So it’s happened. For the first time I have left a job not by choice. I’ve been downsized. Sure it stinks. Well, actually it sucks, but truth be told it was not a surprise. When I joined Patch.com three years ago as a Regional Editor covering the southwest/south central portion...
I Met Nanette Lepore!
I have been wearing Nanette Lepore clothes for years. I remember seeing her clothes for the first time and thinking, "wow, this is expensive." I bought my first Nanette Lepore suit nearly 10 years ago because I wanted a "power" suit. Do you know what? I still have that suit....
Polar Bear Club In Long Beach…
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This was originally posted on February 7, 2010. In celebration of HilaryTopper.com's fifth anniversary, this post is a re-post from HilaryTopper.com. Please be sure to comment to be eligible to win a prize pack at the end of the month! Thanks for reading! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I was a virgin until...
Hilary’s List of Top 10 Things to Do on Long Island…
Since I've lived on Long Island my entire life (well most of it), a lot of people ask me for top things to do on Long Island, so I developed this list. If you have any other tops for Long Island, please include in the comment section. (P.S. there’s no...
New Fairway Opens in Westbury, Long Island
If you have been reading my blog posts, you know that I strongly dislike (I'm trying not to use the word "hate") food shopping. I just do. I find it very stressful and all I want to do is pick up what I need and get out of the store....
Not Just Another Long Island Greek Restaurant…
I was sitting with my son in Pete's Pitaria Restaurant in Island Park. My son was doing his AP Euro homework (btw, this course just doesn't let up with the work) and I was sitting watching Leo, the owner, and his staff running around the back making falafels, gyros and...
Memorial Day, A Day to Remember…
Did you know that Memorial Day was first celebrated as a holiday in May 1868 to honor and remember the fallen soldiers from the Civil War? On that day, flowers were placed on the soldier’s graves who were either confederate or in the union armies. New York was the first...
4 Reasons Why I’m Never Going to Stay at the NY Hilton Again…
I never stayed at the NY Hilton. I'm a Hilton Honors member and have stayed at tons of Hilton Hotels through my travels. Even though I never met him, I even feel a bit of a connection to Conrad Hilton (December 25, 1887 – January 3, 1979) after watching Mad...
Equinox in Woodbury Runs a Tight Ship!
The other day, I went to a spin class at the Equinox in Woodbury. And, as soon as I was off the bike, a maintenance crew came in and cleaned wiped it clean. Now that's impressive. I remember at NY Sports Club in Oceanside how the spin instructor used to...
Male Problems? Check out this Interview…
Hilary Topper ON AIR Special Guest: Dr. Deepak Kapoor, President Advanced Urology Centers of New York Advanced Urology Centers of New York (AUCNY), a division of Integrated Medical Professionals, is comprised of community physicians committed to providing the highest level of medical service and patient care available. With more than...