Zach Lee

Zach currently attends New York University as an undergraduate studying the intricacies of Media, Culture, and Communications. While not as well traveled as the rest of his peers, Zach has visited various places in China and Canada where the rest of his family resides. In his free time, he enjoys trying new foods from local cuisines, reading about current events in the media, and watching the sports travesty that is the New York Knicks.

Lux Helsinki Lights up the Night

>When it’s January in Helsinki, the night can seem endless.  And what’s the one thing that people are needing more of in the dead of winter in northern Europe?  Light, of course! And once again they’re going to get it. From Wednesday January 6 to Sunday January 10, the eighth … Read more

Mezi – Christmas Shopping in a Pinch

With less than 10 shopping days until Christmas many of us (including myself) are feeling the crunch.  How do we finish it all up in time?  Pssst … the Squire’s got a secret.  It’s Mezi, a text-on-demand shopping service App. Thanks to Mezi, you can do all of your shopping … Read more

New Year’s Eve in Times Square

New Year’s Eve in Times Square?  That’s a no-brainer, right?  Crowds of people packed like sardines standing for hours just waiting for the magic moment when the Waterford Crystal Ball drops at midnight. Fuhgettabout it! Take it from The Squire; you deserve a better New Years’ Eve experience.  And you … Read more

Thrilling Halloween Lights

If you’ve ever been to New York City for the annual Halloween Parade, you can’t miss out on the LED Tower Music-to-Light show from the Empire State Building. Every year, Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT) partners with mass media entertainment company iHeartMedia to “treat” viewers to a spectacular performance with bright lights and popular music – no “tricks” involved here, just some really cool entertainment New York style.

The Empire State Building tower lights are lit in a show to celebrate Halloween, Friday, October 31, 3014.
Photo Courtesy of ESB.

This year’s show began on Saturday, October 31 at 6:45 PM and was simulcast on radio stations z100 and KTU 103.5. An encore performance was played at 10:00 PM on z100 just in case people missed the first show while they were out partying at the parade.

The Facts

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New Yorker or not, the Empire State Building is a building that gets a lotta love.  It’s one of the most recognizable icons in Manhattan and is a huge part of American culture. Spanning 102-stories, it’s the fifth tallest building in the U.S. It is famously lit year round in colors to commemorate various holidays and events including the 4th of July, Christmas, and of course, Halloween. Perhaps you’ll also remember when the building was lit in rainbow lights last July to celebrate the nationwide legalization of same-sex marriage.

Even those who have never stepped foot within our concrete jungle will recognize the building as King Kong’s famous perch where the he swatted helicopters from the skies like flies. Or, when Will Ferrell visited New York City as an overgrown “Elf” named Buddy, he pushed all of the buttons inside the skyscraper’s elevator and remarked that the lights made the buttons look like a Christmas tree. It’s hard to believe but the building has been in over 250 movies since it was completed in 1931!

The Sounds

The LED tower lights were synchronized to the music played by iHeartMedia’s radio stations and included the following Halloween-themed songs:

  • “Disturbia” by Rihanna
  • “E.T.” by Katy Perry
  • “The Addams Family” theme song
  • “Ghostbusters” theme song
  • “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell

The Sights

The light show was easily visible to those in the Midtown area, including the parade goers of Greenwich Village along the entire parade route.  This year marked their 42nd annual celebration.

For more amazing light shows including those of past Halloween’s, be sure to check out the Empire State Building YouTube channel.

Here are some great locations to visit for a public viewing for next year’s show:

  • Brooklyn Bridge
  • Bryant Park
  • The Highline
  • Hoboken / Jersey City Waterfront
  • Hudson River Esplanade
  • Long Island City
  • Madison Square Park
  • Tribeca Park
  • Union Square
  • Williamsburg Waterfront
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10 Road Trips to Inspire You

What is it about getting in a car and driving, driving, driving?  It’s therapy for today’s intrepid travelers who would rather line up at the gas pump than at the TSA checkpoint. And for all our autumnal dreamers there’s a foliage filled land out there just waiting for you now. … Read more

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain

Five Memorable Culinary Journeys

Do you dream about good food? Then perhaps you’d call yourself a “foodie”. As a recently coined term that identifies millions of folks in this country and all over for that matter, eating well is a serious hobby.  To be honest, who doesn’t enjoy eating well?  But there’s more to … Read more

Halloween in the Big Easy

What’s the most haunted city in the U.S.?  Our bet’s on New Orleans which is gearing up for Halloween with special events and festivities to scare visitors of all ages. Travelers looking to get some southern hospitality on fright night and afterward won’t want to miss out on this year’s … Read more

Fighting Jet Lag

Let’s face it… traveling can be a tough life passion. The downside of flying is that it can really take its toll on your body. Whether it’s for work or play, sitting inside a plane for more than a few hours is physically compromising and if you’re thinking about a … Read more

DUFL It Up

July 4th weekend is just about here, and whether you’re flying private or commercial to Hawaii, driving or taking a helicopter to the Hamptons, or jetting home from a week long business trip to meet your family and friends in time for a BBQ, the recently launched DUFL app makes … Read more

Mango Madness at Jade Mountain

How do you make a mango shake? Well, you take it to a scary movie! (cue sympathy laughs). Or, you could catch a plane to St. Lucia to learn how to make everything from shakes to chutney with the world’s favorite fruit. From June 19-23, The Jade Mountain Resort will … Read more

Beach-Appy

Wondering how many trips to the beach were made last year in the U.S.? The Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports there were nearly 100 million! It’s not hard to understand why most Americans love going to the beach – but for those who are fair skinned, an entire day in … Read more