Beatstock is back! Presented by Slomin’s Shield, the event is hosted by Drita D’Avanzo from MTV’s ‘Mob Wives’ and Speedy. On Saturday July 27th at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, 103.5 KTU’s “dance music festival that started it all” makes its long awaited return with new, fresh talent. Some of the great artists set to perform include Deborah Cox, Amber, K&7 & TKA, Judy Torres, Lil Suzy, Rockell, and The Cover Girls. The Vargas Brother, Reina, Real McCoy, Color Me Badd and Joe Zangie are also scheduled to perform. There will also be an after party at the … Continued
Empire Outlets Opens in Staten Island, New York
By Ryan Gumb Shopping on Staten Island just got a whole lot more interesting and way more fun, thanks to the newly opened Empire Outlets. Located right next to the Staten Island Ferry terminal, these outdoor outlets provide Staten Islanders, and visitors, a shopping experience that they have never had access to. In fact, the Empire Outlets are not only the first outlet shopping destination on Staten Island, but also the first outlet shopping destination in New York City. This unique distinction is what makes the Empire Outlets so important to the people of Staten Island and New York City. … Continued
Shelter Plan Lacks Common Sense (commentary)
Last month, the mayor announced that he was funding a 200-bed homeless shelter for women and children at 44 Victory Blvd., in Tompkinsville, several hundred feet away from an existing homeless shelter for women and children run by Project Hospitality. The site is one of the most valuable pieces of property in the area because it is zoned for a mixed-use tower that can add residents and income to a neighborhood that is the focus of revitalization efforts. As is its practice, the city is offering the property owner, Freehold S L Limited, a long-term lease well above market rate … Continued
The Necessity of Professional Photography
Professional photography is a necessity that all businesses must invest in. The power of professional photography should never be underestimated or undervalued. It has immense value in attracting potential customers to your products or services. I’ll use food photography as it is the best example to show the importance of professional photography. Consider the fast food that you may have eaten at McDonald’s, at Burger King or at any fast food establishment. Order any burger from these establishments and it’s very likely that you’ll receive something that does not really look appetizing because the patty may be lopsided, the lettuce is half … Continued