For diehard hikers there is nowhere quite like Tasmania. Split between east and west by an anomaly called Tyler’s Corridor, the Aussie island is famed for the distinctive climates, geology and vegetation found on either side. To the west, the rainforests and mountain ranges can receive up to 141 inches of rainfall per year (New York … Read more
A woman has broken down in tears after she recalled the terrifying moment she and her family were “running for their lives” from wildfires that have wreaked havoc on the Greek island of Rhodes. Amy, from the UK, was holidaying on the popular Greek island with her partner and daughter, 11, when things took a … Read more
She knew you were trouble when you walked in. Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island home had an uninvited guest over the July 4th weekend, TMZ reported. Police in the upscale coastal town of Westerly arrested Kimberley Meyer, 54, on one misdemeanor count of trespassing, after being summoned to the opulent beachfront mansion by Swift’s security team. … Read more
Pete Davidson provided a rare update on his plans to transform the old Staten Island Ferry he bought with fellow funnyman Colin Jost into a floating nightspot — but eager fans will have to wait quite a while to come aboard. Davidson, 29, admitted that they are “in the hole” with their $280,000 purchase but … Read more
Finland has welcomed the arrival of summer, its warmer weather and the anticipated influx of tourism by establishing what is believed to be the world’s first phone-free island in a move to encourage people to get off their devices. Visitors to the Ulko-Tammio Island off of Finland’s southeast coastline will be asked to keep their noses out of their … Read more
Now that’s a good breakfast! Longtime “SNL” star Kenan Thompson took a break from filming “Good Burger 2” in Rhode Island on Saturday to surprise local cops with a delivery of coffee and donuts. Thompson, 45, and Newport Mayor Xaykham Khamsyvoravong stopped by the Newport Police Department with the morning snacks and posed for pictures with … Read more
Who could have dreamed it? Sleepy Staten Island leads the state in its inability to get proper shuteye. A staggering 44% of adults in Richmond County reported insufficient sleep, according to a new report by Charlotte’s Web, a CBD company. The forgotten borough ranks first in New York State for drowsiness and is No. 14 … Read more
Chris Brown raised eyebrows during his recent Manchester show where he grabbed “Love Island” star Natalia Zoppa by her throat. The “Run It” singer, 33, brought the reality personality up on stage to serenade her for his song “Take You Down” during his concert on March 13. Brown proceeded to give her a lap dance and … Read more
A tiny, barely inhabited island off the coast of Tasmania has become home to an enormous population of mutant, bird-eating tiger snakes. The Jurassic Park-style island, Mount Chappell, is said to be home to Australia’s largest and most venomous tiger snakes. The giant reptiles are twice as big as their relatives on the mainland. Like … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Breaking news: evil has reappeared in the form of demons on the mysterious Jeju Island, and only two people in the world can save it. Our apologies. We may be getting a bit ahead of ourselves. We’re just … Read more
At the edge of a cliff overlooking the glittering Mediterranean in Ibiza, a crowd of 50 or so dancers gyrated, ululated and outstretched their arms towards the sun. It was an ecstatic dance party for the ages — but there was no alcohol, no illicit substances or any famous DJs in sight. It was a … Read more
Staten Island Chuck lives on. The forgotten borough’s beloved groundhog that died after a fall from former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s arms in 2014 has been resurrected to narrate a limited Manhattan production of “Staten Island! The Musical” A pair of high school friends and Staten Island natives have turned the banalities of their oft-hated … Read more
It sounds like something out of a Disney film, but the crazy moment a scuba diver was rescued by a group of “mermaids” was caught on camera. Pablo Avila was scuba diving off California’s Catalina Island when he suddenly lost consciousness in the water. His friends immediately sprung into action, swimming over to rescue him when … Read more
A tourist has learned a very expensive lesson after he was fined for feeding biscuits to a dingo. The 23-year-old Australian man was waiting in line for a ferry on the island of K’gari (Fraser Island), 155 miles north of Brisbane, when a bystander photographed him brazenly feeding the wild dog – known as wongari … Read more
It was a very good year. “It’s been dry, hot, great sunshine, no humidity. The berries are smaller and more concentrated, which means more flavor, giving us a window to make more powerful, elegant wines,” said Roman Roth, head winemaker at Wölffer Estate in Bridgehampton. Roth is particularly excited for the pinot noir this year, … Read more
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part one of two stories spotlighting the life and tragic loss of Melissa Veltidi, whose troubling death occurred while she was being cared for at Amethyst House, Staten Island’s only women’s sober living facility. Melissa Veltidi of Haverstraw in Rockland County died at age 27 on July 22, 2021, after becoming … Read more