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NYC gears up for CMJ Music Marathon

REM, Arcade Fire, and Feist have all played CMJ: this October, discover the latest indie bands before they hit it big. Published 5:48 p.m. October 3, 2011 - Comments

The Met: Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty Exhibit (slide show)

The fabulous McQueen’s exhibit ranked as the eight most visited exhibition in the entire 141 years of history of the museum. Published 3:59 a.m. August 21, 2011 - Comments

Hot, new (and affordable!) hotels in NYC

No Motel 6 or Holiday Inn here! These four boutique hotels offer sleek, chic accommodations -- and are pretty friendly on the wallet, too. Published 4:15 p.m. August 18, 2011 - Comments

Take a European vacation without leaving NYC

Whether you’re dreaming of Austria, Spain, or Italy, there’s a Manhattan restaurant that can whisk you away to that exotic locale, at least for a couple of hours -- even better, you don’t need a passport! Published 4:58 p.m. July 26, 2011 - Comments

Where to celebrate National Tequila Day

Did you know National Tequila Day is this Sunday, July 24th? So, where are you going to drink up? If you happen to be in New York City for that celebratory weekend, or anytime you’re itching for the agave spirit, here are a few places to indulge. Published 5:46 p.m. July 18, 2011 - Comments

Where to catch free art in New York

We support MoMA, the Guggenheim and the Whitney wholeheartedly, but sometimes we like to save our pennies -- here are four free exhibits to catch this summer all across the city. Published 4:48 p.m. July 5, 2011 - Comments

NYC's Gilded Age country escape

Over the last century, Long Island's Gold Coast has drawn the wealthy and famous, moviemakers, and visitors looking for city escape. Published 10:36 a.m. June 7, 2011 - Comments

Four Great Waterbound Adventures in NYC

New York City is surrounded by water, so take advantage of the cool breezes and great views on one of these wonderful water adventures. Published 1:07 p.m. May 19, 2011 - Comments

These NYC bars are the tops... literally!

When you’re spending $12 on a cocktail in Manhattan, shouldn’t it at the very least come with a great view? We think so. Here are our four picks for bars where you can enjoy a drink and a nosh way up where the air is rarified -- and the skyline looks even starrier. Published 11:48 a.m. April 26, 2011 - Comments

Spring Flings in NYC

When the Yankees and the Mets throw out the first home-opener pitches, it means spring has finally arrived in New York. But baseball isn’t the only game in town -- hit up these big-league events for movie buffs, car enthusiasts, art aficionados, and yes, even cocktail connoisseurs. Published 2:06 p.m. April 11, 2011 - Comments