Work at Moynihan and part of LaGuardia Airport temporarily stopped Skanska temporarily halted construction at LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B and Moynihan Train Hall due to workers with Covid-19 Construction has been temporarily halted at two major infrastructure projects, including part of the multibillion-dollar overhaul of LaGuardia Airport, after workers were diagnosed with Covid-19. Work on the western concourse at LaGuardia’s Terminal B was shut down until March 30 after one worker tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the joint venture between Skanska and the Walsh Group that is working on the project.  Construction was immediately halted “on the affected section of the site for disinfection and deep cleaning,” a statement said. “The worker is in self-quarantine, and o... 03/25/2020

The outbreak of the coronavirus dominates headlines. Thousands of new people are infected every day around the globe. Facilities, such as hotels, restaurants, hospitals, schools, and offices are ramping up disinfecting and cleaning of high-touch surfaces to curb the spread of infection.The importance of proper carpet maintenance should not be overlooked. Being mindful of the difference between cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing carpet helps protect visitors and occupants as well as the investment in the carpet. Currently, there is no published research on how long the coronavirus lives on surfaces. The World Health Organization tells us it may persist on surfaces from a few hours to several days. Pay attention to both soft and hard surfaces. That includes carpets. The Truth About Dis... 03/25/2020

Certified NY Feng Shui Consultant Laura Cerrano, alongside three other Feng Shui Consultants were interviewed by Refinery29.com to discuss if Feng Shui Could Be The Antidote For Your Sleeplessness? There is a lot of great information, insights, and tips shared in this article! Enjoy! "Could Feng Shui Be The Antidote For Your Sleepless Nights?"   03/22/2020

 Governor Andrew Cuomo  Amid the coronavirus pandemic, New York officials have suspended eviction proceedings indefinitely. In a memo, New York’s Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Malks said that starting Tuesday, eviction proceedings and pending eviction orders will be suspended statewide, until further notice. The judge’s rule will apply to all evictions, including commercial evictions. News of the statewide moratorium follows a judicial ruling on Friday that imposed a ban on evictions in New York City for a week. Though the courts will continue to remain open, effective Monday, March 16 at 5 p.m. all “nonessential functions of the court will be postponed,” Lucian Chalfen, a spokesperson for the New York Office of Court Administration, said in a statement to The Real Deal.  Essentia... 03/19/2020

 The temporary restraining order issued last month will remain in place until summerNew York Attorney General Letitia James and REBNY president James Whelan  The uncertain future of broker fee payments will be prolonged until at least June. On Friday, the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James requested an extension to respond to the real estate industry’s Article 78 petition until May 1 and the industry agreed to the delay, according to court documents and a statement sent by the Real Estate Board of New York. The parties will now meet in court on June 12. The petition was filed last month in Albany County Supreme Court after the Department of State issued guidance that effectively banned tenants from paying broker fees for an agent hired by the landlord. It marked a reversa... 03/09/2020

This is a special three day Feng Shui and Reiki Session sale in honor of Valentine's day! These special prices will be listed between now, Feburary 12th - 14th, 2020. You can make the purchase today and have one year to redeem your gifts. Feng Shui and/or Reiki is a beautifully unique and personalized gift to give to another or even for yourself!Click Here to view the Feng Shui Consultation and Reiki Session Sales 02/12/2020

Lunar New Year Parade Chinatown NYC 2020 紐約唐人街新年遊行 21st Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade took place on Sunday, February 9, 2020, in Chinatown, Manhattan. 曼哈頓唐人街第二十一屆新春愛心大遊行 Organized by Better Chinatown USA, the parade filled the neighborhood's streets with lion dances, dragon dances, floats and plenty of marching bands. This Chinese New Year is the Year of the Rat. 02/09/2020

According to an article published in Scientific America, simple rituals can be extremely effective, helping to alleviate grief, reduce anxiety, increase people’s confidence and help problem solve. Studies have even shown ritualistic work to benefit people who claim not to believe in rituals at all.  The primary method of Feng Shui that facilitates ceremony and rituals is BTB Feng Shui (Black Sect Tantric Buddhist Feng Shui). This method of Feng Shui was birthed by His High Holiness Grand Master Professor Lin Yun. He would commonly say, “to the masses, the use of ritual for problem solving may seem illogical. However this is teaching you to shift your perspective to see “new logic” in how to problem solve.”  According to Professor Lin Yun,  “he believed the effectiveness of the mundane s... 02/03/2020

In Feng Shui, there are 4 primary celestial animals; Black Turtle, While Tiger, Green Dragon, and Red Phoenix. The mythical creature being referenced in this post is a combination the dragon and turtle, thus creating the “Dragon Turtle.” This fusion is said to signify support from an abundance of helpful people, good health, longevity, courage, power, success, prevent the negative effect of backstabbing, betrayal, and promote harmony within the home and workspace.THERE ARE 3 DIFFERENT TYPES OF DRAGON TURLES TO BE AWARE OF:  Dragon Turtle sitting on a bed of coins and gold ingots – represents an increase for steady income luck.   Dragon Turtle with One or Two baby turtles sitting on its shell – to improve descendant luck and enjoy having respectful children that leads to a harmonious fam... 02/01/2020

Tour of Intrepid Museum ｜The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in NYC.Walking tour of the USS Aircraft Carrier Intrepid and the Submarine Growler, one of the best attractions in New York City. Visiting Manhattan? Walking NYC? Visit the Intrepid, Sea, Air & Space Museum. Selling your property, co-op in Queens, Nassau, call Kin Tsui 917-923-8838. 01/14/2020

On the weekend of March 9th, 2019, the Feng Shui Manhattan School opened its doors, offering an 8 month Professional Feng Shui Training Certification Program.During that time, students learned about the various Feng Shui schools and methods of approach, received and delivered Feng Shui Consultations of their own and experienced personal transformations throughout that time. Thus, encouraging the instillment of integrity, commitment, and self discipline.Their “Feng Shui Eyes” are open and their senses have been attuned to their abilities and natural gifts to support them along their journey as professionally trained certified Feng Shui Consultants.On December 8th, 2019 the students who attended the Feng Shui Manhattan School have officially graduated!!! Congratulations to Robyn and DiAnn... 12/10/2019

It's always a treat to see and hear about the results of a client who has truly embraced and participated in the process of Feng Shui-ing his or her home. This was the case for Elana, a New York based client who hired me to Feng Shui her home. Within two months, her space was transformed for the better. www.FengShuiManhattan.com60+ Feng Shui Manhattan Service Reviews 12/03/2019

loMacy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2019 - Floats highlights.It is an awesome Thanksgiving Day Parade with so much fun to celebrate the holiday.Huge crowds cheer on the Balloons and Floats at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. I would say Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is the most entertaining parade in New York City. 11/29/2019

Highlights of all balloons at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2019.It is an awesome Thanksgiving Day Parade with so much fun to celebrate the holiday.Huge crowds cheer on the Balloons at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. I arrived there at 6:30 AM, while the Parade started at 9 AM, but it is too late to get a good spot already, just got third rows.  11/29/2019

This past week has been a whirlwind of back to back Feng Shui Consultations all over New York City and Queens, paired with a 2 Part Series Feng Shui workshop at Baruch College for students interested in learning about Feng Shui and how to live intentionally. Here are a couple of photos, capturing students who attended the 'Feng Shui - Living with Clear Intentions' workshop. In these photos, students were being introduced to Qi (life force energy) by learning how to sense and experience it's frequency on their own and amongst others firsthand with a little blend of Reiki. Feng Shui Manhattan Consulting FirmThe Feng Shui Manhattan School  11/11/2019

I can't believe it! My students, who are taking the 2019 The Feng Shui Manhattan School 2019 Certification program are already on their 7th month, which means we have one more weekend class together in December and after that,....they graduate!!During the 7th weekend class, we learned about Bau Biologie, Biophilic Design, Dowsing, Feng Shui and Architecture; with a site visit to the first Feng Shui-ied and LEED certified building on all of Long Island, The Viana Hotel & Spa (a major project my mother and Feng Shui Master, Carole Provenzale and I worked on together), and explored the wonders and mind bending universe of Sacred Geometry. In reference to Sacred Geometry, one of the best ways and FUN ways to learn about this topic, is to participate in drawing it yourself. My students and I... 11/11/2019

New York City's 46th Annual Village Halloween Parade was held on Thursday, October 31, 2019. The parade started at 7:30 PM and finished at about 10 PM. It was drizzling in the evening, but the event would be on Rain or Shine. Quoted from the official website: "100's of Puppets, 35 bands, dancers, artists, and thousands of other New Yorkers in costumes of their own creation in the nation's most wildly creative public participatory event in the greatest city in the world!" 紐約 萬聖節 遊行 11/02/2019

 The carpet in a home is a significant investment that may be hard to keep clean. There are pet accidents, spilled drinks, stains, and dirt. High-traffic areas look dingy and become dirty quickly. Hiring a professional NYC carpet cleaning service at least once each year is highly recommended. There are also some simple ingredients to use between professional cleanings that help maintain your carpet. Some are homemade, and others are commercial products. They will destroy stains and remove accumulated odors. The regular paths a family takes when walking through the home tend to leave a dirty trail on the carpet as time passes. These carpet areas experience wear and tear that requires elbow grease to clean. Here are several ways to clean high-traffic areas. Cleaning High-Traffic Areas It ... 10/24/2019

In the world of Feng Shui, we believe all things, let that be living and inanimate objects, contain energy. Certified New York City Feng Shui Consultant Laura Cerrano offers an easy to follow DIY tutorial on how to quickly assess and clear the energy of newly bought or found objects before allowing them to enter into your home. Length of the video is about 12 minutes. Click Here to Watch Viedo on: Feng Shui Quick Tip - Clearing the Energy of Found Objects with White Sage 10/24/2019

75th Annual Columbus Day Parade was held on Monday, October 14, 2019, to celebrate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas in 1492. The parade kicked off around 11:30 AM with over 120 marching groups including many colorful floats, marching bands, marching up Fifth Avenue from 44th Street to 72nd Street, in Manhattan, New York City. Columbus is an Italian explorer. Italian Pride was displayed as red, white and green took over Manhattan, attracted tens of thousands of people. 10/15/2019