Whether you mark it by the solstice, Memorial Day or the last day of school, there are still a few weeks until the official start of summer. We’re firm believers in starting early though, so we’re launching our Best Summer Ever contest now. When you ... Read More »

This weekend, April 28 and 29, the second annual New Amsterdam Bicycle Show returns to Soho to get Bike Month NYC off to a rolling start, and we’re pleased to offer our readers 10 percent off tickets to the gigantic bicycle fest.

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This summer, focus on your future and earn credit or prepare for graduate school through the fascinating courses and certificate programs in Columbia University’s Summer Sessions.

Summer Sessions courses extend and complement the academic year for Columbia and visiting students, and they open the intellectual and physical resources of the University to non-degree students seeking career and academic enrichment. Whatever your goal, making use of the resources of one of the world’s most esteemed universities can help you reach it.

Choose from hundreds of Ivy League courses and certificates in 52 subject areas, including Corporate Social Responsibility, Creative Writing, Computer Science, Psychology, Premed, and business (online). All are taught by Columbia’s distinguished faculty and visiting professors, and expert advisers can help customize a plan of action.

Summer students have access to the state-of-the-art student center, gym, and recreational facilities, as well as one of the largest library collections in the nation. Summer is a time to grow and learn something new, advance your career, and meet like-minded people.

Choose summer courses, explore Columbia’s certificate programs, or visit the Summer Sessions website for more information. Classes begin May 21st. Read More »

Brooklyn is filled with entrepreneurs, and a ton of great resources to launch homegrown businesses. But the most exciting opportunity of all is Brooklyn Public Library’s annual PowerUP! Business Plan Competition. For the past eight years the six-month competition, sponsored by Citi Foundation, has allowed hundreds of Brooklynites to vie for prizes from $500 to $15,000 to make their vision a reality.
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