Cities

A SLICE OF NYC PARADISE

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Forget about the West Village, Soho, Chelsea Rockefeller, or Lincoln Centers, the place for 'peace and quiet' is further uptown.

City Island - A Slice of New York City Paradise is snuggled up in the Northeasternmost point of NYC. Take the #6 Subway to the last stop

This is The Big Apple's most romantic place. I fell and got married here. Away from the urban grid of concrete numbered avenues and streets slowly dissipates into a tiny island off Manhattan Island.

GLOBAL STARTUPS

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The Best Cities for Start-Ups around the world are cities that are growing and competing with the best on earth.

The latest Global Startup Ecosystem Rankings show San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles Boston Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou as top places for new businesses

These cities have many startup founders, lots of investment money, and support from the government, especially for tech industries like semiconductors and electric cars.

WANNABE WEALTHY?

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According to a Travel and Leisure, published report One out of every 24 people in New York City is a millionaire. And that’s a  start.

As the saying goes, "You are the company you keep." And if you're hoping to keep some seriously rich company, it's time to head to these ultra-wealthy cities around the globe.

POLLUTED US CITIES

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Does anyone realize that the top ten polluted American cities are on or near the West coast of the United States of America?

According to the World Health Organization, air pollution is responsible for 7 million deathsannually, and could cost the global economy between $18–25 trillion by 2060 in annual welfare costs, or roughly 4–6% of world GDP.

EASTERN SHORE SITES

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According to Travel and Leisure, East Coast beach towns come in all shapes and sizes, and Palm Beach, Florida is certainly one of the most glittery — and photogenic.  “Filled with endless style and abundant sunshine, Palm Beach is an oasis that feels a bit like stepping into a postcard,” says Broome.

BEST NY LOCATIONS

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World Atlas names nine of New York's best towns to live in. See the list, plus the ones we added for your consideration.

Interested in retiring in New York? Consider City Island - A Slice of New York City Paradise  https://cimages.me/content/NEW-YORK-CITY-ISLAND

World Atlas, a website specializing in geography-related resources and entertainment, has curated a list of the top nine small towns in the Empire State for retirement.

CALIFORNIA DREAMS

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California was once home with my wife and kids, but when I got divorced, I turned over the deed to my ex-wife and two daughters.

Today, there are few places left where I can afford those outrageous real estate prices that have gone through the proverbial roof. 

Luckily, some places in Northern California are still high, but not like The Southland.

THE SAINT

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Saint Augustine is often portrayed holding a flaming heart to indicate his great personal charity.

He preached love of neighbor as the way to serve God. In the emblem of the Order it reminds Augustine's followers that they must practice and preach charity toward God and each other.

ROME DAY

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Who has roaming hands? Or Rome was not built in a day and finally When in Rome do as the Romans… Happy Rome Day!