In a city of striking architecture and towering structures, the Flatiron Building is one of New York’s most celebrated skyscrapers. Its elegant design and narrow wedge shape (which seems to defy the laws of physics) has intrigued New Yorkers for over a century. The Flatiron has been the subject of paintings, photos, postcards and films, […]
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Chinese New Year in New York
Chinese New Year in New York makes for a serious party, complete with colorful parades, performances, firecrackers, food and cultural festivities. Chinese New Year (also known as Lunar New Year) is the most important holiday in traditional Chinese culture: a time of new beginnings, family gatherings, thanksgiving, and hopes for good fortune. The Chinese calendar […]
Best Craft Cocktails in NYC
Few places in the world offer better craft cocktails than New York City. With the advent of cocktail culture brimming over from London in the late nineties, the city that never sleeps has opened it’s late night doors to a new crowd of drinkers. Craft cocktails are an homage to the golden days of drinking…even […]
Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks 2014: What You Need to Know to Go
New York celebrates Independence Day with a bang! The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will light up the skies above Manhattan and Brooklyn with the nation’s largest pyrotechnic display. This year the fireworks will be launched from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and barges on the lower East River. More than 3 million spectators will enjoy […]
September 11 Memorial Museum
New York’s National September 11 Memorial Museum is hallowed ground…and a powerful experience. Located on the precise site of the immense tragedy, it is an innovative museum, memorial and final resting place for most of the victims. The museum’s exhibitions, found seven stories below ground at bedrock level, chronicle the attacks and honor the nearly […]
Best of Summer in New York: 2014
Summer in New York can mean steamy, languid days when New Yorkers traditionally flee the city. The exodus once left a dull cultural hiatus…but no more. New York now offers an abundance of Summertime outdoor treats and cultural offerings to delight intrepid residents and visitors. Even better, most of them are completely free! Here some […]
New York’s Tribeca Film Festival 2015
The Tribeca Film Festival is New York’s preeminent film festival and one of the world’s great showcases for independent film. The 12-day festival includes screenings, premieres, panel discussions, and events. The distinctly NYC festival is attended by a diverse array of artists and celebrities, yet remains accessible to all. The Tribeca Film Festival was founded […]