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Fashion Forecast: Fall Trends

Stacia Friedman

Fall fashion trends include English tweed, moody florals, and anything that smacks of a military...
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CityArts

Our Favorite Books for September

NYCitywoman Writers

The mass forgetting of Tiananmena bio of the actor and (who knew) inventor Hedy Lamarr…the late...
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CityStrategy

Up on the Roof in New York City

Suzanne Charlé

New York City has long been famed for its skyline Now, New Yorkers can be atop that skyline, thanks...
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New Ventures

Country Home: When It’s Time to Say Goodbye

Claire Berman

Selling a house is a very emotional experience, and just because people make the decision to sell...
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CityArts

Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.

Ruth J. Katz

Landmark exhibit is on view at the Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust...
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CityArts

Our Favorite Beach Reads for August

NYCitywoman Writers

Life on the farm, going undercover and underwater, and the most creative man in Harlem—here are...
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CityArts

Singing Together for a Second Act

Georgetta Lordi Morque

Choral singing can be fun, challenging and healthy and you needn’t be a pro to feel like a star...
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CityStrategy

Serendipitous Shopping in New York City

Linda Dyett

A jam-packed downtown exotic antiques store and a singular pharmacy uptown have a lot more in...
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CityArts

Six Books We Recommend for July

NYCitywoman Writers

Summer is heating up with a selection of books that sizzle with seduction, humor, love, longing and...
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CityArts

Apollo 11: Fifty Years After the Giant Leap

Suzanne Charlé

Looking at the moon and beyond, past, present and future By Suzanne...
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CityArts

The Marvelous Museums of London

Ruth J. Katz

Extraordinary museums are just waiting to be discovered across the pond—The Museum of Brands or...
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New Ventures

Safe on Second: A New York Story

Ellen Stern

Living in a second-floor apartment in New York City has its ups and downs By Ellen...
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CityStyle

Sock it to me: Novelty Socks to Sexy Fishnet

Stacia Friedman

No, they are not just for wearing with sneakers anymore Novelty socks in punchy prints or seductive...
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CityArts

Six Books We Recommend for June

NYCitywoman Writers

Can’t get out of town No lack of exotic locales in our summer reading list: Roam the south with...
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CityArts

Deborah Borda and the 21st Century Orchestra

Grace Lichtenstein

The president and CEO of the New York Philharmonic made it a priority to have women composers in...
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Relationships

Maintaining Empathy in the Age of Trump

Ellen Freed

How to counteract the daily doses of anger, anxiety, and stress by stimulating positive human...
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CityArts

Just in Time: The Statue of Liberty Museum

Suzanne Charlé

As the president rails against immigrants, a new museum opens on Liberty Island, examining...
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CityArts

Six Books for Us to Read in May

NYCitywoman Writers

Books to heat up your spring: An unflinching memoir, the London cabbies’ “knowledge,”...
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CityStyle

Say Yes to the Dress for Summer

Stacia Friedman

Want to update your summer wardrobe Invest in a dress We have selected the latest designer trends...
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Health & Fitness

Put Bone Health on your Radar Screen

Georgetta Lordi Morque

Osteoporosis a painful reality for millions of women Know your risk factors and take action...
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CityArts

Glenda Jackson Takes on Lear and Rules

Suzanne Charlé

In Sam Gold’s gilded update of the tragedy, Jackson is impish, imperious and every inch a...
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CityStyle

Topnotch Beauty Products

Linda Dyett

Here are 10 new and new-ish face, body and hair improvers you really should know about By Linda...
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CityStrategy

Household Effects: an Illustrated Inventory

Ellen Stern

The objects you love may have more than sentimental value Here’s a way to save their past for...
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CityArts

Six Books to Read in April

NYCitywoman Writers

What we’re reviewing this month: modern romance, doomed love, the world’s first novel (penned a...
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CityStrategy

NYC’s Organizations for Older Adults

Sally Wendkos Olds

With its bonanza of organizations offering multiple programs just for us, this town is the perfect...
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CityArts

Portraits of Immigrants in New York

Karen Feld

Betsy Ashton tells the stories of everyday immigrants living in New York By Karen...
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Health & Fitness

Older, Slower, but Still Skiing Downhill

Grace Lichtenstein

Slow down Perhaps Give up Nope! The thrill of whooshing down a snow covered mountain never goes...
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CityArts

Six Books to Read in March

NYCitywoman Writers

A good neighbor is loved, children are lost, a survivor is mourned, lives in Harlem celebrated, and...
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New Ventures

Dining for Women: Potluck Philanthropy

Stacia Friedman

By the simple act of sharing a meal, Dining for Women members fund grassroots organizations that...
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CityStrategy

New York’s Changing Retail Scene

Linda Dyett

All those vacancies Are they part of a paradigm shift (Yes) Will mom-and-pop shops survive or even...
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Health & Fitness

Moving Towards Wellness Through Tai Chi

Georgetta Lordi Morque

Tai Chi is becoming more popular as an easy and effective route to better health Included is a...
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CityArts

Six Books to Read in February

NYCitywoman Writers

An American Odyssey goes Greyhound, a “cleaning lady” gives us an earful, a glorious record of...
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CityArts

Gloria: A Life, Onstage in New York

Sally Wendkos Olds

The audience is in for a shakeup seeing this powerful, riveting, all-engaging play about that...
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CityArts

New Experiences: The Fine Art of Travel

Stacia Friedman

Whether you are a lover of the arts, an aspiring writer or a foodie, here are some small, group...
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CityStrategy

Caring for a Loved One With Dementia

Susan Shafer

The search for support, day care and social engagement for a mentally impaired husband By Susan...
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CityArts

The Bookshop Band: A British Institution

Suzanne Charlé

Coming to your local bookstore, soon! Britain’s beloved literary musicians Be prepared to laugh,...
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CityArts

Ten Books for Us to Read Now

Sally Wendkos Olds

Will Schwalbe was a voracious reader who spent the last two years of his mother’s life sharing...
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New Ventures

Second Careers: How Art Changed a Life

Georgetta Lordi Morque

Trying something new can be wonderfully rewarding By Georgetta Lordi...
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Health & Fitness

Do I look fat in this Merlot?

Stacia Friedman

A glass of wine a day is supposed to be good for you, isn’t it Here’s the harsh reality, and...
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CityArts

Six Books to Read in December

NYCitywoman Writers

Reads to keep us busy through long winter nights: a young girl’s courageous liberation from her...
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CityArts

Becoming Michelle Obama

Grace Lichtenstein

Michelle Obama reveals how an American icon is the symbol of striving for a work-life balance By...
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CityStrategy

Not Your Typical Holiday Gift Guide

Linda Dyett

A roundup of Hanukkah and Christmas presents from Manhattan’s independent shops—plus seasonal...
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CityArts

New York Splendor: Luxurious Rooms

Suzanne Charlé

In her sumptuous new book, Wendy Moonan takes us on a magical tour of the city’s most memorable...
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Health & Fitness

Pickleball: A Popular New Sport

Karen Feld

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US and popular with seniors, offering a good workout...
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CityArts

Five Books to Read in November

NYCitywoman Writers

A pair of juicy thrillers with colorful characters, a literary bucket list, and a volume examining...
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CityStrategy

Library Books for Homebound Readers

Susan Shafer

New York City Public Libraries’ Mail-a-Book and Books by Mail programs send books, videos and...
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CityStrategy

Crossing the Hudson to Reclaim the Nation

Suzanne Charlé

Outraged by Trump’s policies and attacks on civilized debate, New Yorkers are knocking on doors...
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CityArts

Three Days With Gregory Peck

Barbara Lovenheim

Years ago, The Ladies Home Journal sent me to Beverly Hills to interview Peck I spent three...
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CityArts

Activist Artists Focus on Politics Past and Present

Suzanne Charlé

Armed with pens, brushes, cameras and wit, artists take on the establishment By Suzanne...
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CityArts

Six Books to Read in October

NYCitywoman Writers

Featured this month, Washington Black, a slave’s journey and the ambiguity of freedom,...
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Health & Fitness

Zumba! The Worldwide Dance/Fitness Craze

Sally Wendkos Olds

Exercisers of all ages embrace the Latin rhythms and aerobic moves of Zumba By Sally Wendkos...
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CityStyle

The Discreet Magic of Berets and Caps

Linda Dyett

Hat-averse No problem Easy-to-wear berets with subtle details are in style this fall, as are all...
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CityStyle

Best Fall 2018 Fashion Trends

Stacia Friedman

It’s about color Wine, cognac, olive, mustard and persimmon It’s also about fit Jackets and...
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CityArts

Five Books to Read in September

NYCitywoman Writers

Little Women dissected, a daring Henry James sequel, and rampaging Handmaids are among...
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Relationships

Murphy and Me

Ellen Stern

Every dog has her day, and I have it with her By Ellen Stern In childhood, it was a...
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CityArts

Six Books to Read in August

NYCitywoman Writers

We are pleased to introduce a unique NYCitywoman Book Club that will present monthly book reviews...
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Health & Fitness

Is Snoring Compromising Your Health?

Georgetta Lordi Morque

Some 37 million Americans snore regularly according to the National Sleep Foundation, so if you...
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New Ventures

The Accidental Technophile

Annie Korzen

iPhones and streaming and Ebay, oh my And what I don’t miss from the past century By Annie...
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New Ventures

How Seniors Share Experience and Wisdom

Sally Wendkos Olds

Members of “Elder Wisdom Circle” provide support and advice for young people who look to...
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New Ventures

Solo Getaway: Unique East Coast Inns

Karen Feld

Three East Coast inns where you will feel welcome traveling solo or with a friend and be close to...
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CityStrategy

City of Water Day

Suzanne Charlé

As temperatures rise, City of Water Day gives New Yorkers a chance to get cool at dozens of events...
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Relationships

The Attachment Effect

Claire Berman

Children who grow up with a strong and healthy attachment to their parents tend to enjoy more...
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CityStrategy

New York Seniors and the Clutter Dilemma

Linda Dyett

The stuff we’ve accumulated over the decades is reaching epidemic proportions, taking up valuable...
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CityArts

Famous Father Girl, a Memoir

Grace Lichtenstein

In her new memoir, Famous Father Girl, Jamie Bernstein candidly recalls her life as the eldest...
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CityArts

These Are No Ordinary Women

Suzanne Charlé

What do a Supreme Court Justice, a robotics engineer, and a Nepalese street hawker have in common...
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CityArts

Marilyn Maye: Performing at Age 90

Karen Feld

The ultimate performer who made a comeback in her senior years, Maye is a role model for many...
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Health & Fitness

Fencing: A Unique Sport for Women of All Ages

Georgetta Lordi Morque

Fencing can help increase your flexibility and balance, lower stress and reduce cognitive...
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CityArts

Prelude to the Shed: A 12-Day Artistic Appetizer

Suzanne Charlé

The Shed—New York’s highly anticipated multi-faceted arts center—will open a year from now...
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CityStyle

Hairstyle News: Isn’t It Time for an Update?

Linda Dyett

The look of favor today is either tousled or sleek-but-askew, says super-stylist Yves Durif Plus,...
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Health & Fitness

The Surprising Health Benefits of Indoor Plants

Rona Cherry

Indoor potted plants can remove up to 87 percent of air pollutants in 24 hours By Rona...
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CityArts

Tribeca Film Festival Celebrates Women

Suzanne Charlé

Opening on April 18 with a doc on Gilda Radner, the 12-day festival is an unabashed tribute to...
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CityGourmet

Taking it Slow: France at 5 mph

Stacia Friedman

Looking for a unique voyage that will satisfy your lust for new adventures and great food By...
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Health & Fitness

Facial Acupuncture for Skin Rejuvenation

Georgetta Lordi Morque

Facial acupuncture—aka cosmetic acupuncture—has been gaining fast favor among women seeking...
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CityStyle

End-of-Winter Skin Soothers and Rechargers

Linda Dyett

Jump-start spring with remedies for parched, slack, confused New York City winter skin By Linda...
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Relationships

Saving Your Marriage After An Affair

Sally Wendkos Olds

What some therapists say about saving a marriage unhinged by infidelity By Sally Wendkos...
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CityArts

On Stage: Women in History Come Alive

Susan Shafer

200 women playwrights work toward increasing awareness of notable women for Women’s History...
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CityArts

A Peek at 10 New Books for Spring Reading

Grace Lichtenstein

The most anticipated books due for publication this spring include titles about the women’s...
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Relationships

Senior Women and #MeToo

Linda Dyett

How are Boomers and pre-Boomers responding to the explosive Millennials-driven movement that’s...
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Health & Fitness

Learning How to Fall Safely

Georgetta Lordi Morque

In the winter, learning how to navigate slippery sidewalks and streets, wearing the proper footwear...
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CityStrategy

March On!

Suzanne Charlé

Get your your marching boots and pink “pussy hats” ready! On January 20—the anniversary of...
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Health & Fitness

Stay Healthy This Winter—Visit a Salt Room

Rona Cherry

Why 30 minutes in a NYC salt room can heal your lungs and boost your mood By Rona...
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CityStyle

The Latest in Makeup: Think Little or None

Linda Dyett

Makeup is almost passé in New York City The look today is all about artlessness, authenticity and...
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Health & Fitness

Women Running Away With the Sport

Sally Wendkos Olds

Today the majority of American runners are female How did we get here One pair of sneakers at a...
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CityStyle

Collagen: Maintaining A Youthful Complexion

Georgetta Lordi Morque

The protein collagen maintains healthy and wrinkle-free skin, but as you age your collagen levels...
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CityStrategy

The Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Suzanne Charlé

As the Supreme Court considers some of the decade’s most controversial cases, Justice Ginsburg...
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CityArts

Hotbed: How Women Got the Right to Vote

Suzanne Charlé

An up-close look at Greenwich Village in the early 20th century and the activists who were young,...
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New Ventures

Travel Groups for Women Only

Sally Wendkos Olds

The demand for all-female travel groups has increased by leaps and bounds, pushing travel...
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Relationships

Guess Who’s Coming to Visit

Claire Berman

A two-month visit from our 20-year-old granddaughter was filled with surprises and delights! By...
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CityArts

Woman of Heart and Mind…and Ego

Grace Lichtenstein

A new biography of Joni Mitchell, Reckless Daughter by David Yaffe, tells uncomfortable truths...
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Relationships

New Beau? Check Him Out Online

Judith Glynn

When Ron began behaving erratically, I decided to look him up on Instant Checkmate’s extensive...
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CityStyle

Turning Antique Lace into Silver and Gold

Linda Dyett

It’s almost alchemy Monika Knutsson transforms precious antique lace into featherweight gold and...
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Health & Fitness

Foods that Hurt, or Help, If You’re Feeling Anxious

Rona Cherry

Here’s a guide for keeping ‘stressful’ food and drink off your menu By Rona Cherry As...
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CityStrategy

Trump’s EPA Will Make You Sick

Suzanne Charlé

Judith Enck, a former EPA Regional Administrator, warns: If Trump gets his way, the Bronx won’t...
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Health & Fitness

Practicing Mindfulness: What Is It? Why Do It?

Anne FInger

Mindfulness trains us to refocus our minds to alleviate anxiety, lessen chronic pain, and enhance...
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CityArts

‘Battle of the Sexes’ Tennis, Triumph, Trauma

Grace Lichtenstein

As the film opens nationwide New York Times journalist Grace Lichtenstein recalls covering the...
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New Ventures

The Transition Network—New York City

Ellen Freed

Enriching lives and growing, the NYC chapter of TTN offers a moveable feast of benefits to women...
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CityArts

Susan Brownmiller: The Feminist Gardener

Sally Wendkos Olds

In her new book My City Highrise Garden, feminist Susan Brownmiller describes her passion for...
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CityGourmet

New Food Trends from the Fancy Food Show

Bethany Kandel

Sellers were promoting food that was gluten-free, sugar-free, kosher, vegan and just plain...
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New Ventures

Don’t Retire—Reboot, Part 3

Linda Dyett

Here’s how two women with vastly different careers—an educator and a...
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CityStrategy

How to Write Your Own Memoir

Arlene Hisiger

You may not be famous, but you deserve to write your own memoir with assistance from professional...
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Relationships

Wedding Bells at 70

Susan Shafer

Most people get married for the first time in their late 20s We tied the knot at age 71 and...
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Health & Fitness

Keeping Your Memory Sharp as You Age

Rona Cherry

What’s the difference between an occasional memory lapse and lapses that indicate the onset of...
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CityArts

Calder in Motion at the Whitney

Suzanne Charlé

With patience, intense dedication and deep dives into Calder’s skills and history, research...
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CityArts

Private Libraries in New York City

Sally Wendkos Olds

There are more than twenty private libraries in Manhattan—free or fee-based—that offer...
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CityStrategy

Seven Truly Essential Apps for Your iPhone

Grace Lichtenstein

There’s an app for ordering food, making reservations, posting on Facebook, breaking news,...
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CityStrategy

Clearing Out Your Parents’ Home

Claire Berman

Sorting out the belongings of your parents’ home can be daunting and upsetting, but hiring estate...
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Health & Fitness

Stand Up! The Road to Better Posture

Georgetta Lordi Morque

Improve your posture to eliminate pain and prevent serious health issues By Georgetta Lordi...
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CityArts

Five More Visionary Studio Jewelers

Linda Dyett

These artisans’ baubles, bangles and beads are objects of intense desire (And yes, they take...
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CityStrategy

Double-Duty Space-Saving Furniture

Ruth J. Katz

Open Sesame: Magical and stylish dual purpose, space saving furniture for space challenged...
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New Ventures

Trailblazing Women in the Mad Men Era

Dorri Olds

Triumphing over gender discrimination during the 1960’s By Dorri Olds Marcia...
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CityArts

Center for Women’s History Opens in NYC

Suzanne Charlé

The New-York Historical Society is the first museum in the US to showcase the history of women on...
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CityStyle

Tips from a Top NYC Hair Colorist

Linda Dyett

Marie Sigismondi discusses the shady business of hair color and going gray By Linda...
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CityGourmet

The Art of Healthy Cooking

Arlene Hisiger

Cooking tips and recipes from Diane Hoch, the founder of a nutrition center and a specialist in the...
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CityArts

Clive Davis and the Soundtrack of Our Lives

Suzanne Charlé

Clive Davis—the record industry mogul who signed Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys...
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CityStyle

Activewear That Goes Everywhere

Stacia Friedman

The latest fashion trend for women of all ages and shapes is body-hugging leggings and sporty...
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CityArts

Sunday in the Parlour with Marjorie

Sally Wendkos Olds

Marjorie Eliot learned piano as a child; now she performs for jazz lovers every Sunday in her...
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Health & Fitness

Specialists in Nutrition and Weight Control

Georgetta Lordi Morque

March is National Nutrition Month: Assess your health and find a specialist who can...
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CityArts

A Look at Five Visionary Studio Jewelers

Linda Dyett

Their inspirations here in fast-paced NY, like their challenges, are non-stop and numerous Their...
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Health & Fitness

Testosterone Implants for Women

Linda Dyett

A growing number of doctors regard the so-called male hormone as a boon for women’s health and...
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CityArts

Athena Film Festival at Barnard 2017

Grace Lichtenstein

Make no mistake—these movies spotlight women leaders! By Grace Lichtenstein From the...
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CityStrategy

Learning to Ask Others for Help

Claire Berman

Many of us are happy to help others when they need help, but often we are reluctant to ask others...
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Relationships

You’re Never too Old to Find New Friends

Sally Wendkos Olds

Meeting people is easy, developing a friendship is more complicated; it takes patience and...
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CityArts

NYC Museums Defy Trump’s Muslim Ban

Suzanne Charlé

Curators in major NYC museums resist by exhibiting works by and about Muslims and immigrants in...
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CityStyle

A Favorite Bag for All Seasons

Stacia Friedman

Almost all women have one favorite bag that they carry with them day and night What features make...
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CityStrategy

How to Soundproof Your Apartment

Georgetta Lordi Morque

Companies that soundproof windows, floors, and walls are in high demand By Georgetta Lordi...
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Health & Fitness

Anti-Aging Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry

Georgetta Lordi Morque

Put your money where your mouth is! By Georgetta Lordi Morque When it comes to anti-aging...
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Health & Fitness

Memo to Trump: Naps Are Good For You!

Rona Cherry

Researchers say the prime time to snooze is 1 to 4 pm when your body’s 24-hour circadian rhythm...
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CityStrategy

Women on the March to History

Suzanne Charlé

From New York to DC to the World By Suzanne Charlé Photo by Mobilus In...
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CityStrategy

NYC March: Derision, Defiance and Snark

Linda Dyett

It was far more than 10 hours of pussyhats galore The largest protest coalition in American history...
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CityStrategy

New Yorkers March to Support Women’s Rights

Sally Wendkos Olds

The minute I heard that women would be marching to protest the ascension to the presidency of the...
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Health & Fitness

At-Home Fitness Workout for Women 50+

Linda Dyett

For NYCitywomen, fitness trainer Devone Stephenson has fine-tuned a dozen home exercises by...
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CityArts

The Year of Voting Dangerously

Grace Lichtenstein

According to Maureen Dowd both Hillary and Trump “have a Nixonian streak, a fluid relationship...
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New Ventures

Kicking Ass in Flat-Heeled Shoes

Nancy Weber

Why late in life I became a neo-feminist By Nancy Weber “What do you...
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CityArts

Katharine Hepburn: Rebel Chic

Barbara Lovenheim

“Skirts are hopeless Anytime I hear a man say he prefers a woman in a skirt, I say, ‘Try one...
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CityStyle

At Home Face Rejuvenation Recommended by Experts

Linda Dyett

Powerhouse ingredients and products that work—no appointment needed! By Linda...
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CityArts

New York at Its Core: An Arresting Exhibit

Suzanne Charlé

A new permanent exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York tracing the past, present and future...
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Health & Fitness

Gyrotonic: Dance-like, Flowing Exercise Method

Georgetta Lordi Morque

Gyrotonic studios in NYC offer one-on-one training, small group classes and trial packages for...
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Relationships

Love, Loss, and What You Wore

Sally Wendkos Olds

When you decide what you’re going to wear, you decide who you are By Sally Wendkos...
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CityStrategy

Act Up, New York Activistas!

Linda Dyett

Don’t just sit there complaining Now is the time for rallying, volunteering, contributing, and...
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New Ventures

Touring France With Comfort On An E-Bike

Grace Lichtenstein

Even if you’re not as agile as a 30-year-old, you can still pedal through rolling hills and...
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Relationships

Peggy Is Still Mom’s Favorite

Claire Berman

Sibling rivalry often escalates in your 50s and 60s when issues of eldercare and inheritance...
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New Ventures

Raped at 13 and Too Ashamed to Tell

Dorri Olds

For the next 13 years I lived by silently screaming at my memories By Dorri Olds The...
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CityStyle

Because I’m Worth It: Going Gray in Style

Stacia Friedman

Gray hair used to be unfashionable and unforgiving; these days it’s sexy and a signature for many...
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CityArts

Interviewing Kate the Great

Barbara Lovenheim

A journalist recalls her interviews with Katharine Hepburn, casting new light on the legendary...
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New Ventures

Don’t Retire—Reboot, Part 2

Linda Dyett

Women who don’t lunch—but launch new careers in their sixties, making the most of their...
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CityStyle

A Makeup Update for Mature Faces

Linda Dyett

Lips and cheeks are where the action is, while eyes are subtle and tame By Linda...
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Relationships

Older Women, Younger Men

Sally Wendkos Olds

According to recent poll, one-third of women over 40 are dating men ten years younger than they...
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Relationships

What Aging Parents Don’t Want to Hear

Claire Berman

Are your adult children overprotective—or not protective enough By Claire...
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CityStyle

Top Wig Boutiques in New York City

Rona Cherry

Millions of women are using wigs to dress up, dress down, or avoid the hassles of daily hair...
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CityStrategy

The Best Dressmakers in New York City

Ruth J. Katz

A versatile, affordable dressmaker who can update a favorite outfit or copy a Chanel is a...
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CityStyle

7 Tips For an Elegant, Natural Look

The NYCw Editor

As a successful model over 60, Cindy Joseph knows the best secrets for makeup application by...
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Relationships

The Ultimate Guide to Sex After 50

Nancy Weber

Whether coupled or single, you can maintain or regain a spicy and satisfying sex life By Nancy...
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CityStrategy

Where to Repair, Sell and Appraise Jewelry in NYC

Mary Marino

Your broken chains and orphan earrings may not be wearable, but they are not worthless By Mary...
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CityStrategy

Shopping for a Sofa Bed: Top Tips

Ruth J. Katz

How sleeping beauties can find the best sofa beds for their backs, their wallets, and their small...
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CityStyle

Custom-Made Womenswear

Linda Dyett

NYC’s couture dressmakers, tailors, and custom-fitters are on the rebound A guide to the 10...
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CityGourmet

Divine Libations for Non-Drinkers

Nancy Weber

Where to find sublime grape juices and non-alcoholic wines By Nancy Weber Treat your...
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Relationships

Sex and the Senior Man: Advice from the Experts

Nancy Weber

How to keep your man’s libido in high gear By Nancy Weber What makes a...
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CityArts

Pages That Bind: Book Clubs in New York City

Sally Wendkos Olds

Members often form strong bonds that keep a club going, even when they disagree about a book By...
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CityGourmet

Urban Farmers: How Green Is Your Rooftop?

Suzanne Charlé

Installing farms on the 14,000 acres of unshaded rooftops in the city could feed 20 million...
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New Ventures

Don’t Retire—Reboot, Part 1

Linda Dyett

How many women 60 plus are finding ingenious ways of carving out new and satisfying...
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New Ventures

Why I Miss New York City

Annie Korzen

A Manhattan transplant who now lives in Los Angeles reminisces about New York City By Annie...
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CityStyle

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