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Valentine’s Day

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Times Square Loves Bjarke Ingels [UPDATE: Now With Five-Times More Heart]

New York may not be the kindest city for love, but at least it is kind to those caught up in Cupid's embrace. Unlike other towns, it is almost impossible to forget Valentine's Day, what with the roses in every bodega and the special pre fixe menus popping up at every restaurant around. And, for the past few years, there has been a giant designer heart in the heart of the city, Times Square.

For the past four years, the Times Square Alliance has tapped celebrated architects to create giant Valentines for Father Duffy Square (site of the giant TKTS amphitheater). Entries have included glowing hearts and icy ones. This year, the alliance tapped one of the BIGgest firms in town, Bjarke Ingels Group, to create its installation. Read More

Marriage Equality

Happy Valentine’s Day from the NYCLU

The New York Civil Liberties Union took advantage of the holiday spirit of love today and published a Valentine's Day poem in support of same-sex marriage legislation: "Republicans are red, /Democrats are blue, /But love transcends political parties, /We know this is true." Catchy, kinda of!

The poem comes with a message to the group's Read More

Love Sucks

Heartsick: Why Valentine’s Day Must Die

Here it comes: Feb. 14, 2011.

As the dreaded day approaches, I can feel the skin on my forehead gradually tighten, bridging the gap between my eyebrows. Great--togetherness. And now I look even less covetable. Good job, squishy-face. Always setting yourself up for a win! I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. Read More

Opening This Weekend: Everyone on Earth Stars in Valentine’s Day, Benicio Del Toro Gets Hairy in The Wolfman and Percy Jackson Strikes

For Hollywood, the long winter of discontent officially starts to thaw this weekend—never mind the foot of snow still piled in front of your apartment building. Three big studio flicks hit theaters today and, as usual, there's something for everyone. As we do every Friday, here's a handy guide to the new releases.

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Valentine’s Day Agita

Black-clad staffers commiserated over cocktails in the back bar area at Cocotte, a cozy French bistro along Park Slope’s trendy Fifth Avenue.

An ominous sign had been posted in the front window shortly after brunch that fateful Sunday afternoon last February: “Dear Cocotte’s Friends and loyal customers, We want to thank Read More

Want to Improve Your Boyfriend? Break Up with Him

A few years ago, I was dating a 28-year-old painter and musician who didn’t have a job during the year and change we were dating; his mother paid his rent, paid for his car, gave him spending money and (unwittingly?) paid for his weed. What did he want to do with his life besides paint, Read More

Who Needs Valentine’s Day? Not Me, My Jonny, or the Toledos

A pal of mine and her fiancé recently went to shop for engagement rings at a prominent Fifth Avenue jeweler. After thoughtfully examining her hand, the sales associate told her there was a problem with her fingers. Apparently, she has what is know as “pudgy undercarriages,” and would require a larger-than-average fitting. My pal, who Read More


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