Three Top Music Venues to Visit While in New York

Barry Baldwin resides in Brooklyn, New York, where he provided nearly three decades of service in the role of bus operator with the NYC Transit Authority during his career. During his work in the public transportation industry, Barry Baldwin received numerous awards for safety and service to the public. In 2005, Mr. Baldwin was also the recipient of an American Disabilities Act award for providing outstanding service for people with disabilities. Mr. Baldwin enjoys a range of hobbies including exercising and listening to blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, rock, and pop music.

New York City is home to numerous well-known music venues. Three of New York’s top venues to visit while in the city are described below.

Radio City Music Hall is located in the Midtown West part of Manhattan and has offered entertainment to its patrons since the 1930s. This hall features a massive stage (which many musicians dream of performing on), and a 6000-seat theater space featuring Art Deco details.

The Blue Note is situated in Greenwich Village and is considered a top venue for jazz artists. This venue features close-set tables so guests can easily mingle and plays host to both emerging performers and musical titans such as Ron Carter and Chick Corea.

Located in Midtown West, Madison Square Garden is possibly the most famous sports arena on the planet. Since 1968, this 20,000-seat venue has been a top spot in New York to see various concerts and famous touring artists including Phish and Radiohead.

Popular Cycling Routes in New York City

Barry Baldwin is a respected presence in the New York City, having operated an NYC Transit Authority bus for many years. A fitness enthusiast, Barry Baldwin walks approximately five miles a week and takes out his bicycle for extended rides on the weekend. 

New York has a diverse and extensive network of cycling paths and routes, including the 13-mile long Westside Greenway Path, which runs from the George Washington Bridge to the Staten Island Ferry. Relatively flat, the paved course takes in the view of the Hudson River and offers plenty of riverside parks to stop at and take a break. 

For adventures that seem to leave the city behind, a route along Bedford Avenue from Prospect Park’s north end traverses Brooklyn College and arrives at Sheepshead Bay, which is used by charter fishing vessels. From here, a greenway extends to empty stretches of beaches in the vicinity of the Rockaways’ Fort Tilden.

One of the perennially popular Manhattan cycling spots is at Central Park, which offers a six-mile course that encompasses hilly and flat terrain. Easy to hop on and off, this loop has the drawback of often heavy traffic and is closed to cyclists on the weekends and holidays, as well as some weekday hours.