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. Â You can get close to the house for pictures but it is privately owned so you will not get to go inside to explore. Â The house […]
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.
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 […]
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. Â Whether you are checking out some new street art in Brooklyn or historic brownstones in Harlem this […]
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. Â I have covered a lot of ground in this city by walking or with public transit but am […]
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. Â See full ingredient list and directions below. We will continue to bring you refreshing cocktail recipes throughout the summer. Â This one […]
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 […]
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.
By Seth Fera-Schanes I made a trip out to Governors Island this past weekend. Â In addition to the fun bike ride and relaxing morning, I brought my camera to grab a few pics. Â If you do make a half day trip to the island, be sure to bring […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes If you have never been to Governors Island, you should set aside three hours on a weekend this summer to go for a visit. Located in New York Harbor, Governors Island is about a 10 minute ferry ride from downtown Manhattan. Â If you are a […]
