Archives November 2017 | New York Lifestyles Magazine

Marlo Thomas: From Fame To Philanthropy

By Anthony RapacciuoloFamed actress, television star, and Broadway phenomenon Marlo Thomas grew up in a house of comedy and love which ultimately shaped the person we know today. However, her father Danny Thomas forged a legacy which she carries on that is more near and dear to her heart than any theatrical performance or TV sitcom...

Through The Lens

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Are You Listening?

By Joan HornigCome November in NYC there is no hiding from the flurry of activity and the sounds of a city at work and in pre-holiday mode. We start to hum the holiday tunes without even thinking about it. Many of us plan and attend seasonal musical activities like The Nutcracker, The Messiah, Radio City Holiday Spectacular...

NYC Holiday Guide

By Patricia CanoleBy Patricia Canole It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Just a few weeks after Halloween wraps up, the city and the best New York attractions turn into an illuminated wonderland. From the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, lighting the Tree at Rockefeller Center to watching all the animated figures in the Holiday Windows...

Aruba: A Dutch Treat

By Patricia Canole
If you’re craving a bit of sun-drenched Arizona—but you want this desert to be surrounded by dazzling pale aqua blue waters and some of the Caribbean’s best palm-lined beaches—then say “bon bini” to Aruba. That’s “welcome” in Papiamento, the local dialect on this nice little...

California Dreamin’

By Jessica Masters
The leaves are brown; the sky is grey, and—you know it!—we’d be safe and warm if we lived in Southern California. That is not to say you should ditch NYC for good. But you will enjoy a vacation at any one of these fantastic hotels and resorts. From the Santa Monica beaches to the Santa Barbara Riviera, Southern California indeed has...

Ski East

Patricia Canole
Skiing and snowboarding on the East Coast are a bit different than in the west. Although elevations may be lower, there are plenty of white-knuckle challenges, with plenty of challenging trails...

A Teen’s Take On Universal Orlando Resort

By Stacey Zable
As die-hard Harry Potter fans, my teen daughters longed to immerse themselves in the magical world, or more accurately, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. A recent trip completely transported them into the legendary fictional world, with Universal delivering an authentic experience...

Sunny Days In South Beach

By Mike & Nava Raviv
Just mention South Beach and images of white sand beaches, beautiful people, and celebrity-studded nights come to mind. And ask anyone there where is the best place to stay and they’ll say W South Beach Hotel, on Collins Avenue...

5 Amazing Places To See In 2018

By Norah Bradford
The world is full of diverse destinations that are waiting to be explored. But with so many options, it can be hard to narrow down your bucket list. Our choices include sprawling European wonders, U.S. mountain towns and destinations that are sure to wow every traveler. As Mark Twain once said...

Notes From DB

By Daniel J. BollingerThe era of “aspirational” or “utterly ridiculous” pricing has reached its peak with the penthouse at the Woolworth Tower being listed at $110 million. That’s over $11,000 per square foot. With the median sales price in Tribeca about $2,000 per square foot one has to wonder how and by whom this pricing...

Brooklyn In The Avant-Garde

By Gerard Longo, Principal at Mettle Property GroupI have been fortunate enough to be in the real estate industry in what is arguably the capital of the real estate world. There is nothing more iconic than Manhattan with its unique architectural landscape. In a place where growing horizontally wasn’t an option, Manhattan became a pioneer in...

The Woolworth Tower Residences

By Daniel J. BollingerThe Woolworth Tower, a celebrated New York City landmark, is being transformed into 33 luxury condominium residences aptly named The Woolworth Tower Residences with homes ranging from one to four bedrooms. Located right next to City Hall Park—in Parkside Tribeca to be exact—this location is prime...

Madison Square Park Tower

By Daniel J. BollingerMadison Square Park Tower, located at 45 East 22nd Street, is the tallest residential address in Manhattan’s historic Flatiron District. Developed by Bruce Eichner’s Continuum Company, the building offers one-to-five bedroom residences (with four studios designated as staff quarters). With simplex, duplex, full-floor, and...

21 East 12Th Street

By Daniel J. BollingerIn the heart of Greenwich Village on a former bowling alley site is a new ground-up development, 21 East 12th Street. There are 52 residences in total consisting of one to four bedrooms by the William Macklowe Company, co-sponsor Goldman Sachs, and designed by SCLE and Selldorf Architects...

49 Chambers

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...

Real Estate Spotlight

By Daniel J. Bollinger Meet Craig Van Mackelberg owner of MVM Consulting, an NYC-based project management, and client advocacy firm. MVM specializes in streamlining the professional services involved in a new build-out or renovation project, primarily in the areas of design, construction, engineering, and expediting...

Holidays At Home

By Miki Makrillos | Photos Courtesy of Moll Anderson When people think of the holidays, they usually think about their menu, shopping lists, and a hectic time of the year. It’s during the holiday hustle and bustle that we don’t often take the time to honestly see the beauty of the season surrounding us...