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
Sometimes you can always get what you want. Mick Jagger is officially engaged for the third time. The Rolling Stones frontman, 81, and Melanie Hamrick, 37, have been quietly engaged for “two to three years,” Hamrick confirmed in an interview with French publication Paris Match on Wednesday. Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick attend a state … Read more
During a recent five-year period, a substantial portion of maternal deaths in America — almost one-third — took place more than six weeks after childbirth, at a time when most new mothers think they are in the clear, researchers reported on Wednesday. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, is one of the first to … Read more
A little more than three years ago, we could’ve never imagined Will Smith gettin’ jiggy wit it again. After all, he had long ago given up his career as a lighthearted rapper and had become a serious thespian who was the frontrunner to win an Oscar in 2022 — on his third nomination — for … 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
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
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
He’s changing the notion of lotion. A Long Island man with cerebral palsy has unveiled a unique line of products using remedies he learned from his grandmother, mom and aunt in India as a little boy. “They would take yogurt and add spices like turmeric, saffron, cinnamon, and they would throw it on our faces … Read more
No need to chase the jingle – Mister Softee is now stationary. The iconic ice cream man has parked in Long Island, putting down roots with its first-ever brick-and-mortar shop earlier this month – in a move that was mint to be, according to its franchise owner. “People love Mister Softee. And sometimes when the … Read more
Once upon a time, bedtime in my house was a strictly enforced routine. It involved bath, book and then bed at 7pm on the dot – no negotiation. Heaven help anyone that tried to get in the way of this sequence – it was absolutely set in stone! With three kids under three, we had to keep to a routine … Read more
He’s got new blood. A Long Island hospital said it administered life-changing Lyfgenia gene therapy treatment and successfully wiped away sickle cell disease from a Laurelton man. Cohen Children’s Medical Center said patient Sebastien Beauzile, 21, is the first New Yorker to have received the breakthrough treatment, The Post was first to report. Sebastien Beauzile … Read more
Gene Hackman believed his wife Betsy Arakawa was the reason he lived as long as he did, according to one of the actor’s longtime friends. “She was very protective of him,” Tom Allin recently told The New York Times of Arakawa, who was seemingly the Oscar-winner’s sole caretaker prior to his shocking death. Maintenance workers … Read more
Can Paxlovid treat long Covid? A new report suggests it might help some patients, but which patients might benefit remains unclear. The report, published Monday in the journal Communications Medicine, describes the cases of 13 long Covid patients who took extended courses of the antiviral drug. Results were decidedly mixed: Nine patients reported some improvement, … Read more
Festive households rush to put up their Christmas trees weeks before the holiday — but don’t seem to know when to take them down. And the answer to that can vary depending on the type of Tannenbaum you have — or what traditions you follow. The National Fire Protection Association warns against keeping a live tree indoors … Read more
John Reardon is getting candid on his health journey. The actor, 49, took to Instagram on Tuesday to reveal he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer, sharing a picture of himself dressed up and a second photo of himself in a hospital bed. “Last night was my first night out after my recovery from tonsil cancer,” … Read more
Nailed it. Timothée Chalamet’s lauded transformation into rock icon Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown” was so complete, it went all the way down to his cuticles. The “Dune 2” actor, 28, ended rampant speculation about whether the surprisingly long fingernails he has in the new biopic (out Dec. 25) are actually his own during … Read more
Justin Timberlake is bringing “SexyBack” — but with a longer shirt. The 43-year-old singer tweaked his outfit at his concert in Kansas City on Friday after recently experiencing a viral wardrobe malfunction. Timberlake had a visible bulge while wearing a tight-fitted harness for his “Mirrors” performance in Nashville last week. Justin Timberlake at his Nashville … Read more
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Olivia Ponton, 22, have been romantically involved since the early fall, according to a new report. The football star and the model have been “hooking up” since that time and “are keeping it casual,” People reported on Monday. The pair’s romantic link became public after it … Read more
“Yellowstone” viewers, brace yourselves — because what’s believed to be the final episode of the hit cowboy series is almost here. The show’s co-creator and writer, Taylor Sheridan, 54, saddled back behind the camera to direct the last episode of Season 5B, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The final installment of the season, airing on Dec. … Read more
Forget sleeping like a baby — we want to sleep like a millionaire celebrity. And when several of them — namely Selena Gomez, Molly Sims, and Nicola Peltz Beckham — swear by the same must-have to send them into slumber, it’s worth consideration. Selena Gomez says her “really nice” bedroom addition is great for unwinding at the … Read more