By Joanna Fantozzi 5/07 5:00pm

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Aboard the Argia out of Mystic, Connecticut.

Not the Hamptons

While the City has plenty to offer in the summer, even die-hard urbanites need to get away from it all sometimes. For New Yorkers looking to put a little luxe into their weekend travel, we selected eight high-end getaways that are just a stone’s throw (or about a three- or four-hour car ride, max) away from the light pollution and subway delays. From waterfront resorts to luxurious spas and chic country towns, even the most discerning New Yorker can discover the perfect retreat, without resorting, so to speak, to the Hamptons. Read More

By Staff 6/12/06 12:22pm

Taxes On the Agenda

John Faso’s campaign is working hard to keep the flames of the the Farrell gaffe alive as long as possible.

Today he prepares to talk taxes again at a conference in Saratoga Springs.

“He will be focusing on a relief agenda for property tax payers, local governments, and Medicaid,” said Susan Del Percio, Read More

By Staff 6/12/06 10:39am

Polling Isac

While we’re waiting for the substantive news of the morning — the imminent unveiling of Eliot Spitzer’s tax plan at the New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officers in Saratoga Springs — a diversionary campaign update:

Isac just phoned in to say that “some Suozzi person” called and asked him whether he’d be Read More

By Staff 5/17/06 5:13pm

Where Everybody Knows His Name

Of course John McCain’s recent trips to the donor-heavy New York area couldn’t just be about giving speeches at graduations.

Ever the coveted fundraising draw, McCain will headline an event this Saturday for embattled Congressman John Sweeney.

The event happens to be slightly farther uptown than usual — in Read More