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Chaotic subway construction forces Manhattan-bound commuters into yet another summer of hell: ‘Hour-long odysseys’

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Chaotic subway construction forces Manhattan-bound commuters into yet another summer of hell: ‘Hour-long odysseys’

Welcome to the newest MTA magic trick: traveling to Manhattan by first heading farther away from it. It wouldn’t be NYC without some major, rather frustrating, subway issues. More recently, frustrated Brooklyn straphangers are sounding off after the Manhattan-bound J train started skipping several Brooklyn stops during weekday midday hours — forcing some riders into … Read more

The highest-paying job in California pays staggering average of $347K per year

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The highest-paying job in California pays staggering average of 7K per year

Ophthalmology is the highest paying career on average in California, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show. The average wage for the role, which is specializing in eye care, is a staggering $347,690 while the state’s average income for all earners is just $80,690, the data from May 2025 said.  Ophthalmologists rake in a … Read more

Best dressed Knicks! Die-hard fans bring stylish heat to playoff games against Cavaliers

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Best dressed Knicks! Die-hard fans bring stylish heat to playoff games against Cavaliers

The New York Knicks aren’t just dominating the playoffs — they’re turning Madison Square Garden into the hottest runway in Manhattan. With the Knicks now sitting one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, orange-and-blue fever has completely taken over the city — and fans have been showing up for this playoff … Read more

Dozens of hikers suddenly fall sick on California section of iconic Pacific Crest Trail

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Dozens of hikers suddenly fall sick on California section of iconic Pacific Crest Trail

Roughly a dozen hikers have reportedly fallen ill with a nasty stomach bug after traversing a section of the scenic Pacific Crest Trail.  The popular hiking destination spans more than 2,600 miles and goes from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington.  The Pacific Crest Trail Association acknowledged reports of “gastrointestinal illness” in the … Read more

Gary Sinise says his money would be ‘moving a lot faster out the door’ if he still lived in California

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Gary Sinise says his money would be ‘moving a lot faster out the door’ if he still lived in California

After decades in Hollywood, Gary Sinise chose to say goodbye. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the Golden Globe Award-winning actor — whose Gary Sinise Foundation gifted an injured US Army veteran a car in partnership with Wells Fargo during America’s Ball for The Mall event earlier this month — opened up about his decision to … Read more

NYC’s iconic People’s Beach bathhouse to reopen after 54 years thanks to stunning $88M reno

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NYC’s iconic People’s Beach bathhouse to reopen after 54 years thanks to stunning M reno

The bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park has been sitting so long it could’ve legally collected Social Security. But after 54 years of being boarded up, battered, and basically treated like an abandoned movie set on the edge of the Atlantic, the legendary “People’s Beach” landmark is finally making a comeback — courtesy of a not-so-modest … Read more

Here’s which retailers, grocery stores and pharmacies are open and closed on Memorial Day

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Here’s which retailers, grocery stores and pharmacies are open and closed on Memorial Day

In case you need to make a last-minute (rainy) run. Although Memorial Day weekend, a time meant to honor military personnel who risked their lives to serve in the US Armed Forces, is technically the unofficial start of summer, millions across the East Coast have gotten slammed with cold, rainy weather. Certainly not ideal for … Read more

Exclusive | NYC is the city that never sleeps once again — restaurants, salons and gyms are scrambling to feed your 24/7 needs

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Exclusive | NYC is the city that never sleeps once again — restaurants, salons and gyms are scrambling to feed your 24/7 needs

Once coined “the city that never sleeps,” a sizable portion of NYC now has a sensible, if not yawn-inducing bedtime.  While most Empire City bars, nightclubs, fitness centers and even supermarkets once stayed open until the wee hours, the pall of the pandemic changed the circadian rhythm of the city — shifting some 24-hour hotspots … Read more

California may ban kitchen quartz countertops over incurable disease fears

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California may ban kitchen quartz countertops over incurable disease fears

California workplace safety regulators want to completely ban kitchen quartz countertops because they are linked to an incurable lung disease in the workers who make them. The state’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted to move towards prohibiting work on artificial stone to stop infection by the deadly kitchen dust, following Australia’s ban of … Read more

Trader Joe’s expands with 25 new stores across 14 states — including 2 in NY

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Trader Joe’s expands with 25 new stores across 14 states — including 2 in NY

Trader Joe’s is expanding its footprint with 25 new locations across 14 states, adding to its previously announced growth pipeline, the company said. The popular California-based grocery chain announced Wednesday that nine additional stores are now in development, bringing the total slate of upcoming openings to more than two dozen. All locations have been identified, though opening … Read more

Owner of Philadelphia’s iconic Pat’s cheesesteaks forced to work in NY — wearing ‘Philly Sucks’ shirt — after losing Knicks bet

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Owner of Philadelphia’s iconic Pat’s cheesesteaks forced to work in NY — wearing ‘Philly Sucks’ shirt — after losing Knicks bet

The boss of Philadelphia’s Pat’s King of Steaks wore a “Philly Sucks” T-shirt and worked at a Long Island eatery Wednesday after betting against the red-hot New York Knicks. Pat’s owner Frank Olivieri worked at cheesesteak joint Dario’s in West Hempstead to make good on a wager he made as the Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers … Read more

Why LA’s concrete river matters more than ever

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Why LA’s concrete river matters more than ever

You’ve seen it in car chases, drag races and apocalyptic movie scenes, but the Los Angeles River isn’t a movie set. It’s one of the city’s most important pieces of infrastructure — and one of its biggest environmental questions. The 51-mile river cuts across Los Angeles in a form that feels uniquely LA: half urban, … Read more

Exclusive | Schmear showdown! Midtown block is NYC’s bagel battleground with three nearby shops all drawing massive, chaotic crowds

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Exclusive | Schmear showdown! Midtown block is NYC’s bagel battleground with three nearby shops all drawing massive, chaotic crowds

From schmattes to schmears in the Garment District. NYC and bagels go hand in hand. And while doughy shops are churning out shiny crust and chewy bites on practically every corner, there is one short, heavily trafficked Midtown stretch that has become one of the Big Apple’s most unexpected bagel battlegrounds. On West 35th Street between … Read more

Exclusive | Brooklyn chef hailed for inflation-busting videos turning Dollar Store ingredients into luxury family meals — for only $5

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Exclusive | Brooklyn chef hailed for inflation-busting videos turning Dollar Store ingredients into luxury family meals — for only

Chef Maurice Levene, better known online as “Chef Moe,” doesn’t just teach people how to cook. He teaches them how to survive inflation. The 43-year-old, Brooklyn-born chef has amassed more than 647,000 TikTok followers in just five months by showing viewers how to stretch a few crumpled dollar bills into hearty family dinners — often … Read more

Gavin Newsom stepped in to clear homeless encampment outside legendary NFL player’s family home

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Gavin Newsom stepped in to clear homeless encampment outside legendary NFL player’s family home

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has made it known he wants to clean up homeless encampments — and will attempt to do so when it involves one of his celebrity friends. Text messages recently obtained by the San Francisco Chronicle show the Democratic governor’s office stepped in to help football player Marshawn Lynch, who co-hosted a … Read more

LaGuardia Airport adds hologram ‘concierge’ Bridget in latest spooky invasion of AI

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LaGuardia Airport adds hologram ‘concierge’ Bridget in latest spooky invasion of AI

Bridget’s got your back. Next time you’re traveling out of Terminal B in New York’s LaGuardia Airport, you might encounter the facility’s new “concierge” — in the form of a life-size AI hologram. LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B has introduced Bridget, a fully interactive AI hologram “concierge.” Courtesy of Laguardia Gateway Partners Located near Terminal B’s … Read more

The rowdiest NYC bars to cheer on the Knicks during the Eastern Conference finals — if you can’t score tickets

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The rowdiest NYC bars to cheer on the Knicks during the Eastern Conference finals — if you can’t score tickets

These are New York’s premier Knick-elodeons. After sweeping the 76ers in a stunning shutout, the Knicks are headed to the Eastern Conference finals, earning a shot at their first NBA title in over half a century. En route to this historic milestone, the blue and orange ballers notably won seven playoff games in a row, … Read more

Exclusive | Tupac murder suspect addresses fears Suge Knight could out him in upcoming memoir

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Exclusive | Tupac murder suspect addresses fears Suge Knight could out him in upcoming memoir

Tupac Shakur murder suspect Duane “Keefe D” Davis isn’t worried Suge Knight will finger him in an upcoming memoir as being involved in the shooting death of the rap legend. Knight, who is currently serving a 28-year sentence from a fatal hit-and-run in 2015, is set to release his “Your Pain is My Joy” memoir … Read more

Exclusive | Chow time! NYC’s 2026 summer food festivals are a tasty trip around the world

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Exclusive | Chow time! NYC’s 2026 summer food festivals are a tasty trip around the world

Here comes the summer fest foodie quest. It’s officially the season to eat outdoors in New York City and sample a smorgasbord of food festivals — featuring many cultures and cuisines — across the boroughs. From beloved staples like Smorgasburg and Taste of Tribeca to newer food events like The Great Nosh and From Sea … Read more

Bruce Springsteen leaves superfan Chris Christie hanging in rough concert moment in NYC

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Bruce Springsteen leaves superfan Chris Christie hanging in rough concert moment in NYC

Bruce Springsteen appeared to snub Chris Christie during an awkward concert moment caught on video. In a viral clip shared on social media, Springsteen can be seen walking through the crowd at his Brooklyn concert on Thursday before heading right past the former New Jersey governor. Christie held out his hand to Springsteen like other … Read more