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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
So, you checked out yesterday’s post and know where you’re going to watch the big game but you know nothing about the New York Giants. Here iare some basics to make sure you’re not lost when everybody is talking stats and QBs. The last time the New York Giants made it to the Super Bowl […]
Start Exercising or Lose Weight Good news! You don’t have to wait for January 1st to start your new workout plan. Bring in the new year by running the New Year’s Eve Midnight Run or biking the New Year’s Eve bike ride.
Stop Smoking New York City is one of the may cities not allowing […]
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