In the “before” times of 2016, Andra Day was rising all the way up as a Grammy-nominated chanteuse — for her 2015 debut album, “Cheers to the Fall” — who sang like the spiritual goddaughter of Billie Holiday and Erykah Badu. Then in 2021, the 39-year-old singer — born Cassandra Monique Batie — flipped the … Read more
After an 18-month closure, the dining room of the beloved Central Park Boathouse reopened under new management six weeks ago. It wasn’t worth the wait. The redesigned lakeside restaurant from Legends Hospitality, which runs the food concessions at Yankee Stadium and atop the World Trade Center, is more spirit-crushing than a three-pitch strikeout. It’s an insult to … Read more
Jenny McCarthy does not have fond memories of partying in Hugh Hefner’s Playboy mansion at the start of her career. The “Scream 3” alum, 51, said she was asked to take part in 2021’s “The Secrets of Playboy” documentary, but ultimately opted out. “There was so much … sex going on with gross celebrities in … Read more
Lt. Robert Walsh, a bagpiper and FDNY paramedic, typically plays funerals and memorials, but those who enjoy the sound of the woodwind instrument can also catch him in a more convivial setting. He regularly practices in Central Park along the west side of the 102nd Street Transverse, where he draws in droves of fans. Lt. … Read more
A tree in Central Park, Manhattan, appears to be leaving a lasting impression on visitors for an unexpected and heartwarming reason. Central Park, located in the heart of New York City, occupies 840 acres and is home to over 18,000 trees, according to the Central Park Conservancy. One tree in the park, however, is catching … Read more
A chunk of the Great Lawn in Central Park was so badly damaged during last month’s rain-soaked Global Citizen Festival that the beloved greenspace had to close for the season earlier than anticipated so months-long repairs could get underway. The immediate closure prompted New York City Councilwoman Gale Brewer to call for the annual festival’s … Read more
In the middle of a scorching heat wave, more than 3,000 New Yorkers came together in Central Park to break a world record. Billed as the city’s largest LGBTQ+ Fashion Week bash, Dreamland broke the Guinness World Record for fashion show attendees on Saturday at the ticketed extravaganza at the park’s SummerStage. Dreamland’s attendance broke … Read more
For many, attending a coveted Fashion Week show is merely a far-fetched dream — but at Dreamland this weekend, it can become a reality. That is what’s so unique about Dreamland: Fashion Week in Central Park: It’s open to everyone. “So much of Fashion Week is exclusive — you need to be on a guest list, you … Read more
New Yorkers continue to honor legendary crooner Tony Bennett in one of his favorite city spots. Notes and flowers appeared Saturday on the Central Park bench that bears the name of Bennett, who died Friday at age 96. The park’s iconic carriage drivers left a touching note on the perch, slightly tweaking the lyrics to … Read more
BTS Army members had already been sleeping outside for days, turning an elite stretch of Fifth Avenue into a campground — no thunderstorm was about to dampen their “Euphoria” for Jung Kook’s solo debut in New York’s Central Park Friday morning. And to the squealing delight of his young female fans, the K-pop star was able … Read more
The Dining Millions are eagerly anticipating the fabled Central Park Boathouse lakefront dining room reopening in late summer or fall. I often enjoyed it before previous operator Dean Poll gave it up last year. But hospitality giant Legends’ just-launched Boathouse Cafe, a casual, counter-service precursor to the main venue — it’s on an alfresco patio with nice greenery … Read more
Sarah Lancestar was traveling throughout Central America when she was forced to abandon her holiday plans after a seemingly innocent act led to $60,000 worth of medical bills. The Tasmanian local was staying at a hostel in Nicaragua when she decided to play with the household cat. “It was pawing at me when it suddenly … Read more
A picturesque engagement in Central Park is exactly what one woman got when she was proposed to by her girlfriend on Saturday. A video of the scene even made the rounds on social media when it was posted by another user. However, the now-engaged couple reportedly received massive amounts of hate for their public pronouncement. … Read more