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Le Petit Coq: Pierre-Henri Guerard—Outsider Artist

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Living Around

Pierre-Henri’s extremely original, whimsical outsider art will be carried, exhibited, and sold by Peoria Emporium 25 East 20th Street  (212-777-3140) starting with a convivial, wine

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Don’t Even Think of the Olive Garden—Try this Instead

Thursday, July 21st, 2011
by Woman Around Town on Dining Around

Your out-of-town visitors have arrived. You have a great day of sightseeing planned—the Empire State Building, Lincoln Center, the Statue of Liberty, maybe a ride

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Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Living Around

“If the devil is to be personified in any form, it should be as a bed bug.” Dr. Amy L. Fairchild, Columbia University, Mailman School

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Anita Stern: A Full and Decorated Life

Monday, December 20th, 2010
by Alix Cohen on Woman Around Town

The difference between false memories and true ones is the same as for jewels: it is always the false ones that look the most real,

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Woman Around Town: Barbara Isenberg—
Runs A Toy Company With A Heart

Sunday, July 4th, 2010
by Alix Cohen on Woman Around Town

“ I wanted to have a first friend for my small son to bond with….the image of Christopher Robin dangling Winnie the Pooh danced in

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Woman Around Town: Dr. Anna Pavlick—On A Mission

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
by Robin Weaver on Living Around, Woman Around Town

“I always knew I wanted to be a doctor and specialize in oncology,” says, Dr. Anna Pavlick of the NYU Cancer Institute. “Growing up in

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True “New York”—The Empire State Building Run-Up

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
by Kenley Ferrara on Living Around

I admit it: I get winded from climbing the subway stairs during my daily commute. On Tuesday, February 2nd, 315 runners spanning the globe voluntarily

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Bryant Park—Wonderland for Skating, Shopping, Eating

Sunday, December 6th, 2009
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around

Once again the picturesque skating rink, large, fresh Christmas fir and outdoor holiday shops have set up in Bryant Park behind the 42nd Street Library.

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