Archives June / July 2018 | New York Lifestyles Magazine

Jean Shafiroff: The Importance Of Philanthropy And...

By Mari Pack | Photography by Michael PanicciaPhilanthropy is not an exclusive club,” writes Jean Shafiroff in her book, Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give (Hatherleigh Press). As a philanthropist, author, and public speaker who hilanthropy is not an exclusive club,” writes Jean Shafiroff in her book, Successful Philanthropy: How to...

Through The Lens

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Tech Talk: Smart Homes

By Ted OwenAfter working long hours at my start-up, PlayAPI, there is nothing better than to head home after a long day. However, this is 2018, and I need my home to have the latest technology integrated into it so that those precious hours of downtime are enjoyed to the max. Here are my life-changing favorites you need for your haven...

The Best Of The Berkshires

By Laurie Bain Wilson
Some escape to the sea and seaside villages for R&R. Others seek the mountains. It’s quite simple. As naturalist and author John Muir put it, “The mountains are calling, and I must go....

Water’s Edge Resort & Spa: Connecticut’s Fall Getaway

By Jeff & Stephanie Sylva
The setting sun cast a warm glow on the Long Island Sound. Seated at a table on the outside deck, we enjoyed a perfect view of natural pastel creations. Clinking our wine glasses, we said, “Let’s do this again tomorrow.” So we did...

Stay, Sip & Relax: The Best Of California

By Diana Roberts
It’s harvest time, and we all know what that means: The grapes are ripe for picking, stomping and, eventually, savoring a fine wine. And where best to sample these grapes than at the vineyards of Napa...

Maui - A Slice Of Paradise

By Patti Pietschmann
Maui moves to its own tropical beat. Laid back with a touch of sophistication, the island offers everything to make a vacation special. While there are plenty of diverse places to bed down...

Switzerland: Your Next Travel Destination

By Jenna Guarneri
Switzerland is not only known for its unique landscape of some of the highest mountains in Europe, but also for its hills, lakes, rivers and glaciers, picturesque villages and medieval cities. Switzerland is home to...

Prague: A Real-Life Fairy Tale

By Mark Laiosa
With some of the oldest monuments and towering spires reaching to the heavens, Prague fosters a make-believe wonder like few other cities. The cobblestone squares and gothic architecture make you feel...

Iceland: 4 Days In The Land Of Fire And Ice

By Clint Brownfield
Popular travel destinations have phases. Currently it seems nearly everyone has just gotten back from, or are in, or are planning a trip to Iceland. We all travel for various reasons, but one common denominator is plain old sightseeing...

Notes From DB: Welcome, Buyer’s Market!

By Daniel J. BollingerThe Fall season welcomes a new buyer’s market to NYC. There are a lot of interesting things going on in the market today. Re-sellers and new developments are starting to adjust their prices to this new market. Some examples include...

★ON-Line Exlusive★Bella Fortuna

By Tami WeitkunatOne of the most lavishly appointed mansions in South Florida will soon be available to the highest bidder through a luxury auction. The more than 17,000 square-foot, 27-room mansion, lovingly called ‘Bella Fortuna’...

252 East 57Th Street - Penthouse Perfection

By Daniel J. BollingerLocated on Billionaire’s Row is an incredible penthouse at 252 East 57th Street. Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill (SOM) LLP, co-developers World Wide Group and Rose Associates, and interior architect Daniel Romualdez have combined...

The Lindley - Sensible Design In Murray Hill

By Daniel J. BollingerLocated in Murray Hill, The Lindley is comprised of 74 studio-to three-bedroom residences. This 20-floor building is brough252 East 57Th Street - Penthouse Perft to us by CBSK Ironstate with Rawlings Architects and Design Within Reach. The units are well-laid out with...

Around Town: Tribeca

By TJ JohnsonThe tiny wedge-shaped territory known as Tribeca (the abbreviated description of Triangle Below Canal Street, it includes the area bounded by Lafayette Street, the Hudson River, and Chambers and Houston Streets...

40 Bleecker: A Rare NoHo Beauty

By Daniel J. BollingerConveniently located on the corner of Bleecker and Mulberry Streets in NoHo, 40 Bleecker is a 12-story ground-up new development brought to us by Broad Street Development. Consisting of sixty-one units from one to five bedrooms...

Ross-Hand Mansion: Historic Home In Rockland

By Lyle SeltzerWelcome to the Ross-Hand Mansion. For a fraction of the price of a penthouse, you can own one of the most admired homes in the Hudson River Valley. Perfectly situated at the top of 4 private, manicured acres with commanding views of the Hudson River and the Village of South Nyack below...

South Beach Meets Long Branch

By Debbie Dickinsoniane Von Furstenberg’s DVF SoHo Boutique and Mimi & Edwin Feliciano were honored to present South Beach At Long Branch, a Miami vision for the Jersey Shore. Mimi Feliciano, her son Cary and Sales Executive Aida Lorenzo of FEM South Beach Urban Renewal showcased the first look in New York City...

The Ultimate Guide: Declutter Your Home—And Life

By Jane StollerMuch of my practical organizing experience comes from living in small apartments and having to adapt to small spaces. I have lived in sixteen different apartments in eight different cities across two continents. Because I move a lot, I’m continually having to add-on, update...

Spotlight: Selman Yalcin

By Daniel J. BollingerREDinNYC is a networking event series dedicated to connecting, supporting and promoting individuals and businesses involved in real estate projects in New York City, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles...