Jay Matternes (far right) with his co-authors at book launch party on UWS. ( Photo: Alan Jay Kaufman) Everyone is “Wild” About New Book Featuring Fabled Wildlife Painter Matternes A Paleoartist, a Paleoanthropologist, and an Anthropologist walk into a book party... Artist Jay Matternes and co-authors... News 19 Sep 2024 | 11:10
Audrey Bellezza ( Photo: Monika Normand) It’s Townies vs Gownies in Elizabeth of East Hampton, New Beach Novel I never thought of myself as a “cidiot” but live and learn. I was introduced to the term by the new summer read, Elizabeth... City Arts 09 Aug 2024 | 11:54
Jessica Sherr has been described as “sexy and sultry” in her one-woman play about Bette Davis at the Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. Photo: Courtesy Jessica Sherr Sherr Embraces Her Inner Bette Davis in a One Woman Play She’s got Bette Davis eyes, and a one-woman show to prove it. Actress, writer and producer–and Upper West Sider–Jessica Sherr... News 08 Jul 2024 | 05:24
Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Caroyn-Bissette Kennedy by Elizabeth Beller ( Gallery Books) Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy: The Woman Behind the Boldface and Headlines “I wanted to recount Carolyn’s story in a way that situated her at the center of her narrative. When she appears in the volumes... City Arts 10 Jun 2024 | 03:26
Tom Selleck, the star of long running cop drama “Blue Bloods,” just published his memoir. ( Dominick Dusseault/Wikimedia Commons) Tom Selleck Leaves Crowd Wanting More at 92Y Talk “Sometimes what you want is wrong.” This is just one piece of wisdom—the piece that resonated with me— shared recently by... News 18 May 2024 | 11:45
Jean-Marie Haessle, who arrived in NYC 56 years ago from France, passed away this week, shortly after conducting what turned out to be his final interview with our reporter. Photo: Lorriane Duffy Merkl Noted Artist Who Vowed to Paint ‘Until My Last Breath’ Dies Shortly After Final Interview “I was going to be the next Van Gogh, but I found my own way.” Famed 84-year-old expressionist artist Jean-Marie Haessle... News 18 Apr 2024 | 05:03
Students have only recovered about one third of what they lost during the pandemic, according to the latest studies. Source: The Educational Opportunity Project, Stanford University and the Center for Education Policy Research, Harvard University As Pandemic Deficits Persist Should Kids Hit Summer School Instead of Summer Camp? “Zoom school.” The sound of it still sends chills up the spine of some parents and, more unfortunately, some students are... Voices 11 Apr 2024 | 11:57
The Statue of Liberty seen from the Circle Line ferry, Manhattan, New York ( William Warby/Wikemedia Commons.) Living in New York Is Like Dating A Movie Star The nation may have turned its collective eyes to Tinsel Town on March 10 to watch the Academy Awards, but we New Yorkers... Voices 10 Mar 2024 | 03:06
Pamela Kelley, who has written extensively about Nantucket and Montana in the past, turns her attention to Gotham in her latest novel, “The Fifth Avenue Apartment.” And she hints a sequel may already be in the works. ( Photo: Allison Thompson Photography) New Novel is the “Sweeter Side of Sex and the City” They say that in New York, you’re always looking for a job, a boyfriend, or an apartment. Sophie Lawton, the main character... City Arts 22 Feb 2024 | 05:19
They were friends in their native Michigan in the 60s and reconnected when they both landed in NYC in the 70s. Now in their 90s, both are published authors and philanthropists and are keeping things hoping as neighbors in the same assisted living home. Photo: Lorraine Duffy Merkl Two Women, Pals for Over 50 Years, Reflect on Husbands, Careers and Life in Their 90s Forget pop culture’s version of the female friendship with its BFF hashtags, girls’ trips, and constant comparisons to SATC... Voices 02 Feb 2024 | 10:36
Super model Gigi Hadid, who lives in New York City, is a past Victoria’s Secret Angel–a designation that a recent survey counted as one factor in determining the state with the most beautiful people. But the survey said New York only had enough beautiful people for a fifth place finish nationally, raising the cackles of one writer. Photo: Daniel Jackson/LOVE magazine/Wikimedia Commons Whadda ya Mean New Yorkers Aren’t the Most Beautiful People in the USA? Let’s demand a recount. Fifth place? That’s where New York landed in a survey of states with the most beautiful people. Are... Voices 29 Jan 2024 | 11:07
Kayla Krasnow is the 23 year old entrepreneur who started Crafty City Girls. Photo: Lorraine Duffy Merkl The Art of Female Friendship: Crafty New Arrival Knits a Network of Friends To make friends in NYC, sometimes you’ve got to get a little crafty. Crafty City Girls is a monthly meetup group where you... News 10 Nov 2023 | 01:07
Noelle Crooks, is generating early buzz with her debut novel, “Under the Influence.” Photo: Simon & Schuster Young and Desperate Tales of NYC in Debut Novel “Under the Influence” Ah, to be young, desperate, and living in New York City. Even though it’s been four decades since I made my own big move from... News 12 Oct 2023 | 01:42
Boarding School: The Upside to Being a “Captive Audience” While public or private day schools are considered the go-to by many parents and students moving ahead into middle and high... Education Guide 14 Sep 2023 | 01:21
In August 2016, Suits actress Meghan Markle starred in a photo shoot for the US version of Good Housekeeping. She had met Prince Harry a year earlier. Now her work on the drama “Suits”, pre-Duchess of Sussex fame, or infamy, is gained new attention on Netflix as the most watched streaming show ever. ( M Douchette Productions/Wikimedia Commons) Suit Yourself: The Drama “Suits” Takes on a Whole New Look the Second Time Around OK, I’m guilty. I binged Suits, the New York City-based legal procedural aka the latest Netflix sensation. When I first heard... News 08 Sep 2023 | 02:45
