Vanessa Gordon

I checked into Arlo Williamsburg during a midweek in early May. The hotel is positioned in one of Brooklyn’s most dynamic neighborhoods, offering immediate access to Williamsburg’s art, music, food, nightlife, and waterfront scene. Credit: Arlo Hotels Located in North Brooklyn, with Manhattan just over the bridge, the eight-story boutique hotel features 147 guest rooms, including eight suites, along with a collection of lively social spaces that make the property feel like much more than a...

On Tuesday, May 5, ArtsConnection welcomed 130 guests to The Golden Hour: The ArtsConnection Masquerade Benefit, a festive spring evening held at the Prince George Ballroom in New York City. Credit: Brian Hatton The evening raised $350,000 to support ArtsConnection’s 2026–27 arts education programming for K–12 students across New York City. Founded in 1979, the organization has spent nearly five decades bringing arts learning, creative exploration, and career pathways to public school...

The Hamptons on the eastern end of Long Island has long been a destination for luxury, leisure, wellness, culture, design, dining, fashion, and seasonal influence. For brands, that means one thing: the opportunity is significant, but the market is not simple. Credit: BFA A successful brand activation in the Hamptons is not just about selecting a beautiful venue, placing a logo on a step-and-repeat, or inviting a few notable names and talent. The events that work here are layered thoughtfully,...