Your indoor jungle might be leafing you frazzled. Houseplants have long been celebrated for their wide-ranging health perks, from lifting mood and easing fatigue to boosting pain tolerance and even helping the body recover faster. But a new study from Stanford University suggests that too much greenery can backfire, turning what should be a calming … Read more
A soft play center owner has slammed “selfish” parents who deliberately hosted a chickenpox party at her venue. Jane Coulson, the owner of an indoor activity center in England, was shocked and outraged when she learned about the gathering’s secret intentions. A concerned mother tipped her off, revealing that a group of parents had intentionally brought their children to the center … Read more
Airbnb said it’s prohibiting the use of indoor security cameras in all of its listings worldwide, regardless of their purpose or location. In an effort to simplify its policy on security cameras and other devices, hosts will no longer be allowed to use cameras in any area of the home, effective April 30, the company said in … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Treadmills were all the rage. Rowers took the fitness space by storm. Now, indoor exercise bikes are owning center stage. But indoor cycling isn’t just exercise — it’s an experience, and many indoor cyclists would agree. With music-driven … Read more
When you’re having a big wedding, you might be tempted to impose sweeping rules on all the guests, but someone is bound to get annoyed. If you encourage guests to stick to a color scheme, someone will complain they can’t afford to buy a new outfit. If you want to provide a set menu, people’s complex … Read more
Houseplants are a classic decorating tool, but leafy indoor greenery might also be good for you. The health benefits of plants, some scientists say, can include removing toxins such as benzene — a volatile organic compound in gasoline that’s known to cause cancer — from indoor air. And with air quality — especially in the … Read more
Coney Island’s Luna Park has some air-conditioned competition. A giant new playground for kids has cut the ribbon in Brooklyn. National chain Urban Air Adventure Park opened its first New York City location on New Year’s Eve, and the 40,000-square-foot venue was an immediate hit. (New Jersey, meanwhile, currently has six locations.) “We wanted to bring … Read more
On the eastern end of Long Island, New York, lies a trove of art venues and a rich cultural scene to explore at leisure. You can find works in lush gardens and meadows, on manicured lawns, around ponds with waterlilies, by marshy creeks, and in historic Hamptons buildings. The list of galleries and arts centers … Read more
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Los Angeles County is getting closer to rolling back an indoor masking mandate. The county is on the verge of moving to the CDC’s “high” level of community transmission. Staying two weeks at that level will automatically trigger an indoor masking mandate. A return to … Read more