Archives January 2017 | New York Lifestyles Magazine

Philanthropy For The 21^St Centurys

By Joan Hornig | Photography by Annie WattWe are living in a time of significant and rapid change. One thing has remained constant—the growing needs and services provided by not-for-profit organizations. New York City can be proud of being the largest non-profit hub in the country with more than 300 registered non-profit organizations...

Through The Lens

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Graig Weich: Superhero

By Daniel J. BollingerGraig Weich is the award-winning artist, writer, film director, and CEO of the New York City-based BeyondComics.TV—a multi-media production company and winner of the HBO-sponsored UAS Film Festival and NY International Independent Film & Video Festival for Best Action Short. BeyondComic...

What's Your Resort Style?

By Patricia Canole
The Caribbean’s blue-and-green patchwork of islands and sea curve softly southward from Florida’s tip. It’s a sunny realm that beckons travelers to relax and enjoy. Some of their names may be unfamiliar, but the lesser-known islands of the Caribbean are real hideaways...

Postcard From St. Lucia

By Patricia Canole
Arguably the most beautiful island in the entire Caribbean, St. Lucia is blessed with an excess of tropical treats—from distinctive twin peaks (The Pitons) to volcanic black sand beaches. Rare and exotic birds inhabit the lush forests, tropical plants and flowers grow in profusion...

Destination Paradise

By Jeff & Stephanie Sylvammediately upon entering the spacious lobby of the Margaritaville Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida, where a giant blue flip-flop and pop-top are prominently displayed, we were quickly taken with the “no worries” tropical vibe inspired by the lyrics of Jimmy Buffet. We knew that if the rest of the resort reflected the laid back, relaxing atmosphere found in the lobby...

Great Escape: The Kitano Ny

By Clint Brownfield
Let’s face it—New York is without a doubt the center of the entire world. Visitors from all over come here to view the treasures in our museums, attend our incomparable theaters and sporting and cultural events. Dining? We’re the food capital of the world, too. Visitors may even do a little wheeling and dealing...

Bold And Beautiful

By Patricia Canole
Twice the size of all the other Hawaiian Islands combined, the Big Island is home to 11 of the world’s 13 climatic regions—not just tropical rainforests and arid desert lands, but also verdant upcountry and snow-capped tundra at the summit of Mauna Kea. Amazingly, you can experience the Big Island’s micro-climates in a single visit...

The State Of Luxury Real Estate

By Daniel J. BollingerNew York Lifestyles Magazine recently had the pleasure of meeting up with global real estate expert, James Harris, co-star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing LA. The popular real estate television series (also starring David Parnes) premiered to record ratings and continues to generate acclaim. Their no-nonsense approach to closing...

Almost Sold Out

By Daniel J. BollingerI tour a lot of new developments in NYC. Sometimes I’m a little late to the game, and most of the building is sold out already. Two such projects are listed below. Let’s take a look...

The Chamberlain: An UWS Gem

By Daniel J. BollingerThe Chamberlain—inspired by classic pre-war construction on the Upper West Side (UWS)—is one of New York’s most exciting new editions. New development on the UWS is rare given that there is not that much undeveloped space.However, The Chamberlain with its distinctive architectural features, such as Juliet balconies...

NoMAD Luxury

By Daniel J. BollingerThe luxurious 212 Fifth Avenue is a 47 unit conversion overlooking Madison Square Park in Nomad. This building, once a 1912 twenty-four story factory, features high ceilings and a minimum of view-interrupting columns. There is a lot of NYC history surrounding 212 Fifth Avenue as this was one of NYC’s first skyscrapers...

The Penthouse At 94 Thompson

By Daniel J. BollingerThe penthouse at 94 Thompson has been in the news before, and you’ve probably heard about it because it is where Heidi Klum hosted a pre-party before her legendary Halloween bash last year. This penthouse is befitting movie stars and millionaires alike for many reasons. One, it is discretely tucked away on one of SoHo’s quietest streets...

A Hell's Kitchen Stunner

By Daniel J. BollingerNestled in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen is 535 West 43rd Street, a two-tower rental building, designed by CetraRuddy Architects. The building boasts studio-to-two bedrooms “plus” and a host of amenities. Hell’s Kitchen is a great neighborhood filled with restaurants and stylish boutiques at the footlights of...

Real Estate Spotlight

By Daniel J. BollingerMeet Ryan Freed, a co-owner of hOM which delivers amenity management and programming to residential buildings—regardless of square footage—at a fraction of the cost. Recently, Ryan and I had the pleasure of meeting at the Make It in Brooklyn Convention where I had a chance to learn more about his company...