Archives May 2017 | New York Lifestyles Magazine

Women Of Broadway

By Pat CollinsWe salute all women who worked either behind the scenes or on stage during the 2016- 2017 season. Here, nine women, all of them recipients of the coveted Tony award...

Through The Lens

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Gifts Just For Mom

By Daryn MayerWhen it comes to choosing the perfect gift for that special mom, it’s important to focus on her personality, favorite activities, and lifestyle. To make this May 14th simple, here’s a list of perfect gifts that not only celebrate Mom but also enhance her lifestyle and well-being, inside and out...

So Many Heroes

By Joan HornigI love the month of May. The weather tends to be delightful. The parks are filled with spring green, flowers and the wonderful sound of children playing. I think everyone is grateful to have said “goodbye” to winter and feels optimistic. But May is also, special because of two holidays that ask us to reflect on what others have selflessly done...

The A-List

By Patricia Canole
Hotels and resorts offer all kinds of luxury amenities, from bath butlers to sophisticated bedside lighting systems. But the most valuable amenity travelers crave—discreet accommodations, whether they’re cottages, cabins, villas, or bungalows. Welcome to our list of top hideaways in the U.S. and Canada which spell luxury...

Postcard From Anguilla

By Patricia Canole
Where do stressed-out celebs go when they need a break from the glamour grind? Anguilla, of course. Blissful beaches, gourmet cuisine, and total seclusion. Those seeking relaxed luxury won’t find a more perfect setting...

Telling The Stories Of England

By Clint Brownfield
In 1845 Robert Browning wrote Home Thoughts from Abroad, which begins with the well-known line: Oh, to be in England now that April’s there… And that’s just where we were this spring via a tour conducted by newly formed travel provider UK Countryside Tours (UKCT), which is the creation of Jim Dixon, UK travel expert and noted columnist for...

By George… It’s Lake George!

By Patricia Canole
Located at the base of the Adirondack Mountains, Lake George is the epitome of a jet-set escape. Since the late 19th-century, the spot has been a favorite retreat for summer sports enthusiasts, millionaires (John D. Rockefeller), and artists (Georgia O’Keefe). And although the region is open year-round...

Howe Caverns: A Place To Discover (Again)

By Thomas Joseph
Howe Caverns has been keeping adventure and exploration alive for 175 years. According to history, it was discovered May 22, 1842 by farmer, adventurer and entrepreneur Lester Howe, or was it?...

The Pierre Hotel

By Gretchen Kelly
The old days of the “Grand Hotel” seem to be fading. The Plaza has been gutted of its Oak Bar, and most of its rooms and The Waldorf-Astoria is morphing into a mixed-use condominium/much-changed hotel, leaving few examples of the Titanic model of luxury, and that hushed-footfall-on lush-carpet feel of yesteryear. There is, however, The Pierre...

Notes From DB

By Daniel J. BollingerBuyer Brokerage has been in the news lately since StreetEasy has implemented a new service on their website called Premier Agent that gives consumers the chance to contact a buyer broker on a listing instead of the listing broker. It has caused quite a stir...

The NOMA

By Daniel J. BollingerThe NOMA is a 55 unit, 24 story neo-Bauhaus tower comprised mostly of two bedrooms but has some three bedroom penthouses. There is some smart, functional design here and something unique about this building. The setback that rises above the commercial portion of the building is angled so that residents...

50 United Nations Plaza

By Daniel J. BollingerRising high above the sky across from the United Nations is a shimmering modern glass tower—50 United Nations Plaza. It is an 88-unit development comprised of one-to-seven bedroom residences designed for New Yorkers seeking privacy, luxury, and the finest amenities. Citizens of the world including diplomats...

The Twenty1

By Daniel J. BollingerThe Twenty1, located in the heart of Chelsea (at 117 West 21st Street), is a boutique 12-story project with nine apartments developed by The Amirian Group. All units are four bedrooms, with two penthouses and a maisonette. Located on 21st Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, in the heart of one of...

180 East 88th Street

By Daniel J. Bollinger | Photography by March Made for DDGDDG has done it again with a beautiful new development at 180 East 88th Street. Rising high above the Upper East Side in Carnegie Hill this luxury condo offers 48 units from studios to four bedrooms including three duplexes. Located directly across the street from a Whole Foods and close to Central Park, The Met...

Real Estate Spotlight

By Daniel J. BollingerMeet Poonam Mathis, owner, and operator of StealthForce, which enables real estate investors to scale talent according to deal flow, freeing them from the burden of bloated payrolls and the risk of imperfect expertise in the process. They connect employers with project based real estate consultants for everything...

Investment Corner

By Daniel J. BollingerCall it investment at the click of the mouse. Roofstock.com is a website where you can invest in real estate online. CEO and co-founder Gary Beasley has a diverse background which includes being a CFO of an internet brokerage house, and a mergers and acquisitions institution. He has also run a boutique...