bring binoculars: you may spot a bald eagle.
• nycgovparks.org

Read full Guardian UK list here.

Online News Association Meets to Discuss Hyperlocal Journalism

Leela de Kretser, editorial director and publisher at my full time job DNAinfo, speak about hyperlocal journalism and its impact on the communities it serves and represents. 

Big ups to Led Black from Uptown Collective for participating as well.

Hyperlocal in Your 'Hood: Panel discussion on hyperlocal media with ONANYC from NYU Journalism on Vimeo.

Caballeros on Broadway

Via @tjdietderich on Twitter.

 

Beautiful Bumble Bee

A gorgeous bumble bee visited me this morning as I wrote from my sixth floor bedroom window.

Aah, spring is finally here.

The Border: Dyckman Street

I discovered this site recently and am really enjoying the photography.

Check out all of the work on YADONTUNDERSTAND, by Yoni.