With the super bowl black out saga behind her, Beyonce is back in the spotlight once again with her new documentary. ‘Life is But a Dream.’ The HBO film provides a revealing and compelling look at the star. According to Beyonce, making it was a very therapeutic process for her: “This movie has really been… Read more »
Thank You Mr. Mayor. When it comes to snow no one does a better clean up job than the Island Of Manhattan. While other parts of New York freeze Manhattan is swept and running again. We say Thank you Bloomberg, you and the sanitation department did us proud!
As upwards of a foot of snow fell in New York City white is the new black for the start of fashion week. Designers who have shows scheduled for this weekend are considering live streaming their collections for the editors and retailers who are unable to attend due to bad weather. Currently, conditions in NYC… Read more »
New Yorkers and many dignitaries braved the cold to gather at Temple Emanu-El on Fifth Avenue to attend Mayor Ed Koch’s funeral. In addition to his family, Ed Koch was eulogized by Mayor Bloomberg and President Bill Clinton. In attendance, there was Senator Schumer, former Senator D’Amato, Christine Quinn, Charlie Rangel, former Mayor… Read more »
Ask any New Yorker and they will tell you they love Grand Central Terminal. Today as the Grand Old building celebrates its 100th birthday we can thank Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy for preserving this magnificent piece of New York history. In 1975, when Grand Central was threatened with demolition, it was Jackie Kennedy who… Read more »
Koch loved New York and believed it was the only place to be. Koch said “Have you ever lived in the suburbs? … It’s sterile. It’s nothing. It’s wasting your life, and people do not wish to waste their lives once they’ve seen New York! … This rural American thing — I’m telling you, it’s… Read more »
A: The Brooklyn Bridge is usually best…even when so much of the view along the way may be blocked due to bridge repairs. The view from the tower on the Manhattan-side is wide-open and worth the walk! And make sure you look up. The web of cables above is quite a site! One more idea: walk… Read more »
A: Well, I don’t know if it’s the absolute BEST, but I’ve tried many many places and I’m finally happy with Primp and Tease in Long Island City…Nikki in particular. I have very short hair which is tricky for some, but she knows what she’s doing. Each time I get color, she looks at what’s… Read more »
A: Thanks to modern technology, tracking down the work of indie designers and fashion up-and-comers is easier than ever. Here are four great places to start: If you’re in New York, check out Made in NYC for a list of locally made products. The site includes the apparel industry as well as many non-clothing items produced in… Read more »
Now that Lower Manhattan is starting to return to its former self after Hurricane Sandy, I’m happy to report on nine new openings in the district. They range from maternity wear to fried chicken and they are welcome additions. SouthWest NY – 301 South End Avenue (212) 945-0528 | www.southwestny.com SouthWest NY is back and better… Read more »