Chinese New Years Festival in New York: Happy New Year
February 4th, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
The Chinese New Year’s festival depends on the lunar calendar and is celebrated after ancient tradition at the end of January or early / in mid-February. It is always on the day of the 1st full moon after the 19th of January.
Where are the Tourists: In the Middle of Brooklyn
January 31st, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
An insider tip in the middle of the city of the cities? Yes, with the Ditmas Park New York belongs to the usual pictures. The neighborhood is a paradise.
Great History: When a Bomber Hit the Empire State Building
January 30th, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
The AP news agency has put a million minutes of historical footage online. Included are the dramatic images of a US bomber hitting the Empire State Building in 1945.
Cake Queen: She Baked for the Kennedys, and Donald Trump
January 29th, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
Sylvia Weinstock left us at the age of 91. She was the most famous baker of New York. Customers of the cake queen were politicians and stars.
Wild Animals Conquer New York: When a Coyote Suddenly Crosses Your Path
January 28th, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
Millions of people live in New York. The US metropolis resembles a concrete desert with hardly any room for nature. But the wilderness conquers the city – and there are surprising encounters.
Barbara Streisand: The Beauty With a Humour
January 27th, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
Barbra Streisand redefined good looks with humor, talent, and an eye-catching nose. This has now been captured in an illustrated book by photographers Steve Schapiro and Lawrence Schiller.
16 New York Tips: Travel Beyond Manhattan
January 26th, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
New York is not just Times Square and Central Park. In any case, a visit to Brooklyn is also worthwhile. Here are tips for the multi-cultural quarter, which is still relatively undiscovered.
Russians and Ukrainians in New York: Traditions and Culture that Surprise
January 25th, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
New York is the place of residence of many Ukrainians, Crimeans, and Russians. Vladimir Putin interests people here little, the Ukraine crisis is far away. Visit a parallel company.
Back to Our Roots: New York “Food Forest”
January 24th, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
Green oases are springing up in cities all over the world, where everyone can plant their apple trees. It’s forbidden in New York of all places. An artist came up with an idea.
Don’t Get Cold: The Coolest Bar in New Yorks
January 23rd, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
Who wants to cool a little? Anyone who said quite loud “I” should travel to New York. There, there is a bar entirely from ice – in which you can sip cocktails at minus five degrees.
Woolworth Building: The Mother of All Skyscrapers is Almost 110 Years
January 22nd, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
The first skyscraper, which crashed the 50-floating boundary and broke up some other records, was the Woolworth Building in New York. In 1913 it was opened with 80,000 light bulbs.
Ebay Wonders: This Key Gives Omnipotence over New York
January 21st, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
Every New York City firefighter has a set of keys they can use to stop elevators and turn off the power to every skyscraper. Now the keys have landed on eBay. Authorities sounded the alarm.
“Horace Mann”: The Secret Abuse at the Elite School
January 20th, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
It was an open secret that there was sexual abuse at the renowned New York elite school “Horace Mann”, but nobody did anything about it. Former students were breaking their silence.
History in Photos: New York is the Most Photographed City in the World
January 19th, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
Have you already seen everything? Photographers manage to take a new perspective in the mega-city, to resort the city an unusual motif.
Wonders of New York: The First Blind Person Who Ran the Marathon Alone
January 18th, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
Self-employed without an eye light is difficult enough for most. Thomas Panek now even ran the New York Half Marathon alone – as the first blind runner at all. Although, he was not absolutely alone.
Interesting History: Cartier Bought the First Store for a Pearl Necklace
January 17th, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
The Maison Cartier has been based in New York for 100 years. For the historic anniversary, the house opened its extensive archive for the first time.
“Ludlow Hotel” in New York: Room 1401
January 16th, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
To run around is in room 1401 in the chic “Ludlow Hotel” barely space. It offers the most exciting view of Manhattan. And with its equipment itself the most honest guests on the sample.
Real New Yorkers: How Do They Live?
January 15th, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
Anyone who moves to New York today in order to settle down in this city must be rich. It used to be different. And they still exist, the original New Yorkers, in their charmingly overcrowded apartments.
Josephine Baker: Incredible Courage of Art
January 14th, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
In 1926 Josephine Baker became an absolute sensation. She remained in our hearts, and nobody can blame her for that.
Be My Baby: Ronnie Spector Left Us at the Age of 78
January 13th, 2022 by Simone.Andersen
As the lead singer of the trio The Ronettes, she said goodbye to the innocent image of many pop colleagues: Ronnie Spector, known for hits like “Be My Baby” or “Baby, I Love You”, is dead. She died “after a short fight against the Cancer”.