Hannah Gavios runs using crutches. The New Yorker calls it “crutching” or “going for a crutch.” An avid runner since high school, Gavios suffered a spinal cord injury after a horrific attack in 2016 that left her partially paralyzed. Unable to imagine a life without running, Gavios learned how to run in a different way. She also became a certified yoga instructor and began studying Krav Maga. In 2019, she completed the 2019 New York City Marathon. “No matter how much you’ve lost in your life, there’s always gains,” Gavios says.

Good afternoon! Wishing you a happy Thursday, December 19th, 2019 from all of us at Viewing NYC!

Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

Local pro photographers James and Karla Murray have a YouTube series in which they explore neighborhoods around New York City from their unique perspective. In this recent episode, watch as they give you a tour through some of the best Holiday Markets in New York City.

In this NYC BEST HOLIDAY MARKETS episode we visit three internationally renowned #holiday markets in New York City and see many of the unique gifts created by local craftsmen and artists as and try some delicious eats and hot chocolate from local entrepreneurs and chefs. We also visit New York Transit Museum Holiday Train Show inside Grand Central Terminal and The Rink at Winter Village inside Bryant Park and see ice skating and the large #Christmas tree which is decorated for the season as well as the charming Le Carrousel. Places we visit include:

1. The 18th Annual Holiday Train Show at the New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex at Grand Central Terminal at 42nd St.
2. Grand Central Holiday Fair inside Grand Central Terminal Vanderbilt Hall at 42nd Street
3. Holiday Shops at Bryant Park (along Sixth Avenue between West 42nd Street and West 40th Street)
4. The Rink at Winter Village inside Bryant Park
5. Union Square Holiday Market at south side of Union Square at 14th Street between Union Square East & Union Square West