One indisputable fact of New York life is that it’s teeming with high-powered, talented people who are attracted to the city’s energy. A lot of these people end up speaking at the 92nd Street Y.
That’s why, the next time you’re in town, I suggest you go to the Y Web site and see who’s on tap for the week. Tickets are often available at the door. It’s a quick subway ride uptown on the No. 6 train. There are lots of decent restaurants in the neighborhood.
Grab a bite to eat, then go hear someone unbelievably interesting and smart. With most lectures costing $25, it’s much cheaper than a Broadway show and just a few dollars more than the Nova Scotia salmon and cream cheese on a toasted bagel at the Carnegie Deli.
As you leave the building after an invigorating evening and prepare to hail a cab to go back to your hotel, you can say to yourself, “This is New York!”
