Nantucket NIMBYS whine that chain store is ruining quaint downtown vibe: ‘Shop owners are discouraged and upset’

Nantucket NIMBYS whine that chain store is ruining quaint downtown vibe: ‘Shop owners are discouraged and upset’

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. They wish this bunny would hop right out of town. After nearly getting booted from downtown Nantucket last summer due to a chain-store ban, popular teen and tween sleepwear/lifestyle retailer … Read more

As London Jewelers commemorates its centennial, owners Candy and Mark Udell reflect on its distinguished legacy

As London Jewelers commemorates its centennial, owners Candy and Mark Udell reflect on its distinguished legacy

London Jewelers is honored to celebrate a century in business. To mark the glittering milestone, the company has published a new coffee-table book tracing its illustrious history. The story starts in 1926, when Polish emigré and self-taught watchmaker Charles London opened a small namesake shop in the heart of Glen Cove, LI. Fast forward to … Read more

Exclusive | NYC’s Milling Room abruptly shuts after owner’s bizarre, ‘life-threatening’ accident — and may owe more than $1M in rent

Exclusive | NYC’s Milling Room abruptly shuts after owner’s bizarre, ‘life-threatening’ accident — and may owe more than M in rent

A popular Upper West Side restaurant has abruptly shuttered after the owner suffered a bizarre, “life-threatening” accident in Mexico — and may be on the hook for more than $1 million in back rent, Side Dish has learned.  The Milling Room, known for its airy dining room and vaulted glass ceiling — closed unexpectedly in … Read more

Owners of popular steakhouse chain 801 Chophouse file for bankruptcy with possible closures looming

Owners of popular steakhouse chain 801 Chophouse file for bankruptcy with possible closures looming

The parent company of popular steakhouse chain 801 Chophouse has filed for bankruptcy, and they may be forced to shutter various locations. On April 10, 801 Restaurant Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing the need to restructure debt and keep operating its restaurants, the Des Moines Register reported. 801 Chophouse, a chain of upscale … Read more

Exclusive | Beloved NYC restaurant owner’s world crumbled when he lost $300K in ‘fraud’ scheme — but a viral post saved his eatery and faith in the city: ‘I couldn’t believe it’

Exclusive | Beloved NYC restaurant owner’s world crumbled when he lost 0K in ‘fraud’ scheme — but a viral post saved his eatery and faith in the city: ‘I couldn’t believe it’

It’s a meat-free miracle. In recent months, the decades-old pioneering vegan East Village restaurant Caravan of Dreams was living a nightmare. Saddled by debt, allegedly swindled by a business partnership turned sour, and bogged down by an evolving East Village along with the lingering effects of the pandemic, the oldest vegan eatery in NYC was … Read more

Restaurant owners warn trend is ‘degrading’ dining experience

Restaurant owners warn trend is ‘degrading’ dining experience

As more restaurants experiment with eliminating tips, the idea of a no-tip dining model is gaining traction — but not without resistance from some industry professionals who fear it could drag down service. The shift is a response to growing frustration among diners. Hidden fees, service charges, and inflated gratuities have left many customers feeling blindsided when … Read more

Dog owners reveal the most important lessons they have learned in new survey

Dog owners reveal the most important lessons they have learned in new survey

Veteran dog owners all agree this is the most important wisdom to pass down: be patient. The advice emerged in a survey of 2,000 dog owners which split respondents by how long they’ve been with their pup. Veteran dog owners with over 10 years of experience named “be patient, dogs feel your energy” (39%) as … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Entitled’ dog owners are bringing their pooches to bars, Botox appointments and restaurants — and pissed-off New Yorkers have reached their breaking point: ‘What’s wrong with you?’

Exclusive | ‘Entitled’ dog owners are bringing their pooches to bars, Botox appointments and restaurants — and pissed-off New Yorkers have reached their breaking point: ‘What’s wrong with you?’

New York is going to the dogs — and nobody knows that like Tamara, an NYC med spa owner who is sick and tired of watching the Big Apple’s descent into canine-driven chaos. Day after day, the pampering proprietress told The Post, she’s forced into confrontations with her privileged clientele who drag their furry friends into … Read more

Owners of Westminster-winning Doberman pinscher Penny dish on their ‘diva’ dog’s antics: ‘She just switches it on’

Owners of Westminster-winning Doberman pinscher Penny dish on their ‘diva’ dog’s antics: ‘She just switches it on’

This dog had her day. A four-year-old Doberman Pinscher named Penny nabbed Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club earlier this month, and her owners, Greg and Theresa-Connors Chan, were in doggie heaven. “You never think you’re going to win,” Greg gushed in an interview with The Post, noting that it was the … Read more

3 in 10 US pet owners spend more on their pet than they do on their own health: report

3 in 10 US pet owners spend more on their pet than they do on their own health: report

These pet parents are paws-itively committed to their furry friends. One in three pet owners spends more on their pets each month than they do on their own health and wellness needs, according to a new survey from US News & World Report. Spending piles up quickly. Of the 1,500 questioned — with 68% identifying … Read more

The top behavior changes that worry pet owners the most: survey

The top behavior changes that worry pet owners the most: survey

Call it “petuition”: new research has found the average pet parent worries about how happy their pets are 11 times per day, and worries about their pets’ health 10 times per day. The poll of 2,000 U.S. pet parents, nationally representative and split between respondents with dogs and respondents with cats, found they often worry … Read more

Exclusive | Dog owners are pushing red-light therapy on pups to make them live longer — but experts say it’s not a ticket to eternal life

Exclusive | Dog owners are pushing red-light therapy on pups to make them live longer — but experts say it’s not a ticket to eternal life

In an era where obsessed pet owners are bringing their fur babies on lavish vacations and spending $50,000 to clone them for an everlasting bond, it’s no surprise that people will do whatever it takes to keep their pups around for as long as possible. The latest head-scratching pooch trend? Exposing furry friends to expensive … Read more

‘Home Alone’ star hired to recreate iconic scene from Christmas classic for movie house’s new owners

‘Home Alone’ star hired to recreate iconic scene from Christmas classic for movie house’s new owners

The Wet Bandits strike again. “Home Alone” star Daniel Stern has been commissioned to create a statue of his most iconic scene for the new owners of the house featured in the classic holiday flick. “I got a call from the people who own the ‘Home Alone’ house,” Stern, 68, told People during an interview published Wednesday. … Read more

After vintage Christmas ornament shatters — its owners were shocked to find this inside

After vintage Christmas ornament shatters — its owners were shocked to find this inside

One’s trash is another’s Christmas treasure. A thrifted vintage ornament turned into a snapshot in time for one family. In the r/FoundPaper forum on Reddit, a user shared a picture of a shattered glass ornament with a little piece of magic hidden inside. “My mom has thrifted a collection of Shiny-Brite ornaments. She’s been collecting … Read more

Exclusive | Rise of the $50K doggelgängers: How cloned pets became the hot, new investment for grieving owners

Exclusive | Rise of the K doggelgängers: How cloned pets became the hot, new investment for grieving owners

When Venessa Johnson first laid eyes on her new puppy Ollie, the adorable, 8-week-old Shih Tzu seemed more than a little familiar. Everything about him — his little nose, his mannerisms — brought back bittersweet memories of her late, beloved companion Oliver, who passed away in December of last year. “It was strange because it was Oliver’s … Read more

The top 10 cities for dog owners — with plenty of pup-friendly amenities

The top 10 cities for dog owners — with plenty of pup-friendly amenities

“A dog is a man’s best friend,” or so the saying goes, so it only makes sense that when pet owners are considering where to lay down roots for themselves, their beloved pups play an integral role in that decision-making process. Trying to find a city, town, or home that offers not only the amenities that every human in … Read more

Dog owners swear their pet’s personality mirrors their own: survey

Dog owners swear their pet’s personality mirrors their own: survey

Eight in 10 dog owners think it was genuinely fate that they were matched with their dog, according to new research. And it may be more than just fate matching us with our pets; results showed our personalities very often match, too. That’s according to a survey examining the connection between 2,000 owners and their … Read more

Broadway musicians reach tentative agreement with theater owners — thwarting potential strike

Broadway musicians reach tentative agreement with theater owners — thwarting potential strike

The show will go on! Broadway musicians reached a tentative labor agreement with theater owners Thursday — thwarting a potentially crippling strike that could have dropped the curtain on nearly two dozen musicals. The American Federation of Musicians Local 802 — which reps 1,200 musicians — said the long-awaited deal with the Broadway League included … Read more

Restaurant owners say inflation forcing $17 for egg sandwich — here’s the math behind it

Restaurant owners say inflation forcing  for egg sandwich — here’s the math behind it

Diners already concerned about the cost of eating out may be disappointed to learn that many restaurants are considering raising prices to keep up with inflated food and drink costs. Restaurant management software company Toast recently released its 2025 Voice of the Restaurant Industry Survey, revealing that improving profitability was the top concern for operators headed into next year. … Read more

San Fransisco residents slam entitled dog owners for pooches pooping in stores, ignoring leash laws

San Fransisco residents slam entitled dog owners for pooches pooping in stores, ignoring leash laws

While dogs are man’s best friends, it appears that pooches are causing a stir in San Francisco, with residents sharing their grievances.  In the “r/sanfrancisco” forum on Reddit, users discussed how the city is “running out of patience” with dogs. “The worst is dogs in grocery stores, which is a health code violation,” commented one user. … Read more