Basic NYC Presents FRANKIE KNUCKLES @ Sullivan Room the LEO CELEBRATION KICK OFF !

Join Jessica aka LADY J for a night of proper “Chicago House” with the very Godfather himself FRANKIE KNUCKLES! Starting the Leo celebration in proper Chicago fashion. Celebrating the Birthday of all Leos, and especially our boy DAVE GANDY from the Aberdeen Parties for you old school Chi town folks, a tear glistens in your eye thinking about it.

The “BOSS” George Steinbrenner Dies at 80

He was one of those larger than life heroic New York Personalities. Outspoken and brash like the city it self .Who’s raise and fall and raise again was so much a part of the New York experience.

GE Building – A New York City Landmark

The GE Building is the centerpiece of the entire Rockefeller Center Complex. This Art Deco skyscraper was known as the RCA Building until 1988 and it is the 9th tallest building in NYC, the 32nd tallest in the United States, and the 60th tallest building in the world. It was built in the 1930’s for [...]

New York Icon : DJ Alex Sensation

Alex’s life revolves around music ,his family and his fans. Any night DJing you can witness Alex taking the time out to speak with as many of his loyal listeners as possible. Alex is clearly a person who has stayed true to who he is and has made sure to give back to the community.

J.Crew’s Fall 2010 Collection Unveiled

J. Crew’s spring collection may be in stores, but the fall 2010 collection was unveiled recently at Milk Studios a couple weeks ago. Even from a distant glance at the presentation, it’s obvious that J. Crew’s Creative Director Jenna Lyons continues to hit the nail on the head. Lyons told Stylist her collection was inspired [...]

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City holds the distinction of being the largest cathedral in the world. Some people may contest that fact by saying that St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is much bigger than the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. That may be true, but we would have [...]

World Trade Center Sphere

The tragedy that was 9/11 changed the skyline of New York forever, leaving a hole bigger than the size of ground zero in the heart of all Americans. Several artifacts were gathered from the rubble of the Twin Towers. Most significant among them was probably the bronze sculpture made by Fritz Koenig. For 30 years [...]

New York Icon: Police Commissioner Ray Kelly

To most New Yorkers Ray is thought of as the consummate “cop” , from the beat to commissioner. Unlike most commissioners who are usually political appointees ,Kelly came up through the ranks. He is respected by friend and foe alike.

Bebe Buell : Rock n Roll Groupie

Buell maintained and open relationship with Todd Rundgren and she became attracted to the Glam and budding New York Punk scene and shared intimacy with many other famous musicians, including Mick Jagger, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Jimmy Page, and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. Thus the moniker “Americas Most Famous Groupie” .

New York Icon : Beverly Sills

After retiring from singing in 1980, she became the general manager of the New York City Opera. Were she excelled at promoting the arts and promoting the Metropolitan Opera House.To non Opera lovers Sills is often most associated with the “We cant Live on love alone at City Center” TV commercials which were used to enhance and encourage New Yorkers to support the Arts.