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NYC Has an Abundance of Therapists. So Why Are We Experiencing an Increase in Mental Illness?
New York City has one of the highest amounts of therapists per capita in the United States. Compared to Nevada, which has only about 5 psychiatrists per 100,000 people, New York City has as many as 30. Despite the relatively high number of therapists in the...
LUXURY GIFT GUIDE FOR DAD
Our family and lifestyle editor Mary Wasserman the mom behind Downtown Chic Moms Blog. Knows downtown life with her three beautiful children, Brycen 10, Brinkley 8 and Brent 3 and she loves raising them right here in Downtown Manhattan. This year we are excited to...
Clan of Xymox Materializes at Le Poisson Rouge
By Alice Teeple Photos by Alice Teeple Eyeliner? Check. Black lippie? Check. Mesh, lace and platform combats? All present and accounted for, with a gloomy rainy night for good measure. It was undeniably a Clan of Xymox concert down in the rumbling subterranean...
Stay Fit During Winter Hibernation
Written by Samantha Robinson, a personal trainer at The DOGPOUND Alright, New Yorkers, it’s December now, and you all know what that means. Whether you like it or not, the cold weather is fully upon us! Let us take a moment to make a hot cup of cocoa and take out...
Blake Charleton Keeps It Fresh
By Alice Teeple Photos by Alice Teeple What sounds blare from passing cars as you walk down the street? The wham-boom of eardrum-shattering bass. Monotonous mumble rap. The prefab autotune wasteland beckoning erstwhile partygoers. The dreamy music of Blake Charleton...
Pantone Color of the Year 2020 is Here and We Are SO Blue
The Pantone color of the year 2020 has arrived, and it is Classic Blue. More specifically, it is Pantone 19-4052, and we are all about this calming, elegant shade. For the past 20 years, Pantone has selected a color based on trends in art, interior design, fashion,...
Sir Henri Changes Things Up
Photos courtesy of the Hotel Henri This week, Downtown got to check out the new food and drink menu at Sir Henri Penthouse Rooftop, the Jazz-age speakeasy hidden atop the Hotel Henri. We enjoyed Moet & Chandon champagne, delicious mixed drinks, and fabulous bar...
Luxury Gift Guide for Mom
Our family and lifestyle editor Mary Wasserman the mom behind Downtown Chic Moms Blog. Knows downtown life with her three beautiful children, Brycen 10, Brinkley 8 and Brent 3 and she loves raising them right here in Downtown Manhattan.This year we are excited to...
Giada Valenti Returns to New York, Love Under The Christmas Tree
Christmas music brings back sweet memories and adds a feeling of nostalgia to the season. This year Downtown had a chance to sit with Giada Valenti, an award-winning singer and songwriter, born and raised in Venice, Italy. She is best known for her stunning...