“I started the blog because when I moved to NYC in 2007,” explained Tracy. “I had written a bunch of stories about my city experiences via emails to friends and family, and so the natural progression was to start a blog. I now have a group of freelancers who write on the blog regularly and I write as well as manage all of the content and editorial direction.”

Tracy continues, “I love New York City. I believe it is the most fantastic city in the world and I am lucky to live here. I fell in love with the city at the age of 12 and I still love it decades later. It’s a unique and special place and there’s no other corner of the world that resembles it. From the energy to the people, to the opportunity, to the arts and culture, to the convenience, to the fact that anything can happen here, I am inspired each and every day I walk out my door.”

Asked about New York based films, Tracy told us, “The Woody Allen films ‘Manhattan’ and ‘Annie Hall’ are two of my favourites, because I love the way Mr. Allen features NYC as a character in films. The opening scene of Manhattan leaves me speechless each time I see it, especially because I’m a huge Gershwin fan. Combining the New York skyline and streets with Rhapsody in Blue, well, it just doesn’t get any better than that on the big screen.” Tracy adds, “I’m also a fan of other vintage movies like ‘Taxi Driver’ and ‘Serpico’ because I like looking at New York during those gritty years. I began visiting NYC in 1979, so I discovered the city during that era.”