Coney Island has an amazing history, with ups and downs, much like its world famous Cyclone roller coaster. From it’s heyday a century ago, to a sad relic of its past, to the center of a major real estate and urban planning battle, Coney Island has had “An Amazing Ride” — which just happens to [...]
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The blockbuster movie for spring is Brooklyn’s Finest, a fast-paced cop drama pitting good guys against bad guys. From the looks of the movie trailer, some of those bad guys are wearing NYPD uniforms. Brooklyn’s Finest is from the same director as Training Day, the blockbuster police drama from a few years ago starring Denzel [...] If you are a non-incorporated freelancer or otherwise self-employed who receives 1099 tax forms, you will benefit from a tax seminar on how find your way around the federal income tax 1040 and Schedule C forms. The seminar is taught by a CPA, and answers such questions as how much to set aside for estimated taxes, and what [...] It’s enough to make you hungry. The Big Apple’s famous NYC Restaurant Week begins Monday, Jan. 25, and luckily for us, runs for two weeks, not one, through Sunday, Feb. 7. It’s a spectacular opportunity to have a three-course lunch in 266 of the city’s best restaurants for $24.07 or dinner for $35.00. Plus beverages and tips, of [...] There’s no reason to spend $150 or more for a champagne dinner in a fancy restaurant on New Year’s Eve when plenty of places are offering open bars and nibbles for $50 or less per person. Here are three affordable last minute suggestions from New York Magazine for partying your way into 2010: Bondi Road, Lower Manhattan, has a three [...] The sweet swinging sounds of the 30s and 40s are a great way to welcome in the newest decade. Head to Brooklyn’s Montauk Club for a New Year’s Eve Formal Ball to swing dance to the live music of Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Septet, and the Minsky Sisters join in the fun at midnight. The [...] Crave sushi in Soho, pizza in Park Slope, cheesesteak in Chelsea, Vegan near the Verazzano, or a wine bar on the West Side? You can find just what you are looking for on Menu Pages, which lets you search for restaurants, bars and take-out by neighborhood and category. Restaurants are rated for value and quality, and reviewed by customers. [...] |
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