Archives August 2016 | New York Lifestyles Magazine

Scott Stringer: Reimagining How The City Works

By Anthony RapacciuoloIn 1979 the legendary Frank Sinatra released his famed song “New York, New York” and proclaimed in the famed lyrics that “if I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere,” singing about the fast-paced lifestyle and opportunities that our great city offers...

August Calendar

By NYLMWhat’s Happening And Going On This Month...

Olympics 2016: New York’s Hometown Heroes

By Jeffrey BradfordThe countdown to the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics is well underway with the opening ceremony due to start at 07:00pm EST on August 5th, 2016. For the next sixteen days the best athletes from all corners of the Earth will compete in a range of events. For New York there will not just be a strong Team US8...

Child’s Play: Pack Your Bags For A Truly Memorable Adventure

By Patricia Canole
Plane, train or will it be four wheels? Where in the world to go on your family vacation? Relax! We’ve got some amazing ideas to make this trip a treat...

Motoring: 2 Hours from New York

By Jeffrey Bradford
Despite a national speed limit of 55mph a 2-hour trip out of New York City some 110 miles out offers you some distinct day trip ideas. Here are three day trips worthy of consideration to try out...

Accessible Aruba: New Yorkers Go-to Caribbean Destination

By Sana ButlerIf you are like us, you have been to the Caribbean more than once. Something about lying in the sun, slathered in sunscreen, watching waves roll from indigo to neon, calms the mind; the island life teaches us all to slow down. While the Concrete Jungle sets the tone of a hyper-active schedule of Broadway shows...

Iceland: Country of Contrasts

By Jeff and Stephanie Sylva
It is a country of contrasts. It is a country of extremes where fire and ice coexist. Iceland is rugged and harsh – but it is also welcoming and inspirational. It is the European continent’s youngest landmass, yet the country is steeped in old traditions and folklore sagas...

Hamptons Favorites

By Jeffrey Bradford
We asked Hamptons Salt owner Peter Pierce to share his ten favorite things in the Hamptons that makes him feel good...

Mystique of Mustique

By Neal Sroka
Long before the “beautiful people” discovered St Barth’s, the place to see and not be seen was Mustique. An Island of only 1,400 acres, purchased in 1958 for £45,000 by Colin Tennent aka The 3rd Baron of Glenconner, was to become one of the Caribbean’s best kept secrets. Mustique...

Ultimate Home

By Victoria IngallsAn eclectic mixture of object to enrich your home, ranging from home safety devices to objects that make life fun in the home...

New York Treasures: Real Estate Rare Finds

By Leslie TermuhlenNest Seekers International is among the leading, full service global real estate brokerage and marketing firms in New York City, the Hamptons and beyond. One of the challenges of being large and experienced is being put to the test to help people find unique and different places to make home...

75 Wall Street – FiDi Full Service Lifestyle Living

By Daniel J Bollinger75 Wall Street is located at the heart of New York City’s Financial District (FiDi). FiDi has experienced exponential growth in the past few years and there still remains substantial growth potential in this area of Manhattan. FiDi is still transitioning from its historic role as one of the financial...

Manhattan Real Estate – Hot Neighborhoods

By Nicola ClaytonManhattan currently ranks sixth in the ten most expensive real estate markets in the world - surpassed only by Monaco, Hong Kong, London, Singapore, Geneva and followed by Sydney, Paris, Moscow and Shanghai – according to the 2016 report by London-based real estate consultancy Knight Frank...

AvaDoBro – Dwntwn BK Rentals

By Daniel J BollingerAvaDoBro, which stands for Ava Downtown Brooklyn is a great example of 21st century design in a rental development. It is right next to 388 Bridge Street which I have also written about. Located right in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn close to everything including Manhattan. Avalon Communities receives high honors...