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Humpback whales are making a comeback around New York City

October 15, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

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 …

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Indoor dining will resume this month in New York City

September 11, 2020September 10, 2020 by Kim Wong-Shing

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 …

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Virus Outbreak Wary New York

New York City reported no new COVID-19 deaths for the first time since March

July 14, 2020April 25, 2023 by Kate Streit

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

Yankee Stadium is turning into a giant drive-in movie theater this summer

May 22, 2020October 2, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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

Park has circles painted on the grass to help with social distancing

May 22, 2020May 21, 2020 by Kate Streit

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 …

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Hospital staff was surprised with free vacations for their work fighting the coronavirus

May 18, 2020October 3, 2021 by Kate Streit

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

Hospital plays ‘Don’t Stop Believin” whenever a coronavirus patient is discharged

April 14, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Emswiler

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

Virus Outbreak New York

Here’s what the world’s top tourist destinations look like during the coronavirus lockdown

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 by Brittany Anas

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

A massive new Harry Potter store is in the works—and it looks so cool

January 14, 2020February 25, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

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

Dunkin Donuts

Dunkin’ is making a Beyond Sausage breakfast sandwich

July 24, 2019March 3, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

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. …

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An entire New York subway car started singing Backstreet Boys together and the video will make you smile

July 8, 2019July 21, 2020 by Kate Streit

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 …

Read moreAn entire New York subway car started singing Backstreet Boys together and the video will make you smile

This city now has ‘Public punching bags’ for stressed-out residents

June 14, 2019August 5, 2020 by Steph Auteri

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There’s Now A Real Sesame Street In New York City

May 2, 2019February 25, 2023 by CNN

“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 …

Read moreThere’s Now A Real Sesame Street In New York City

Homeless kid who won a New York chess championship now has a place to live

April 10, 2019March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

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

You Can Now Find Treats Inspired By New York City’s Most Famous Ice Cream Shop At The Grocery Store

April 2, 2019February 25, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates

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 …

Read moreYou Can Now Find Treats Inspired By New York City’s Most Famous Ice Cream Shop At The Grocery Store

Walking With Dinosaurs Spectacular Launches At The O2 Arena

This Zoo is Launching a Dinosaur Safari with Life-Sized Animatronics

March 14, 2019April 8, 2019 by Jennifer Nied

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

There’s Now A Croissant-Waffle Hybrid And It Looks Absolutely Delicious

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019 by Augusta Statz

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

Here’s how to travel the whole world without leaving New York City

September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

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

FAO Schwarz To File For Bankruptcy For Second TIme

FAO Schwarz is reopening after it suddenly closed 3 years ago

September 6, 2018September 6, 2018 by Kate Streit

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 …

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This sinkhole is finally getting fixed because residents planted tomatoes in it

August 29, 2018August 30, 2018 by Kate Streit

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 …

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People are losing their minds over this New York City restaurant’s latest creation, the watermelon ‘Ham’

August 9, 2018August 9, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

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 …

Read morePeople are losing their minds over this New York City restaurant’s latest creation, the watermelon ‘Ham’

Riverside Hospital

There’s an abandoned island off the coast of New York City

July 16, 2018July 16, 2018 by Kate Streit

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Sunset Alights Perfectly Between NYC Buildings During Manhattanhenge

Everything You Need to Know about the Rare Manhattanhenge Sunsets

May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 by Jennifer Nied

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

The Points Pups

These Adorable French Bulldogs Need Social Media Help This Summer

April 26, 2018May 2, 2018 by Kate Streit

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

Here’s why Monica’s apartment walls were purple on ‘Friends’

April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 by Jennifer Nied

“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’

This Girl Scout Troop For Homeless Girls Is Selling Cookies For The First Time

April 16, 2018March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

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

Lawmaker proposes bill to fine employers who contact employees after work hours

April 5, 2018April 5, 2018 by Clint Davis

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 …

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Fast-Food Chicken Restaurant Chick-Fil-A Opens First Store In Manhattan

The Largest Chick-fil-A Ever Just Opened — Take A Look Inside

April 2, 2018April 3, 2018 by Augusta Statz

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

An Evening With 'Downton Abbey' - Arrivals

‘Downton Abbey”s Creator Is Making A New Show About The Gilded Age

February 5, 2018June 14, 2019 by Kate Streit

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

Famed Toy Store F.A.O. Schwarz To Close Its Doors

FAO Schwarz is finally reopening in New York City

December 13, 2017December 13, 2017 by Marie Rossiter

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 …

Read moreFAO Schwarz is finally reopening in New York City

Funeral Held For NYPD Officer Slain While On Duty In The Bronx

Children Of Slain NYPD Officer Are Gifted A Free Apartment

December 5, 2017March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

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

New York's Legendary Plaza Hotel Closing Soon

NYC’s Plaza Hotel is offering a ‘Home Alone 2’ package—so you can make your childhood dream come true

November 15, 2017February 25, 2023 by Augusta Statz

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Read moreNYC’s Plaza Hotel is offering a ‘Home Alone 2’ package—so you can make your childhood dream come true

Tiffany's Blue Box Cafe

Tiffany’s Opened A Cafe, So You Can Literally Eat Breakfast At Tiffany’s Now

November 9, 2017May 30, 2019 by Kate Streit

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

shelter dogs groomer

NYC Groomer Gives Free Haircuts To Help Shelter Dogs Get Adopted

October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 by Kate Streit

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

2017 NBCUniversal Upfront

Jennifer Lopez’s New York City Penthouse Is For Sale

October 9, 2017October 9, 2017 by Augusta Statz

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

NYC Is Getting Its First Dog Cafe, Because Everything Is Better With Dogs

September 21, 2017 by Carrie Murphy

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

This is how much sugar American kids eat every 5 minutes

August 23, 2017August 24, 2017 by Kate Streit

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

This NYC Penthouse With An Adorable Rooftop Cottage Is For Sale

July 14, 2017July 17, 2017 by Augusta Statz

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

There’s a swanky secret bar in New York’s Grand Central Station

July 13, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger

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

David Bowie Remembered

The story behind The Strand, New York’s most famous bookstore

July 10, 2017 by Kaitlin Gates

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 …

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Florist Delighting New Yorkers With Pop-Up Floral Arrangements

May 19, 2017May 19, 2017 by Augusta Statz

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

Photo From NYC Subway Is Making People Proud To Be American

April 20, 2017November 1, 2017 by Kaitlin Gates

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

This NYC Spot Is Selling Foot-Tall Ice Cream Cones And We Need One Now

April 3, 2017 by Jessica Suss

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

The Spaghetti Donut Is The Latest Weird Food Trend To Gain Steam

April 3, 2017April 18, 2017 by Jessica Suss

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

‘U-Shaped Skyscraper’ Design Unveiled For New York City

March 24, 2017March 24, 2017 by Marie Rossiter

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 …

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There’s A Chocolate Museum In New York City

March 15, 2017October 31, 2017 by Jessica Suss

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 …

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Would You Eat This $2,000 Pizza That’s Covered In Real Gold?

January 19, 2017February 9, 2017 by Carina Wolff

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?

A Restaurant Dedicated To Pickles Is Opening Soon In NYC

January 10, 2017May 8, 2018 by Sarah Kuta

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

There’s A Museum of Ice Cream And You Need to Go

July 11, 2016April 18, 2018 by Jessica Suss

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. …

Read moreThere’s A Museum of Ice Cream And You Need to Go

Here’s What Happens To All Those Coins Tossed Into Fountains

June 7, 2016May 9, 2018 by Genevieve Lill

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

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