The Myka Greek frozen yogurt chain that gridlocked a quiet sidewalk in the West Village planted its flag next to Radio City Music Hall last week. It’s the second location in NYC for the TikTok-famous fro yo (not including a clandestine window in Union Square), and the Midtown line is already as long as for some … Read more
There’s a thin line between super fandom and flagrant infatuation. New York Knicks nuts, however, know no bounds. Robert Samuel, founder of Same Ole Line Dudes, a place-holding concierge, exclusively tells The Post that diehards of the 2026 NBA Championship winners are hiring his team of professional line sitters — at $25 an hour — to spend … Read more
Searching for that special someone in Los Angeles has not been Maria-Alejandra Paz’s cup of tea. But with an assist from Cupid and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the singleton’s now sipping from the sweet fount of love. Score. “The World Cup has single-handedly changed my dating life for the better,” Paz, 29, living in … Read more
Though it wasn’t quite as long as the viral Game 4 list of celebrities, Frost Bank Center still welcomed many famous Knicks supporters for Game 5 on Saturday night in San Antonio. How could they miss the Knicks’ first chance to close out and win their first NBA title since 1973? Spike Lee couldn’t be … Read more
Decorating a Disney Cruise Line cabin door may be a time-honored tradition, but many travelers now say the decor has gotten “out of hand” as streamers, photos and signs often extend into the hallway and onto the ceilings. Citing the importance of guest safety, Disney Cruise Line is updating its decoration policy. The net result? The door … Read more
Cruise control. A passenger is suing a major cruise line for damages after stumbling over a mobility scooter. The high-seas tumble resulted in injuries that required surgery. Florida woman Colleen Parson was traveling aboard Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas last June when the fateful fall allegedly went down. Parson was walking through the onboard casino, … Read more
Chair hogging has long been a problem on major cruise lines — and now a few popular companies are cracking down on so-called pool pirates. For decades, cruise passengers have practiced a time-honored tradition of grabbing anything they can find — towels, flip-flops, even dolls — to reserve lounge chairs by the pool for hours when the individuals are … Read more
Trader Joe’s has shut down a long-running rumor that its employees are trained to flirt with customers while working the checkout line. “Definitively, no,” Bryan Palbaum, CEO of the California-based grocery store chain, said on the Trader Joe’s podcast in 2023. Still, the rumor persists — and not entirely without reason, according to some. “I think … Read more
Not quite as worrisome as hantavirus — but still, cruise enthusiasts have another reason to sound the alarm. Carnival Cruise Line announced it would cancel an undisclosed number of reservations after an apparent IT glitch briefly allowed travelers to book cruises at shockingly low fares. A recent IT glitch sent hopeful cruisers swimming for shore … Read more
A frightening hot air balloon accident ended remarkably well on April 27, after strong winds triggered an unplanned launch at Sky River Casino, sending the balloon into the side of the building before a safe landing. Throughout the captured footage, the wind is evident as the tall grass sways along the field, while audible gusts are heard. As the balloon descends, it’s … Read more
This has scientists quaking in their boots. Researchers have found that one of the US’s most dangerous fault lines is overdue for an earthquake, potentially threatening millions of people across California, per an alarming study in the journal Seismological Research Letters. This terrifying tremor could “cause extensive damage to such a dense population zone,” wrote … Read more
A major cruise company is under fire from guests and travelers after reportedly shutting down key attractions and not alerting guests before their voyages. Frustrated passengers onboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas and Icon of the Seas have been taking to social media to complain that they were not notified that several water slides are closed. … Read more
Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about printed works that have gone on to find new life as movies, television shows, theatrical productions and more. This week’s challenge highlights movie adapations of novels where an actor, director or screenwriter has added new lines that weren’t in the book. Just tap or … Read more
The new Michael Jackson biopic is an almost sure-fire hit, on track to make $60 million when it opens next weekend. The movie’s star, Michael’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, and his proud sons Prince and Bigi triumphantly appeared at the first two premieres in Berlin, Germany, and Gary, Indiana — helming the biggest project of their … Read more
Global crisis = altered cruises. The war in Iran continues to rage, amplified this week by the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, a sea corridor through which 20 million barrels of oil and a fifth of the world’s natural gas supplies traverse each day. The conflict has spiked crude oil prices, affected travel costs, … Read more
Hikari Saito and Yuta Matsumoto weren’t going to take any chances. The two Shohei Ohtani fans bought tickets to Friday night’s Dodgers vs. Rangers game about a month ago specifically to get their hands on the superstar’s newest bobblehead, and in order to make sure they got their copies of the souvenirs, they got to … Read more
Talk about a change in tide. MSC Cruises is scrapping its Arabian Gulf winter season, pulling the plug on sailings aboard its mega-ship MSC World Europa — and sending it thousands of miles in the opposite direction. The vessel, which can carry nearly 7,000 passengers, was originally set to cruise out of Dubai, Abu Dhabi … Read more
They won’t be “over” the moon even after returning from it. Following their historic 10-day flight around the moon, the intrepid Artemis II astronauts are slated to return to Earth Friday evening, marking the end of the United States’ first lunar foray in over 50 years. But they won’t be out of the woods yet … Read more
Delta Air Lines is the latest airline to increase their checked bag fees. Passengers on domestic flights and select short-haul international routes will now pay $45 for their first checked bag and $55 for the second — a $10 increase. The cost of checking a third bad will increase from $150 to $200. The price … Read more
Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they’ll be slapped with extra surcharges related to the fuel issues in the next months as a result. Some cruise operators are already introducing additional fees on certain trips. StarDream Cruises, headquartered in Malaysia, said it added a daily fuel … Read more