Inside the Jackie Robinson Foundation Awards Gala

Audry Quock and Russell Simmons on the red carpet before the awards gala.

Photo by: Brooke Niemeyer

The Jackie Robinson Foundation held its annual awards gala Monday night at the Waldorf Astoria in Midtown. The group paid tribute to Sean "Diddy" Combs, Ingrid Saunders Jones, and Joseph R. Parella for their humanitarian ideals. Check out the photo gallery I created from the red carpet for NBCNewYork.

Stars Salute Alec Baldwin

Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin share a laugh on the red carpet.

Photo by: Brooke Niemeyer

The Museum of the Moving Image Salute to Alec Baldwin was held at the Cipriani in midtown Monday night, honoring him for his work in films and television - including his roles in It's Complicated, 30 Rock, Saturday Night Live, and Along Came Polly. Baldwin is the 26th Honoree of this award.

What an evening. I met Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey, Amy Ryan, Jimmy Fallon, Ben Stiller, Richard Gere, Bob Balaban and many others. Check out the photo gallery I created from the night for NBCNewYork.

Inside the Ladies-Only Casino Night at the Empire State Building

Photo by Brooke Niemeyer

Urban Girl Squad, a ladies-only social networking group, held a casino cocktail party at the Empire Room inside the Empire State Building Thursday night. The women enjoyed a night of socializing, gaming and cocktails at Caesar's Palace in Atlantic City brought in some of their tables and game dealers for the evening. Check out the NBCNewYork photo gallery I created from the evening.

Super Bowl XLV Party at BlackFinn

Sarah, one of the bartenders at BlackFinn, pouring a stack of shots.

Photo by: Brooke Niemeyer

The Green Bay Packers beat out the Pittsburgh Stealers, 31 - 25 in the Super Bowl. Check out my NBC photo gallery showing how fans of both teams celebrated the game at a midtown sports bar. Go Packers!

The New York City Snowpocalypse of 2011

Hello loyal blog readers,

As you may have heard, New York City had a bold reminder this week that it is still winter. Some areas of the city had around 20 inches of snow fall in 24 hours and we ended up with about 19 inches where I live.

The snow went all the way up to the park benches even after being walked on.

The snow up to the fence in Union Square Park.

To those of you who are in Utah, this doesn't seem like much compared to what we're used to, but NYC rarely gets this much snow at one time, so it's a mighty big deal around here.

Snow covering Union Square Park - 

taken Thursday afternoon from my living room window.

My work event was canceled Wednesday night due to the storm, so I just watched the snowfall from my warm apartment. The snow was pretty much all I could see because my view of the city was blocked out by the clouds and the wind was blowing pretty hard so the snow was creating blizzard-like conditions.

My stormy view Wednesday night.

My usual view (how could anyone not love this city?!)

The storm stopped late Thursday morning and the sun came out for a little bit. I went out to the park by my place (Union Square Park) and took some photos. Schools were closed city-wide, so kids were out enjoying the snow. Most of them had never seen this much snow at one time so they were having a blast.

I loved this little girl all bundled up in her pink coat and boots. This was so me as a kid!

There's just something great about making snow angels and snowmen after a huge storm. Plus, if it's going to snow, I much prefer it to do something like this than just little skiffs of snow that don't amount to much.

This man built up a snow-home. The closest item is a "flat screen TV" and the one in the back
is a chair, complete with leg rest and a drink on the chair arm.  (click on the photo to enlarge)

I hope you enjoy the photos. And just click on "comments" below to leave any feedback you may have. Thanks! :)

All photos copyright Brooke Niemeyer. You may not reuse, republish, or reproduce without photographers written permission.

Ladies-Only Social Club Shows How To Do Hair Right

Last night, I attended the Urban Girl Squad's hair styling event at Aveda where hair stylists gave women tips, hand and back massages, and everyone went away with a gift bag of styling products. I took some photos and created this NBC gallery. Check it out!

"Unsilent Night": Boombox-Toting Parade-Goers Carol Through the Village

The procession began at Washington Square Park near the Christmas tree.

Photo by: Brooke Niemeyer

This was one of the most unique events I have attended and I am so glad I got the chance to cover it. We have all heard of groups Christmas caroling and singing their favorite seasonal songs. But how many of us have ever seen or even heard about groups serenading their city by caroling with instrumental music? That's exactly what this is and it was a really neat experience.

Phil Kline started this event in 1992 with a few friends and a song he composed and now thousands of people turn out with their boom boxes, iPods, and all other types of speakers to electronically carol around the Village - from Washington Square Park down to Thompkins Square Park.

If you ever are in New York (or any of the other cities participating in this event) I highly reccomend you go!

Check out my NBC photo gallery from the event.

Inside the Boss Models Fashion Week Bash at the Maritime Hotel

Mike Stylezz and Carly Nikole outside at the Mario Moya after party.
Photo by: Brooke Niemeyer

It is Fall Fashion Week in New York City and I went to the after party for the Mario Moya show. It was at the Cabana at the Maritime Hotel, which has a partially open rooftop area. Check out my photo gallery from this event.

NitePics: Inside the Boss Models Fashion Week Bash at the Maritime Hotel

Inside the Bowling Bash at Bowlmor With the Plain White T's

The Plain White T's performed on a stage right over the bowling lanes.

Photo by: Brooke Niemeyer

VH1 held a bowling fundraiser at Bowlmor Lanes in Manhattan to benefit the Save the Music foundation with a special guest acoustic performance by The Plain White T's.

NitePics: Inside the Bowling Bash at Bowlmor With the Plain White T's

Inside Showbiz Boss Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland

Arianna performed her song acapella last night at "Cast Party."

Photo by: Brooke Niemeyer

NitePics: Inside Showbiz Boss Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland

Inside the WAVES Fundraising Party at 2 Cooper

Matthew Catalano, Jessica Ping DePaira, and Joe Lee at the WAVES party.

Photo by: Brooke Niemeyer

WAVES for Development, a group that bridges a passion for surfing and volunteering, held a fundraiser party at 2 Cooper Square in Manhattan last night. This is the gallery I put together from the event:

NitePics: Inside the Waves Fundraising Party at 2 Cooper

Inside the la Cita Sienna Party in Union Square

Roberto Cordero was one of the raffle winners at the la Cita Sienna party.

Photo by: Brooke Niemeyer

I went to the la Cita Sienna party in Union Square last night and then also to the off-Broadway show Fuerza Bruta: Look Up. Here is the gallery I created for NBC from the pre-show event.

NitePics: Inside the la Cita Sienna Party in Union Square

Stars of South Beach: Meet Miami's Top Celebs

The beauty and excitement of Miami make it a hot spot for celebrities. Check out the gallery I created of top high rollers who dominate the sizzling Magic City party scene.

Stars of South Beach: Meet Miami's Top Celebs

Air Guitar Champs Rock Out for Nation's Top Title

Chuck Mung is in an air guitar band that appeared on "America's Got Talent."

Photo by: Brooke Niemeyer

I never thought I would attend an air guitar competition, but that's exactly what I did last night. It was actually quite entertaining and I was glad I got to experience it. I got the opportunity to take photos with my new camera and the pictures turned out AMAZING. Check out my gallery:

NitePics: Air Guitar Champs Rock Out for Nation's Top Title

New York's Royal Families: Meet the City's Top Heiresses

Here's a gallery I've been working on for the past week that is now live on NBC:

New York's Royal Families: Meet the City's Top Heiresses

Inside Village Vines' Rooftop Terrace Bash at the Thompson

The amazing view of the city from the rooftop of the Thompson Hotel.

Photo by: Brooke Niemeyer

My gallery from the Village Vines rooftop celebration:

NitePics: Inside Village Vines' Rooftop Terrace Bash at the Thompson

Meet New York's Top "It" Girls

My latest gallery went live today. I put a lot of work into this one with the research for the captions. I think it turned out pretty well!

They're chic, elite, and socially superior. Meet the women who run in the city's top social circles while watching their lives play out in the pages of the society section and under the scrutiny of the flashbulbs. Meet New York's Top "It" Girls

Inside the Official NBA Draft After Party at the 40/40 Club

Photo by: Brooke Niemeyer

Here's the photo gallery I created from the NBA Draft After Party at 40/40.

NitePics: Inside the Official NBA Draft After Party at the 40/40 Club

Inside the Sunset Cruise Benefit Aboard the Yacht Atlantis

New York City skyline at night, taken from the Yacht Atlantis

Photo by: Brooke Niemeyer

Last night, I was lucky enough to attend a benefit for the Friends of Animal Rescue. It was aboard the Yacht Atlantis, which was docked on the East River and then took off for a cruise, bringing all of us to see the sparkling lights of the city and the Statue of Liberty all light up at night. It was stunning and an outstanding experience.

I created a photo gallery, which was leading the NBC New York website today.

NitePics: Inside the Sunset Cruise Benefit Aboard the Yacht Atlantis

Your Guide to the Best East Coast Concerts This Summer

I created this gallery of East Coast summer concerts for NBC. It got picked up in all ten local markets. Here are links to each of them:

Your Guide to the Best East Coast Concerts This Summer (New York)

Your Guide to the Best East Coast Concerts This Summer (Miami)

Your Guide to the Best East Coast Concerts This Summer (Washington DC)

Your Guide to the Best East Coast Concerts This Summer (Philadelphia)

Your Guide to the Best East Coast Concerts This Summer (San Francisco)

Your Guide to the Best East Coast Concerts This Summer (Los Angeles)

Your Guide to the Best East Coast Concerts This Summer (San Diego)

Your Guide to the Best East Coast Concerts This Summer (Chicago)

Your Guide to the Best East Coast Concerts This Summer (Connecticut)

Your Guide to the Best East Coast Concerts This Summer (Dallas-Fort Worth)