New Years 2010 Survival Guide/ part 2

When I think of the holidays, of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, I think of Rockefeller Center with its Christmas tree, and of shopping. I think of family, and of children. I think of ice skating and the holiday spectaculars. This holiday here are a

few things that I recommend when in Midtown.

1. Seeing the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center

2. Exploring Saint Patricks Cathedral

3. Seeing the city from the Top of the Rock

4. Shopping at the NBA Store and the Apple Store

5. Seeing a broadway show, like Billy Elliot, In the Heights, South Pacific, or Wicked. More shows can bought at TKTS

6. Seeing the Christmas Spectaculars like The Radio City Rockettes, Wintuk, or a Christmas Carol

7. Then there are always the staples like Blue Men, Stomp, and Fueza Bruta. These are just a few of the things that I recommend.

New Years 2010 Survival Guide/ part 1.

New Years in New York is alway filled with expectations. As a city of extremes some of us have gotten use to it and some of us have not. ( I am of the latter.) Yet with the right preparation and the right frame of mind we can come ahead to usher in the new year with joy and laughter. For us, the big night always starts with food and then party, we all like to be with friends. Yet the question remains where to begin especially when you are new to the city. The secret is in knowing that the entire city is a party. There is something always happening and everyone too is celebrating the beginning of a New Year. So there are no places, just "starts".

For starters, read the reviews to find great place to eat. I will check out the following sites and look by area. On New Years, restaurants and clubs often offering pri fixes specials with champaign. You can find these specials offers in the Village Voice , Time Out New York and New York Magazine. I also suggest exploring Yelp and City Search. For events around Time Squares see the Time Square.com. So this is where I will begin. I will add more information as we get nearer to the New Year's Eve. Cheers!