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Tucked into the bustling corridor of 32nd Street between Broadway and Fifth Avenue, you'll find yourself in the thick of Manhattan's most vibrant neighborhoods. The Empire State Building towers nearby, Macy's flagship store is practically on your doorstep, and the Fashion District hums with energy just around the corner. Penn Station and Madison Square Garden are equally close, while the Jacob Javits Convention Center sits just a short distance away. What really sets this spot apart is the rooftop bar that bridges indoor and outdoor spaces—during winter, the crisp air and city lights reflecting off snow create an especially magical backdrop for drinks overlooking the Manhattan skyline. Skip the sticker shock that comes with most Manhattan stays. This property bundles the essentials into your room rate: WiFi that actually works, a breakfast spread to fuel your day, unlimited long-distance calls, fresh papers delivered daily, safes for your valuables, laundry and valet options, and parking that won't drain your wallet. Everything you actually use is already included, letting you focus your budget on exploring the city instead.

Conveniently located in the heart of Times Square near Penn Station and Port Authority, The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill offers music fans a unique experience. Owned by the Bensusan Family, proprietors of the world renowned Blue Note Jazz Club, the club features world-class musical talent and consists of two distinct spaces: the Showcase Room & Lucille’s Grill.

ddc is New York's leading source of contemporary furniture design. We offer an exceptional variety of home and contract furniture, lighting and accessories, ranging in style from classic modern to the most cutting edge designs in our three story storefront showroom. <br> At ddc, our showroom and home furnishings are designed with you, our customer in mind. Our Design Associates are here to help you create a space that is beautiful, comfortable, and provides an outlet for self expression. Our goal is to provide excellent design, inspiration and ease when furnishing your space. We want your experience to bring you back to ddc and inspire you to tell your family, friends and colleagues about us. This is how we can continue to do what we love, improving our company, designing beautiful spaces and provide long-term customer satisfaction.

Located in the heart of Manhattan, Bon-Bon Hair Salon and Spa Is the place to go for the ultimate pampering treatments. All services are administered by licensed professionals only.

K-12 - The Dalton School is an independent, co-educational day school (K-12), founded in 1919 by the renowned progressive educator, Helen Parkhurst. Dalton is recognized for its rigorous, innovative educational curriculum and offers its 1300 students a breadth of stimulating and challenging programs taught by dedicated, professional faculty. <br> The school’s First Program (K-3) occupies three adjoining townhouses on East 91st Street in New York City. Middle and High School students attend classes nearby in our building on East 89th Street. Indoor physical education for Middle and High School students is provided in our state-of-the-art facility on East 87th Street.

Founded in 1883 and located in the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side, Allen-Stevenson is an urban elementary day school for boys from kindergarten through ninth grade. Through quality teaching and careful attention to each boy, our educational program balances strong academics, athletics, and the arts. In saying that our boys become "scholars and gentlemen," we challenge them as students and nurture them as people.

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The longest-running and most prestigious art fair in America. The Art Show takes place March 7 through March 11, 2012 in New York City. Organized by the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) to benefit the Henry Street Settlement, the fair presents exhibitions from the nation's leading art dealers and galleries showcasing a variety of museum-quality exhibits ranging from cutting-edge, 21st century works, to masterpieces from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Step through the frosted glass doors to find a serene retreat tucked upstairs, where Aveda's plant-based philosophy shapes every service. The winter months bring a particular coziness to this intimate space—while snow blankets the streets below, you're wrapped in the warmth of natural ingredients and personalized care. Whether you're seeking a refresh before the holidays or a restorative treatment to combat the season's dryness, the skilled stylists here blend botanical expertise with genuine attention to detail.

The Morningside Inn is a newly renovated hotel in the heart of Manhattan's vibrant Upper Westside. It is housed in a 6-story, elevator pre-war building with the old world charm of that era. All rooms are brand new and have been decorated in a style of comfortable elegance. <br> It is conveniently located near all public transportation along Broadway and just a short ride to the theatre district, Times Square and New York's many other attractions. <br> It is just a short walk from Morningside Inn to Columbia University and many other institutions of higher learning. The neighborhood has an unmistakable academic/student flavor with many specialty boutiques, informal cafes, coffee houses and restaurants. <br> Please contact us to receive more information, inquire about setting up an appointment to visit, and /or request a housing application to be faxed or emailed to you.

The Hotel Alexander is the perfect place to stay for the budget minded, yet discerning traveler. An ideal destination for tourists, students and international travelers alike. Uncompromising service, a friendly and accommodating staff and attention to detail that will make your stay with us most memorable.<br> Hotel Alexander is a beautifully restored elegant pre-war building featuring 125 newly renovated air conditioned spacious guestrooms featuring both shared and private bathrooms. The moment you enter our marble clad lobby you will immediately feel all the charm and elegance the Hotel Alexander has to offer.

The Hotel Alexander is the perfect place to stay for the budget minded, yet discerning traveler. An ideal destination for tourists, students and international travelers alike. Uncompromising service, a friendly and accommodating staff and attention to detail that will make your stay with us most memorable.<br> Hotel Alexander is a beautifully restored elegant pre-war building featuring 125 newly renovated air conditioned spacious guestrooms featuring both shared and private bathrooms. The moment you enter our marble clad lobby you will immediately feel all the charm and elegance the Hotel Alexander has to offer.

The River to River Festival takes place each summer during the month of July, in a variety of public venues that canvas all of Downtown New York - from Chambers Street down to the southern tip of Manhattan and across the island from river to river. Starting in 2007, the River to River Festival is proud to be taking steps toward becoming an environmentally friendly festival. From recycling to printing to power generation, the Festival is teaming up with business and civic leaders to develop ways to lessen its impact on the environment and to become a carbon-neutral event.

The River to River Festival takes place each summer during the month of July, in a variety of public venues that canvas all of Downtown New York - from Chambers Street down to the southern tip of Manhattan and across the island from river to river. Starting in 2007, the River to River Festival is proud to be taking steps toward becoming an environmentally friendly festival. From recycling to printing to power generation, the Festival is teaming up with business and civic leaders to develop ways to lessen its impact on the environment and to become a carbon-neutral event.

Almost 100 years ago, Stuyvesant High School was founded as a manual trade school for boys. It was later established as a specialized high school for mathematics, science and technology. In keeping with its mission, Stuyvesant offers a rigorous mandated and elective program in the sciences. From our ranks come some of the most renowned professionals in the country. The tradition of excellence is evident through unprecedented results in assessments, course scholarship, awards and achievements in competitions in all areas...

Lower Manhattan’s newest home for contemporary dance. DNA is proud to present and promote artistic excellence in dance performance, education and the creation process. DNA’s mission includes professional-level training, opportunities for creation and the latest in dance performance. In DNA’s studios each week, 170 classes are taught, rehearsals are run, workshops are conducted and choreographers create. DNA is a valuable resource for the aspiring, emerging and established artist, who benefit from artistic residencies, studio and administrative office subsidies, commissions and two performance seasons that offer presentations of new dance works, many of them world premieres.

Washington Square is a first-class, recently renovated century-old hotel located in the heart of New York City's Greenwich Village. The European- style hotel offers charming guest rooms. The hotel features the the North Square Restaurant, which is a cozy, intimate bistro with views of Washington Square.

Reebok International Limited is a British producer of athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories and is currently a subsidiary of Adidas AG. The name comes from Afrikaans/Dutch spelling of rhebok, a type of African antelope or gazelle. The company, founded in 1895, was originally called Mercury Sports but was renamed Reebok in 1960. The company's founders, Joe and Jeff Foster, found the name in a dictionary won in a race by Joe Foster as a boy; the dictionary was a South African edition, hence the spelling. <br> Reebok is now owned by the German footwear giant Adidas, which completed its acquisition in early 2006. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org" target="new">Source</a>

Walking into this Parisian fashion powerhouse transports you into a world of refined craftsmanship and timeless luxury. The heritage stretches back to the 1800s when Louis Vuitton first began crafting exceptional luggage by hand, establishing a legacy that continues today through LVMH's global empire. Their collections showcase meticulously designed leather goods, ready-to-wear pieces, accessories, and jewelry—each bearing the instantly recognizable LV signature. The distinctive Damier and Monogram Canvas patterns, originating from the late nineteenth century, remain central to their identity and appeal. During the quieter winter months, the boutique takes on a particularly serene quality, allowing visitors to appreciate the intricate details and craftsmanship without the usual rush. Whether browsing seasonal collections or discovering timeless pieces, this destination represents the pinnacle of luxury retail where heritage and contemporary design intersect.

Sex in the City meets Flower Child. Steamy photo shoots and palazzo pant throw backs, Miss Sixty has brought the psychedelic ‘60s into the 21st Century with a passion. Looking for a young, “come hither” style dampened only by bell bottoms and afros? Miss Sixty is the epitome of GenX girls staking their claim in the fashion scene. Tight faded straight legged jeans, plunging necklines, outrageously sexy platforms, party dresses, handbags and more. Priced right for New York City shopping sprees, go to the Manhattan store and come back again with an entire wardrobe for Spring and Summer 2012 and still be able to go out and show off on Broadway and at the Night Clubs. Preparing for a cruise? Miss Sixty is ideal for coastal vacationing in the Bahamas and in Mexico. Bathing suits, jackets, Tops & Tees, shirts, skirts, jumpsuits (we did say the Sixties…) and accessories. Hats for 2012 and wallets for every occasion imaginable, funky bracelets, shawls, key rings, foulards and cosmetic bags and belts, eyewear and jewels, this hot new line of clothing is available as a franchise so entrepreneurs, this is a great opportunity to wear what you sell.

The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival annually assembles some of the finest musicians in the world who reflect Parker’s musical individuality and genius, to promote appreciation for this highly influential and world-renowned artist. The concerts originally scheduled for August 27 and 28 and canceled due to Hurricane Irene will now be consolidated into one and will take place on Friday, September 23 at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem.

Ever since 2004, this New York City-based dance collective has been creating space for movement and expression across all ages. Under the creative vision of choreographer Yurie Yoshida, the company builds opportunities for dancers to explore contemporary movement as a nonprofit venture. Their youth initiative, Little Stars Performing Arts, welcomes young learners through classes at Vanderbilt YMCA, where winter months bring cozy studio sessions that let kids discover their artistic voices. The ensemble's commitment to accessibility and artistic growth continues to shape the local dance community.

The history of Santo Rico dates back to 1995. The name of the dance company is derived from the initial members of the group being half from Santo Domingo (Santo) and half from Puerto Rico (Rico), hence the name "Santo Rico." Santo Rico was initially formed by Wilton Beltre, a Dominican native, who expressed his love for dance by displaying his street style of dancing Mambo/Salsa in local nightclubs in New York City. Prior to forming Santo Rico, Wilton received dancing instruction from the well renowned Eddie Torres. This gave him professionalism, grace and ultimately led to the development of a unique style. During his stint with Mr. Torres Wilton excelled and brought his dancing ability to such a high level that he became one of the most outstanding members of The Eddie Torres Dance Company.

Since opening its doors in 1996, Uptown Dance Academy is considered the premiere dance school for urban youth interested in making dance their primary focus. The Academy has been dedicated to providing high-quality dance disciplines, training and professionalism for youth ages 3-19. The well-rounded curriculum designed by founder and director Robin Williams exposes children to the diverse world of dance as they prepare for the professional stage. <br> No one does it better than Uptown Dance Academy in providing structured training programs and performance opportunities that reinforce the principle of dance as well as the physical, artistic and creative skills inherent in learning dance. Its mission is to train students in the performing arts while instilling a higher level of cultural enrichment, self-discipline, and personal achievement