by Downtown Magazine | Jun 7, 2016 | Culture, Dining, Events, Featured, Music, Technology
When Lollapalooza was introduced in the early 1990s, it was reportedly Perry Farrell’s attempt at bringing the eclectic nature of a European music festival to the States. Two and a half decades later, music-based festivals have become a norm of sorts in this...
by Downtown Magazine | Jun 6, 2016 | Business, Culture, Living
Big Apple Circus — formed by Paul Binder and Michael Christensen 38 years ago — announced last week that the company is in critical financial condition. The company will be forced to close unless it raises $2 million over the next two months. Per Big Apple...
by Downtown Magazine | Jun 1, 2016 | Technology
As embarrassing as it can be to admit, I rarely turn my phone off. I need it for work, I rely on it for my social life, I use it to document events, and even have it connected to my other entertainment devices. So when you use a smartphone THAT much, you’re...
by Eva Troester | Jun 1, 2016 | Business, Living, Real Estate
Much has been made of the housing problem in New York. Available residential property is scarce, and skyrocketing prices are crippling investors and residents alike. Yet there are vacant lots across the city that could and should be used to help ease the burden. Let’s...
by Eva Troester | May 31, 2016 | Business, News, Real Estate, Technology
Photo: Courtesy of Equity Office Equity Office is bringing the hip downtown vibe to its midtown tech office spaces. The corporate yet edgy vibe, often found in downtown, is in high demand and young tech companies are thrilled at finding it migrate to other areas in...
by Downtown Magazine | May 27, 2016 | Business, News, Technology
This morning, a wonderful “Week In Review” e-mail came in from Patrick Lupinski at Seiden & Friends featuring some helpful tech-related tidbits that can help us as New Yorkers. Among the highlights linked by Patrick and team: – Twitter users will...