Five Travel Destinations for Fall Foliage

Summer can be the perfect time for BBQ’s, picnics, beach vacations and just lounging around in the backyard.  However, since the sun is setting on summer, it’s time to get ready to view the wonderful colors of my second favorite season: fall.  Fall is a season that radiates warm sweaters, knee-high boots, pumpkin spice lattes, and the beautiful colors of the changing leaves. The best part about living in the Hudson Valley is the ever-changing seasons upper New York has to offer.  From the … [Read more...]

Luna Park’s Halloween Harvest @LunaParkNYC

Luna Park is just another reason why I love Brooklyn.  Yesterday afternoon, my daughter and I headed to Coney Island to take advantage of Luna Park's Halloween Harvest! Luna Park hosted the biggest day of its Halloween Harvest celebration yesterday.  In addition to the festive décor and costumed characters wandering the park, Luna Park welcomed Food Network star Marc Maniac and his team from Maniac Pumpkin Carvers  who created a masterpiece out of a giant pumpkin that had been on display at … [Read more...]

{Giveaway} Enter To Win (2) Tickets to See @Juanes at Radio City Music Hall! #AlEstiloBrisk

Disclaimer:  Brisk Iced Tea is providing the prizes for this program at no cost to me. This program is not administered or sponsored by Brisk Iced Tea or its affiliates, but solely by New York Chica. I'm so excited about this giveaway!  Next Saturday, June 22nd, I will be dancing and singing along to the one and only Juanes live in concert!  Juanes, the Colombian rocker and Grammy award winner, is taking his Grammy-winning on tour and it's going to be awesome!  This year, Brisk Iced Tea … [Read more...]

Empanada Mama – A Hidden Gem on 9th Ave in New York City

Why is it that if you fry any foods in grease, it will taste absolutely amazing? Sometimes I wish vegetables tasted the same way. Oh well. A few weeks ago I was in the city with my sister and I mentioned to her that I was craving empanadas (think of a Jamaican beef patty). She said she knew the perfect place. We walked from Times Square to the west side on 9th and 51st Street. The weather was beautiful so we just walked and talked. We even saw Ethan Hawkes chatting with some fans. Once … [Read more...]

Harry Potter: The Exhibition Returns to New York’s Discovery Times Square November 3, 2012

Harry Potter Fans can now purchase tickets for the chance to step inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter: The Exhibition, returning to Discovery Times Square on November 3rd. Since its hugely successful run in New York City in 2011, Harry Potter: The Exhibition has been updated significantly with artifacts from the film series, including the final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In addition to the hundreds of original props and costumes from the Harry Potter … [Read more...]

Bob the Builder Splashworks at Splashdown Beach in Fishkill, NY

Not too long ago, I was invited to a media preview at Splashdown Beach in Fishkill, NY for the unveiling of their new Bob the Builder Splashworks section. Splashdown Beach is America's biggest little Waterpark located approximately 90 minutes away from New York City and 90 minutes away from Albany, NY. It's a fun adventure getaway for the whole family. Bob the Builder Splashworks is a 1,600-square-foot Bob the Builder themed spray and play area.  It's the first, permanent play place at any … [Read more...]

Special K Resolution Challenge: I Stepped on a Scale in Times Square!

Yes, I did. For once this wasn't your typical scale with numbers that tell you your weight -- instead it was a scale that showed each individual inspirational words or phrases.  Now if it were a "real" scale with numbers, then that would be a whole other story but it wasn't so bad stepping on a scale in front of people in Times Square.  It was quite liberating to be honest. The Special K Team was there to launch their "What will you gain when you lose" campaign to help women get inspired … [Read more...]

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas & Feliz Navidad

Hope you all are filled with happiness, joy and many blessings. Happy holidays. Merry Christmas. Feliz Navidad. Photo was taken a few days ago in front of the infamous Rockefeller Center Tree. … [Read more...]

The American Museum of Natural History Announces Brain: The Inside Story

Exhibition Opens November 20 and Remains on View Until August 14, 2011  International Tour Follows Showing in New York City The American Museum of Natural History announces Brain: The Inside Story, an amazing and stimulating exhibition that will give visitors a new perspective and insight into their own brains using imaginative art, vivid brain scan imaging, and thrilling interactive exhibits that will engage the whole family. Brain features the latest cutting-edge research from the … [Read more...]

The 100% Electric Nissan LEAF & The NYC Marathon

The 100% electric Nissan LEAF is the official first pace car of this year’s NYC Marathon. It will be the first vehicle where runners will not have to worry about running behind a tailpipe and dealing with emissions. Thank goodness! Imagine inhaling all that smoke? Nissan is the official and exclusive automotive sponsor of this year's 2010 ING New York City Marathon. Nissan LEAF will be at the Jacob Javits Center tomorrow, November 6th from 2-8pm doing a ton of fun activities leading … [Read more...]