Viewing NYC Articles by Emily O'Hanlon

[REPOST] Think These New York City Neighborhoods Are Unfriendly? Think Again.

2020-06-04T12:00:00-04:00

New York City always get a bad rap about being unfriendly to strangers and tourists, but new data actually shows that we've got some of the friendliest neighborhoods! Many of them have a stereotypical makeup of "Frat Bros", "Uptight Moms", or "Snobs" but these neighborhoods end up receiving the most incoming friend requests of all.

The team from Friendthem, a social connectivity app that helps people send friend requests across multiple platforms, recently compiled a list of the top neighborhoods in Manhattan with the most incoming friend requests.

Murray Hill
Financial District
West Village
Chelsea
Lower East Side
Greenwich Village
East Village
Flatiron/Gramercy
Hell’s Kitchen
Midtown
Upper East Side
TriBeCa
Chinatown
Upper West Side

Maybe that Murray HIll stranger isn't so unfriendly after all! Download Friendthem for FREE on the iTunes App Store

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View the Ever-Changing Landscape of Lower Manhattan With This New Interactive Map

2017-03-02T10:00:00-05:00

We've see the Downtown landscape change over the years, but this new interactive 3D map, called LM3D, allows users to see the specific gradual changes that are taking place Lower Manhattan. It's brought to us by the Alliance for Downtown New York and though the map is in its beta stage, it will be updated often in the coming months.

The map was created as a “new way to see, strategize, and envision” for planners, investors, and residents. It’s also an amazing way to see change over time, as users will be able to toggle the date from the past to the present to the future.

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No Cows Were Harmed in The Making of This Trendy NYC Burger

2017-03-01T16:00:00-05:00

We've all tried veggie burgers before, packed with peas and spinach and legumes. But have you ever tried a burger made entirely from natural plant based proteins? Saxon + Parole in NoHo, is excited to offer the Impossible Burger from Patrick Brown's Impossible Foods Inc. It just may be the closest we've come to creating a burger that provides the carnivore satisfaction, but doesn't harm animals in the process.

In this video from Zagat, watch as editor Billy Lyons heads out to Saxon + Parole to see what this Impossible Burger is all about.

The Impossible Burger might be the closest scientists have come to replicating the texture and color of real meat that's good enough to eat. See how this plant based patty is made and why chefs like Brad Farmerie of Saxon + Parole are excited to offer this new invention on their menu.

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The Beatles Have Some Real Competition from NYC Subway Performers "Trump Beatles"

2017-03-01T13:00:00-05:00

Who knew a Beatles tribute/Trump parody band called the Trump Beatles could bring so much humor to an ordinary subway ride. They offer quite a different rendition of Hey Jude by singing about "Fake News" on an L train ride from Williamsburg. The reactions from the subway riders along with the parody band itself are what makes our City so unique and pleasantly surprising.

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Meet Martin the Cat, the Newest Member of Coney Island's 60th Precinct

2017-03-01T10:29:31-05:00

This six-month-old Tabby cat is the newest member at Coney Island's Police Department. Martin the feline was left at their precinct in December and has warmed their hearts ever since.
The Brooklyn cops were able to convince their boss to crown him the precinct pet. They've chipped in for his food and shots, and he's adapted comfortably to his new home while chasing mice and nuzzling up to the men in blue.

He’s definitely lifted spirits. There’s not one person here, cop or civilian, that doesn’t adore this cat, said Deputy Inspector William Taylor.

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New York City's First Ever Dessert Festival is Coming Back for a Second Serving

2017-03-01T10:00:00-05:00

The sweetest weekend ever is making its second debut in Williamsburg this month. Set at the Dobbin St event space across from McCarren Park, behold the Dessert Goals festival.

As New York City’s first ever dessert festival, it’s a day of celebration, indulgence, discovery and deliciousness. This sugar-filled event will feature a curated selection of the very best sweet treats across the New York area.

On the 25th and 26th, Dobbin St will have specialty desserts, an illuminated coffee experience, workshops, an Instagram-worthy garden and rooftop views of the City. Early bird tickets sold out fast, but they're on sale again on the 7th. Get them quick before you miss out on this delicious weekend.

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Cheese Lovers Are Going Wild for This Knickerbocker Hotel's DIY Raclette Station

2017-02-28T16:00:00-05:00

First there was Raclette and their mouthwatering display of their Instagram-worthy cheese. Now there’s a bar that lets you DIY raclette, while you drink. The Après Ski Lounge at the top of the Knickerbocker Hotel has blessed us with this unbelievably delicious delight. Check it out, and melt your own cheese yourself while you wash it down with a good ol' Brooklyn beer.

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Mix & Mingle With People From All Over The World at The United Nations Bar

2017-02-28T13:00:00-05:00

Interesting in taking networking to a whole new level? Give it a go at the International Meet & Mingle at The World Bar. On March 16th from 6:30 to 10:30, take advantage of this awesome opportunity to get your networking on.

Join us on this special night where we welcome our international members to come out and mingle with the vast melting pot of members from both the U.S.A. and around the world.

They'll even have drink specials, complimentary appetizers, games and prizes all for a whopping $10 ticket! For all the deetz on the event check out the event site and see if it peeks your interest.

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Move Over La La Land, It's NY NY Land Now

2017-02-28T10:30:00-05:00

It’s all about the money, the "likes," the pizza and the 1% in this quirky parody of La La Land- New York style. The guys from Cannibal Milkshake Comedy created this video that's so unbelievably relatable that some are even calling it:

The cinematic equivalent of gentrification.

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If You've Got $60 Million To Spare, Consider This Greenwich Village Mansion for Charity

2017-02-27T16:30:00-05:00

The mansion of your dreams is up for sale right now through Brown Harris Stevens. It was owned by former Bear Stearns Exec Warren Spector. The listing states that all profits from the sale will go to charity, for a small price of $59.5 million.

There's the eight bedrooms, the staff quarters, the temperature-controlled, walk-in wine cellar which can hold up to 2,500 bottles at any time, the chef's kitchen, a music room, a movie theater, home gym, greenhouse, elevator - as you can see, the list goes luxuriously on and on.

Check it out at 11-13 West 10th Street, even if just to see how the 1% lives.

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