Mayor Michel Bloomberg proposed a $20 billion plan for NYC to ameliorate Hurricane Sandy’s damage and prevent future destruction. The multi-billion dollar system includes flood barriers, bulkheads, dune systems, and building codes all over New York City. Bloomberg’s well-researched plan references environmental experts who presage sea level increases up to 31 inches in the next […]

David Sanborn, renowned jazz guru, is selling his snazzy Upper West Side brownstone for a smooth $12 million. For nearly 25 years, Sanborn and his wife have enjoyed the two outdoor spaces, stained glass, original wood paneling, century-old oak coffered ceilings, six fireplaces and leather and wood furniture. Sanborn loves his stylish abode, off Columbus […]

Manhattan golf enthusiasts can now play the game in the concrete jungle. East of Penn Station, Golf & Body NYC debuts as the city’s first urban golf country club. The spacious 25,000-square-foot “course” offers golfers a gym, a restaurant, a wellness facility, several putting greens, 7 simulators and 25 virtual courses, such as St. Andrews […]

Ralph Lauren revealed his Resort spring collection this past weekend on the second floor of his chic women’s boutique in the breath-taking Madison Avenue Mansion. Lauren’s new designs bloomed among assortments of white roses and pink peonies. Inspired by classical dance, the feminine and flowing cuts create an ethereal style with a delicate palette of lavender, […]

Louis Vuitton reigns at the top of Forbes’ recent ranking of the premier worldwide luxury labels. The unstoppable brand boasts a whopping $23.58 billion net worth, according to the luxury consultancy firm Interbrand. Louis Vuitton holds a safe lead ahead of Gucci, Hermès, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Burberry, Prada and Ralph Lauren, respectively. Forbes predicts a moderate […]

Jason Wu has just been signed by German fashion house Hugo Boss for a womenswear collection in the US and Canada. Wu’s feminine and chic designs first took center stage along with First Lady Michelle Obama when she donned his famous ivory one-shoulder gown to her first inaugural ball in 2009. A faithful fan of […]

Alec Baldwin and Liza Minnelli attended last night’s 8th annual Starlight Benefit Gala, which champions underprivileged rising stars in NYC. At the upmarket Espace venue, Baldwin and Minnelli radiated with joy and excitement at the future talent that the event promises. Accompanied by fellow theatre icons Elaine Stritch and Bernadette Peters, Minnelli gladly posed for pictures. […]

Hillary Clinton created a Twitter account today — a highly awaited and anticipated moment for Tweeters worldwide. The Former Secretary of State opened her account to the public and “verified” it, pushing aside doubts that her previous private account was illegitimate. Following her lighthearted and jovial nature, her first tweet referenced a comedic tumblr sensation, […]

Warren Buffett recently auctioned off a lunch invite at NYC’s Smith & Wollensky on eBay for his 14th annual anti-poverty fundraiser. The anonymous winner generously bid $1,000,100 on Friday for a meal with the man of Berkshire Hathaway, the lowest bid since 2007 and much lower than last year’s $3.5 million record. The auction began on […]