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New York City is one of the most expensive cities in the world
Here's a bit of reassurance: you are not going crazy, everything in New York is costly—at least according to data company Numbeo's Cost of Living Index by City, which just crowned New York as the third most expensive city in the world, right after Geneva and Zurich, both Swiss towns.
The National Dominican Day Parade 2024 is back this weekend in NYC: here’s everything you need to know
A sea of dancers, maracas, and Dominican flags will fill Sixth Avenue in Manhattan this weekend for the National Dominican Day Parade. This massive cultural celebration typically welcomes more than a million people, and organizers said it'll be even bigger and better this year. It's one of the best things to do in August, so don't miss it. Here's what to expect if you're attending the parade or just looking to avoid traffic delays this weekend.
Manhattan's Pier 76 may soon look very different
Manhattan piers have undergone some major glow-ups in recent years. There's the new park underway at Pier 97 in Hell's Kitchen and the fresh energy at Pier 17 in the Seaport, to name a few. But Pier 76 in Hudson River Park near Hudson Yards has remained an undeveloped pavement plot with just a few planters and benches.
This buzzy Japanese donut shop is opening in Times Square
The bakery's name might be slightly odd, but I'm donut?, a new shop by Japanese Chef Ryouta Hirako, is sure to draw a crowd through its interesting treats when it opens at 154 West 45th Street by Sixth Avenue in Times Square this October. Speaking of the moniker: it is...
Take an Amtrak train trip around the country for super-cheap now
If you're in need of a quick vacation but have no idea where to go, we have a great idea: Amtrak recently announced its fall travel flash sale, offering steep discounts for train trips all across the country—including several from New York City. The catch? You have to book your journey by this Wednesday, August 7.
The Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn location has officially reopened
It's official: the beloved Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn at 445 Albee Square West at City Point has officially reopened following a pretty big upgrade and expansion project that has brought along with it new recliner seats (yay!), five new auditoriums, additional restrooms and upgrades to the theater's projection capabilities. The...
This is the most expensive neighborhood in NYC
We already know that we live in one of the most expensive cities in all of the U.S. but a new study by PropertyShark takes a look at the particular neighborhoods that are most costly in this great town of ours. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the construction that's been going on...
This NY suburb was just voted one of the best places to live for families in the U.S.
We love ourselves a ranking, especially when it confirms New York's supremacy in... just about anything?. According to a new survey by Fortune, Long Island's North Hempstead is the 15th best place to live in the U.S. for families, a title we will gladly claim as New York's own. The...
This is not a drill: Mariah Carey's Christmas tour is coming to NY this year
All we want for Christmas is... the chance to catch the Queen of Christmas perform live. The always-iconic Mariah Carey just announced that her annual Christmas tour is making a comeback and expanding its reach: the concert will take over UBS Arena in Belmont Park on December 15 and then head to Brooklyn's Barclays Center on December 17, among other U.S. dates. Clearly, a ticket to any of the shows will make for the perfect holiday gift.
These NYC feats of athleticism and endurance should be Olympic sports
All eyes have been on the Olympics games in Paris this week. From Pommel Horse Guy (aka Stephen Neodoroscik)'s dizzying performance to Simone Biles' gold-medal win to the grace of Bob the Cap Catcher, the games have been both astonishing and adorable. Though we don’t have the chance to win...
Keanu Reeves is making his Broadway debut in a new Jamie Lloyd production
A lot celebrities have their eye on the New York theater's fall scene: Adam Driver will play a country music icon in Off Broadway’s Hold on to me Darling, Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho will be the new stars of Broadway's Cabaret and Nick Jonas will appear in in the 14-week-run of The Last Five Years.
NYC is under a heat advisory now
If hell has a steam room, then today's weather is probably what it feels like. Although we're just barely in the upper 80s temperature-wise, the humidity is currently hovering at about 65%, which is contributing to that unbearable, hot and sticky feeling you will have to deal with when stepping outside.
Check out this futuristic new public library now open in Far Rockaway
Over five years since closing and following a massive $39 million renovation, Far Rockaway's public library has officially reopened and it's looking absolutely beautiful. Famous architecture firm Snøhetta redesigned the two-story Queens Public Library space at 1637 Central Avenue, doubling it in space and doing it justice as part of a larger Downtown Far Rockaway rezoning plan that vowed to bring in more retail, housing and overall amenities to the area.
NYC officials have shut down over 750 illegal cannabis shops in recent months
It seems like nowadays in New York, you can find a smoke shop on every other corner, many of which are capitalizing off the city's increasingly liberal weed laws. But even though we're going through a sort of pot renaissance, don't be fooled: a lot of the businesses you might see are not legally registered and might actually be selling you bottom-shelf products.
Adam Driver will play a country music icon in Off Broadway’s ‘Hold on to me Darling’
It's (almost) the most wonderful time of the year: fall in New York, when the heat starts to subside, folks return from the Hamptons, new restaurants open and the theater world's most exciting productions debut. Regarding that last bit: Girls star and overall beloved actor Adam Driver is set to star in Kenneth Lonergan’s newest Off Broadway revival, Hold on to me Darling.
You can see the world’s largest inflatable duck near NYC this month
In the wise words of Ernie from Sesame Street: "Rubber ducky, you're the one." Much to the delight of Ernie and other duck-loving creatures, the self-described "world's largest rubber duck“ is coming to two locations in New York state this month. This 6-story tall duck, affectionally known as Mama Duck, can pose in land or on the water. As her spokespeople say, “the world is her bathtub.” So if you’re looking to waddle away from the city for a ducky little day trip, here’s where to go.
Frrrozen Hot Chocolates are coming to Times Square this month
Serendipity3 has long been keeping New York on a sugar high with decadent treats and ice cold creations. Established in 1954, the Upper East Side dessert shop has been a favorite to locals and celebrities alike. Marilyn Monroe would study scripts while sipping on frrrozen hot chocolates while Andy Warhol had a go-to order: a New York-style hot dog topped with sauerkraut, a side of crispy french fries and a frozen hot chocolate. Recently, Kim Kardashian made an appearance for her daughter’s birthday and Selena Gomez even has a sundae named after herself. A known Instagrammable spot, the hardest question to figure out is whether to sit underneath one of the many chandeliers or snag a spot by the majestic neon-horned pegasus mounted on the wall. To celebrate a whopping 70 years in business, the concept is bringing its sweetness to Times Square.
This is how much $1,500 gets you for an apartment in Manhattan
No one thinks that living in New York City is cheap, but not everyone might realize just how not cheap it really is. According to a survey conducted by RentCafe, $1,500 in Manhattan will get you about 228 square feet of living space on average—that's about the size of a big master bedroom, or a very, very tight one bedroom apartment.
Exclusive video: A peek into the immersive extravaganza Life and Trust
New York City's premier immersive theatrical experience, Punchdrunk's. , will close this fall after 13 lucky years in Chelsea. But a new show is rising to take its place: Life and Trust, all-new offering set in the Gilded Age. As in Sleep No More, masked and silent audience members choose their own paths through a specially designed multifloor complex—this time, a bank building in the Financial District.
How to get 'Saturday Night Live' tickets for season 50 in NYC
You know fall is not too far away when you start hearing conversations about Saturday Night Live and how to snag tickets to one of the most famous New York-based late night shows. This upcoming season in particular will prove to be super exciting: SNL turns 50 years old, so...
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