Author Archives: Markus Jalmerot

About Markus Jalmerot

Markus enjoy travelling around the world and discover new exciting things. Connect with Markus Jalmerot at Google Plus.

New York City Football Club (FC)

Finally we get to enjoy even more traditional football in New York. The new team will be the second soccer club in NY after New York Red Bulls. The decision to start a new football club in the major city …

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Local Fashion Tips: The Market NYC

If you have tried all the major designer shops, outlets and department stores we have another recommendation from a young fashion designer. Next time you visit NYC, go to trendy Greenwich Village at 159 Bleecker Street. Here you find one …

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NYC Growing Quicker Than in Decades

New York City (NYC) continue showing strong growth, at least for this decade. The population increased by over 61 000 thanks to an influx of foreigners and inhabitants from other states, according to United States Census Bureau. If housing optoions …

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Brooklyn Nets Sign Short Term Contract With Jason Collins

One of New York’s leading basketball teams sign Jason Collin, the first openly gay NBA athlete. The contract is only for 10 days with a possibillity to extend in the future. Mr Collin will wear #98 when playing for Brooklyn …

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Triumph Hotels, Six Hotels Under one Brand

Six family owned hotels in New York city have come together to form a new brand, Triumph Hotels. No, the new hotel chain got nothing to do with Donald Trump and as you can see the spelling is quite different. …

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French Macaron Shop Open 2nd Branch in New York

French bakery Maison Ladurée has justed opened their 2nd macaron shop in New York. The first location for Maison Ladurée was in the Upper East Side. 2.5 year later, the new shop will now open up in Soho. Pastry and …

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NYC Craft Beer Festival: $75 for Unlimited Local Beverages

Are you a bit thirsty and ready to party in New York? The perfect excuse for a long night out with unlimied local beer is here: New York City Beer Week. Entrance is only $75 for the initial party with …

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NY has over 25 % of U.S Best Rated Restaurants

Photo credit: Lisa Davis Foddie website The Daily Meal has released their annual list of U.S best rated restaurants. Perhaps to little surprise, NY has more top rated dining options than the 5 second biggest cities in America combined. Are …

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Barneys NY Accused of Racial Profiling by Jay Z Fans

The exclusive shopping centre, Barneys New York, has been accused of racial profiling by at least two black customers the last week, reports Reuters. After purchasing an expensive fashion itemt at Barneys, Trayon Christian (a black male), was arrested. They …

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Confusion Around Re-Opened Statue of Liberty

The iconic monument on Liberty Island has been reopened to visitors after a temporary shutdown. There has been confusion among tourists about the reasons for the Statue of Liberty shutdown, but it appears that it has been affected by Federal …

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Kanye West Selling $4.5 Bachelor pad as he Prepares for Family Life

Kanye West is looking to sell his Bachelor pad located in new York after his partner and reality star Kim Kardashian gave birth to their child North. The Soho pad was designed by architect Claudio Silvestrin and is located on West …

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Refurbished Plaza Hotel Penthouse – £38.7 million

Looking for a new and stylish penthouse in central New York? Christian Candy, one of the founders of legendary One Hyde Park in London, is now selling his contemporary triplex penthouse in The Plaza Hotel. The luxury penthouse on prime …

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