All Blog Posts Tagged 'NYC' (6)

I have no idea whether the holiday song Silver Bells was written about New York City, but I always assume it was. New York is a vibrant—if somewhat crowded—place to get into the holiday spirit, which is why so many people do.  As a lifelong New Yorker there are things I make sure to do year after…

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As a kid, I watched movies and television shows that highlighted the magic of New York City.  The romance of places like The Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and Central Park have been forever etched in my memory.    There is always something to do; dining, sports, shopping, Broadway Theater, music, or just walking the city streets for some of the best people-watching anywhere.  Then, there is the legacy of the attacks of the World Trade Center which have forever…

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One of the many travel bloggers I follow recently posted a thoughtful piece on how much he hates Los Angeles. The point of the entry was not "why I hate L.A." but rather "why DO I hate L.A.?" Why does anyone "hate" a place where they have never lived, or possibly never even been? I could apply this just as easily to why some people "hate" certain public figures like Oprah or Michael Moore. How can you…

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The years I spent living in New York City were, without a doubt in my mind, one of the best experience of my life. Moving to New York City was a dream come true and I loved getting to know such an incredible city inside and out. Of all the places I have lived and explored , I can honestly say that only New York City has ever, truly felt like home to me. Living in NYC inspired and offered me a chance to explore myself, my interests, my goals, my dreams and gave me… Continue

I'm excited to announce the official list of speakers and sessions

for TBEX '10 this June.



We've also got a great pre-event kickoff party sponsored, as well as other fun Friday and Saturday night parties. The full schedule of official TBEX '10 extra curricular events on this page will be updated with more… Continue

Coney Island was founded by Dutch explorer Henry Hudson in 1609. He would rename it “Conyne Eylandt” or “Rabbit Island” after seizing the land from Native Americans.



“Coney Isle” was the name used on many maps as early as 1690. It would later be changed in 1773 to “Coney Island.”



By the 1860s, Coney Island became a resort town for rich New Yorkers. With streetcars, steamships, and railroads reaching this beachfront area,… Continue