It comes with a side of spies. Long Island’s newest steakhouse is a fascinating nod to the Culper spy ring, a local group of Revolutionary War double agents whose heroic espionage efforts saved the colonial forces on multiple occasions. “As we were going through school, we learned about the spy ring and the effect it … Read more
This summer, the real villa isn’t in Fiji — it’s in a Brooklyn brownstone, a Midtown sports bar and a West Village comedy club. Love Island USA, which premiered its new season June 11 on Peacock, has officially taken over New York City nightlife. Fans across the boroughs are ditching the couch for themed cocktails, … Read more
Jalen Brunson isn’t the only NBA star captivated by a certain reality TV dating show. Speaking to ESPN on Thursday after taking down the Thunder in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton revealed how watching “Love Island” with girlfriend Jade Jones has been part of his recovery from a strained right … Read more
A paralyzed teenage Long Island wrestler says he took inspiration from a local fallen Navy SEAL to recover — and now hopes to follow in his hero’s footsteps and join the elite unit. Finn Schiavone, 16, of Bay Shore suffered a traumatic brain injury in the eighth grade after accidentally being tossed off a wrestling … Read more
Get packing! The latest best vacation travel ranking from U.S. News & World Report has revealed a new hidden gem. Each year, the publication analyzes over 1,500 locations using a mix of traveler reviews and expert opinions, factoring in things like cultural offerings, recreational opportunities, dining scenes, and how uncrowded and unexpectedly delightful an experience is. Leading … Read more
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. Pack your sunscreen and brace for drama: “Love Island USA” Season 7 kicks off tonight! Before a new group of bombshells shake things up, the season will begin with 10 … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Billie Eilish is back for another round. The “Chihiro” hitmaker just announced she’s extended her ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour,’ which … Read more
Privacy is the ultimate luxury. The rich and famous have traded the crowded beaches of Malibu and the high-profile parties of the Hamptons for something far more remote. Lanai, a tiny Hawaiian island that feels more like a distant planet than part of the United States, has become a favorite vacation spot for the elite. … Read more
A Long Island speech pathologist said a pioneering bio implant stopped her “horrific” rheumatoid arthritis in its tracks. Massapequa’s Dawn Steiner, 58, said even a simple handshake would mean agony — and after 15 years she retreated into a reclusive lifestyle. “My husband had to help me get dressed,” she told The Post. Massapequa speech … Read more
Colin Jost pleaded for somebody to buy his decommissioned Staten Island ferry during a rare sketch appearance on “Saturday Night Live.” During the May 3 episode, host Quinta Brunson and longtime castmember Mikey Day portrayed two angry drivers who insulted each other using bizarre hand gestures through closed car windows on a ferry. Colin Jost … Read more
Long Island’s Gold Coast still shines — albeit in a more subdued manner than when “The Great Gatsby” was published 100 years ago. The novel, which is celebrating its centennial this week, is set in the mammoth mansions of the tony North Shore. While some of the colossal homes from the era remain, the atmosphere … Read more
A Rhode Island man credited Chick-fil-A for saving his life as he shed 132 pounds eating the popular fast-food chain’s Spicy Southwest Salad for lunch every day for over a year. Tom Carroll, a 6′ 2” digital content producer for a local radio station in Boston, started the journey in July 2023 when he stepped … Read more
Before Tina Louise found herself stranded on a tropical island, she was plagued with loneliness as a child in boarding school. The actress, who found fame as the glamorous Ginger Grant on the sitcom “Gilligan’s Island,” has recently released the audio version of her 1997 book, “Sunday: A Memoir.” The star said that, for the … Read more
A miniature dachshund named Valerie, who has spent almost a year and a half lost on a remote island in southern Australia, has been spotted in the wild — now rescue workers and islanders think they’re finally close to catching the little pup. “Fantastic news off the bat,” Jared Karen, a staff member of Kangala … Read more
Oh, great. One more thing for New Yorkers to worry about — being murdered by Mickey Mouse. In the demented new horror movie “Screamboat,” now in theaters, David Howard Thornton (Art the clown from “Terrifier”) plays Willie, a killer rodent who brutalizes passengers at night aboard NYC’s very own Staten Island ferry. And not just … Read more
Almost two decades ago a pair of fresh-faced British sketch comedians armed with a good idea and an able director with a cache of film stock made a charming short film called “The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island.” The 25-minute outing won a prize at the 2008 Edinburgh Film Festival, was nominated … Read more
Like many of us nowadays, I needed a reason to laugh. My mistake — encouraged by the offbeat bona fides of the British performers Tom Basden and Tim Key — was expecting “The Ballad of Wallis Island” to provide one. Bereft of chuckles or even a substantial story, this maudlin musical fable never escapes the … Read more
He’s making opera great again. Christopher Macchio, the Long Island vocalist who stole the show singing the “Star Spangled Banner” at President Trump’s second inauguration — earning the nickname “America’s Tenor” — continues hitting high notes in his musical career now as a nationwide sensation. “As a teenager, I really wanted to keep it a … Read more
An Australian reality star has just scored the biggest ever win in TV history. On the latest episode of NBC’s Deal or No Deal Island, Australian Survivor winner David Genat took home the major prize. Deal or No Deal Island is a US reality series and a spin-off from the original game show, Deal or No Deal. It’s a lot more … Read more
It’s a big score for the north shore. Nearly a dozen affluent Nassau County enclaves on the Gold Coast, or just a few miles south, made a newly released list of the best places in the US to raise a family. Kensington, a neighborhood on Manhasset Bay near the Queens border, placed second in the … Read more