New York

Enjoy a Night at a Fabulous Chicago Restaurant

When date night arrives and you’d like to go out for dinner, make sure to find one of the city’s most romantic spots to bring your special someone to. Sepia is one great place to try out. They offer excellent food, an intimate atmosphere and an extensive wine list. Or head to the Palmer House to have dinner in one of the most architecturally magnificent buildings in all of Chicago. And for a classic and classy experience, few places are as traditionally excellent as Il Mulino New York.

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The Fountain of the Planet of the Apes

No, it’s not a fountain from the movie of a similar name, nor is it some sort of magical fountain that will turn you into an ape. The tale of the Fountain of the Planet of the Apes is actually a simple one and based around little more than an influential man that happened to really love the original film.

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NYC Famous Faces - Christopher Walken

New York City is a place that attracts people from all over the world. As a result, we’ve seen quite a few famous faces come out of the city or settle down to make their homes there. Here’s a spotlight on just one of those celebrity personalities.

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Say Goodbye to NYC’s Oldest Bowling Alley

Bowling may not hold the same level of popularity as it once did, but when you hear that the oldest alley in New York is about to be closed down, it makes something inside you hurt a little bit. Bowlmor Lanes in Greenwich Village has been around for 76 years, but will not be returning for a 77^th. It’s not the owner’s fault, instead being the decision of the landlord, who refrained from offering a new lease.

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Free Lap Dances for Life for Carmelo Anthony

In an interesting turn of events, a New York strip club has decided they really, really want NBA player Carmelo Anthony to resign with the Knicks. Forget the huge piles of money and other signing bonuses, because Scores New York has offered the player free lap dances for life.

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Don’t Be a Jerk… Or You’ll Get a Yellow Card

Every once in a while, we’re graced with a lighter and more hilarious story in the news. The latest involves a man that has taken the rules of the World Cup to heart. He’s been walking the streets of New York and finding people who are acting outside of proper and polite social conventions. And to punish them, he’s giving them a yellow card.

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Explore the Unusual Side of NYC

The next time you want to get out as a couple and see New York, try something different. Find a unique or unusual tour to take part in and see some of the city’s stranger features. If you feel like doing something both educational and odd, check out the Wall Street Experience. You’ll get a look at this most famous of financial institutions and learn about life as a trader. Or if you’re a foodie, try a Taste of Harlem food tour. If you’re seeking out those hole-in-the-wall places with the best food in the city, this is the way to do it.

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New York Day Trips

Interested in getting out of the city for a day? This is a great time of year to escape the traffic and smog and visit some of New York State’s finest destinations. Here are our top three picks for day trips in New York.

Visit Kykuit Mansion

This sprawling, six story Art Deco mansion was built by John D. Rockefeller, and overlooks the scenic Hudson River. From the rose beds to the classical temple, Kykuit is a sight to behold!

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The Glass is Always Full

Baseball is a tough business. It is not a business that your average working man, with a 401(k), a union rep, FMLA and some semblance of job security can relate to. Other than the owners, press, and peanut vendors, each person who is employed in baseball, including the general manager, his coaches, scouts, trainers, analysts and players, all operate under the same directive: You live in baseball only so long as you find work, and you work only so long as your labor improves winning at the major league level.

Hotel Industry Pouting Due to Airbnb’s Sponsorship of the NYC Marathon

Some of you out there may be familiar with Airbnb - a company that rents homes the way hotels rent their rooms. It’s a great way to get a nice place to stay when visiting New York and you just might save a little money, particularly during times when hotels jack their rates up through the roof. The NYC Marathon is one such time, as people come in from around the world to watch and participate in this legendary event.

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