Archives April 2016 | New York Lifestyles Magazine

Living the Dream at The People’s Court

By Anthony RapacciuoloMost readers will recognize New York native Marilyn Milian as the sassy and outspoken judge who presides over the multiple Emmy-Award winning show The People’s Court airing on FOX each afternoon. What most aren’t aware of, however, is her story of how she arrived, her role as a devout mother...

April at a Glance

By Sandra MardenfeldCheck out the next big Hollywood hit at Robert De Niro and friends’ Tribeca Film Festival (see tribecafilm.com for more details) in Lower Manhattan. Since 2002, cinema lovers have watched more than 1400 films from over 80 countries. This year, nearly every movie is some sort of debut...

Sesame Street: Sunny Days from New York to Around the World

By Ivette MannersFor over four decades, 46 years to be exact, Sesame Street has educated and entertained millions of children—through television. One big parenting no-no is plopping your little one in front of the television to keep them busy, however parents of all...

The Carlton House: Exclusive Luxury on East 61st Street

By Daniel J. BollingerThe Carlton House, located at 21 East 61st Street, is a wonderful luxury residence. Its location in the Upper East Side makes the Carlton House one of the most distinguished addresses in Manhattan. The building is set along Madison Avenue, which houses some of the most luxurious...

A Brooklyn Heights Gem at 138 Pierrepont Street

By Daniel J. BollingerI had the pleasure of touring a real gem this month—138 Pierrepont Street in Brooklyn Heights. This residence offers buyers a rare opportunity to own a unique and luxurious gem in the most exclusive area of Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights. In my opinion, Brooklyn Heights is the best...

Unique Prismatic Design: 400 Park Avenue South

By Daniel J. BollingerThe headline on the website for 400 Park Avenue South reads “Live Outside the Box”, and it’s an appropriate moniker because the building is anything but boxy. Located on the northwest corner of 28th Street and Park Avenue South, 400 Park Avenue South is actually an angular prismatic design...

New York’s Swing and Paris’ Bling

By Miki MakrillosNew York City kicks off the four-week mega fashion event that takes place around the globe, followed by London, Milan, and finally ending big in Paris. During New York Fashion Week, the city is bustling with creative energy, chic models, in-the-know editors, and celebrities vying to secure...

Ten Best Places to Sleep in New York City

By Sandra Mardenfeld
New York City is full of iconic and legendary hotels (think: the Waldorf Astoria and The Plaza) but it’s also a hotbed of chic lodgings. This year alone brings a slew of new ones, from super cool to posh. Just because we’re known “as the city that never sleeps”...

South Africa, a World in One Country

By Marvin Scott
A venture into the wilds of Africa is more than a journey. It’s an unforgettable experience. Teddy Roosevelt recognized it and the tales of his adventure inspired Ernest Hemingway to write about it. My beckoning call to the bush came from my wife seeking the fulfillment of a life-long dream...

A Friends Getaway at Woodloch

By Laurie A. GuzdaSpending time with friends can be enjoyed over a lovely dinner, watching a film or attending an art gallery opening. As friends, we support each other’s causes, make it to one another’s functions and help each other overcome challenges. There’s a whole new faction of 50 plus boomers out there that are entering a new phase of life where the kids...

New Yorker Around the World

By Lee Abbamonte
As a New Yorker who has traveled to every country in the world and makes a living by traveling, I feel like I give some pretty good travel advice. With Spring and Summer fast approaching and a new season of travel ahead, I thought I would offer up 5 places worth considering for your next trip in different parts of the world...

Start Summer Early with a Trip to Aquatopia

By Sandra Mardenfeld
Can’t wait for summer to arrive? This spring get a head start on splashing at the pool with a trip to Camelback Resort’s year-old indoor waterpark, Aquatopia, the biggest one in the Northeast. Voted Best Indoor Water Park 2015 by USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards...

15 Minutes with Sheldon Harnick

By Ivette MannersPulitzer Prize-, Grammy-, and Tony Award-winning Broadway lyricist Sheldon Harnick is back on Broadway with two major productions, as well as working on a few other theatrical projects this spring. New York Lifestyles Magazine caught up with him during his busy schedule to find out what’s on his mind these days and what he loves about New York...

Alliance for NYC’s Animals Presents Adoptapalooza Pet Adoption Event

By Steve GruberOn Sunday, April 10, 2016, the Alliance for NYC’s Animals will present a special Adoptapalooza mega adoption event celebrating the ASPCA’s 150th Anniversary. The Alliance and the ASPCA are teaming up to bring New Yorkers a day filled with fun for the whole family, including the first-ever “NYC Paws Parade...

Laughter is Good Medicine

By Midge LeaveyApril Fools Day starts National Humor Month off just right by being the most popular day for pranks and laughter. However, you can—and should—continue laughing all year round. Laughter is known to promote emotional and physical wellbeing, so it’s important to add humor to your everyday life...