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Sunday, Sept 29, 2024. Bear Mountain State Park, New York.—- The Knockturnal set sail on the ultimate Fall Day trip with Circle Line Cruise. Better experienced than explained, myself and a trove of my friend girls took a 8 hour cruise to escape the city and made our way up the Hudson River to Bear Mountain State Park for an Oktoberfest themed cruise with scenic views, live music from the ‘Street Beats Brass Band’, dancing, food and outdoor exploration. We met at Pier 83 on a brisk Sunday morning, ready to break away from the chaotic city to quieter spaces, to clear our heads, reconnect with nature and have some much needed girl time.
The scenic 50-mile journey offered breathtaking views of the Hudson River Valley and the gorgeous autumn foliage in transition to fall. While headed northbound, we spent 2 ½ hours taking in views of George Washington Bridge, the modern Mario Cuomo Bridge, bird watching, laughing in the exclusive seating area on the highest outdoor deck and enjoying the “all you can drink beers”, that we could barely pronounce, “Warsteiner, Spaten,” Sam Adams was a lot easier and local Pumpkin Ales; all came complimentary with our Premium seating passes. Along the way, we listened attentively to the historic and significance behind many of the sites in passing along with the Oktoberfest tradition from Circle Lines’ award-winning Tour Guide.
Upon arrival at the mountain, the boat docked, and we city girls began a 3-hour hiking exhibition on Bear Mountain that included our first time boat peddling on the beautiful Hessian Lake, mingling with the locals, perusing our ways around the gift shops, shopping for raw honey from the local beekeeper, pickled vegetables at the fresh market and took a brisk walk through the zoo to see the bears.
We boarded the boat, and soon realized that we worked up a healthy appetite on our hike, grabbed a few snacks from the concession stand and made our way back just in time to catch the Falcons and the Saints game with the other guests who were intensely focused on the plays. We circled the buffett a few times to enjoy more of the exclusive fall menu, like the German Pork Schnitzel, being a favorite pick amongst my friends. We also indulged in Bratwursts, and oversized Bavarian Pretzels (a few of us opted for cheddar cups to dip our pretzels in).
We made it back to the city, safe and sound, re-energized to life from our daycation (but also looking forward to a good night’s sleep after that hike). I could not have planned a better daycation getaway for me and my girls. The coolest part is that we have all of the month of October to enjoy it all again if we choose to. CircleLine will be offering the Bear Mountain Cruises from now, October 5 – November 10th. If you find yourself in need of a great escape for the day, visit their website to find out how you can enjoy the stunning views, the gorgeous Bear Mountain State park and peaceful break away from New York City to connect with nature: Bear Mountain Cruise
It was a starry night full of inspiring moments for the news industry. The annual Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame is the premier industry event of the year, paying tribute to the pioneers, innovators and stars of broadcast, cable, broadband and streaming television. This year the special occasion on Sept. 26 honored the best in the biz during the 32nd Anniversary Gala.
Brilliant and remarkable honorees included: Janice Arouh – President, Network Distribution, Allen Media Group; Bob Bakish – Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Paramount Global; Philip R. Beuth – Retired, Capital Cities / ABC TV (Service to the Community Award); Valari Dobson Staab – Chairman, NBCUniversal Local; Karen Dougherty Buchholz – Executive Vice President, Administration, Comcast Corporation; Mario J. Gabelli – Chief Investment Officer, Gabelli Funds (Chairman’s Award); Marianne Gambelli – Former President of Advertising Sales, Marketing & Brand Partnerships, Fox Corporation; Scott Herman – Chairman, Broadcasters Foundation of America; Douglas V. Holloway – President, Homewood Media; Steve Lanzano – President & CEO, TVB; Bill McGorry – Chairman, Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame; Debra OConnell – President, News Group and Networks, Disney Entertainment Television; George Stephanopoulos – Co-Anchor of Good Morning America, ABC News; Anchor of This Week with George Stephanopoulos, ABC News; Dick Vitale – Men’s College Basketball Analyst, ESPN (Humanitarian Award) and Arthur Wagner – Executive Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder, Active International (Lifetime Achievement Award).
Previous honorees have included greats like Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Phil McGraw, Michael Powell, the cast of The View, Robert A. Iger, Dr. John Malone and more.
Hosts for the stunning night were Mario Lopez, Deborah Roberts, and Brian Custer. Each guest felt the divine presence in the room. Speeches deeply reflected on the passion and drive that goes into the business. The spotlight on individuals deserving grand recognition was special and truly meaningful. Receiving the coveted Hall of Fame honor is more than the acknowledgement of a successful career – it’s entry into an exclusive community of honorees that have truly changed the paradigm of the industry.
Photos courtesy The Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame
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As the saying goes, “you haven’t really made it in fashion until you’ve made it into The Daily.” And so it was especially true at The Daily Front Row’s 11th annual Fashion Media Awards, held at the iconic Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Center.
Launching in 2003, The Daily Front Row (affectionately known to industry insiders as The Daily), is a fashion must-have when it comes to Fashion Week, chronicling the ins and outs of NYFW… from runway shows to front rows to backstage BTS. It is distributed daily (and in print!) during NYFW, while the rest of the year it is available online offering its special blend of fashion industry news mixed with fun features, party reports and more.
Selma Blair. Photo credit: Getty Images
Their annual FMAs are one of NYFW ’s most hotly anticipated events and celebrate the very best in fashion — from designers to celebrities, models, and more. Kind of like fashion’s answer to the Oscars or the Emmys… but perhaps more chic.
Codigo Tequila. Photo Credit: Caroline Fiss Photography.
Of course, during the pre-show cocktail hour (and in between checking out the fashions of the red carpet arrivals), guests were also checking out the fashionable featured cocktails for the event — created with Absolut Vodka, Codigo Tequila, and Kahlua — as everyone got in the party spirit. And what could pair better with a cosmo made with Absolut Vodka, a margarita crafted with Codigo Tequila, or an Espresso Martini with Absolut Vodka and Kahlua… than a sweet treat from La Maison Du Chocolat that was passed around as a pre-show hor d’oeuvre?
Absolut Vodka. Photo Credit: Caroline Fiss Photography.
Attendees made their way throughout the space with drinks and chocolates in hand, as they snapped pics at special photo activations provided by Keratase and Fabletics, along with displays from LAGOS Jewelry and GUESS’ newest watches.
Pat Cleveland, Jerry Hall. Photo credit: Caroline Fiss Photography
SNL’s Chloe Fineman, dressed in Thom Browne couture, emceed the star-studded award show in front of an audience that included Rihanna, Jerry Hall, Selma Blair, Debbie Harry, Sofia Coppola, Julianne Hough, Ashley Graham, Pat Cleveland, Amber Valletta, Alek Wek, Rebecca Minkoff, Carolyn Murphy, Anna Sui.
Kahlua. Photo Credit: Caroline Fiss Photography.
Models Alek Wek, Amber Valletta, and Carolyn Murphy kicked things off by presenting Trey Laird with the show’s first award for Campaign of the Year for Donna Karan New York’s IN WOMEN WE TRUST campaign.
But perhaps one of the biggest moments of the night was when Rihanna surprised everyone with an appearance and presented Katie Grand and Jahleel Weaver with Perfect Magazine of the Year.
Sofia Coppola, Anna Sui. Photo Credit: Caroline Fiss Photography.
Another pop music icon, Debbie Harry, presented pal Anna Sui with her Lifetime Achievement Award. Fashion and friendship are the ultimate mix and Pat Cleveland presented longtime bestie Jerry Hall with the Fashion Legend award.
Selma Blair, introduced by Julianne Hough, accepted her Style Star of the Year award, in yet another big highlight of the night.
Other winners included newcomer Ana Sky, Steven Lagos, and more.
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New York is a truly global city. As a native New Yorker, one of the hardest things to find these days is another true New Yorker. Naturally, there are a lot of folks from other states and of course, many from other countries. I often find myself playing an informal guide to American culture to friends new to the States and one point I always try to drive home is that New York is not America, it’s just a piece in the elaborate jigsaw puzzle. Each state in this union is slightly different from the others. My favorite people to talk about regional differences to is always people from India. We may have differences from state to state here but the contrasts are much sharper in India. All of this brings me to my most recent restaurant review: Oh! Calcutta.
Oh! Calcutta, is a newly opened, laid-back Indian restaurant featuring a blend of Kolkata’s regional specialties from West Bengal and beloved classic Indian dishes by owner Ruhel Amin, who’s resturants include Mumbai Masala in Harlem and Masti Indian Grill and Chaat Bar in Williamsburg. Overall, I had a solid experience testing out this somewhat familiar but unique take on Indian cuisine.
To start, I had the Singhara, which is a Calcutta-style Samosa with potatoes and cauliflower. It was, as you can expect, a fairly solid Samosa that was well plated and prepared. Next I had the Bhel Puri: a dish of savory crunchies, puffed rice, onion, and chutneys. This was surprisingly refreshing with sweet and sharp flavors without being too acidic. This was a highlight early in the meal and something I would definitely want to try again. After that, we had the mains: The Rogan Josh lamb and the Chingri Malai Kari. Both came with white rice and I got a side of Lachha parathas, which were prepared in a tandoor. The Rogan Josh lamb, which is a Kashmiri yougurt lamb curry made with saffron and cardamom, was well seasoned and served in a nice curry that I couldn’t get enough it. It paired incredibly well with the Parathas as well. The Chingri Malai Kari, which is a shrimp coconut curry was wonderfully sweet and featured bright flavors.
As with many Indian restaurants in New York, this one caters to a western palate and that is by no means a bad thing. It was such an interesting experience getting a taste of Kolkata’s regional specialities. This is a perfect place to order take out from if you’re in the area or a great spot to visit if you want some decent Indian food in Long Island City. If you go in, you’ll surely be greeted by incredibly friendly wait staff who won’t treat you like patrons, but like family.
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