By Elizabeth Valerio
Art is global and viewing the right collection can offer a unique view of a culture or destination. But with so many forms and artists to sample, how do you go about choosing the galleries to browse and the ones to skip?

Don’t hide in the shade. Take advantage of the warm sun and fresh air by dining outdoors for a change.—Jessica Wang

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By Elizabeth Valerio
Almost every hotel has a honeymoon suite, so how do you choose?

“It all depends of what you like,” said honeymoon expert Rick Golden, an agent at honeymoontravelagent.com. “Some people don’t want to go through the passport hassle and some don’t mind it. We send people everywhere.” But when it comes to popular picks, there are some definite destinations. Check out these recommendations for a week (or two) that you won’t forget.

By Tennille Tracy
Dr. Peter Gottesfeld has seen it so many times. An anxious patient suffering from aching muscles, throbbing joints, headaches and fatigue rushes into his office with a diagnosis in hand: Lyme disease. How does the patient know? A medical Web site said so.

South African-born attorney Robert Bank became chief operating officer of Gay Men’s Health Crisis last October. He talked to the Resident about the group’s two-pronged mission to champion the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS and stem the tide of infections.—Cotton Delo

HEROES

Adrian Grenier: The “Entourage” star effectively greened his Clinton Hill house – installing photovoltaic roof panels that convert sunlight into electricity and using recycled denim for insulation.

Other cities like London and Shanghai are catching up, but New York still stands as the world’s financial capital. Anyone who wants to be taken seriously as a heavy hitter in the business world needs an office in Manhattan. Here are 35 business leaders whose whispers can move markets and make things happen.—Sascha Brodsky

By John Soltes

It started out as a normal night. That is, until the bad guy started dancing like the devil in the pale moonlight.

Chris was minding his own business on the streets of Staten Island when he saw a man dash into a convenience store. The man sprinted through the aisles, trashing the place, then broke a glass bottle on the floor and brandished the shards as a makeshift knife.

By Elizabeth Valerio

It’s Mother’s Day, a time for family and presents. But different moms have varied ideas about how they want to spend their special day. Some might opt for the quintessential cookout while others may have something more extravagant in mind—something that doesn’t involve children or husbands. If you’re a woman who needs to get away for your holiday, check out these destinations for some fun, pampering and retail therapy.

Novelist and satirist Neal Pollack became a poster-dad for Generation X parenting when his memoir of first-time fatherhood, "Alternadad," hit stands in January. Now, a film adaptation is in the works and parents of all ages are stopping by his Web site, nealpollack.com, for his unconventional take on family life.—Heather Corcoran