A woman who was searching for information about her long-lost dad has discovered his secret life as a New York City mafia informant. Paula Colville, 60, was raised by her mom Elizabeth, who became pregnant while working in New York City as an au pair in the 1960s. After returning to Scotland, Elizabeth refused to … Read more
The No. 1 destination for pizza in America isn’t New York. And it’s not Chicago either. That distinction belongs to … New Hampshire. That’s right. Each U.S. state was ranked by how much it loves pizza, according to research from Maine Lobster Now. The study analyzed the number of pizzerias per 100,000 residents, along with people’s interest in pizza, … Read more
As New York City defrosts, it’s not just the tulips blooming — the city’s bursting back to life with something for everyone. From poetic open mics to high-flying bird walks in Central Park, the five boroughs are buzzing with fresh, only-in-NYC ways to shake off the seasonal slumber. Whether you’re sipping a “Melondrama” mocktail inspired … Read more
Cheers to NYC! North America’s 50 Best Bars of 2025 has been revealed — and it was an NYC takeover. Superbueno, a Mexican-American cocktail bar in the East Village, is little over two years old, yet it’s already achieved the title of second-best bar on the continent. Ignacio “Nacho” Jimenez, pictured holding Superbueno’s Green Mango … Read more
Live from New York … it’s a humiliated “Saturday Night Live” actress. Comedian Chloe Fineman, a cast member on NBC’s iconic late-night sketch show, has claimed that an NYC restaurant manager scolded her about etiquette in front of actress Demi Moore over the weekend. Fineman and her sister tried to dine at Sant Ambroeus, an … Read more
If you’re single, you might want to steer clear of looking for a potential suitor in one of these US states that have been named as the places where the most cheating in relationships and marriages happens. According to new research conducted by Instacams, an adult webcam site, there are supposedly 10 states where people … Read more
The tooth fairy is headed to Montecito. Meghan Markle, 43, returned to the Big Apple Wednesday to attend the glitzy TIME100 Summit at Frederick P. Rose Hall in Manhattan and shared that her 5-year-old son Prince Archie is about to lose his first tooth. The Duchess of Sussex was dressed in a tan linen suit … Read more
Agent Ethan Hunt has trekked through Norwegian fjords, scaled Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and been chased down the Spanish Steps of Rome. Now he’s come to — da da duh! — Queens. An impressive new exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, “Mission: Impossible — Story and Spectacle,” kicked off Friday in advance of … Read more
Meghan Markle just can’t get enough of the Big Apple. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, is gearing up to make yet another trip to New York City to attend the TIME100 Summit next week. The “Suits” alum is expected to join the “world’s most influential people” at the glitzy event, slated to take place on … Read more
A new pilot program launching today across New York aims to turn seniors’ TV screens into personalized hubs for caregiving, communication and connection. Qualifying older adults will receive devices from ONSCREEN, Inc. that can transform any TV into a smart caregiving platform, offering key features like medication reminders, daily check-ins that are sent to their … Read more
A New York jury on Wednesday awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse and other crimes over a span of 35 years, according to lawyers representing the plaintiffs. The decision stems from a lawsuit filed in Manhattan in 2022 after New York state instituted a one-year window for … Read more
New York’s next generation of female sports stars has already made the pages of Sports Illustrated — for their game, not glam. Honor Smoke, a 10-year-old wrestler from Erie County, looks fierce and ready to fight on the front page of Sports reIllustrated – the sports mag’s special edition released in February aimed at empowering … Read more
A dog rescue shelter started by “Impractical Jokers” star Joe Gatto is rebranding shortly after a TikTok user accused the comedian of sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager. Gatto, 48, allegedly sexually assaulted the then 19-year-old fan when he invited her back to his hotel room a couple of hours after a meet-and-greet … Read more
When Bella Hadid wants another Broadway soundtrack on vinyl or Bono seeks a rare original Rolling Stones record, they head downtown to see their buddy Jamal Alnasr. Alnasr is the go-to vinyl hunter — yes, those discs that spun in the ’70s have had their popularity revived — for everyone from Lana Del Rey and … Read more
Free apple in the Big Apple? A TikTokker based in New York has shared a controversial buffet of tricks on securing a free breakfast in the city. Bayley, who hails from Queens, went viral last week after sharing her uncommon “free breakfast hack” videos on on the social media platform. Bayley went viral for sharing … Read more
Greetings from the Big Green Apple! New Yorkers are ready to shamrock and roll as another round of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations kick off this weekend — culminating in the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world on Monday, March 17, 2025. More than 150,000 marchers are set to strut their stuff — and … Read more
No more drama. Faith Evans and Lil’ Kim, along with Biggie Smalls’ children and Sean “Diddy” Combs’ son, Christian, came together on Wednesday for the funeral of the late rapper’s mother, Voletta Wallace, who passed away last month at the age of 78. Jay-Z’s mother, Gloria Carter, Bad Boy artist Mase, and RCA Records president … Read more
New year, same old New Yorkers. Only 70% of Empire Staters planned on even attempting a New Year’s resolutions this year, according to a December survey — which also found nearly 80% of the state’s jaded residents don’t believe they could see a resolution through. Out of all the state’s hopefuls, 48% resolved to work … Read more
The Big Apple is home to an eye-popping 436 Guinness World Record holders, nearly 8% of all the risk-takers in the country and second only to California’s 615, according to the 70th edition of the “Guinness World Records.” Here are four of the New Yorkers whose grit and determination helped them reach immortality. Miki Sudo – Most wins … Read more
Mocktails have non-drinking New Yorkers feeling high-spirited. There’s been an explosion of nonalcoholic cocktails in the Big Apple recently — and it’s not just for Dry January when the health-conscious trade their elixirs for Equinox. From those participating in dry January to the year-round sober curious, 48% of Americans are interested in drinking less alcohol … Read more