by Ellen Johnson | Jun 8, 2017 | Health, Travel
Maybe it’s the fond memories of camping with your dad, a longing for the taste of melty and delicious s’mores roasted over a fire, or clear views of the starry, smoky sky, but whatever it is, summer is the time to answer what’s calling you to camp....
by Ellen Johnson | Jun 7, 2017 | Culture, Living
New York City boasts dozens of outdoor festivals and free events during the summer, everything from theatrical productions like Shakespeare in the Park to dance, live music and visual art installations. Beginning next week, one festival will combine them all. The 16th...
by Ellen Johnson | Jun 6, 2017 | Culture, Events, Movies, Uncategorized
Amit Masurkar “I’m not here to seek your votes.” A fat man festooned in bright orange garlands proclaims to the crowd gathered bellow the carnival-float podium he rode in on. He’s just there to stand up for the people, and to take care of the children, he says....
by Ellen Johnson | Jun 5, 2017 | Living, News
This summer, residents of all five boroughs will have their chance to tickle the ivories in public spaces and parks. Sing for Hope, a non-profit that works to extend the arts and music to those who need it most, is bringing 60 Sing for Hope Pianos to the city of New...
by Ellen Johnson | Jun 2, 2017 | News
New Yorkers and coast-dwellers are rallying for safer, cleaner and more open waterfront and harbors. Yesterday, June 1, the first day of hurricane season, at 11 a.m. the Waterfront Alliance hosted a rally and press conference in conjunction with the release of the...