Archives September 2017 | New York Lifestyles Magazine

David Hyde Pierce & The Actors Fund

By Pat CollinsWith a Tony Award (Curtains) four primetime Emmys (Frasier) and a record-setting 11 consecutive Emmy nominations, David Hyde Pierce is one of the most admired and popular actors of his generation. His long list of memorable roles includes Sir Robin in Spamalot; Vanya in Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike; Peter Patrone in The Heidi Chronicles; and currently Horace Vandergelder in...

Digital Magic

By Patricia CanoleWe all remember how it was back then: Halloween decorations were a mere cardboard skeleton, a few hanging rubber bats, and a jack-o-lantern. Right? Well, fast forward to the 21st century, and everything is digitized—including holiday decorations...

Through The Lens

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Fashion—More Than Catwalks

By Joan HornigJust about every woman I know finds autumn to be a great time to consider adding to her fall and winter wardrobes. Store windows beckon us to think about the newest palettes and silhouettes, fashion ads are abundant and retailers (both online and brick and mortar) do all they can to highlight our “must haves”...

Fall Escapes: The Hudson Valley

By Patricia Canole
Did you know that New York State is home to some of the most incredible scenic driving routes and byways in the U.S.? Close to New York City is the Hudson Valley where Mother Nature reigns supreme. Explore the history of the state or ascend into the mountains, where commanding views of the Hudson Valley await you...

Adventures Away

By Olivia Owens
These favorites offer the perfect excuse for an active weekend away from the hustle and bustle...

A Mermaid Tale

Gretchen Kelly
Mermaids are mythical creatures that exist in folklore, our imagination—and in Norfolk, Virginia. Site of the massive Naval Station Norfolk as well as NATO’s military united, the Allied Command Transformation unit, this place has long ties to the sea....

Bright Lights, Big City

By Norah Bradford
When it comes to bright lights, New York’s Great White Way can’t hold a candle to the Vegas Strip, which has cornered the market concerning neon. Today, the former haunt of Sinatra and his Rat Pack is about more than just craps and roulette wheels. You’ll find everything from fantastic shows to fine dining...

A Cultured Pearl In The Sand

By Gerrie Summers
If the typical modern mega resort is not to your liking, there is a pearl in the sand, which provides the amenities of a large resort, yet the classic Old Florida/homey feel of a grand beach house. Located in Clearwater, Florida...

Pocono Pleasures

By Jeff & Stephanie Sylva
Lasting memories are what you will take home after a visit to Skytop Lodge, a premier Pocono Mountain resort just two hours from Manhattan. As you explore, play, and relax at this 5,500-acre elegant country estate, you will revel in the splendor of the stunning natural surroundings and beauty of this historic hotel...

5 Top Spots To See Fall Foliage

By Norah Bradford
With lazy days at the beach a memory, along with the temperatures taking a quick dip and shorter daylight hours, there’s no question Fall is here in all its glory! But there is an upside to this story: The opportunity to experience the exquisite beauty of Mother Nature. And you don’t have to travel far to take in this phenomenon...

Notes From DB

By Daniel J. BollingerThere is some conflicting news in the data on the New York City market. All of the market reports are splicing and dicing up as many layers of data possible to paint a positive growth picture. You can split the boroughs up, divide the luxury and affordable rental markets, and include—or exclude...

525 West 52ND Street

By Daniel J. BollingerHead west to Hell’s Kitchen—one of the most changing neighborhoods in all of Manhattan. Here you’ll find 525W52, a new rental development brought to us by Taconic Investment Partners and Mitsui Fudoson America. The two tower development consists of 392 units of studios to two bedrooms...

1399 Park Avenue

By Daniel J. BollingerEast Harlem has been going through a renaissance of new development for a few years now. It’s not quite “on the map” yet as other areas like Hudson Yards or West Chelsea, but with the new addition of 1399 Park Avenue, it’s time has cometh. The new Mondrian-esque development is brought to us by Heritage Real Estate Partners...

Circa Central Park

By Daniel J. BollingerOn the northern border of the Upper West Side is a new development, Circa Central Park, located right on the traffic circle of Frederick Douglass Boulevard on 110th Street. Consisting of 38 units from one-to-five bedrooms in an eleven story structure it is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. The tiered profile...

One Manhattan Square

By Daniel J. BollingerExtell, one of the best developers in the city, continues to impress. With such projects as The Kent and The Carlton House it has done it again. At the edge of the East River on the Lower East Side, their new development, One Manhattan Square...

329 Pleasant Avenue

By Daniel J. Bollinger You certainly cannot miss the modern façade of glass and mauve colors at 329 Pleasant Avenue. In the heart of East Harlem, on a tree-lined street, this boutique rental building consisting of 20 units from studios to two bedrooms is brought to us by HAP Investments and designed by Karim Rashid...

NYC’S Last Hidden Treasure

By Your Vanity Real Estate Team Morningside Heights, the hilly terrain between Cathedral Parkway and West 125th Street, was largely undeveloped until the opening of Morningside Park in 1887. World-renowned scholars began to settle in shortly after that, and today the area is dominated by educational giants...

Real Estate Spotlight

By Daniel J. Bollinger At just 26, Emir Bahadir has created a stand-out reputation for himself. He already runs a New York City-based brokering and development firm and is currently expanding to a lifestyle brand. Truly a modern day socialite, Emir uses his huge social media following to bring life to his various projects...

Comedy is Everywhere

By Bill Spadea
The old saying is that if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. This couldn’t apply more to the world of comedy. Comic legends like Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock came through the ranks in our great city, playing to crowds at the Upper East Side Comic Strip Live. It’s a place with...

Machiavelli Restaurant

By Patricia Canole
Eating at Machiavelli is like stepping back in time to a Florentine village during the Renaissance. Murals inspired by “The Battle of San Romano” by Paolo Uccello—a 15th-century Florentine painter—adorn the walls, wrought iron chandeliers twinkle subdued light, hand-carved chairs are plush and inviting, and a feast that would...

A Pinot Noir By Any Other Name

By T.J & Tina Mulqueen
Early in our wine adventures, we took a tasting class upstate. Our instructor, B.J. Schwinghammer, who can be best described as a rock and roll sommelier, complete with gauged earrings, spiked hair, and a demeanor that conveys no pretenses, became a fast friend. He asked us about our palate...