Is New York Really the World’s Second-Best Place for Startups?

Entrepreneurs and startup investors have been singing the praises of the Big Apple quite a bit lately. At last week’s PartnerConnect conference, Jeff Bussgang of Flybridge Capital Partners, Eric Hippeau of Lerer Ventures, and George Arnold of Knightsbridge Advisors were among the VCs and limited partners who listed New York as a fast-growing hotspot for startup activity. Whereas aspiring entrepreneurs used to stick it out in New England, Bussgang, a Bostonian, says more founders are planning moves to Manhattan.  About a third of students surveyed in his Harvard Business School Continue reading >>>

Boston Marathon to generate $137.5 million

On your mark, get set, spend. The Boston Marathon is expected to generate $137.5 million in spending around the city over the course of the weekend, according to the Greater Boston Convention Visitors Bureau. More than 500,000 spectators are expected to turn out on Monday to watch 26,700 runners make their way 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Copley Square. The economic impact includes $92 million spent by the runners and their guests, $16 million raised at charity events, and $12 million spent by spectators. This year’s Boston Marathon, the 116th running, ranks behind Continue reading >>>

Lake Placid Paddling Starts Early in 2012…

Home  News and Featured Articles Lake Placid Paddling Starts Early in 2012 Email this article to a friend   Printable Version Apr 11, 2012 - 11:27 AM By AlpineZone News New York Trout Fishing Season Officially Open LAKE PLACID, N.Y., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Paddling and spring fishing has begun in the Lake Placid region. The ice-out on Mirror Lake in the village of Lake Placid occurred faster in 2012 than it has in 66 years to conclude what was an unseasonably Continue reading >>>

Tom Hanson, who skied over 4 million vertical feet for charity, earns "Ironman …

Home  News and Featured Articles Tom Hanson, who skied over 4 million vertical feet for charity, earns "Ironman Award" Email this article to a friend   Printable Version Apr 11, 2012 - 11:26 AM By AlpineZone News CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine (April 9, 2012) - Tom Hanson began the 2011-12 ski season with a goal. The longtime Sugarloafer and Treasurer of the Ski Museum of Maine wanted to ski 3 million vertical feet to raise money for the museum. Six months and 4.2 million Continue reading >>>

April Storm Drops 19 Inches of New Snow on Killington Resort…

Home  News and Featured Articles April Storm Drops 19 Inches of New Snow on Killington Resort Email this article to a friend   Printable Version Apr 11, 2012 - 11:26 AM By AlpineZone News While most ski resorts in the East are closed, Killington Resort re-opens the K-1 Express Gondola and 35 trails KILLINGTON, Vt. (April 10, 2012) - Vermont's Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America, receives 19 inches of snow from spring snow Continue reading >>>

Sunday River Plans Annual End-of-Season Ski Mania…

Home  News and Featured Articles Sunday River Plans Annual End-of-Season Ski Mania Email this article to a friend   Printable Version Apr 11, 2012 - 11:31 AM By AlpineZone News Resort offers free skiing and riding plus a passholder BBQ on April 15 Newry, Maine-Sunday River Resort is saying goodbye to its winter season on Sunday, April 15, with "Ski Mania," a day of free skiing and riding for all guests. Sunday also marks the resort's annual Passholder Appreciation BBQ Continue reading >>>

Malden High girls’ lacrosse looks to improve under new coach

The following was submitted by Malden High publicity director Paul Famiglietti:Caitlyn Germain has taken over the Malden High School girls' lacrosse head coaching position this year and is very optimistic about the upcoming 2012 season. “Our team, comprised of seven seniors and 10 juniors, is looking to build off of last year,” commented Germain. After a disappointing start, losing 15-4 to Bedford High School in Bedford, Malden rebounded with its first win of the season, defeating Greater Boston League rival Cambridge Rindge Latin, 14-9.Juniors Catherine Poirier (five goals), Danielle Aguinaldo Continue reading >>>

Revenge of the zombie homes?

In fact, I live around the corner from one, a foreclosure that got snapped up at an auction for just over $100,000 in January and then hit the market again last month, this time at just under $300,000. To be fair, there was a flurry of activity, with contractors coming and going back over the winter, so improvements surely have been made. Still, this ad says it all. WOW not many opportunities to own in Natick for less than $300K! This beautiful updated home features remodeled foyer with tile floor and a new closet. Walk right into the brand new kitchen with granite counters, suite of SS appliances, Continue reading >>>

Westwood Man to Run for Suicide Prevention in Boston Marathon

As the 116th annual Boston Marathon nears on Monday, April 16, more than a dozen Westwood residents have already registered for the race.  One of those residents is Westwood's own Marc Bellanger, who is taking his first stab at the marathon this year.  "It's been great," said Bellanger, who has been a Westwood resident for about three and a half years. "It's been a terrific winter training for the marathon, with the pretty mild weather we've had." And he's not going at it alone, either. Bellanger will be running with about 15 others in support of The Samaritans, a premier suicide prevention Continue reading >>>