As snow continues to accumulate in the greater New York/New Jersey area, some people are finding it more and more difficult to cope. An incident which happened in Wayne, New Jersey points to the stress a long, cold, wet winter can cause. When the stress reaches the breaking point, it is being called by some…
Monthly Archives: January 2011
Waterfront Commission in New York Investigating Petty Theft?
In a story reminiscent of “Captain Queeg’s search for the culprit who stole the strawberries” the Waterfront Commission has spent thousands of dollars and many hours tracking down the villain or villains responsible for the theft of a hot dog and iced tea lunch estimated to be valued at $3.00. The agency responsible for watching…
Master Drawings New York of 2011
This week, Master Drawings New York of 2011 took place in Manhattan. This was the fifth annual event since the first in 2007. For an entire week, galleries joined forces to display unique works of art and present their specialism to at least twenty five dealers. The event was inspired by the London Master Drawings…
New York Undergoing Metamorphosis, Again
Ever since Israel Zangwill popularized the term “Melting Pot” with his play which was produced over 100 years ago, New York has been known for its amazing diversity and neighborhoods possessing distinct ethnic flavors. From Chinatown, Little Italy and Jackson Heights, immigrants have made New York the exciting, surprising and appealing place that it is….
New York’s Bone-Chilling Weather Continues
New York City is suffering frigid cold like it has not seen in over a decade. The temperature has gotten as lower than 11 degrees in the morning, with wind chills that make it feel as cold as -50 degrees. In areas upstate, western Pennsylvania, Vermont and New Hampshire temperatures have reached as low as…
Food Courts are Leaving the Malls
The Eventi Hotel in Chelsea has taken the food court out of the mall and brought it to the space-age, with a décor designed by Syd Mead, who was a designer on the set of “Blade Runner,” “Aliens” and the first “Tron.” Aside from the cool look, the eatery has four counters to choose from,…
Have Some Fun: Go Get Your Eyebrows Plucked!
Spring 2008 was not a great time to launch a new business, especially a business like a waxing salon. Times proved to be tough at the beginning for Malynda Vigliotti, owner of ‘Boom Boom Brow Bar’ until she decided to appeal to her market with humor and discounts. Her first sale was called “The Bare…
“Tibetan Artists Respond” Moves to Dartmouth College
“Tibetan Artists Respond” is an exhibition featuring eight artists from India, Nepal and Tibet. The exhibit recently moved from the Rubin Museum in New York to Dartmouth’s Hood Museum, and will be on display there until March 13th. Juliette Bianco, associate director of the Hood, says that hosting the exhibit it a tremendous opportunity for…
L.I. Man Arrested for Harrassing Representative Ackerman
Over the past few weeks a man from Hicksville, Long Island has been making frequent, disjointed phone calls to Representative Gary L. Ackerman at his Bayside, Queens’s office. Although the calls did not threaten violence, or seem to be politically motivated, because the caller seemed to be getting more agitated, and also because he lied…
New York Police Museum Opens Children’s Exhibit
The New York City Police Museum just opened its new hands-on children’s exhibit in Lower Manhattan. Entitled the Junior Officers Discovery Zone, the exhibit was established with the help of the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. “We wanted to create a space that was designed exclusively for children,” said Julie Bose of the Police Museum. “We…
