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Week's Buzz: Martha Stewart's Affair, Look Inside a Massive NJ Castle & More
I hope you spent your week loading up on success, but the weekend is here and it's time to catch up on all the Internet has been talking about. These stories are relevant anywhere but are especially juicy if you live or work in the New York metro area.
Week's Buzz: Diddy's Mom, Cardi B Divorce & Freebies
I hope you spent your weekend living happily ever after, but the workweek has begun and you probably need to catch up on what the entire internet is talking about. These are relevant just about anywhere, but especially if you live or work in the New York metro area.
Daily Buzz: Kamala Interview About Weapons, NY's Biggest Halloween Trend + More
We're bringing you some pretty wild links in today's edition of what you absolutely must see/read/know about on the Internet. Buckle up. "Of course," she's fired it, she tells CBS. Some viewers and social media users feel enraged after seeing the clip sharing, "She can own a gun and brag about it on TV, but she wants to limit my access?"
The Most Interesting Reads on the Internet This Week
No need to scan the entire internet for the most interesting things to read—I did the hard work for you. Whether you're in my home base of New York or located anywhere else in the US, these are guaranteed winners to pass the time on your daily commute (and start conversations at the dinner table).
'One of the best bloom seasons in memory' says NY gardening expert
This post contains affiliate links. If you've noticed your garden blooming far beyond other years, you're not imagining it. "This is one of the best flower seasons we've seen across New York, Connecticut and New Jersey," shares Margaret Holland, a gardening expert based in the Hudson Valley.
GASP! Fruit Loops Cereal is Hiding Something
Fruit Loops fans typically think of a bowl of this bestselling cereal as a cornucopia of fruity flavors, that each color represents another fun, fruity flavor. But the Kellogg's team has been hiding something in plain sight—the cereal isn't what you think it is.
Top Five Most Popular Sports in New York City
The New York Sporting Culture: NYC's Most Popular Sports. When you think about New York City, you think of architectural marvels, the diverse population, and the vibrant scene. Yet, a defining characteristic you can’t help but notice is its sports culture.
Empty Strollers Gather Outside the UN, Call Attention to Still-Kidnapped Children
If you walked by the UN in Midtown Manhattan yesterday, you probably noticed a large-scale display titled In their Absence, Dozens of Stationary Strollers Set up Across from the UN, an Urgent Plea for Children Held Hostage by Hamas.
Target Stores in New York Just Brought Back Last Fall's Bestseller
This article contains affiliate links. Target shoppers across New York ran to get their hands on autumn-themed hot cocoa bombs last year, only to find they quickly sold out. It was nearly impossible to get them in 2022, which makes their early arrival this year so exciting.
Real Estate Booms In Upstate NY: #3 in US
New study reveals homes in Vallejo, California and Rochester, New York are being sold over list price more often than any other metro area in the US. Two California cities top the list with a surprising newcomer, Rochester, New York, ranking third.
The Prime Day deals New Yorkers are Rushing For
If you were wondering when Amazon Prime Day 2023 is, today's the day (and tomorrow) and the deals are overflowing. A recent poll of over 40,000 North American shoppers found that residents of one state in particular, New York, are the most eager to shop Amazon's irresistible collection of sales.
The Best Deals at New York Sam's Club Stores This Week
Sam's Club shoppers across New York State are in for a treat this week, because this warehouse-style store is offering better-than-ever deals on just about everything you could want. Hurry up though, because we saw Sam's Club stores in the Hudson Valley were already selling out of our favorite items.
Celebrity Chefs Flocking to The Catskills on May 13—Here's Why
The first-ever Catskill Cuisine Festival is coming to the Hudson Valley, and it's going to be a celebrity chef hotspot ripe with mouth-watering eats. The festival, which takes place on Saturday, May 13 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival) in the Sullivan Catskills, has confirmed celebrity chefs including Alton Brown, Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marcus Samuelsson and Geoffrey Zakarian.
Bear Breaks Into Garage, Steals Birdseed & Leaves
This daring black bear broke into a garage in the Catskills region of New York to steal a large bag of birdseed, think about it for a little bit, and then flee the scene with the snack. Credit: @brycegruber on Facebook Music: Master Thief by Lobo Loco
World’s Tiniest Mini Horse Lives in California
Peabody is the world's tiniest mini horse, which means he's extra small but big on cuteness, sweetness, and love. Believe it or not, he lives right here in California and is bringing smiles to people around the world. He is SO cute!
LA-Based Pro Dancer Hits the Pandemic Beat & Inspires Others via CLI Studios
Los Angeles professional dancer and choreographer, Max Pham Nguyen shares what the pandemic was like for dancers, creatives and those in the performing arts who typically rely on in-person interaction to master their craft. Ngugen and fellow artists turned to technology to avoid isolation and stay connected while the world was shut down. In addition to Instagram Lives and dance challenges, Max and other dancers and choreographers found refuge in California-based CLI Studios, which is making dance accessible and affordable with their online, streaming studio. CLI Studios makes it possible for anyone, anywhere in the world to learn from world-renowned choreographers and improve their skills at any time day or night.
Jersey Shore Star JWoww Just Opened a Store in New Jersey (and it's adorable)
Jenni 'JWoww' Farley just opened her first boutique in New Jersey, Heavenly Flower, at American Dream— and her kids were part of the entire process. It's a short drive from New York City, and sure to become a tri-state area favorite. Let's take a look inside. Follow @shopheavenlyflower and @jwoww on Instagram for more information. Production: Sarah Karger
This Country Music Star Will Pull Up to Your Driveway for Personal Concerts
One country music star is taking to the streets with his Hometown House Party Tour across America. You can find out more about Matt Stillwell's music at MattStillWellMusic.net Production credits: Sarah Karger
Racist Karen Steals + Threatens Central Park Women
Warning: this video may be disturbing for some audiences. A Central Park, Manhattan Karen goes to work stealing from two park-goers and then openly admits to racism. To compound matters, she called 911 to make false claims against the women she victimized. Video credit: Alana Lambert/Facebook Production: Sarah Karger
Inspiring Birthday Party Outside New York's Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
Shimy, a little boy undergoing cancer treatments at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York, wasn't able to spend his birthday with visitors due to the facility's strict COVID precautions. Watch as Chai Lifeline, a charitable organization, rallied the help of local volunteers to make his birthday a special one anyway. You can find out more information about Chai Lifeline at chailifeline.org. Production: Sarah Karger
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Bryce Gruber covers women's lifestyle content and news ranging from shopping to travel, beauty to parenting, wellness and delicious eating. Find her at @brycegruber on social media, and across a variety of women's lifestyle and parenting topics at TheLuxurySpot.com, Readers' Digest, Bravo, Today's Parent, Chatelaine, FASHION Magazine and on your TV screen through national talk shows. She lives and works in New York's Hudson Valley with her five small children.
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