When Pedro Reyes, 52, and Natasha Danielle Smith, 44, decided to tie the knot, they knew New York City would be one of the key players in their nuptials. “It’s where Natasha and I fell in love,” said Reyes. “It only felt right to bring our closest family and friends into the city that shaped … Read more
They’re reaching new heights. “KPop Demon Hunters” fever is gripping New York, with the stars of the wildly popular animated Netflix film lighting up the Empire State Building on Friday. The movie, which premiered on Netflix in June, quickly became a blockbuster hit around the world, with the streaming giant now releasing a sing-along version … Read more
No monkey business. New Yorkers will get their first taste of the Rainforest Cafe when the classic theme restaurant opens on the 86th floor of the Empire State Building the first week of October. The caw caw-worthy news comes after the Big Apple opening of the beloved, conservation-focused chain restaurant — a staple of upscale malls … Read more
The world is in a New York state of mind. The Empire State Building was ranked the top tourist attraction on the planet in TripAdvisor’s newly-released 2024 Traveler’s Choice Awards, with the 102-floor skyscraper towering over the likes of the Eiffel Tower and Rome’s Colosseum. A visit to Midtown Manhattan’s most iconic tall building — completed … Read more
A giant green dragon balloon appeared to be wrapped around the Empire State Building Sunday morning in the latest stunt to promote the upcoming second season of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel “House of the Dragon.” Stunning images of the massive creature began popping up on X Sunday morning — one day after the Empire … Read more
Take your love to new heights this Valentine’s Day. One lucky couple can enjoy a private dinner on the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building on Feb. 14 — but it will cost a cool $10,000. The experience, dubbed “Empire for Two,” was cooked up by Chef Morgan Jarrett of STATE Grill and Bar, … Read more
Will you be our Valentine? It’s that time of year when chocolate and roses become the universal currency of love. But if you’re looking to think outside the box of chocolates this year, these luxury experiences in NYC and beyond are just the ticket. Why not try saying “I love you” on a romantic lakeside … Read more
New Yorkers consider the Hamptons the Empire State’s biggest ripoff, a new survey says. Over 40% of approximately 5,000 polled New Yorkers think the Hamptons is the attraction that’s least worth the price, followed by the Empire State Building (31%) and the Statue of Liberty (14%), according to a Casino.org study. Almost half of those … Read more
Think traffic’s bad on your commute? Spare a thought for the visiting hordes battling a painful kind of gridlock most New Yorkers will never experience — waiting in line for some of the Big Apple’s top tourist attractions. A new study found that seven of the 20 most complained-about queues in the United States were … Read more
Jared Leto has officially responded to fans who have said that he and reality star Scott Disick look like “identical” twins. “Wow,” Leto, 51, said while appearing on Sirius XM’s TikTok Radio Friday. “Really? Lucky me.” “Thank you,” the “Suicide Squad” actor added. When asked by host Davis Burleson if he saw the resemblance, the “Morbius” … Read more
There was nothing so-called about this climb. On Thursday morning, “My So-Called Life” star Jared Leto transformed from dreamboat to daredevil when he scaled the Empire State Building. Well, at least 18 floors of it. The Oscar-winning actor’s career reached new heights at the New York landmark as he pulled off the awe-inspiring stunt to … Read more
Plans to build the world’s tallest flagpole are being delayed — again. The tiny town of Columbia Falls in Maine is extending its moratorium on big developments for another six months following a proposal for a flagpole taller than the Empire State Building, with an observation deck and a flag larger than a football field. The planned … Read more