7 ways to keep cool in NYC without air conditioning

… who dont have air conditioning  including  the many New Yorkers living in public housing youll want to think of new ways to stay cool during the muggy days of July and … and the tips above arent quite cutting it make like New Yorkers of yore who had their own creative ways of …

By Samantha Leffler |July 19, 2017 - 8:59AM
It could be worse: remembering a time without air-conditioning in NYC

… Last week New Yorkers had their first bitter taste of what will be … buses after losing power CBS reports Its not entirely new in fact city dwellers have been seeking relief on public … Miller wrote in his essay Before AirConditioning  for the New Yorker Miller recalls how during the hottest preAC days …

By Alanna Schubach |June 20, 2017 - 9:59AM
Summer reading: 5 books that take place in steamy NYC (and one of its suburbs)

… then that these works of fiction include scenes of summer New York City and beyond that are less than idyllic You may … a college student and aspiring writer who moves to New York City in the summer of 1953 to intern for  Ladies … is ambiguous as to her recovery Its a dark view of New York to be sure as her month in the city has devastating …

By Alanna Schubach |June 15, 2017 - 12:30PM
Summer's winding down—time to throw a block party?

… involved According to the Street Activity Permit Office New Yorkers must apply at least 90 days ahead of time be a … outs of getting your block party off the ground check out New York Magazine s explainer   Despite the labyrinthine … procedures they must follow to throw a small community bash New Yorkers are apparently undaunted NYC Open Data  reveals …

By Alanna Schubach |August 19, 2016 - 9:59AM
Fantasy-grade beach houses near NYC that make for ideal getaways

… In honor of Escape from New York week here at Brick todays … Covet … is moving out … pool   Related Forget the firstpumps A real New Yorkers guide to the New Jersey shore How to vacation in the Rockaways like a pro …

By Jennifer Laing |July 17, 2015 - 2:59PM
7 tips for selling your apartment in the dog days of summer

… summer has traditionally been real estates slow season with New Yorks market more overheated than ever no pun intended …  selling in the hottest time of the yearand when half of New York City seems to be out of towndoes come with its own … says Maundrell The same thing happens during Christmas the New Year Passover and major school holidays says Lupard I …

By Virginia K. Smith |July 6, 2015 - 8:59AM