Walking more than 5 miles from midtown Manhattan to downtown Brooklyn has some incredibly beautiful rewards. Not to mention the amazing Lebanese food at the end!
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Occupy Wall Street, March 24, Union Square, NYC
Consumer Reports fails miserably in the bagel arena
Who makes the best bagels? Bottom line. Dunkin’ Donuts, Lender’s Original, and Costco are the best choices, but be careful which Lender’s you choose: Its refrigerated Bagel Shop version was just so-so. Thomas’ Bagel Thins are a decent option if you’re watching your weight, though they taste more like rolls than bagels. (Consumer Reports, May… Continue reading Consumer Reports fails miserably in the bagel arena
Bryant Park, southwest corner. $5 per game of Backgammon $.50 for a fast game of chess; $1 for a slow one.
Selected photographs from my walk around Long Island City yesterday evening.
I couldn’t be more psyched to invite you to this event celebrating LIFT. This year, the annual NYC event will feature a (donated!) performance by our newest board member, the very talented Ben Harper! The event will include a tapas-style dinner, open bar, and concert. Tickets will certainly sell out this year, so I strongly… Continue reading
Building B at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. I loved this blog post from Scouting New York about the history of the building’s use. The natural light is incredible!
This is a screenshot of the new Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund website, which I’m proud to have helped redesign. Take a look at the great work the foundation is supporting.
Tough. They just need to deal with it and wait for the next one. Whatever; I don’t care. Mary, the driver of my Peter Pan bus to Hartford, about people who purchased a ticket for the overbooked 3pm bus online. Eticketed passengers were (for no clear reason) forced to wait until others with a ‘real’… Continue reading
In New York City’s Fast Pace Culture, Should Companies Keep Up?
[Note: I wrote the below article for WECREATE NYC. They’re a super cool bunch of innovators interested in generating lasting economy and social change. Enjoy and share!] By Jen Bokoff, a Brooklyn-based non-profit professional dedicated to facilitating discussions around philanthropy, sociology, and DIY ideas. New York is inarguably a fast-paced city. From the way we walk… Continue reading In New York City’s Fast Pace Culture, Should Companies Keep Up?
Jen Bokoff 
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