Homes and apartment buildings around New York stop at nothing to deck out their doors and stoops for Halloween. Of course, it’s not like in the suburbs when entire houses and front yards are filled with skeletons, goblins, and ghosts. But what we found on one street was still enough to charm young and old alike.
Top artwork by Marsha Solomon
Photos by Woman Around Town
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It was worth the wait. When we arrived in our last port city on our Royal Caribbean cruise, Saint John, New Brunswick did not disappoint.
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Halloween has evolved into a major holiday event. No longer is a carved pumpkin sufficient decoration.
Experiencing a hit-and-run accident is confusing and frustrating, especially when you face severe injuries and property damage without knowing who to hold responsible for the costs. Accidents are designated as being a hit-and-run when one or more drivers leave the scene without providing their identifying information or fulfilling their legal obligations to stay. Although you might feel overwhelmed about what to do next, it helps to know that there are steps you can take to
Some weeks in the city ask more of a wardrobe than others. A gallery opening on Tuesday, a Broadway matinee on Thursday, a concert on Friday night and a long, celebratory dinner on Saturday can leave even the most organized closet looking overwhelmed. The trick is not owning more clothes. It is choosing a few versatile pieces that move easily from one setting to the next, look polished under very different kinds of light and
City life asks a lot of a wardrobe. There is the subway platform that feels like a sauna, the office air conditioning set to arctic, the after-work drink that turns into dinner and the weekend that swings between a farmers market and a matinee. Very few pieces can keep up with all of that. A good pair of linen pants comes close. Linen is breathable, quick-drying and softens with every wash, which makes it a
One reader arrives ready to discuss the ending. Another is halfway through, and a third has brought a different book because they understood the invitation as a chance to exchange recommendations. All three may enjoy talking about books. They have prepared for different conversations. Before choosing discussion questions, agree on what the group is reading and where the conversation can go. A whole novel, a shared excerpt, and a gathering where everyone brings a book
Walking through New York City is an essential part of daily life, a rhythm of hurried steps and bustling crowds. But a simple walk can turn into a life-altering event in an instant. An unseen crack in the pavement, a piece of uneven grating, or a neglected pothole can lead to a sudden, painful fall. In the confusing moments that follow, beyond the immediate shock and injury, one question quickly arises: Who is to blame?
Halloween has evolved into a major holiday event. No longer is a carved pumpkin sufficient decoration.
Experiencing a hit-and-run accident is confusing and frustrating, especially when you face severe injuries and property damage without knowing who to hold responsible for the costs. Accidents are designated as being a hit-and-run when one or more drivers leave the scene without providing their identifying information or fulfilling their legal obligations to stay. Although you might feel overwhelmed about what to do next, it helps to know that there are steps you can take to
Some weeks in the city ask more of a wardrobe than others. A gallery opening on Tuesday, a Broadway matinee on Thursday, a concert on Friday night and a long, celebratory dinner on Saturday can leave even the most organized closet looking overwhelmed. The trick is not owning more clothes. It is choosing a few versatile pieces that move easily from one setting to the next, look polished under very different kinds of light and
City life asks a lot of a wardrobe. There is the subway platform that feels like a sauna, the office air conditioning set to arctic, the after-work drink that turns into dinner and the weekend that swings between a farmers market and a matinee. Very few pieces can keep up with all of that. A good pair of linen pants comes close. Linen is breathable, quick-drying and softens with every wash, which makes it a
One reader arrives ready to discuss the ending. Another is halfway through, and a third has brought a different book because they understood the invitation as a chance to exchange recommendations. All three may enjoy talking about books. They have prepared for different conversations. Before choosing discussion questions, agree on what the group is reading and where the conversation can go. A whole novel, a shared excerpt, and a gathering where everyone brings a book
Walking through New York City is an essential part of daily life, a rhythm of hurried steps and bustling crowds. But a simple walk can turn into a life-altering event in an instant. An unseen crack in the pavement, a piece of uneven grating, or a neglected pothole can lead to a sudden, painful fall. In the confusing moments that follow, beyond the immediate shock and injury, one question quickly arises: Who is to blame?
