Summer Evening In Manhattan

By Seth Fera-Schanes Rain showers are not uncommon throughout the summer in New York City.  If you get your timing right, there are some great rainbows you can photograph over the city after a storm.  I was able to capture one and then took some additional photos of […]

Fourth of July Cocktail Recipe

By Seth Fera-Schanes A summer drink sporting the colors of the American Flag and perfect for an Independence Day party with friends.  With a mixture of coconut rum and vodka (see full recipe below) this is one crowd pleasing libation.If you are looking for some festive food options […]

The Bailey Mansion

By Seth Fera-Schanes Located uptown and accessible by the A,B,C and D trains the James Bailey Mansion is worth a quick visit.  You can get close to the house for pictures but it is privately owned so you will not get to go inside to explore.  The house […]

Donation-Based Yoga Classes In NYC

We’re all told that doing yoga is one of the best antidotes to the crazed pace of New York life. But when a class costs as much as $20 a pop, it’s just not feasible for many people. The good news is, there are studios around the city that help you get Zen without going broke. Here is a sampling of yoga studios that offer pay-what-you-can, donation-based classes.

Posman Books Summer Reading List

By Denise Oliveira Summer is here, which for many of us means it’s time to settle into a hammock or beach chair and catch up on some reading. The task of picking the perfect book can be daunting, so we checked in with experts. Today we present your […]

Just Another Saturday In The City

By Seth Fera-Schanes One of the best weekend activities in New York is grabbing your camera (or smartphone if you are an instagrammer) and just wandering around the city snapping photos.  Whether you are checking out some new street art in Brooklyn or historic brownstones in Harlem this […]

A 14 Mile Bike Ride In Upper Manhattan

By Seth Fera-Schanes A bike is a great way to explore new areas of New York, especially after you have lived in the city for an extended amount of time.  I have covered a lot of ground in this city by walking or with public transit but am […]

Summer Passion Fruit Martini

By Seth Fera-Schanes Featuring fresh passion fruit puree, lime juice, vodka and Chambord this is one martini you will want to make at your next summer party.  See full ingredient list and directions below. We will continue to bring you refreshing cocktail recipes throughout the summer.  This one […]

Smoke Jazz And Supper Club

By Stephanie Jones. Follow her on Twitter @MissJonesJazz At the corner of 106th and Broadway, among the bodegas, bars and beauty supplies, a narrow doorway beneath iconic copper letters unlocks the hippest kept secret of the Upper Westside. Inside, the smoldering sound of a tenor saxophone blowing on […]

Treasures In Gowanus Brooklyn

If you still think Gowanus is nothing but a polluted canal that’s been designated as an environmental disaster, you are way behind the times. Gowanus is a Brooklyn neighborhood bordering Park Slope that’s offering an increasing number of fabulous dining and shopping options. Today we’re bringing you a tour of a few great finds in a single block of Gowanus: 3rd Avenue between President and Carroll Street.