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Things to Do in NYC on New Year’s

12/26/201212/26/2012 admin

There’s probably no more exciting place to be on New Year’s than in New York City, the City that Never Sleeps. Whether you are there on business, vacationing at one of Shimmie Horn’s luxurious Triumph Hotels, or happen to be privileged enough to live in the Big Apple, why not make 2013 the year opening to remember, by getting tickets to the Times Square Party?

Pass prices for the 10^th annual event range from $235 for standard fare from 9pm, to $295 from 7pm. Each add-on (for various dinner packages) is $55. The After Parties Party Pass which gives one complimentary admission to any of the Official NYE 2013 After Parties. These commence at approximately 2am and usually cost around $35 for entrance. The Parties All Access Party Pass gives one admission to some of the city’s most exclusive clubs, lounges and restaurants. For partying in “green” style, check out Greenhouse which is both the city’s Premiere Nightlife Destination and first ever eco-friendly nightclub. There are over 10 after parties to choose from with this pass.

And of course, while in town, check out the crystal ball drop with its “lucky” Number 13. Tim Hopkins is not concerned about the traditional unluckiness associated with the number claiming “we think 2013 will be an amazing year.” Well, for those seeing it start in NYC, it probably will.

Pedicabs for Tourists

12/05/201212/03/2012 admin

Tourists anywhere in the world are, unfortunately, a prime target for getting taken advantage of. Whether it is at market stores, negotiating with street vendors, or even taking a cab ride, tourists have a generally harder time staying on a budget than locals. However, there is now good news for those who happen to be taking a vacation in New York, perhaps staying at Shimmie Horn’s Washington Jefferson Hotel, Gramercy Park Hotel, or The Jane Hotel. The city’s local council just approved new regulations for pedicabs in the area, with the specific goal of safeguarding tourists against greedy, unethical cab drivers. Pedicab drivers are now being legally requested to charge their customers by the minute, with the timer clearly visible.

Until now, it has been more common for pedicab drivers to charge per city block and passenger, with some even putting on additional fees and surcharges. There was one dreadful case a few months ago of a Texan family paying over $400 for a 14-block ride. Now, with the new pedicab law, this issue just will not arise.

Iroquois Hotel

The Play Company

11/07/201211/07/2012 admin

For those looking for a bit of culture while luxuriating at Shimmie Horn’s Iroquois Hotel, The Play Company is presenting a special benefit event at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre for Broadway’s Glengarry Glen Ross. This is a Pulitzer Prize winning play by David Mamet, depicting parts of two days in the lives of four desperate Chicagoan realtors. So desperate are they to make sales, that they will go to extraordinary unethical and illegal acts. The name Glengarry Glen Ross comes from the salesmen characters, Glengarry Highlands and Glen Ross Farms.

At Angus’ Café Bistro, located on 258 West 44^th Street, there will be a pre-show cocktail reception that starts at 6 15. The Theatre is located at 236 West 45^th Street.