The New York City Traveler

New York comes a close second to Los Angeles in the number of people who are seeking fame.  Starry-eyed dreamers arrive in the Big Apple with hopes of one day seeing their name on a Broadway marquee.  If you’re seeking the limelight, be sure to add these two opportunities to your list of auditions.  Who knows, you may just be the next big thing.
“NYC Sound Tracks,” an eight-episode series on MSG and MSG.com that finds the most talented New York City subway performer, will be holding an open call for talent.  Auditions are on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 from …read more

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Wishing everybody a very happy and safe Fourth of July!
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New York City can be quite an inspiration for creative-types.  Musicians from Frank Sinatra to Billy Joel, Duke Ellington to Run DMC have been so taken by the city that they have made New York City the center of their songs.  Here is a short list of some of the my favorite songs featuring New York:

“New York City Rhythm” Barry Manilow
“City of Blinding Light” U2
“I Love New York” Madonna
“No Sleep Till Brooklyn” Beastie Boys
“Christmas in Hollis” Run DMC
“New York State of Mind” Billy Joel
“Take the ‘A’ Train” Duke Ellington
“Autumn in New York” Ella Fitzgerald
“Bleecker Street” Simon & Garfunkel
“Theme from New …read more

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It’s Wednesday night and you need a table at the famed French brasserie Balthazar for 2 this Friday.  Or perhaps you just got into Manhattan for a trip and you want a table for 4 at the celeb hot spot Nobu.  In the often cut-throat restaurant scene in New York, unless your name is Michael Bloomberg or Rupert Murdoch, your chances are zero-to-none that you could get a reservation… until now. 
TableXchange, a third-party online site, offers diners a platform on which they can purchase and sell their reservations to top-notch New York City restaurants.  Most reservations go for a …read more

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Because it’s a 24 hour-a-day city.  You want Cambodian food at 3am on a Sunday?  No problem. 
Because there are four very distinct seasons.
Because our fine drinking establishments are open until 4am.
Because New Yorkers are actually quite helpful and polite.  Really!
Because of the great public transportation system.  And if you disagree, just go spend any amount of time in Los Angeles.
Because you can buy anything.  Which may not always be a good thing, but we’ll focus on the positive!
Because while we have our fare share of celebrities, most of the paparazzi-obsessed celebs stay in L.A.
Because of Yolanda Vega.  Or, shall I …read more

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Don’t be surprised if you walk into New York City restaurants and they charge you for the tap water you drink.  In conjunction with World Water Day, this week restaurants are asking customers to donate a minimum of $1 for the tap water that they would normally get for free.   
According to UNICEF, World Water Week organizer, the lack of clean and accessible drinking water is the second largest worldwide killer of children under five.  It is estimated that with a donation of $1, clean drinking water can be provided for a child for 40 days.  
Last year, over 300 …read more

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the Irish Hunger Memorial, located on Vesey Street and North End Avenue, near Battery Park, pays homage to those that died in the Great Irish Famine of 1845-1852 and those that die from famines that continue to plague the world.  All of the soil, vegetation, and stones used were brought from Ireland to create the memorial.    
Photo Credit:  DavidShankBone at Wikimedia
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I think it was Sex and the City that made the world think that New Yorkers walk down the street “Carrie Bradshaw-style” in 4″ Manolo Blahnik stilettos, leg warmers, and use giant flowers as fashion accessories.  I say that because one of the questions I field most often is “I want to look hip so what do I wear when I’m in New York.”  My usual answer: Black.  However, every often I see a fashion trend that is on everybody in the city.  The latest trend: Rubber Boots. 
I was walking down Broadway in Soho yesterday and noticed that tons …read more

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The New York Lottery is looking to add another personality to their Draw Team.  Virtual auditions are going on right now and those selected from the online virtual-screen test will then audition live in New York.  
As a New York Lottery Personality you will be required to be on live televised lottery drawings which take place throughout the day, 364 days a year, as well as attend special events in the New York area.     
Here are the basics of the position: 

Applicant must have a high school diploma
Applicant must undergo a background check
Compensation starts at $19/hour
Benefits are available
Relocation expenses are …read more

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This morning I gathered up all of my tax information and found that I can expect a paltry tax return from the US government. But it got me thinking about the average salaries of workers in the New York City area. Here is an interesting comparison:
Everybody comes to New York City to be an actor. Many years ago, after seeing Chicago even I wanted to be a star on Broadway. I’m sure my mother is happy that I abandoned that dream. Not everybody makes $35,000 per week like Julia Roberts did for her performances in …read more

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