At the Deepak Homebase nestled in the gorgeous ABC Carpet and Home off NYC's Union Square, a group of people met to discuss Just Label It! Conceal or Reveal, a movement to make mandatory the labeling of GMO’s, so consumers can make better-informed choices about our food. Led by speakers Gary Hershberg, Jessica Seinfeld and Ken Cook, hosted by Stephanie … [Read more...]
Yoga is an ancient practice trending now that cleanses and strengthens the mind, body and spirit. To be a yogi does not mean that you can achieve a certain arm balance, do the full ashtanga routine or pop a handstand in front of a beautiful sunset for your Instagram friends. Yoga is about the practice, it’s about the journey. Thus, the modern yogi is … [Read more...]
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS PHOTOGRAPHS BY WORLD-RENOWNED ARTIST ANNIE LEIBOVITZ On Wednesday November 19 the New-York Historical Society presented Pilgrimage by Annie Leibovitz. More than 70 photographs evoke historical figures including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Eleanor Roosevelt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Marian Anderson, Robert Smithson and Elvis … [Read more...]
After a week long summer vacation off-the-grid I have a fresh new perspective on my cell phone and social media--and I have decided to cultivate a healthy relationship with my phone. Don't get me wrong, I like Facebook and Instagram and Twitter.. Social media has shown its power to the world when Arab Spring erupted and The People began overthrowing … [Read more...]
New York is not only the greatest city in the world, but it is a great teacher as well. The density of culture and technicolor array of ethnicities brings together an anything-goes city where nothing is out of the ordinary. It has been said that only after living here for seven years one can officially call themselves a New Yorker. I just crossed this … [Read more...]
This weekend in NYC's Open House Gallery, artists Hunter & Gratti debuted their photography exhibit "The Series." Originally from Barcelona, the two gentlemen displayed their unique style of portraits and overpainted photography. If you are in the city this holiday season, consider stopping by to take a look. Here is a brief tour of the opening: Photos … [Read more...]
Unpredictable taxis, Holland tunnel traffic, every manner of pedestrian you can think of and then...the fresh air and cool Atlantic breeze. Venturing out on one of NYC's new bike share Citibikes, here is one man's maiden journey up(town). Jon Heinrich Photography … [Read more...]
Two days after the storm, it was Halloween in Manhattan. And it was by far the creepiest Halloween I can ever remember. It seems Mother Nature chose "Treat" and the tri-state area got ravaged by the annual storm of century. … [Read more...]
A photographic tour of Manhattan's East River, by Jon Heinrich. [oqeygallery id=2] … [Read more...]
Occupy Wall Street yesterday hit a new milestone, having spurred local Occupy protests across the globe, 951 cities in 82 countries. If you are satisfied with what the world is like, have confidence in our politicians and believe nothing really needs to change, then please disregard. This movement is not for you. If you think otherwise, keep … [Read more...]