It’s always been my philosophy to engage in any and all adventure within reason. I have gone skydiving, hiked mountain trails, traveled to foreign lands, acted in a play, started a punk rock band and even had a bit part in a movie. The one adventure that still terrified the shit out of me was… Read more »
New York State may soon embrace medical marijuana. We’d be better off if the government legalized it outright. Why talk half-steps when other states have already made cannabis legal? It was Tommy Chong who put it to New York via social media, saying that we were behind the high times. New York used to be… Read more »
A New Year is almost upon us, and New York City will have lots of things going on, per usual. Here are some things to watch for, look forward to or get ready to hate in 2014. New Mayor: Bill de Blasio is the first Democrat elected mayor in New York in more than 20… Read more »
Early in the day on December 31st, visitors will begin pouring into the city to participate in the Times Square New Year’s Eve Celebration. If you plan to be among the one million people who will ring in the New Year with the ball drop at midnight consider this: you may stand in the cold… Read more »
In June of 2000 I went to see Penn & Teller on stage at the Beacon Theater in New York. Being a big Penn & Teller fan, I bought tickets as soon as I could and got a really good seat for the show. When I was there, I was impressed that I was one… Read more »
News from Long Island has come in that John A. Gotti, son of the more famous Mafia boss and a one-time Mafia boss himself, was stabbed on Long Island. He survived the attack. Gotti told the police he was stabbed while breaking up a fight between two strangers. Police find that about as believable as… Read more »
Tourists: No other form of life on the New York sidewalks and subways is more simultaneously loved and despised. We love that they are here spending their money and enjoying the wonderment of our city while we hate how they slow us down with their clueless wanderings and slow gait unfamiliar with the pace of… Read more »
There is a sign which may have caught your eye in Central Park and warns of a snakeshead fish: “If you catch this fish, do not release it. Contact the authorities immediately. It does not belong and could radically alter the local fish population.” Wow, fish at large, and not just any fish but a… Read more »
Brad Pitt may have ultimately decided upon Angelina but according to People Magazine Gwyneth Paltrow is the world’s most beautiful woman. Though born in Los Angeles, Gwyneth lived in New York and once attended The Spence School. Today, this 40 year -old actress graces the cover of People Magazine and has started a debate as… Read more »
New York as the fashion capital and center of the art world inspired one savvy woman to create AccessoryArtists.com. A curated platform for emerging jewelry artists. The idea certainly has a nice bling to it. The site offers truly distinctive quality crafted pieces and a chance for designers, many of whom are from New York to showcase their work in a… Read more »
