Whether you see Chinatown as a place or a state of mind, a purgatory or an oasis, a shrinking immigrant community or an expanding business district, its presence in our cinematic imagination is enormous. Situated north of NYC’s Wall Street, east of the Tombs, west of the old Jewish Ghetto, and mostly south of Canal, the neighborhood that began in the mid-19th century has maintained its distinct character – savory, hardscrabble, succulent, and cacophonous. [Read More]

Taiwan-based EVA Air has been ranked as one of world’s 10 safest airlines by website AirlineRatings.com. Others among the top 10, in alphabetical order, are: Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, Qantas and Virgin Atlantic. EVA has consistently been recognized by organizations worldwide for its spotless safety record. Information about the website’s recently released 2013 ratings and criteria are available at www.AirlineRatings.com and travelers can learn more about EVA’s quality services and commitment to safety at www.evaair.com. [Read More]

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2013-14 World of Dance series on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 3pm with Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company’s Lunar New Year Celebration – The Year of the Horse. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by phone at 718-951-4500 (Tues-Sat, 1pm-6pm) or online at BrooklynCenterOnline.org. [Read More]