Until daycare starts in September, my husband and I have been making things work with the help of our wonderful part-time nanny, who is too humble to be named. What she will happily name, however, are endless activities and little-known gems around the city to delight our 13-month-old son. Whereas mom and dad would happily … Read more
Kendrick Perkins has a new job. Perkins, the ex-NBAer turned ESPN basketball analyst, is now taking a job with Jackson State as the general manager of its basketball program, per ESPN. It appears, though, that he will still stay with the network despite the new position, with teammate Shams Charania reporting Perkins “adds” this responsibility … Read more
Check your mailboxes because you may be in line for some big bucks. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that nearly three million residents will score some much-needed relief this summer. New York’s School Tax Relief program — also known as STAR — provides property tax breaks to eligible homeowners and seniors statewide on their … Read more
American travelers in the Middle East are being urged to stay alert as US officials warn that security conditions remain volatile across the region, even as Washington, D.C., and Tehran move toward a tentative agreement aimed at easing the latest crisis. The warning comes as US officials describe a draft agreement with Iran that could reopen the Strait of … Read more
California drivers are facing yet another transit nightmare as a massive $29.8 million highway overhaul is set to choke traffic on a busy state route for almost a year. Caltrans officials announced that a heavily trafficked 10-mile stretch of Highway 101 along the Central Coast is being chopped down to just a single land in … Read more
If summer road trips have you craving pizza, a new report spotlights key places across the country to stop for the most affordable slice. With Americans continuing to watch their spending on dining out, the survey highlights where travelers can stretch their food budgets the furthest while on the road this summer. In its US Pizza … Read more
A judge in Texas has given Patrick Mahomes Sr. an opportunity to be a proud grandpa this summer. Court records The California Post obtained on Friday show a Smith County judge ruled Mahomes Sr. — who’s been on probation since 2024 following his guilty plea to a third DWI charge — can travel to Kansas … Read more
We’re ice Tea Partyers. When it comes to mixed drinks, Americans like them red white and boozy. A recent ranking of each state’s favorite cocktails found that the highly alcoholic Long Island Ice Tea was the US’ mixed drink of choice while New York — somewhat ironically — preferred a Spicy Margarita. “The Long Island … Read more
As New York braces for another sweaty, subway-platform-melting summer, the state is once again handing out free air conditioners to eligible residents — because surviving July without one is basically an Olympic sport. Applications for New York’s Cooling Assistance Benefit opened April 15, offering qualifying households a free air conditioner or fan, plus installation, just … Read more
Americans are being warned to rethink travel to a sunny Caribbean destination as crime and concerns about terrorism rise. The US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago announced Thursday that the US Department of State had updated its travel advisory regarding American tourists. The advisory cautions that Americans should “reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime,” citing … Read more
Ohio State football coach Ryan Day couldn’t help but laugh over speculation online that he has a nipple piercing. During Wednesday’s installment of the “Not Just Football” podcast, Day was asked by host Cam Heyward if he “got a nipple ring” — and referenced the coach’s viral moment at the Buckeyes’ season opener against Texas … Read more
California consumers may soon see a new label on grocery shelves — one designed to highlight foods that are not ultra-processed. Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel introduced the bill behind the proposal on Wednesday, according to a press release shared with Fox News Digital. The legislation, AB 2244, would establish a “California Certified” seal that manufacturers could place on … Read more
A new study shows that while being rich is relative, the gap between average earnings and affluence is consistently horrifying. Amid rising unemployment and inflation, it’s challenging for many Americans to get ahead, let alone get rich, though the dollar definition of the latter varies widely across the country. Indeed, what makes you a fat … Read more
They’re in the red. Amid the war in Iran and other international conflicts, the US State Department continues to update its travel advisories for American citizens, revealing the latest list ahead of April travel. Since February, when the US launched coordinated strikes on Iranian military and strategic sites, several Middle Eastern countries have been branded … Read more
If we listen closely, we can hear the grandfather, a lifelong Yankees fan, speaking to his grandson: “Oh, yeah, so many memorable moments. Did I ever tell you that I was in Yankee Stadium the day they retired CC Sabathia’s number? Yeah, what a special moment! “What was his number? Darned if I remember. It … Read more
Danica Patrick is certainly reveling in this Olympic victory lap. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Sunday, the retired NASCAR driver, 43, savagely jabbed the Canadian men’s hockey team in the wake of their crushing 2-1 overtime defeat to the U.S. in the Milan Cortina Games. “If Canada had been smart and become the 51st … Read more
It’s home sweet home to us, but for the rest of the country, NYC is a “destination.” For a growing number, it’s also a dream wedding location. “I’m seeing a rise of the New York City destination wedding,” said wedding planner Alyssa Pettinato, owner of NYC-based Alinato Events. Currently, none of her clients are from … Read more
It’s NOT just like mom used to make. A crew of Long Island eighth grade boys beat out 260 entries to earn the title of best mac’n’cheese recipe in the state — with ingredients like sweet corn, Muenster cheese and garlic toast breadcrumbs. Eleven Southampton Intermediate School kids in the last-period cooking club also used … Read more
A bill introduced in Florida takes aim at paper drinking straws and stirrers at food businesses and restaurants. Senate Bill 958 was introduced Dec. 18 — with an identical House bill, HB 2195, introduced Dec. 26 — to limit what cities and counties can do to regulate drinking straws and stirrers. “Many businesses and communities in this … Read more
Looks like Santa’s sleigh is running on plastic. A new holiday spending survey finds parents are shelling out more than ever to fill stockings — and nobody’s splurging like New Yorkers, who plan to blow a whopping $732 per child on Christmas gifts this year, the highest in the nation. Nationwide, parents expect to drop … Read more