2016-12-01 12:32
Hotel in NYC: Try The Bryant Park Hotel
When I knew I would be running the NYC Marathon, I immediately researched the pick up location of the busses that were going down to Staten Island for… Read More
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A lifestyle blog by New York business owner Hilary Topper, filled with product reviews, book reviews and all things wearable tech.
2016-11-29 16:00
Today we are talking with Dr. Mitchell Greene, leading clinical and sports psychologist. Dr. Greene has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Temple University. For over 15 years, Dr. Gre… Read More
2016-11-29 12:26
Is the Apple iWatch Worth Buying?
I had the original Apple MacIntosh Computer. I’ve been an Apple fan since then! However, when I was selected by Google to be a Google Glass Explorer… Read More
2016-11-22 12:52
Is it worth it? Berkeley Botanical Gardens
I have been visiting Berkeley quite often lately since my son has been going to school at UC Berkeley, but I never went to the Berkeley Botanical G… Read More
2016-11-18 12:44
New and Notable Tech Products -Great Holiday Gifts!
Here are two great gift ideas for the upcoming holiday season. Both are available online and in retail stores.
Dromida Kodo HD – Rea… Read More
2016-11-17 16:00
Michelle Johnston is a research marine biologist who, as a child living in Marion,Ohio, was inspired by the ocean. She got her Scuba diving certification at the age of 14 and the rest… Read More
2016-11-16 12:43
Smart Shoes Now???
This week’s episode of Tech News Now focuses on a company that makes smart shoes and smart soles for the inside of your shoes. Ducere has developed both a smart shoe… Read More
2016-11-11 21:28
Ted Baker and Pop International Galleries Team Up
When my client at Pop International Galleries told me about their partnership with Ted Baker in SoHo and invited me to an event Thursday eve… Read More
2016-11-10 12:44
Everything you need to know about prostate cancer – I recently had the opportunity to interview Dr. Deepak Kapoor, President of Advanced Urology Centers of New York.
Dr. Kapoor, w… Read More
2016-11-08 12:35
My husband and I use the Amazon Echo every day. I find this personal assistant to be quite valuable and I wondered what other people were doing with it. Here is a chart provided by Statista… Read More
2016-11-08 09:42
My NYC Marathon Moment… This was a repost from ATriathletesDiary.com but since it’s NY specific, I thought I would reprint here.
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Weeks leading up to the NYC Marat… Read More
2016-11-07 12:32
Is SFMOMA worth checking out?
My artist friend, Elena Taylor, told me that when she was in San Francisco, she went to the SFMOMA and loved it. She suggested that during my next trip in town… Read More
2016-11-03 11:07
How to create a successful YouTube channel by guest blogger
Courtesy of: We Are Top 10
The post How to Create a Successful YouTube Channel by Guest Blogger appeared first on Hilary's Ne… Read More
2016-11-01 11:04
Whether you’re from New York or Denver, a long weekend to Berkeley and San Francisco may be the ticket you need to rejuvenate and refresh!
While you’re there, here are a couple o… Read More
2016-10-27 16:00
Today we are talking with Marty Arominki, co-owner of Chamber of Horrors NY, largest indoor attraction in Hauppauge, Long Island. Marty started his career in 2000 wher… Read More
2016-10-27 11:47
Jen Ohlson, founder and president of Interactive Health Technologies, joins Hilary Topper, president and CEO of HJMT Public Relations Inc., in this episode of #WearableOnAir.
Ohlson, a Georg… Read More
2016-10-26 15:00
At 55 years-old, Barbara Cronin-Stagnari has proved to the world that there are no limitations. Being a mother of 4 and being diagnosed with Graves disease in 2015, Barbara has completed 5… Read More
2016-10-25 11:42
MyCharge PowergearSound Wireless Earbud Charging Case Review
Okay, I have to say that when I first got this product, I was like “what?” But when I actually used it I was complete… Read More
2016-10-21 14:21
Best Haunted House on Long Island – Chamber of Horrors
I recently had the opportunity to tour Chamber of Horrors in Hauppauge, off exit 55 on the Long Island Expressway. Even thou… Read More
2016-10-20 11:38
I grew up and currently live in a beach community. But, through the years, I had heard a lot about the Jersey Shore. I was interested to see what was there and how different it was comp… Read More
2016-10-18 11:37
Life in Business: What not to do when seeking employment
I was looking for an event planner to run a major conference. I put a post on Facebook and Indeed.com. I had a ton of inquiries. One… Read More
2016-10-14 11:12
As we become more and more globally centric, I’ve been finding that I have been conducting business with people all over the world. If you had asked me 10 years ago, if I would be doin… Read More
2016-10-13 15:16
Moov Now – New Wearable Review
If you’re active and enjoy different sports, then the Moov Now is for you.
Moov Now is a new wearable device that monitors and tracks running, swim… Read More
2016-10-11 16:02
MARCO Art Opening at Pop International Galleries in SoHo
This Saturday, October 15 from 7 pm – 9 pm, Pop International Galleries on the Bowery at Spring Street, will hold a… Read More
2016-10-11 15:00
Jeff Jaffe, owner, of Pop International Galleries has unique and interesting artwork. His new exhibit, MARCO – Back on The Bowery, will feature a local NYC pop artist and&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-10-11 11:18
New Wearable Necklace that changes with your moods
Recently, I had the opportunity to learn about a new wearable necklace, Bisou. The cool thing about this necklace is it’s a digi… Read More
2016-10-06 15:00
Dr. Kara Alaimo is a former communicator at the United Nations and in the Obama administration who now teaches Public Relations at Hofstra University and consults on global PR campaigns. She… Read More
2016-10-06 11:16
Where to stay in Bermuda?
If you’re thinking about going to Bermuda for a vacation, there are lots of third party discount offers available. The place that I keep migrating back to is… Read More
2016-09-29 15:00
Anna Tess and Tim Crawford suffered from hearing loss from an early age. On HTOA, Anna will discuss the challenges she faced being born profoundly deaf and the opportunities she’s had… Read More
2016-09-29 11:07
When this women in business infographic crossed my desk, I couldn’t resist sharing with you. It has some interesting statistics and I would love to hear your feedback below.
T… Read More
2016-09-27 15:00
In this episode, I will be talking with Dr. Deepak Kapoor, President of Advanced Urology Centers of New York, on everything you ever wanted to know about prostate cancer.
Advanced Uro… Read More
2016-09-27 11:51
Could you imagine a way to store your DNA on a flash drive and have it on hand whenever you need it? Doctors within the next decade will have the capabilities to use samples of our… Read More
2016-09-22 11:49
Book Review: The Do Over by Karlyn Pipes
I just finished reading The Do Over – My Journey from the Depths of Addiction to World Champion Swimmer by Karlyn Pipes with Tito Morales and I… Read More
2016-09-20 11:46
Own a small business? You need to listen to this!
If you own a small business and you are finding that you are doing everything in it, it may be time to step away, hire outside help and work… Read More
2016-09-15 18:01
Lyfebulb announces the Lyfebulb Innovation Award with Novo Nordisk
Lyfebulb, a patient-centric company that empowers patient entrepreneurs to deliver innovative products and solutions to… Read More
2016-09-15 11:43
ScottVest Review
There’s a new company that is designing clothes specifically for technology and that company is ScottVest. When they reached out to me to tell me about their clothing… Read More
2016-09-13 15:00
Matt Miller is the President of BASE Performance Nutritional Products, the Official Electrolyte Salt of Ironman. Matt competed in his first Triathlon in 1988 at the Ironkids Triathlon r… Read More
2016-09-13 11:41
Fitlinxx has developed a wearable adhesive heart rate monitor called AmpStrip geared towards competitive athletes. The technology is simple to use: attached the monitor to your body using th… Read More
2016-09-08 11:36
Life in Business: On Being Honest
I am a salesperson. I hate to admit it because of the negative connotations but that is what I do. I’m constantly selling something to either the medi… Read More
2016-09-06 11:31
Travel A Lot? Check out Jet Comfy!
How many of you have that neck pillow and bring it on the plane? I for one have it. I actually have a half dozen because I forget them at home and then buy… Read More
2016-09-02 11:28
Justin E. Crawford’s Live Free or DIY Review
If you own a business and only have one book on your bookshelf, that book needs to be Live Free or DIY – How to get more customers, i… Read More
2016-08-30 11:09
The post Check Out What E-Skin Offers… appeared first on Hilary's New York Lifestyle Blog Read More
2016-08-29 11:11
Ever worry when cycling at night about not being visible on the road? This light up cycling jacket from Visijax will solve that problem with wearable tech.
Now cyclists can be protected from… Read More
2016-08-25 10:57
Product Review: The Ninebot by Segway MiniPro
Ever try a Segway? I tried it once when I was on a city tour in New Orleans. My family and I rented Segway scooters and went with a group around… Read More
2016-08-23 11:53
Life in Business is a new section that will be incorporated into the NY Lifestyle blog. Let me know if you have any interesting stories to share…
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2016-08-18 11:36
The 2016 SmartCEO Brava Awards
I received a BRAVA Award from Smart CEO magazine. I’m proud to say this was my second one – once in NYC and now Long Island. It was a great honor a… Read More
2016-08-17 11:08
At HJMT Public Relations Inc., I feel like I’ve made a full circle. I started in an apartment in Long Beach, then moved to an office building, then moved to Westbury and then to Melvil… Read More
2016-08-16 15:00
Since running more than 22 marathons and over 75 ultra-marathons Craig Slagel has designed an application that brings running technology to the next level. Craig is the Founder and CEO of Le… Read More
2016-08-15 11:40
Is Online TV Killing Traditional TV?
Infographic courtesy of https://www.frameyourtv.co.uk/
The post Is Online TV Killing Traditional TV? appeared first on Hilary's New York Lifesty… Read More
2016-08-11 11:39
Weekend Getaway: FishKill, NY
FishKill and Poughkeepsie are a little over 2 hours from Long Island or NYC. The drive is lovely. Once you get out of the Bronx, you drive up the Taconic Parkwa… Read More
2016-08-09 15:00
In this episode, Hilary will be speaking with Theodore A. Adams III, two-time Ironman finisher as well as the Producer and Co-writer of the award winning feature film called TRI. TRI tells t… Read More
2016-08-09 11:29
Check out this video from the Smart Fabrics and Wearable Tech Conference 2015. Scott Sullivan of Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. shows us a variety of awesome products created user las… Read More
2016-08-04 11:25
Here’s a bike that can literally ride itself but I don’t think you will want it to. This power assisted bike is specifically for those who commute to work via bicycle. You know… Read More
2016-08-01 11:06
Tech News Now is Merging with NY Lifestyle Blog!
After a ton of soul searching, I decided that it makes sense to merge Tech News Now, Wearable on Air with NY Lifestyle Blog. Thanks to you, w… Read More
2016-07-28 11:00
Experience Review: Minus -5 Degree Ice Bar in Manhattan
Okay, I bought a Groupon. I was curious. I wanted to see what this Minus -5 Degree Ice Bar, at the Hilton Hotel on 6th Avenue and… Read More
2016-07-26 11:11
Website Review: TheGrommet.com by Jacqueline Gruber
Having over 140,000 social media fans and followers and 2.7 million monthly web visits, Jules Pieri, CEO of the website, The Grommet has a… Read More
2016-07-21 11:07
(From left: Associate Winemaker Megan Gunderson Paredes, Director of Winemaking, Steve Leveque, Associate Winemaker, Alison Frichtl at HALL’s LEED Gold® Production Facility in St… Read More
2016-07-19 11:02
Garden of Life Raw Organic Meal Review
I’m always looking for a quick meal replacement because I’m always on the go. Garden of Life’s Raw Organic Meal is an organic shake a… Read More
2016-07-14 11:01
Ever hear of Zolt?
It’s a new news site and is available for download on Apple and Android. What’s interesting and unique about it are several cool features like:
Customize your… Read More
2016-07-12 11:00
Enjoy Saturday nights in Long Beach with free movies on the beach! Check out the schedule here.
The post Things to Do This Summer: Saturday Nights in Long Beach appeared first on Hil… Read More
2016-07-07 11:54
Ever hear of Saltwater Canvas? You may have seen them at the NY TRI EXPO last March. The company makes really awesome beach bags and some of them are perfect for your open water swims or ev… Read More
2016-07-02 06:25
Concert Review: Paul Simon at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens
With the dark clouds throughout the day and the threat of Tornados on 1010wins, I didn’t think the Paul Simon concert… Read More
2016-06-30 11:49
A friend of mine sent me a HARO post. HARO, for those of you who are not familiar, stands for Help A Reporter Out and is a daily email that includes media and blogger needs. On this particul… Read More
2016-06-28 11:48
Things to do this summer: FREE YOGA!
Commune with the sky at the Brooklyn Grange Photo: Sarah Capua
It’s possible to do yoga, for free, almost every day of the week this summer, as N… Read More
2016-06-24 11:45
Bicycle Film Festival
The Bicycle Film Festival is a celebration of bicycles through film, art and music. This Friday through Sunday, attendees can enjoy both short and feature fi… Read More
2016-06-23 11:19
Are We Just Marionettes?
The other night, I woke up from a bad dream. I dreamt that I was a marionette puppet. I didn’t realize I was until later on in the dream. I went about my… Read More
2016-06-21 11:06
Lyme Disease Infographic
Sickweather has created and published an infographic on Lyme Disease with the latest available information for best practices in prevention and detection of the dise… Read More
2016-06-16 11:30
PETER MAX – A RETROSPECTIVE – 1960-2016
A newly-curated collection by artist legend, Peter Max’s exquisite paintings will be on exhibition and available for acquisition in… Read More
2016-06-15 11:09
Book Review: The Agile Marketer by Roland Smart
With the prominence of social media and online communication, the way we market to consumers has drastically changed during the last 10 years… Read More
2016-06-09 11:33
Cool Down Recipe: Viki’s Granola Banana Pop’s
Summer is finally here and when this recipe came across my desk, I figured I would share with my community… I haven’t t… Read More
2016-06-06 16:30
The best thing about Mountain Jam is the setting. The festival is set on Hunter Mountain surrounded by trees and the Catskill mountains.
It’s a beautiful venue to hold a music concert… Read More
2016-06-03 11:00
Millennials Place Work/Life Balance Before Career Progression
A new report from Deloitte has found that the world’s Millennials express little loyalty to their employers and feel that… Read More
2016-06-02 12:57
Palm Oil – What’s the deal? Good or bad?
Fairtrade, higher-welfare, free-range, organic, nutritional, seasonal, locally-sourced… There’s a lot to worry about these d… Read More
2016-05-31 11:37
Long Island SmartCEO Announces the 2016 Brava Award Winners
40 powerhouse female business leaders to be recognized in SmartCEO’s Brava Awards program
Long Island SmartCEO is pleased to… Read More
2016-05-25 16:19
Book Review: Beyond Advertising
I recently had the opportunity to read Beyond Advertising – Creating Value Through All Customer Touchpoints by Yoram Wind, Catharine Findiesen Hays and… Read More
2016-05-23 11:19
Ever think about your past life?
After listening to Ann Barham on my radio show, Hilary Topper On Air, I asked her if I could have a session on my past lives?
We set a date. Leading up to th… Read More
2016-05-20 11:17
Firefly and StubHub Announce Two-Year Partnership
FIREFLY MUSIC FESTIVAL WELCOMES STUBHUB BACK AS THE FESTIVAL’S OFFICIAL TICKET MARKETPLACE IN A NEW TWO-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
Firefly Music… Read More
2016-05-18 11:14
Matt & Kim have a new album and it’s very weird, hence the name — We Were the Weirdos. I saw Matt & Kim at Firefly Music Festival last year and were totally intrigued wi… Read More
2016-05-16 11:13
CVS Rebrands and Offers Whole New Line of Products
CVS is now offering new products specifically designed for the consumer called CVS Health. The logo is a square shaped heart because as the… Read More
2016-05-14 16:16
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
National Dog Bite Prevention Week is May 15-21st and although they can be considered man’s best friend, it’s important to keep in mind that any… Read More
2016-05-13 13:42
Autism Awareness goes beyond Autism Awareness Month by Guest Blogger
With Autism Awareness Month behind us, Special Needs Music Educator and Musician Lee Stockner, and Guy Brogna… Read More
2016-05-10 11:16
High School Student Creates Condom Dress to Make a Statement
One of my Facebook friends, Beth Feldman, shared her daughter’s AP Art project on Facebook. The project, a magnificent gown… Read More
2016-05-05 11:16
My husband would say that Carole King’s Beautiful is just an excuse to have a Broadway musical. And, to a certain extent he is right.
Beautiful is about a woman, Carole King, played by… Read More
2016-05-04 12:36
Major #Wearabletech Conference in Boston on May 24 – 26
The Smithers Apex WEAR Conference (www.wearconferences.com,) the longest-running conference dedicated to smart fabrics, wearable… Read More
2016-05-03 12:18
Have you ever thought about staying at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan before? If you have, you now can. Before, this deluxe hotel was untouchable by the middle class American, but since it… Read More
2016-04-28 11:55
Walking around NYC is amazing. No matter where you are, if you are in the park or just walking down Fifth Avenue, something is bound to happen.
The other day, I went into the city to meet wi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In this episode of Wearable On Air, Hilary Topper, host and CEO of HJMT PR, talks with Cecilia Abadie, who is the first person to get a ticket driving with Google Glass and a Glass App Devel… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I love alternative music. I’ve been listening to Alt Nation for years now and generally love the music on the station. When I heard the new song, “Wanna Do Better,&rd&hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I started my business in 1992. When my daughter was old enough to go to school, I remember standing with her at the bus stop and the other mothers would sneer at me because I worked. I can&r&hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
There is plenty of accounting software for small business on the market, but not all of it is good. However, Billings Pro by Marketcircle has some features that make it a very good choice fo… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I’m not trying to brag here, I just wanted to share what I did in 2015 to try to inspire others. As most of you know, I’m not the athletic type but I’ve been told that I ne… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Celebrating the Holidays on Long Island Long Island has a lot to offer this holiday season! During this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary chats with Theresa Statz- Smith, Executi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Since Long Island is so close to New York City, our cultural and art activities often get overlooked. But if you don’t want to fight the traffic into and out of the city, there are so… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I hope you can join us on Saturday, March 19 from 10 – 6 pm at Citi Field for the NY TRI EXPO ’16. We have discount tickets now through December 26 for only $23! Go t… Read More
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