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By Pamela Skillings, About.com Guide to Manhattan, NY since 2005

Woman Gets $10K to Compensate for Trauma of Wearing This Dress

Wednesday April 30, 2008
Most women have been coerced into wearing an ugly bridesmaid dress or two over the years (there's a royal blue satin number with puffed sleeves that still haunts my dreams). ... Read More

Ready to Quit Smoking? NYC Can Help

Tuesday April 29, 2008
Call 311 before midnight on Thursday, May 1st and get free nicotine patches and gum to help you quit smoking. More than 15,000 New Yorkers have already participated in the ... Read More

Over 40 and Fabulous? Strut Your Stuff on Stage

Monday April 28, 2008
Attention, dancing queens and karaoke stars over 40. Universal Pictures is looking for singing trios of 40+ women to audition for "Donna & The Dynamos," the singing group in the ... Read More

Weekend Picks -- Dance, Brunch, and Shred

Friday April 25, 2008
Yes, it's another beautiful spring weekend here in New York. Here are our top event picks for the weekend of April 25-27, 2008: One Step Beyond at the American Museum of ... Read More

2008 Tribeca Film Festival

Wednesday April 23, 2008
The 2008 Tribeca Film Festival kicks off tonight with the gala world premiere of Baby Mama at the Ziegfeld. Seem like an odd choice for opening night of an arty ... Read More

Green Party for Earth Day

Monday April 21, 2008
Do you wish Earth Day never had to end? Keep the celebration going this Tuesday at a green party featuring green cocktails and live music by DJ Alberto Lazo. Best of ... Read More

Weekend Picks -- Earth Day, Passover, ComicCon, and More

Friday April 18, 2008
There is so much to celebrate this weekend that I can hardly keep it all straight. We've got Earth Day, Passover, New York Comic Con, a papal visit, and nice ... Read More

Pope Benedict XVI Arrives in New York

Friday April 18, 2008
Pope Benedict XVI arrives in New York this morning for a three-day visit. Highlights of the visit will include a mass a St. Patrick's Cathedral, a visit to the World ... Read More

Wedding Advice for New Yorkers

Thursday April 17, 2008
It's getting to be prime wedding season in the New York City area (and all over the country, really). That means it's time for a brush-up course on wedding etiquette ... Read More

Pamper Yourself During Spa Week

Monday April 14, 2008
New York Spa Week is here! After a long winter, you've got a great excuse for a bit of spring rejuvenation for your body, mind, and complexion. Spa Week, which starts ... Read More

Weekend Picks -- Green Spaces, Gandhi, and a Baby Monkey

Friday April 11, 2008
Get out and enjoy the first days of springlike weather at these top New York City event picks for the weekend of April 11-13, 2008: Colorado in Madison Square Park -- ... Read More

Hands on New York Day

Thursday April 10, 2008
Make sure to mark your calendar for Hands On New York Day this Saturday, April 12th. Help to make your city a greener and more beautiful place by joining the ... Read More

Apple Wars

Sunday April 6, 2008
On one side, we have New York City (a.k.a. The Big Apple) and their new GreeNYC campaign with its new green apple logo. On the other, it's Steve Jobs and company, ... Read More

Weekend Picks -- Ukeleles, Bagpipes, Aardvaarks, and More

Friday April 4, 2008
Bring an umbrella in case of April showers and check out these top New York City event picks for the weekend of April 4-6, 2008: New York Uke Fest 2008 -- ... Read More

Bloomberg's Congestion Pricing Plan Passed by City Council

Tuesday April 1, 2008
The City Council narrowly approved Mayor Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan last night by a vote of 30 to 20. The proposal will now be evaluated by state lawmakers in Albany. ... Read More

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