Those that know me, also know that I swear by Starbucks, but I might have found an alternative. Not sure about the coffee, yet, but it is definitely a place for tea.

Creative, hip, upbeat atmosphere, free wifi, and an enormous selection of teas both hot and cold. As Argo Tea states themselves, it is an artist friendly environment and it is certainly reflected on the cups.

To say that we loved the place and the teas that we drank (Armenian Mint (hot), Mojitea (cold)), is not to say anything. I think I found my favorite tea spot. This is not to say that I no longer am a fan of Starbucks, but I am definitely more inclined to go to Argo Tea for tea.

I am psyched since my office is located only 5 blocks away from the first NYC location of Argo Tea (Flat Iron Building).

Check them out for yourself www.argotea.com

See you there!
LF

What can I tell you about Fall in New York? I can most definitely tell you a story.

If I had to classify seasons in New York City, I would say that -

Summer is a young girl that is playful and very very young. The kind of young that likes to show off in front of her girlfriends on a hot summer day somewhere around Hamptons in her designer bikini swim suit. She is careless and free. She has the spirit of a wild animal. But still inexperienced, still in the anticipation what will her life bring in the upcoming years, upon graduation from college. She is the city away from the hot sweaty streets, somewhere in the outer boroughs that have beach and parties going on.

Spring is a tad older. She is still very young, but ready for that first love, for that walk hand in hand and for that first kiss at the sunset. The warmth of the early spring summer rays are so gentle, subtly working its way onto still cold earth. The first flowers are opening its heads to the observations of amazed gazes. Yes, she is the Love, she is delicate and gentle.

Winter is the grandmother. Cold but loving with a cracking fire place and hot chocolate, with a wool throw and knee high socks. With an interesting book and long evenings at home. She has stories to tell. She will test you with her strong winds, but reward you for your bravery with sparkling snowy mornings, and joy and cheer of the holidays coming.

Fall is my favorite Lady. She is sophisticated. She is confident and classy. She brings warmth and color. Fall is the ultimate New Yorker. It has the warmth of the Summer that is so fleeting, but yet still here with its warm rays of sun that bestow upon our heads. Yes, she is gracious and giving. Perhaps it is the last chance to lay down in the middle of Central Park before cold winds of grandma Winter will storm in and cover up the sun with clouds. Days will get shorter and all will be left in anticipation of the summer to come. But until that time she will show her true beauty. The beauty of many colors, the bright reds and yellow leaves that will stay on the trees and then cover the ground like the red carpet on the Oscar night. It is the time of that favorite cashmere turtleneck that could still be worn with a pip-toe shoes. She has the glamorous way of introducing herself to everyone, to make her presence known to the people. And everyone is mesmerized by her glorious beauty, by her playful colors, by her caring and caressing love.

There is more to it though, there are New Yorkers who embrace her Majesty Fall. A day in Central Park and you will see that the city is glorious. It is a non-stop celebration of Life and Beauty with its Twist competitions, Beer feasts, roller skating contests and just plain New Yorkers who are in true spirit of the City stay on still green and still warm lawns of the park with their books, friends, significant others. I am not sure if it was accidentally witnessed kiss, or the view of the city skyline peering on the outskirts of the park, as if it is trying to peek a view of what is going on. Or perhaps it is the overall spirit of those that live here. Those that comprise the substance of this great city, The City of New York. All of this combined is our Fall.

Nice to meet you Lady Fall we are Happy to have you here.

The purpose of the questionnaire is to turn up the volume on these issues.
Otherwise, we can expect silence from the next administration. NYC women
cannot afford that.

“New York City voters now have a unique window on the future thanks to an
excellent questionnaire about how improving the economic status of women can
improve both the city’s economic health and the economic security of
families. It was sent to all certified mayoral candidates by the Equal Pay
Coalition and the responses by Candidates Thompson, Bloomberg, Villar, Fein
and Dobrian tell an important story. Every New York City voter can now weigh
the answer to this question, “Which candidate has the best track record and
plans for the future to fully tap the strength of women, remove barriers and
open economic opportunity for all women?” said Linda Tarr-Whelan, Demos
Senior Fellow and author of the new book, “Women Lead the Way: Your Guide
to Stepping Up to Leadership and Changing the World”

The Equal Pay Coalition NYC (EPCNYC) is a consortium of over 35 civic
organizations, advocates and experts working together for Pay Equity in NY.
EPCNYC was created in 2007 by NYWA, a New York nonprofit charitable
corporation, in response to growing concern and mounting evidence of the
continuing economic discrimination suffered by New York’s women and
minorities and their families. EPCNYCpromotes policy and legislative action
on all levels of government to create fair pay practices, and primarily
focuses its efforts on NY State and NYC Pay Equity reform. This nonpartisan
and nonprofit effort welcomes organizations and individuals who want to
identify with this fair pay campaign and work together to further these
goals.

Submitted by Beverly Neufeld, Coordinator, Equal Pay Coalition NYC,
bcneufeld@gmail.com