Webster Hall

Many people believe that as long as they are awake, no one could possible enter our homes unnoticed. That’s why home security should be very important to everyone, especially as concerns about safety increase. That means that most of us are always thinking about ways to make our homes safer. We all know that locking our doors when we are not at home or when asleep, but there are other measures that we should take to make sure that we are safe even when we are awake. For instance, many people believe that as long as they are awake, no one could possible enter our homes unnoticed.

That is just not the case anymore with all the things that take our attention away from security. Locking the doors is always a good thing to do, even when we are going to be right there in the same room. That will prevent intrusion from those who might want to test our resolve to be safe.

Having emergency telephone numbers handy is another valuable method of making certain that help will be on its way quickly if the need should arise. Those emergency numbers should include friends and neighbors who can be there in a flash as well as ambulance and law enforcement numbers to call when needed. Staying safe means planning ahead.

Some people love it; other people would rather be anyplace else. Regardless of your view, you have to admit: New York is a wonderful town. The reason why some people don’t like to be there is the reason why others love it: there is always action going on in the city. There is always something to do; something to see. It doesn’t matter if it’s two in the afternoon or two in the morning, you can find something great to do. And if you think that the city Read more…

The Bronx zoo remains open despite the disappearance of its King Cobra snake. The snake was discovered missing on Friday, March 25,2011. They say that the residents of Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island should not be alarmed as they feel the snake is still in the zoo’s reptile house. The zoo’s snake is 20 inches long and pencil thin weighing less than 3 ounces. The snake was in the holding area of the zoo and the keepers feel that she will stay in that area. The keepers have no choice Read more…

A visitor to New York City may be well aware of entertainment available here like Broadway shows, world class opera and ballet companies, nightclubs and more. The city’s history as a home to immigrants making their way in the new world has left neighborhoods rich in the cultures of the home lands. A bit of exploring during a visit to New York City can help a traveler feel that they have seen the world.

Lower Manhattan has long been famous for Little Italy and Chinatown and their delicious restaurants. Asia and Europe are easily traversed by Read more…

Despite its name, the Knitting Factory isn’t another historic textile factory in the heart of New York City. However, the Factory is legendary in its own rightas a club that brought the boho back to New York. Entrepreneurs Michael Dorf and Bob Appel, transplants from Milwaukee, opened the building’s doors in Manhattan back in 1987 as an art gallery and performance space. Dorf admits that his initial reason for starting the club was to make enough money for a record label, Flaming Pie Records, which was hosting Appel’s band Swamp Thing.Experimental musicians like Sonic Youth, Yo La Tengo, Bill Frisell, and Cecil Taylor found a home at the club, after their sound made them hard sells at other jazz or rock venues. Even CBGB passed on several artists who would later make it big. The Knitting Factory took in these refugees and assured itself a place in history, while still keeping an eye toward the future. Read more…

Webster Hall is unique in that it serves as a nightclub, concert venue, and record label. While New York City might seem like a tough place for smaller labels with three of the Big Four labels in the city, all that competition can actually be a good thing. Here are some NY labels that we’d like to hear more from.

• Giant Step Records: Giant Step started in 1990 as a “music and lifestyle marketing company,” focused on booking shows and connecting with clients. Their record arm was founded in 1995 to further their aims of promoting great music in the Big Apple. Recent releases include jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum (Everything is Everything: The Music of Donny Hathaway), bassist Esperanza Spalding (Chamber Music Society), and modern soul singer Eli “Paperboy” Reed (Come and Get It!). Read more…

In Manhattan, there’s no danger of ever running out of new watering holes. Whether you’re looking for a rocking night out or a serene evening with your date, here’s our recommendations for where to hang your hat.

• Pastis Bar: This French restaurant is great for either a relaxing night out or a quick stop in on your way to the night’s entertainment. The signature drink pastis is actually an aperitif from south France, and the bar features several varieties, along with cocktails and wines.
• Megu: The dcor is the main draw for this bar. The cross-legged Buddha figure that sits in the heart of the restaurant under a gigantic bell-shaped lamp will initially draw eyes, but everything in the restaurant conveys uniqueness. There is a price for this experienceand you’ll probably need a reservation, too. Read more…