April 2009
The Green Issue

Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Publishing Team
Binn Shot

The Road to Green
A Manhattan-based green consultant helps eco-conscious New Yorkers do right by the planet.

Working It
Power Actor

A New Voice
Power Performer

True Confession
Power Author

Come Into My Room
Power Hotelier

The Inn Thing
Richard Gere and Carey Lowell’s Bedford Post has both celebrity chops and environmental cred.

Ice Queens
Figure Skating in Harlem helps young women glide toward their greatest goals.

Eating Green
The Northeast Organic Farming Association’s annual benefi t is educating New York families about healthier living.

Seeing Green
Some of our favorite labels are joining the organic revolution.

Bag of Tricks
Carry all your green goodies in an Earth-friendly reusable tote.

The Eco-Brigade
Check out how these brands are investing in the future of our planet.

Inside Behnaz Sarafpour's Bag
Since the launch of her eponymous line in 2001, Parsons graduate and New York fashion veteran Behnaz Sarafpour has drawn much well-deserved attention.

Earth Envy
Environmental responsibility: It’s never too early to start.

Made in the Shade
Show your enthusiasm for all things green by wearing a watch that displays not just the right time but the right hue.

Yes, We Can
If you’re interested in bettering the planet, get involved with these eco front-runners.

The Not-So-Gray Lady
At 66 years young, the USS Intrepid has always had a heart of steel—but the rest of her was in serious need of a touch-up.

Business and Pleasure
Whether you’re jetting down the coast or cross-country, spend your time away in style.

Spring Fling
Lighten up for a season full of frills.

Put Me In, Coach!
With the unveiling of the new Yankee Stadium upon us, it’s time to examine what makes the Bombers’ upgrade better than the original.

The Emerald City
There are plenty of reasons why Battery Park City is New York’s greenest neighborhood, and here are six of them. (We aimed for 10, but dropped a few to conserve energy.)

10036
Think this Midtown neighborhood is all about Times Square and tourist traps? Think again. A wave of development is turning the West Side into a primetime player.

Choosing Wisely
We’re all doing our part. But when it comes to everyday necessities, tiny tweaks can make a substantial difference.

Twice as Nice


The Young and the Reckless
Youth may be wasted on the young—but this drugging, drinking, very-fast-sinking kid is trying to pack every (dangerous) thing she can into hers.

Hoe Down
If you like your meals focused on the local, these excellent eateries bring the farm to your table

Sehr Gut


Gin and Logic
The cornerstone of cocktails both old and new, gin is an undeniable favorite that’s enjoying a comeback.

Racing Ahead
As the only luxury car brand to offer three low-emission hybrid vehicles, Lexus leads the ecocharge.

The Cool Click
From elegant to electrifying, these online style hubs have it all.

The Natural World
Celebrate the skin you’re in by treating it with the best ingredients on the planet.

Tressed Intentions
Looking for a major makeover? Need to take special care of your processed hair? Read this first.

Local Color
This month’s cultural offerings are singularly sensational and close to home. What more could you ask?

Five Questions For: Jill Kargman
Best-selling novelist and native New Yorker Jill Kargman has a knack for perfectly capturing the hilarious highs and lows of the 10021 set.

Responsibly at Your Service
Earth-conscious experts lend a helping hand.

Chew On This
Think “healthy” equals “bad-tasting”? Think again.

Take a Star Turn
Listen to the heavens this month, and watch your fortunes improve.