After years of few humpback whale sightings around New York, the city is seeing a surge of the aquatic mammals. In 2011, fewer than five …
Read moreHumpback whales are making a comeback around New York City
On Sept. 30, New York City is set to resume indoor dining amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to an announcement from New York Gov. Andrew …
Read moreIndoor dining will resume this month in New York City
At one time, New York City was considered the epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic. Now, the city has reported no new deaths due to COVID-19 …
Read moreNew York City reported no new COVID-19 deaths for the first time since March
An organization in New York City is working on an out-of-the-box idea to bring life back to one of the city’s most iconic gathering places …
Read moreYankee Stadium is turning into a giant drive-in movie theater this summer
New York City has been at the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, and citizens across the state have been under a …
Read morePark has circles painted on the grass to help with social distancing
In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, doctors, nurses and other support staff at hospitals have emerged as our frontline heroes. Every day, they …
Read moreHospital staff was surprised with free vacations for their work fighting the coronavirus
If you haven’t had your daily weep yet, you’ll want to reach for what is probably the last box of tissues on Earth and settle …
Read moreHospital plays ‘Don’t Stop Believin” whenever a coronavirus patient is discharged
Times Square is void of its frenetic shuffle. Selfie stick-wielding tourists are absent from the Eiffel Tower. Bourbon Street is eerily quiet. All over the …
Read moreHere’s what the world’s top tourist destinations look like during the coronavirus lockdown
There are “Harry Potter” stores dotted around the world, but what’s coming to New York City this summer will be head and shoulders above the …
Read moreA massive new Harry Potter store is in the works—and it looks so cool
Good news, New Yorkers (and anyone traveling to the Big Apple this summer): Dunkin’ is adding an exciting new vegetarian breakfast option to their menu. …
Read moreDunkin’ is making a Beyond Sausage breakfast sandwich
New Yorkers have a reputation for being a little gruff, but a subway car full of them turned that notion on its head when they …
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Read moreThis city now has ‘Public punching bags’ for stressed-out residents
“Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?” Yes, actually, we can. It’s at the intersection of West 63rd Street …
Tanitoluwa (Tani) Adewumi is only 8 years old, but he’s already a chess champion. The Nigerian refugee learned to play the challenging strategy game just …
Read moreHomeless kid who won a New York chess championship now has a place to live
If you’re an ice cream lover (and I’m going to take a wild guess that you are), chances are you’ve heard of Serendipity 3, the …
If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Jurassic Park (without, you know, having to run from all the escaped dinosaurs), you’ll be thrilled to learn of …
Read moreThis Zoo is Launching a Dinosaur Safari with Life-Sized Animatronics
Two of your favorite breakfast items have merged to form the ultimate indulgence. Imagine a buttery, flaky croissant coming together with a warm, fluffy waffle …
Read moreThere’s Now A Croissant-Waffle Hybrid And It Looks Absolutely Delicious
Want to travel around the world, but don’t have the time or money to do so? Then Gulliver’s Gate is for you. Located at an …
Read moreHere’s how to travel the whole world without leaving New York City
Three years ago, toy fans everywhere were devastated when iconic New York toy store FAO Schwarz closed its doors. Well, dry those tears because the …
Read moreFAO Schwarz is reopening after it suddenly closed 3 years ago
They say that if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. But the residents of Toronto had another idea when it …
Read moreThis sinkhole is finally getting fixed because residents planted tomatoes in it
The foodies of New York City are freaking out over this innovative restaurant’s latest creation: smoked watermelon meat. Located in NYC’s East Village, Ducks Eatery is known …
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Read moreThere’s an abandoned island off the coast of New York City
For a few nights every summer, the sun, streets and skyscrapers in New York City align to create a sunset spectacular known as Manhattanhenge. The …
Read moreEverything You Need to Know about the Rare Manhattanhenge Sunsets
If you know a young dog lover with a travel bug, then we have the perfect internship opportunity. Travel website The Points Guy is hiring a “pet …
Read moreThese Adorable French Bulldogs Need Social Media Help This Summer
“Friends” may have completed its award-winning run 14 years ago, but thanks to the wonders of Netflix, we can dive right back into the daily …
Read moreHere’s why Monica’s apartment walls were purple on ‘Friends’
Selling cookies each year is a special tradition for Girl Scouts across the country. The funds raised from boxes of Thin Mints and Samoas help …
Read moreThis Girl Scout Troop For Homeless Girls Is Selling Cookies For The First Time
Sometimes our jobs can creep past our designated work hours and cut into our time with friends and family. Lots of people feel like they …
Read moreLawmaker proposes bill to fine employers who contact employees after work hours
There is nothing quite like chicken and waffle fries from Chick-fil-A, is there? Now the chain is taking their dining experience to a whole new …
Read moreThe Largest Chick-fil-A Ever Just Opened — Take A Look Inside
The British historical drama “Downton Abbey” ended in 2016, leaving many diehard fans longing for more. A movie based on the hit series will reportedly …
Read more‘Downton Abbey”s Creator Is Making A New Show About The Gilded Age
When iconic toymaker FAO Schwarz announced the closing of its New York City store on Fifth Avenue in 2015, the news came as a shock to …
In July 2017, a NYPD detective named Miosotis Familia was killed while on duty. She left behind three children: Genesis Villella, 20, and 12-year-old twins …
Read moreChildren Of Slain NYPD Officer Are Gifted A Free Apartment
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In the iconic movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” Audrey Hepburn’s character Holly Golightly eats a croissant outside the famous Tiffany & Co. jewelry store while gazing …
Read moreTiffany’s Opened A Cafe, So You Can Literally Eat Breakfast At Tiffany’s Now
You know that great feeling after getting a fresh haircut? You walk out of the salon with a little more pep in your step, looking …
Read moreNYC Groomer Gives Free Haircuts To Help Shelter Dogs Get Adopted
Jenny from the block might still be the same in a lot of ways, but her living status is top-notch these days. And now that …
Read moreJennifer Lopez’s New York City Penthouse Is For Sale
Get ready, dog lovers on the East Coast: the first-ever dog cafe is opening in New York City in just a few short months. In …
Read moreNYC Is Getting Its First Dog Cafe, Because Everything Is Better With Dogs
A lot of us are trying to cut down on how much sugar we consume. And with good reason: Research shows that we are consuming …
Read moreThis is how much sugar American kids eat every 5 minutes
If you love drooling over real estate listings like I do, then you’re going to love this unique New York City apartment that’s on the market. …
Read moreThis NYC Penthouse With An Adorable Rooftop Cottage Is For Sale
Climb the stairs to the upper level of the Metro-North train hub at New York City’s Grand Central Station, and you’ll find one of the city’s truly …
Read moreThere’s a swanky secret bar in New York’s Grand Central Station
The rise of technology and the internet brought us ebooks, or electronic versions of books you can read without visiting a bookstore or library. But while …
Read moreThe story behind The Strand, New York’s most famous bookstore
New York City is a stomping ground for all kinds of things. But a rogue florist? Now, this is surely something New Yorkers haven’t seen before. …
Read moreFlorist Delighting New Yorkers With Pop-Up Floral Arrangements
If asked to describe America, I only need two words: melting pot. It’s how I’ve seen the country since I was a child (thanks School House Rock!), …
Read morePhoto From NYC Subway Is Making People Proud To Be American
Ice cream is good. Multiple ice cream scoops are better. An entire 12 inches—AKA one foot—of ice cream is next-level amazing. But where might a magical …
Read moreThis NYC Spot Is Selling Foot-Tall Ice Cream Cones And We Need One Now
If you’ve ever eaten a doughnut and thought to yourself, “you know what this could use? Some marinara sauce,” then do we have the treat …
Read moreThe Spaghetti Donut Is The Latest Weird Food Trend To Gain Steam
New York City is known for its iconic skyline. And now a design studio has created a new, “U-shaped skyscraper” that would throw a curve—literally—into the city’s …
Read more‘U-Shaped Skyscraper’ Design Unveiled For New York City
Because New York gets everything, it seems fitting that The City That Never Sleeps is also now the location of the greatest museum in the history of …
A good pizza is worth the splurge, but would you ever buy a pie for $2,000? It might sound absurd, but that hefty price tag …
Read moreWould You Eat This $2,000 Pizza That’s Covered In Real Gold?
They’re tangy, salty, crunchy and delicious. What’s not to love about pickles? That question has inspired a new fried pickle restaurant that will open this …
Read moreA Restaurant Dedicated To Pickles Is Opening Soon In NYC
For a just under a month, the greatest museum of all time will be open in New York City’s Meatpacking District—a Museum of Ice Cream. …
Besides bringing wishes to fruition (obviously), have you ever wondered what happens to the coins that are tossed into fountains? While it seems an unlucky …
Read moreHere’s What Happens To All Those Coins Tossed Into Fountains