Metallica announces two concerts at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun. Get tickets

Metallica announces two concerts at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun. Get tickets

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Metallica won’t be relegated to just the Sphere this year. On Monday, April 6, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo announced they’ll perform two nights at Uncasville, … Read more

Restaurant owner could ‘go broke’ under blue state’s proposed to-go packaging ban, he warns

Restaurant owner could ‘go broke’ under blue state’s proposed to-go packaging ban, he warns

A proposal being weighed by Connecticut lawmakers could change how takeout food is packaged and delivered, and critics say it could affect quality and cost and could even threaten the livelihood of individual restaurant owners, with one saying he could “go broke” as a result.  House Bill 5524 would prohibit restaurants and other food service businesses from … Read more

Zoo reveals name of newborn spider monkey after asking public for help

Zoo reveals name of newborn spider monkey after asking public for help

This was a real order of monkey business.  A Connecticut zoo asked for help naming its baby spider monkey — and revealed the winning moniker on Facebook Friday. The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport created an online poll so the public could help select an ape-propriate name for their female Black-handed spider monkey, which born in … Read more

Here’s how long $1M in retirement savings will last you in New York — and why you’re better off moving to Connecticut or New Jersey

Here’s how long M in retirement savings will last you in New York — and why you’re better off moving to Connecticut or New Jersey

The golden years are a little shorter in the Empire State. A new study has determined that $1 million in retirement savings lasts less than 13 years in New York, due to the sky-high costs of housing, healthcare, and groceries. GOBankingRates examined the average annual expenditures for people ages 65 and older in every state … Read more

Hallmark Christmas movie mega-fans flooding quiet New England towns to ‘immerse themselves’

Hallmark Christmas movie mega-fans flooding quiet New England towns to ‘immerse themselves’

Some of America’s most beloved Christmas traditions aren’t just found in decorated homes or festive gatherings — they also live on our screens. Enjoying holiday movies together has become a cherished ritual for many families and couples. The film genre is also a favorite during the jolly season. As these films continue to rise in popularity, … Read more

Grocery chain goes viral for ‘addictive’ butter-dipped dessert

Grocery chain goes viral for ‘addictive’ butter-dipped dessert

A regional grocery store recently went viral after unveiling an unusual — and intriguing — treat: butter-dipped ice cream cones. Stew Leonard’s, a Connecticut-based chain with additional locations in New York and New Jersey, posted an Instagram video of the dessert on Nov. 20. The video shows an employee dipping a vanilla soft-serve cone in a bowl … Read more

These NYC-area hospitals aced patient safety in new rankings — see which ones nearly flunked

These NYC-area hospitals aced patient safety in new rankings — see which ones nearly flunked

Two dozen NYC-area hospitals earned top marks for patient safety — while six are barely making the grade, a new watchdog report card shows. Hospitals overseen by NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health and NYU Langone Health, as well as Mount Sinai Queens, among others, received an “A” safety rating from the Leapfrog Group on Thursday. Nearly 3,000 … Read more

This is the insane amount of money you need to make to be in New York’s top 5%

This is the insane amount of money you need to make to be in New York’s top 5%

It pays to be rich in the Empire State. A new study has revealed that New York households need to bring in $619,178 annually in order to be among the state’s top 5% of earners. GOBankingRates uncovered the eye-watering figure after examining a range of data sources, including household median income, lower limit of household … Read more

Exclusive | I struggled to speak because of autism — now I’m finishing my MBA and running the NYC marathon

Exclusive | I struggled to speak because of autism — now I’m finishing my MBA and running the NYC marathon

Evan Mansfield never expected to go far in life. The humble Irishman was diagnosed with autism at a very young age, and he wasn’t fully verbal until 6 years old. Thanks to years of therapy and unwavering support from his family and friends, Mansfield is finishing his MBA at Fairfield University in Connecticut and preparing … Read more

This US town just 90 minutes from NYC beat Greece and Spain hotspots for fall’s trendiest destination

This US town just 90 minutes from NYC beat Greece and Spain hotspots for fall’s trendiest destination

Forget the golden foliage of the Catskills or the cozy cottages of the Adirondacks, the trendiest fall getaway near New York City is…New Haven, Connecticut? According to Skyscanner’s annual Travel Trends report, the New England town is one of the places with the biggest increase in searches over the past 12 months — and the … Read more

‘Wheel of Fortune’ player Christina Derevjanik wins historic $1.035M — in front of her boss

‘Wheel of Fortune’ player Christina Derevjanik wins historic .035M — in front of her boss

A Connecticut woman spun her way into “Wheel of Fortune” history! Contestant Christina Derevjanik won a $1,035,155 cash prize — the largest payday in the iconic game show’s history — in front of her boss during Tuesday’s episode “I have no words!” Derevjanik exclaimed when she won. Christina Derevjanik won a $1,035,155 cash prize on … Read more

‘Credible’ Morrissey assassination threat prompts rocker to cancel Boston, Connecticut shows

‘Credible’ Morrissey assassination threat prompts rocker to cancel Boston, Connecticut shows

British rocker Morrissey has cancelled two shows in New England after his team said there was a “credible threat” to assassinate him onstage — a move that came days after an Ottawa man was charged over an alleged online death threat tied to the singer’s Sept. 12 festival set in Canada. The canceled concerts were … Read more

Exclusive | Check out the best places in and near New York to catch picture-perfect fall foliage as leaves hit their peak

Exclusive | Check out the best places in and near New York to catch picture-perfect fall foliage as leaves hit their peak

Fall is nearly here — it officially kicks off at 2:19 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 22 — and New York is getting ready to paint the town red, orange and gold. Whether you’re headed up the Hudson, cozying up in a Catskills cabin or simply strolling in Central Park, the season’s most dazzling show will … Read more

Quaint town just 90 minutes from NYC named one of the best places in the US to retire

Quaint town just 90 minutes from NYC named one of the best places in the US to retire

New Yorkers ready to retire and leave the bustle of the big city need not travel far. Milford, Connecticut, a quiet, quaint coastal community just 90 minutes from Manhattan, has just been named one of the top towns in America for upper-middle-class retirees. The seaside town was ranked third in a new list compiled by … Read more

Richard Gere’s $11M Connecticut home demolished after outcry from Paul Simon’s daughter

Richard Gere’s M Connecticut home demolished after outcry from Paul Simon’s daughter

Richard Gere’s old house has been demolished. The $11 million New Canaan, Connecticut property that Gere, 76, and his wife, Alejandra Silva, previously owned is no longer standing, according to Hudson Valley House Parts founder Reggie Young. “We recently checked in and the house has been taken down,” Young told People on Sunday. The outlet … Read more

Nix Nantucket and visit one of these affordable, family-friendly New England escapes

Nix Nantucket and visit one of these affordable, family-friendly New England escapes

The Hamptons are a headache. And while Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard still offer cobblestoned charm, what none of those destinations offers (anymore) is value.  The median home sale price in the Hamptons surpassed $2 million this year. Nantucket, meanwhile, is home to  the most expensive county in the United States. Rental prices are equally exorbitant, with … Read more

Exclusive | My school went phone-free — here’s what New York students can expect when the ban kicks in next month

Exclusive | My school went phone-free — here’s what New York students can expect when the ban kicks in next month

Zach Mangino, a rising senior at Wilton High School in Connecticut, spent most of the last school year undistracted by text alerts and TikTok videos, thanks to the town’s Board of Education decision to ban high school students from accessing their smartphones from “bell to bell.” While plenty of his classmates weren’t thrilled with the … Read more

Soundside Music Festival in Connecticut cancels 2025 event over ‘circumstances beyond our control’

Soundside Music Festival in Connecticut cancels 2025 event over ‘circumstances beyond our control’

Party’s over. Connecticut’s popular Soundside Music Festival shocked fans when it abruptly cancelled its star-studded event two months before its opening day. “Due to circumstances beyond our control, [the] Soundside Music Festival has been cancelled,” organizers announced in a statement on the festival’s official website on Friday. “Tickets will be refunded to the original method … Read more

Conjoined twin Carmen Andrade reveals she quietly married boyfriend Daniel McCormack in intimate Connecticut ceremony

Conjoined twin Carmen Andrade reveals she quietly married boyfriend Daniel McCormack in intimate Connecticut ceremony

New marriage alert! Carmen Andrade, known for her viral videos about life as a conjoined twin, revealed that she quietly married her longtime boyfriend, Daniel McCormack, during an intimate ceremony in Connecticut. “We eloped in October with our families,” Carmen told TODAY on Thursday. The couple confessed that they had a small ceremony on the … Read more

Paul Simon’s daughter blasts Richard Gere for selling her childhood Connecticut home to real estate developers: ‘Hate him!’

Paul Simon’s daughter blasts Richard Gere for selling her childhood Connecticut home to real estate developers: ‘Hate him!’

Richard Gere, you’re breaking my heart. Lulu Simon, the daughter of legendary singer Paul Simon, blasted the “Pretty Woman” actor after he sold her childhood Connecticut home to real estate developers who plan to demolish the property to build new houses. “​​Just in case anyone was wondering if I still hate Richard Gere – I … Read more