Category Archives: Holiday/Prof. Haller

Foods That Feel Good

Posted on December 9, 2009 by hnovoa

When the low rumbling of prayers end, and the choir’s angelic hallelujahs have filled the church, the crowd slowly empties out on to the wide street in front of the church. As the streets begins to crowd, a frail nun … Continue reading →

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Santa brings the Holiday Tales

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Tia

Santa is visiting the children early. He’s not bringing  presents and toys just yet, but he is bringing his story-telling magic to the South Street Seaport.  This holiday season,  he’s inviting children of all ages and nationalities to come see … Continue reading →

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Hot Date on a Icy Rink

Posted on December 9, 2009 by ronaldchan

The weather and economy may have cast a cold spell over New York City but that doesn’t mean dating life should burn a hole in your wallet. Now a days with the economy, dating is getting more and more expensive … Continue reading →

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Bargains abound at Union Square Market

Posted on December 9, 2009 by rasheeda718

During this economic hard time, holiday shoppers flock to Union Square Park in hopes of finding good gifts at low prices. From Nov. 27 to Dec.24, a variety of vendors will have tents lined up along the circular park ready … Continue reading →

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Whole Foods For the Needy

Posted on December 9, 2009 by rubinstjohn

A 22-year-old Manhattan resident is changing the lives of those in need one weekend at a time by supplying homeless shelters with donated food through a local charity. East Village resident Ezra Firestone wakes up at the crack of dawn … Continue reading →

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Race: The Unspoken Word

Posted on December 9, 2009 by alofters

President Obama was a hot topic on Thursday night during a book reading at Bluestockings bookstore in the Lower East Side. The book, “The First Black President: Barack Obama, Race Politics, and the American Dream,” was written by Dr. Johnny … Continue reading →

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Can’t Dampen NY Christmas Spirit

Posted on December 9, 2009 by marctoneatto

Nothing could  stop New Yorkers from showing their Christmas spirit at the 77th annual tree lighting ceremony in Rockefeller Center Plaza on Wed., Dec 2. A steady, pesky rain did little to prevent New Yorkers donning Santa Claus hats and … Continue reading →

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Children awed by holiday trains

Posted on December 9, 2009 by au071889

The New York Transit Museum launched its 8th annual Holiday Train Show in the Museum Gallery Annex and Store at Grand Central Terminal, which proved to be a popular destination for children this weekend.  The show, which is scheduled to … Continue reading →

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In Queens, a Bear of a Christmas

Posted on December 8, 2009 by graceegers

Tired of Santa Claus and Christmas trees during the Christmas season? In Glendale, Queens, The Shops at Atlas Park provide a unique and creative alternative, Mr. Bemberlinx. He is a 20-foot tall topiary bear that has been at the shopping center for … Continue reading →

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Times Square: Jam Packed and in a Hurry

Posted on December 8, 2009 by ronnit

During the holiday season when people go to the city to purchase presents, watch Broadway shows and eat in Times Square,  they also are sure to find large crowds and traffic. In Times Square on a recent evening, floods of people … Continue reading →

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Blind date with the Internet

Posted on December 8, 2009 by nisha21

Although I am an avid internet user, I have to admit that I had never attended events solely based on information from the internet. Now, I was ready to explore this new way of networking. I found an interesting event … Continue reading →

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Snowflakes Suspended in the Air at Gravesend

Posted on December 8, 2009 by dko

A short little web log about a topic that which is barely written.
Illuminated Snowflakes! Continue reading →

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Christmas House lights up the Bronx

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Jhaneel Lockhart

Despite the downturn in the economy, the Pelham Parkway home which has become famous for its extravagant Christmas display is still attracting thousands of visitors and outdoing itself each year. Often referred to as “The Christmas House,” the two-story home, … Continue reading →

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Polar Bears Come to Play at Coney Island

Posted on December 8, 2009 by vsyrov

by Viktoriya Syrov Last Sunday, the desolate beach of Coney Island came back to life with the waves and splashes of the Polar Bears. Over 40 men and women dove in the water in the second organized swim of the … Continue reading →

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Rockefeller tree is the new mistletoe

Posted on December 8, 2009 by stephy15

The tree lighting in Rockefeller Center is not just a tourist attraction or a television special on NBC, but an event that brings back classic romance. On December 2,  at 8:55 p.m. the lighting of the 76-foot tree brought tens … Continue reading →

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Baruch Students Share Knowledge With Bronx 6th Graders

Posted on December 8, 2009 by davonroach

Fourteen students from Baruch College volunteered on Friday to teach 6th grade students in the Bronx about entrepreneurship. The volunteers, most of whom were members of Baruch’s Sigma Alpha Delta Honor Society, took the train early that morning excited and nervous … Continue reading →

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Shop for a Cause at Columbus Circle

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Miluska Berrospi

The holiday shopping season triggers  panic in many holiday shoppers—long lines, sold-out merchandise, and small crowded stores are enough to blur the true meaning of the season. St. Elisabeth’s booth, located in the Holiday Market at Columbus Circle, just might help … Continue reading →

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Santa Takes a Break at Queens Center

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Jackie

Santa has returned  to Queens Center Mall with its vibrant lighting and flamboyant decorations. Children wait in line with parents to sit on Santa’s lap to tell him what they want for Christmas.Waves of harried shoppers intermittently disturb the peaceful … Continue reading →

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Memorabilia Show Proves Vinyl Hasn’t Had Final Word

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Simona Taver

Photos by Simona Taver Record collectors and audiophiles visited the Music Memorabilia Show on the Upper West Side on Saturday to pore over old records and other music-related merchandise, and to immerse themselves in vinyl nostalgia. The show, which is … Continue reading →

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