Lucas's "What should I do in NYC?" List

Since folks have asked a few times, here’s my go-to things to do in NYC if visiting or just generally curious what to do. First, it’s important to know that every neighborhood is vastly different from the next, and each has their own vibe. The Upper East Side (UES), for example, is quiet but accessible. The East Village is full of energy, Chelsea is hip and newer development, etc. It’s worth visiting a bunch to see what you mesh with. I tend to gravitate towards the East Village and the areas near where I live (UES), but you may not agree- and that’s fine! ...

September 30, 2025 · 7 min

Orbit.

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April 8, 2023 · 2 min

Liftoff.

As of next Friday, April 8th, I will no longer be an Auth0/Okta employee. ...

April 1, 2022 · 2 min

Glitched.

As of today, I no longer work at Twitch. I’m sad, but excited for the future. ...

December 17, 2021 · 3 min

Restart.

I’ve attempted to write this nearly three times now; each time I come back and decide it’s not good enough. ...

July 2, 2021 · 4 min

Change.

Change is complicated. Change is scary. Change is messy. It’s something that I’ve had to face recently, in a number of areas. Both mentally and physically, I’ve had to change to be a better me. ...

October 14, 2017 · 7 min