Articles Written by:    BILLIE COHEN     

Your Second Home | Cleaning After Rentals: Rent. Rinse. Repeat.

THERE are few people in this world who truly enjoy housework. And for most of us, it’s chore enough just to keep one’s home clean. But for those who rent their vacation properties to strangers, there’s even more to think about. The first place to start ...

From BILLIE COHEN, The New York Times,  19 Feb 2009
Related Topics: Barbara Hall

On a Soapbox: Love everyone! But not in a dirty way.

In case you were unsure, love isn’t just about candy, presents and sex with boyfriends and girlfriends—or other people’s boyfriends and girlfriends, or drunken strangers you pick up at V-day singles events. Even moreso than Christmas (because at least ...

From BILLIE COHEN, Time Out New York,  14 Feb 2009
Related Topics: Facebook Inc.

Gyms contest winners: Our readers show us how they rap

In our recent Get Fit for Less issue, we gave away a Pilates package and a three-month membership to YogaWorks. All readers had to do to win was tell us why they deserved the prize the most…in the form of a rap song. Our grand-prize winner, Zara Bode, ...

From BILLIE COHEN, Time Out New York,  13 Feb 2009

I was banished from the IFC Center

The reason: I asked for a refund. For shame! It was Friday night. When I arrived at the West Village’s IFC theater, the line snaked back nearly a full block. Apparently, many, many New Yorkers were itching to see this year’s Oscar-nominated animated ...

From BILLIE COHEN, Time Out New York,  9 Feb 2009
Related Topics: Caroline Kennedy

Your Second Home | Heating Systems: Staying Warm, Staying Green

AMERICANS unleash 150 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year in just heating and cooling their homes, the Energy Department says. So, if you own two homes, what can you do to make that second home, which often sits empty, more ...

From BILLIE COHEN, The New York Times,  5 Feb 2009

Your Second Home | Winter Projects: Work Now, Loaf Later

WINTER can be a very lazy season in cold-weather climates. Tucked away in your mountain chalet, cozy lakeside cabin or breezy rural manse, you can easily lose the energy to get anything done. But with a little effort, you can take care of several ...

From BILLIE COHEN, The New York Times,  22 Jan 2009

A plea to SNL’s fauxbama Fred Armisen

For just $19.97 a year, you'll get hundreds of listings and free events each week, plus our special issues and guides, including Cheap Eats, Great Spas, Fall Preview, Holiday Gift Guide and more! Time Out New York ...

From BILLIE COHEN, Time Out New York,  20 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Fred Armisen

Why our economy sucks

The reason? We’re stupid. Despite the epidemic of layoffs, poverty, hunger, foreclosures and desperate apartment moves from Manhattan to Queens, our fellow citizens are still spending their money on  Obama-related junk. Herewith, the most ...

From BILLIE COHEN, Time Out New York,  20 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Barack Obama

The Inauguration Drinking Game. Because it’s never too early to celebrate change.

Drink every time someone says: Hope Respect Honor History Lincoln God Dog/puppy Yes we can Change Holy shit, our president is a black man Drink if: …you like Michelle Obama’s dress …you hate Michelle Obama’s dress Hecklers shout something about ...

From BILLIE COHEN, Time Out New York,  20 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Michelle Obama,  Joe Biden

Our president on the new President

Alison Tocci, Time Out New York’s president, is in D.C. for the inauguration.  She’ll be posting observations and photos throughout the day. LGBT for Obama at the People's Inaugural Ball The bus down to D.C. on Sunday did not exactly match the online ...

From BILLIE COHEN, Time Out New York,  20 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Chuck Brown,  Marvin Gaye,  Rick Warren,  Barney Frank

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