The Spirit of the Holidays Get Underway In New York City By: Hope Wilkos, Writer There is a hint of the holidays making its presence in New York City as the snowflakes hit the ground leaving enough remains to build a small snowman, the air giving off a frigid chill. ...
https://youtu.be/InfWxC09DC0 Reggae Rhythm & Blues Concert DAMIAN MARLEY FOR GROOVINâ IN THE PARK Reggaeâs most sought after superstar Damian âJr. Gongâ Marley will bring the curtain down on the highly anticipated Groovin In The Park festival that takes place on Sunday, June 24 inside Roy Wilkins Park in New York. The tremendously popular decision to ...
UES Doctors Indicted In Fentanyl Kickback Scheme, Feds Say Five doctors took kickbacks and bribes for a pharmaceutical company in exchange for prescribing millions of dollars worth of fentanyl. By Brendan Krisel, Patch National Staff | Mar 16, 2018 4:02 pm ET UPPER EAST SIDE, NY â Five prominent doctors working on the Upper East Side were ...
3 NYC Helicopter Crash Victims Identified By NYPD Two men from Texas and an Argentine woman were among those killed, the NYPD said. By Noah Manskar, | Mar 12, 2018 11:39 am ET | Updated Mar 12, 2018 12:10 pm ET NEW YORK, NY — An Argentine woman and two men from Texas were among the five people ...
NYC Weather Forecast: Winter Weather Advisory Out For New Storm The third storm to hit the city in two weeks is on its way. By Noah Manskar, Patch Staff | Mar 12, 2018 8:27 am ET | Updated Mar 12, 2018 8:34 am ET NEW YORK, NY — The third storm to hit New York City in two weeks ...
NEWS ALERT New York City NYC Snowfall: City Dodges Bullet As Storm Wallops Region The city's snowfall was nothing compared to the two feet that fell just a few miles away.... More By Noah Manskar Read Full Article Advertise on Patch | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy This email was sent to maxine@purefamemedia.com by patch.com. We only collect and hold your email address in order ...
March 8, 2018 ALL-NEW NISSAN ALTIMA TO MAKE WORLD DEBUT IN NEW YORK The all-new sixth generation of the Altima will make its world debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) on March 28. This official exterior sketch reveals an expressive, sophisticated all-new Altima and hints at the future of Nissan's sedan design ...
March 2, 2018 ALL-NEW CADILLAC XT4 SUV TO DEBUT IN NEW YORK Here's the first official image of the highly anticipated Cadillac XT4, the brand's first-ever entrant into the premium compact SUV segment, which will be revealed at the New York International Automobile Show. Viewers of this year's ACADEMY AWARDS® will get a ...
Written testimony of TSA for a February 27 House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security hearing titled âThe Public Face of TSA: Examining the Agencyâs Outreach and Traveler Engagement Effortsâ. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Civil Rights and Liberties, Ombudsman and Traveler Engagement Acting Assistant Administrator Christine ...
NYC Schools To Ramp Up Security Until U.S. Deals With Guns: Mayor Bill de Blasio The city will deploy metal detectors at random in every middle and high school in the wake of the Parkland, Florida massacre. By Noah Manskar, Patch Staff | Feb 22, 2018 2:59 pm ET | Updated Feb 22, 2018 6:18 pm ET NEW YORK, NY ...
The New Poster Campaign for 2018 is Here! The New York International Auto Show is pleased to announce the launch of its 2018 poster artwork setting the tone for New York City's iconic 118-year-old automobile event, which runs from March 30 - April 8 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. Inspired by ...
The 16th Anniversary Of 9/11 By: Hope Wilkos, Writer As the wrath of two historic Category 2 hurricanes wreak havoc on our nation this September of 2017, the United States takes a day to commemorate the thousands of individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, a routine day that ended ...
NY GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FEST A SUCCESS- LISA HANNA WINS CELEBRITY QUICK FIRE CHALLENGE AGAINST NY MAYOR The 7th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival welcomed over 15,000 guests this past Sunday July 23rd. Patrons from all around New York, the tri-state area and beyond came out to Roy Wilkins Park in ...
BERES HAMMOND, MARCIA GRIFFITHS & THIRDS WORLD LIVE IN NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY SINGERS IN ACTION - PT.6 Two (2) - Big Concerts Saturday - July 15th @ Ford Amphitheater, Coney Island Boardwalk - Brooklyn, NY Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 @ NJPAC - Newark, NJ Tickets On Sale NOW Charge By Phone: 800.745.3000 ONLINE: www.ticketmaster.com VISIT: For July ...
Stephanie Mills R & B SONGBIRD STEPHANIE MILLS JOINS GROOVIN LINEUP by Dave Rodney Yet another R & B icon, Stephanie Mills, has just been added to the lineup of New York's premier reggae and rhythm and blues summer concert, Groovin' In The Park. Sensational songbird Stephanie Mills has been a huge all-time favorite ...
Tribeca Film Festival Promises An Amazing Event As It Celebrates 16 Years By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Movies have that uncanny ability to melt our hearts and warm our souls. They take us into the land of the unimaginable, reminding us that life is not all routine. There is no better time than ...
R KELLY FOR GROOVIN IN THE PARK 2017, ROY WILKINS PARK, QUEENS NY By Monique Nolan Photos: George Whylie, Alaine Deleon, Images Newsletter. Video: Maxine Nolan R&B SUPER STAR R KELLY, REGGAE GREATS FREDDIE MCGREGOR, KEN BOOTHE, LEROY SIBBLES & REGGAE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONFIRM FOR GROOVIN 2017 , Groovin In the Park is scheduled for ...
Out With The Old 2016, In With The New 2017 By: Hope Wilkos, Writer As we look back in retrospect at the year that was â2016â, it triggers emotions of all kinds and fading memories that we are eager to push under the carpet for one last time. From January through December, ...
Manhattan’s Winter Wonderland By: Hope Wilkos, Writer It was literally a “Winter Wonderland” with an elite set of socialites slipping into their gowns and tuxedos to enjoy one of the most highly anticipated events of the holiday season. [caption id="attachment_21742" align="alignnone" width="300"] Michael Cominotto, Dennis Basso[/caption] On Friday, December 9, 2016, the New York ...
October 9, 2016 BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF “Brooklyn has lost a true champion of justice. Our borough stands united in mourning the terribly untimely passing of Ken Thompson, a man who set a gold standard for public service that has had an lasting impact across our country. From ...
Tribeca Film Festival 2017 To Be Even More Entertaining By: Hope Wilkos, Writer As we close in on the last quarter of 2016, Tribeca Film Festival (tribecafilm.com) is already planning its 2017 film festival. The 2016 Tribeca Film Festival turned out, once again, to be an overwhelming success with an even larger ...
By:Â Hope Wilkos, Writer One of the many joys of New York Fashion Week is being able to attend the debut of designer Son Jung Wanâs seasonal collections. This September it was Spring/Summer 2017. She achieved the inevitable, taking us soaring into a land of sophistication and giving us a brief ...
By Hope Wilkos, Writer The collections are always bright and bountiful with color, charisma and a bit of intrigue. This season, DESIGUAL (www.desigual.com/en_US) certainly did not disappoint at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017. The Desigual Fashion Presentation took place on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at The Arc, Skylight ...
Diobox Leads New York Fashion Week Into The Future     By: Hope Wilkos, Writer As the seasons progress, New York Fashion Week is evolving, feet first into the future, to meet the needs of its tech-savvy attendees and participants. Although we all consider it âNew York Fashion Weekâ for as long as we ...
ByMonique Nolan Groovin In the Park is scheduled for Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Roy Wilkins Park, Queens, New York. It features a star-studded lineup of international reggae singers including Toots Hibbert, Beres Hammond, Tessanne Chin and Duane Stephenson and internationally renowned R&B singers Peabo Bryson, Brian McKnight and Regina Belle. It's ...
Life Under The Printed Palms With Lilly Pulitzer By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Bright tropical prints and gorgeous tanned models made for a spectacular day in New York City on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. This is what summer is all about as the Lilly Pulitzer brand unveiled the latest 2017 Resort 365 Collection ...
BP ADAMS ANNOUNCES “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” WORKSHOP FOR TENANTS IN SUNSET PARK FACING INCREASING RISK OF RESIDENTIAL DISPLACEMENT BROOKLYN, NY, May 19, 2016: Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams announced a free “Tenants: Know Your Rights” workshop on Tuesday, May 24th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, in the cafeteria ...
Oracabessa Festival 2016 Queens New York Writer Monique Nolan Oracabessa Music Festival 2016 set for May 30th at Roy Wilkins Park, Queens NY Caribbean fever will take over the tri-state area on Memorial Day, Monday May 30, 2016 with Oracabessa Festival at Roy Wilkins Park in NY. Festival organisers Irie Jam Media Radio ...
Tribeca Film Festival Invites You to Celebrate 15 Years of Film Entertainment By:Â Hope Wilkos, Writer Life is a series of stories waiting to be told and only the most creative can captivate your attention with their unique rendition. That may be why film fanatics love the month of April in New ...
Gwen James Honored At SASSY 2016 Conference By Monique Nolan Photo Credit: Roland Hyde Congratulations to Gwen James owner of Dream Castle Resorts, Montego Bay, Jamaica who was honored with the SASSY Of The Year 2016 Award. A well deserved accolade for Gwen James , this recognition is thoroughly deserved for the contribution she has made by inspiring and ...
Desigual Autumn/Winter 2016 Focuses On The City By: Hope Wilkos, Writer It is always a treat to attend a DESIGUAL Fashion Show. The brand took us into the sublime once again at New York Fashion Week held earlier in February. DESIGUAL paid homage to the ever-evolving and forever inspiring urban metropolis. Ready to ...
Kors Goes InstaGlam During New York Fashion Week Fall 2016 By:Â Hope Wilkos, Writer This wasnât your ordinary New York Fashion Week for celebrated designer, . This fashion show, taking place on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, was all about his customers, his followers and devoted fans that have thrown him directly into ...
'He Loved Life': Mourners Remember NY Serviceman Killed in Afghanistan Staff Sgt. Louis Bonacasa was a creative, loving and spirited "bull dog" who adored his daughter and excelled at his job, family members said at his funeral Saturday. Bonacasa was one of six U.S. servicemen killed when a suicide bomber rode a ...
New Year's Eve Revelers Ring In 2016 NYC Times Square Happy New Year 2016 Monique Nolan The huge party and iconic ball drop at Times Square in New York City, where a crowd of a million say Happy New Year 2016. As New Year's Eve 2015 festivities start cranking up – and whether you're in ...
Holiday Dressing With New York City Department Stores By: Hope Wilkos, Writer There is no finer place to celebrate the holidays than in the heart of New York City. Not only does the winter chill and the skating rinks in Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center raise your holiday spirits, but, the decorations ...
More help for western Jamaica-based students BY MARK CUMMINGS Editor-at-Large, Western Bureau Thursday, August 20, 2015 YONKERS, New York AT least three more western Jamaica-based primary school students are expected to get valuable scholarships this year under an initiative by Montego Bay/New York businesswoman Gwen Nicks-James, aimed at assisting needy Jamaican children. At her 50th ...
Building Our Strength After Fifteen Years By: Hope Wilkos, Writer The images are as vividly haunting as if it was only yesterday, the pain continues to rip at our hearts, leaving us with a sort of emptiness that seems difficult to understand and impossible to erase. Our world has been recreated around one ...
The New & Improved New York Fashion Week By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It is a new day and the curtain rises on a much more contemporary New York Fashion Week  in September. Gone are the long lines leading into the designer fashion shows and the daily scene outside Lincoln Center of all those ...
Jason Derulo Headlines Hamptons Event By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Siri Music Group/eOne/Sony's recording artist, Miesa, and singer/songwriter/dancer ,Jason Derulo, brought down the house on Saturday, August 8, 2015, as they took their talent to a new high in support of one of the most worthwhile causes in the music industry today. At the private residence of of ...
The MET Makes 2015 A Stylish Year By: Hope Wilkos, Writer In every sense of the word, this has been ‘THE’ year for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This isn’t just your normal museum. Not only is it historic, dating back to 1866, but the day will slip ...
Bolt Races At The 2015 Adidas Grand Prix By: Â Hope Wilkos, Writer On your mark, get set, GO!!!!! It is the thrill of the race, the excitement of the speed and the adrenaline of the competition that draws fans to the Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island, New York every year to witness ...
A New Fashion Week Gets In Full Swing By: Â Hope Wilkos, Writer No, you don't need to look at your calendar. It isn't February and it isn't September, but something big is on the horizon and heading this way. Â The neighborhood of Soho within the Manhattan area is feeling that flurry of ...
Activewear In The Workplace? By: Hope Wilkos, Writer These days, society is becoming more and more actively engaged in the desire to look good, feel good, work out and wear exercise attire more often. Quite honestly, it is not unusual to see activewear in the workplace. For that very reason, INVISTA is exploring ...
A Sparkling Evening At The CFDA Awards By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Every year at this same time, fashion takes a front seat as the high-profile award ceremony of the year is held in New York City to recognize outstanding designers and those individuals who have made a lasting mark on the fashion ...
Rave Reviews For Tribeca Film Festival 2015 By: Hope Wilkos, Writer It is hard to believe that we are just about halfway through May, and now looking back to almost one month ago, signs were popping up across New York City, spreading the message that soon, Tribeca Film Festival 2015 would be introducing film fanatics ...
Making Mom Feel Special By: Hope Wilkos, Writer It was an exceptional Mother's Day because not only was it celebrated on Sunday, May 10, 2015, but the festivities honoring Mom began much earlier and will continue into the next week. On Thursday morning, May 7th, 2015, many moms came together for the ...
Couture Comes To The Met By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Haute Couture made a comeback this past week as the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art  were doused in Red Carpet and you could sense the smell of fine fashion in the air. On Monday evening, May 4, 2015, the time had once ...
Fashion Is Your Business By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Fashion is certainly getter greater focus as we move into the future and more individuals are trying to make their mark in the business. Everywhere we turn, fashion fits into the big picture. Now, more than ever, it is so important to soak up all ...
Women Have The Power To Make A Difference By: Hope Wilkos, Writer We are in the century when women have been empowered to pave the road as leaders in many industries that were previously dominated by men. Most recently, earlier this month on the afternoon of March 11, 2015, women from varied sectors ...
Spring Studios Welcomes Tribeca Film Festival 2015 By: Hope Wilkos, Writer One of the greatest cultural draws to New York City during this time of year is the annual event known as Tribeca Film Festival. As the years continue to go by, the festival only grows larger in magnitude and encompasses more ...
NYC To Shine Even Brighter As Fashion Capital By: Hope Wilkos, Monique Nolan, Writer/Blogger Nothing can keep the fashion crowds away from New York City as the most recent Fall/Winter 2015 Fashion Week has brought a certain excitement and an aura of style, almost like a spell being cast over the city. Not ...
From Brownsville, Brooklyn to the Oval Office Take a look behind the scenes as President Obama meets Vidal, a 13-year-old from Brownsville, Brooklyn, whose photo on the "Humans of New York" blog inspired a national campaign to support the students at his middle school, Mott Hall Bridges Academy. http://youtu.be/8PapL7XlTKY A couple of weeks ...
BP ADAMS AWARDS MIDWOOD AMBULANCE SERVICE AS FIRST OF BROOKLYN’S COMMUNITY BUSINESSES Contributor: Monique Nolan BROOKLYN, NY, February 7, 2015: Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams launched Brooklyn’s Community Businesses, a series where he will honor local businesses with a commitment to their communities, and named Midwood Ambulance Service ...
Fashion Could Not Be Any Finer At MB Fashion Week NY By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Less than a week from now, New York City sheds its winter weather doldrums and welcomes Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week once again for a whole new season of outstanding designer collections. After this Fall/Winter 2015 showing, changes are in ...
Guyanese American Dr. Matthews Writes About Caribbean Immigrants Dr. Matthews writes about Caribbean immigrants By Tangerine Clarke Guyanese American author Dr. Lear Matthews gives a clear insight into Caribbean immigrants living in the United States, in his new book entitled “English-Speaking Caribbean Immigrants: Transnational Identities.” The book outlines a scope of matters that highlights ...
HARBOR FREIGHT PROGRAM AT BOROUGH HALL HEARING BP ADAMS TESTIFIES ON CROSS HARBOR FREIGHT PROGRAM AT BOROUGH HALL HEARING BROOKLYN, NY, February 3, 2015: Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams submitted testimony to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at a public hearing they held at Brooklyn Borough ...
The Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO) and its agency partners are pleased to present the 2014 Data Driven Provider Awards. These winners represent service providers of CEO and Young Menâs Initiative (YMI) programs whose smart use of data and excellent outcomes produced exciting advances in their delivery of services for ...
Jane's Carousel Captivates The Crowds By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Christmas is one of the best holidays for children to inspire us with their innocence , excitement, merriment and so much goodness. In a world where bitterness is becoming more the norm than the exception and peace and friendship seem to fade into ...
Anniversary Celebration Of American Fashion Podcast By: Hope Wilkos, Writer As we begin to celebrate the birth of a new year, we also are saluting a milestone that has recently been achieved by The American Fashion Podcast, broadcasting regularly from the Fashion Media Center of Manufacture New York. The Podcast, which is ...
Bundle Up For New Year's Eve In Times Square By: Hope Wilkos, Monique Nolan Writer / Blogger Doesn't it seem as if 2014 flew by and now we are left with both the good and the bad memories to forever fear or forever cherish? As is customary, the countdown is soon underway to the ...
New York City Receives A Visit From The Royal Couple By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Washington and New York City have truly enjoyed the presence of the Royal Couple, if only for a brief number of days. On Monday, December 8, 2014, a photo that will most likely make the history books, was taken ...
November 2014 Events Worthy Of A Toast By: Hope Wilkos, Writer During the weekend of November 15th, 2014, all eyes were focused on New York City and Hollywood. Two star-studded events took place that brought out the best of the best to receive awards and support their fellow recipients. The Annual Power Women Gala is considered the ...
Manufacture New York Spreads Holiday Cheer By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Today was a victorious day for the design and manufacturing industry in a location within the United States that is ripe with fashion, style and sophistication. Waking up in New York City on Thursday, December 4, 2014, there was a sharp chill in ...
De Blasio continues on ‘community schools’ promise with $52 million project pairing city schools with organizations The schools will seek to boost attendance and student achievement by bringing social workers and literacy classes, among other things, into city classrooms. The new project is part of de Blasio’s plan to fulfill a ...
Film Festivals Abound in 2014 By: Hope Wilkos, Writer The cameras have been rolling continuously and the film festivals have kept us very busy this year. Perhaps the joy of film is captured as an escape into our wildest dreams, playing upon our past, present and future. It is a means for ...
Perry honors 11 community leaders By Monique Nolan Photo by George Whylie The Rt. Rev. Bishop Sylveta Hamilton-Gonzales receives award from Assemb. Nick Perry (right), flanked by her husband. Photo by George Whylie Joyce Marie Gilman receives award from Assemb. Nick Perry Brooklyn Assemblyman Nick Perry on Friday night bestowed special honor on 11 outstanding community ...
Special race headlines card By Robert Elkin Photo courtesy of New York Road Runners Jontai Williams and Dikembe Mutombo at the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon participating in the NBA Relay. While most of the attention was focused on the Kenyans and the Ethiopians in the 44th edition of the New York City ...
Festival of Lights celebrated in Richmond Hill By Tangerine Clarke Photo by Tangerine Clarke One of the many decorated floats participating in the Diwali celebration in Queens The young man skillfully plays the Tassa drum. Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights was celebrated with a spectacular motorcade, which lit up the night skies over Richmond ...
A NEW YEAR, A NEW MAYOR By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The new mayor of New York City was sworn into office on January 1, 2014. Bill de Blasio has that determined and attitude and a strong passion for his city and that is exactly what is needed in a leadership position such ...
WHO LOVES A PARADE? By: Hope Wilkos, Monique Nolan, Writer/Blogger PHOTO CREDITS: George Whylie There is no better reminder of holiday cheer than to wake up on a brisk November morning in New York City and head outside. The frigid air whips at my cheeks but it is well worth it because I am ...
BP MARKOWITZ HOLDS ANNUAL THANKSGIVING TURKEY GIVEAWAY By: Monique Nolan, Writer/Blogger Photo Credit: George Whylie BROOKLYN, NY, November 26, 2013: Today, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz led a legion of volunteers as he gave away close to 1,000 turkeys and several tons of apples, yams, potatoes and collard greens to representatives of over a hundred ...
NYC & NJ CLAIM VICTORY IN POLITICAL ARENA By: Hope Wilkos, Monique Nolan Writer/Blogger It was election time in particular states across the nation this week. From the reaction of those in the Northeast, it appears that a couple of the races finished with overwhelming results and a promise of good days ...
BP MARKOWITZ CELEBRATES 51ST ANNIVERSARY OF JAMAICAN INDEPENDENCE AT BOROUGH HALL By: Monique Nolan On Tuesday, August 5, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz celebrated the 51st anniversary of Jamaica’s independence at a flag raising ceremony held at Brooklyn Borough Hall. As of 2008, almost 80,000 Brooklynites claim Jamaican ancestry, making the borough ...
Photo: George Whylie Contributor: Maxine Nolan - Whylie WEST INDIAN AMERICAN DAY CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION (WIADCA) KICKS OFF 46TH ANNUAL CARNIVAL AT BROOKLYN'S BOROUGH HALL. SPECIAL MEDIA CONFERENCE WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CORPORATE SPONSORS ANNOUNCES NEW ADDITIONS TO EVENTS LEADING UP TO AND FOLLOWING THE CARNIVAL Brooklyn, July 11, 2013 – The West Indian American ...
THE 40TH ANNUAL NYC POLICE FOUNDATION GALA By: Monique Nolan, Maxine Nolan-Whylie Writer/BloggerPhotographer: George Whylie , Roland Hyde The exclusive Waldorf-Astoria Hotel lit up on Thursday evening, April 4, 2013, as members of the New York City Police Foundation came out to celebrate an evening of honor and tribute. Spring was felt throughout ...
'IMAGINE PEACE' IN TIMES SQUARE By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer: George WhylieVideographer: Maxine Nolan There could be no greater wish on this earth than the hope for peace. As all eyes focus on New York City this last week of 2012, the Ball Drop in Times Square has become a long standing ...
BP MARKOWITZ, MAYOR BLOOMBERG, LT. GOVERNOR DUFFY, BRUCE RATNER AND FCRC, THE NETS AND OWNER MIKHAIL PROKHOROV CUT RIBBON AT BARCLAYSCENTER On Friday, September 21, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz helped cut the ribbon at the brand new Barclays Center in Downtown Brooklyn, the culmination of a decade-long dream of the ...
MARS ROVER LANDING ARRIVES IN TIMES SQUARE By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer: George WhylieVideographer: Maxine Nolan New Yorkers, tonight is your night! The Mars Rover Curiosity landing on the Red Planet will make history in Times Square as it is broadcast live on the giant Toshiba LED Television screen that hangs right below the world-famous ...
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 - TIMES SQUARE By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Photos: George Whylie, Video: Maxine Nolan 'There is no better ship than friendship'. We look back upon 2011 as a tough economic year for the history books but look ahead with a sense of optimism at the year ahead of us, 2012. Moderate ...