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Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Her

Wendy — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:03:21 +0000

Buying gifts can be tricky, especially when it comes to people who really matter to you. It takes a lot of time and effort just to think of a gift that your recipient will not only appreciate, but also enjoy. Face it: when it comes to gifts, men often just come up blank. Apart from the cliché gifts such as chocolates, flowers, and jewelry, most men don’t really have a clue what to get for their girlfriends or wives.

To help you come up with a memorable gift this Valentine’s Day, here is a guide to the top gift ideas for ...continue reading

Valentine’s Day Activities in NYC

Wendy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:00:23 +0000

Anyone who is in or has been in a relationship probably knows that Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest days of the year for most couples. Valentine’s Day is the opportunity to make special memories with your significant other. If you live in the New York City area, you know that there is no better place in the country to make these special memories than in the Big Apple. With all the things to see and do in the city of New York, there is no end to the list of perfect Valentine’s Day activities that you and that special ...continue reading

Setbacks with the World Trade Center Memorial and Museum

Wendy — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:45:12 +0000

Over the past few years, plans have been set in motion to try and create an underground World Trade Center Memorial Museum. The museum was supposed to be created to commemorate all of the victims of the 9/11 attacks and was scheduled to open on September 11th, 2012, the 11th anniversary of the attacks. The museum would also be opening one year after the revealing of a September 11th memorial at the site of the buildings that in its first few months of opening, drew well over 1 million visitors. The museum is intended to add to the memorial and ...continue reading

Must Love Dogs

Casey — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:07:06 +0000

I love dogs. I grew up with a kick-ass mutt named Radar and today I care for the cutest Sheltie in the world (yes, THE WORLD) named, Bailey. I believe if you don’t like animals, particularly dogs, you are not to be trusted.* And because I love my dog, I like to make sure that he gets the chance to play, exercise, and socialize as much as possible. And to do so means having my finger on the pulse of the dog run scene. Yeah, we dog owners are that serious about this stuff. There is nothing worse than seeing your ...continue reading

Farmers Markets NYC

Casey — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:13 +0000

It’s time to get out of your apartment, away from your computer, and outside and into the sun. Do it. Now. And while you are out, (here comes the plug for this article…) why not hit one of the city’s farmers’ markets? Yes, we all know that these local farmers’ markets and greenmarkets are great for the environment, our health, and help support a community of local food producers. And all of these are superb reasons to go. But here’s another: the items these markets have are delicious! There’s nothing better than tasting a fresh strawberry that tastes like an actual ...continue reading

Meat and Spice and Everything Nice

Casey — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:12:39 +0000

It’s summer in New York. And other than the prevalent smell of urine in the subways, as amplified by the heat, the city has a lot to offer: the opportunity to idle away a Saturday afternoon in Sheep’s Meadow, the summer movie series in Bryant Park, and an ongoing variety of outdoor fetes and festivals. The fairest of them all? The Big Apple Barbecue. Now if you are a vegetarian, I have to warn you: this column isn’t for you. No hard feelings or anything, but we are going to be talking meat here. If you want to stick around to ...continue reading

Subway Series: NY vs. NY

Casey — Wed, 25 May 2011 13:00:04 +0000

Did you hear that? That was the collective sound of thousands hearts belonging to Mets fans breaking across the five boroughs. Again. This past weekend marked the first Subway Series of the season and, in reliable fashion, the Mets imploded. The team managed to bring lots of hope and promise to its fans on Friday when they won the series opener at Yankee Stadium. But in the bottom of the seventh inning, in the last of the three game series Sunday night, the Yankees scored eight runs and pulled off a 9-3 win. The Yankees had tied the series with a ...continue reading

You Are My Sunshine, My Only Sunshine

Casey — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:00:04 +0000

A discussion over what is the best movie theater in New York is one likely to inspire some fierce debate. Some enjoy the megaplexes of Times Square or Union Square, while others gravitate to the art-house realm of theaters such as the Angelika theater. Now, I believe in pluralism and the idea that there is a place (and room enough) for both styles of movies houses, though my tastes more often than not fall on the art-house side. And I realize that what I am about to say isn’t going to win me any fans, but here comes my confession: I ...continue reading

Holiday Ice and Everything Nice: Winter in New York

Casey — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:58:02 +0000

New York, New York. I have spent many a holiday in this fair city they call the Big Apple. Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? And by sweet, I mean the musty scent of slow-melting snow tainted with exhaust fumes gently swirled with the sugary aroma of roasted cashews wafting from the corner Nuts 4 Nuts vendor. But it’s New York and it’s magnificent. Though I begrudge the added crowds filling our streets – be it tourists hustling from their hotel to Radio City or simply fellow New Yorkers rushing form store to store trying to find ...continue reading

34th Annual Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival

Wendy — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:29:57 +0000

Special Presentation of Long-Lost 19th-Century Glass Lantern Slides

The 34th Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival will screen an outstanding selection of titles culled from more than 1,000 submissions at the American Museum of Natural History. Highlighting exceptional story-telling, the Mead Festival continues to evolve beyond ethnographic filmmaking and screens an array of innovative films that represent the best in documentary, animation, experimental nonfiction, and archival footage. The festival is also a unique showcase for films that illuminate the complexity and diversity of peoples and cultures around the world and continues to sets itself apart with post-screening discussions that include visiting filmmakers, ...continue reading