by Mike Hammer | Jan 7, 2015 | Living, News, Uncategorized
In a controversial ruling, a smoking ban imposed on state parks, historic sites, and recreational areas was upheld in a state appeals court, ultimately reinstating the restrictions. What does this mean for New York City’s smokers? Essentially, smokers are once again...
by Mike Hammer | Dec 31, 2014 | News, Uncategorized
New Year’s Eve is expected to be one the busiest nights ever for almost everyone. Uber is doing Manhattan a favor by staying reasonable and organized during their night forecasted with more than two million rides. The chaos of nights like these requires surge...
by Mike Hammer | Dec 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
Everyone has Christmas traditions, but in a city like Manhattan, the possibilities are endless! In this wonderful city, the lights are brighter, the trees bigger, and the decorations more festive. Instead of stressing out of what exactly to do, think about the bigger...
by Mike Hammer | Dec 18, 2014 | Events, Uncategorized
Looking for the most luxurious ways to ring in the New Year? DOWNTOWN will be updating you regularly on the best, most luxurious ways to spend this New Year’s Eve. Don’t miss the Black and White Party at Cipriani, located at 55 Wall Street. This...
by Mike Hammer | Dec 9, 2014 | Fashion, Uncategorized
Pantone, the color institute, has selected “marsala” as the color of the year for 2015 – which is a good thing for menswear. Every year since 2000, Pantone has been designating a color to express what they think is taking place in the global zeitgeist – a color that...
by Mike Hammer | Dec 1, 2014 | Culture, Movies, Uncategorized
Two of the most significant figures in Jewish culture are brought together in one magnificent new documentary film … Theodore Bikel: In The Shoes of Sholom Aleichem! The spirit of the great Russian-Jewish writer is embodied and brought to life by Theodore Bikel who is...