Han Solo subway spotting. Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart rode the subway in New York City alongside fellow commuters on Monday. Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford walking in New York City on March 31. BrosNYC / BACKGRID Calista Flockhart, Harrison Ford step out in NYC. BrosNYC / BACKGRID Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford on a … Read more
America should not run on fast food. A recent ranking from Eat This, Not That shared the least healthy menu items — ranked from bad to worst — from some of your favorite fast food chains that you should steer clear of. Some honorable mentions include the fried rice side from Panda Express and the … Read more
For once, New Yorkers are praying for subway delays. The MTA’s announcement that it will phase out an iconic portion of the fleet in 2025 has normally jaded straphangers feeling nostalgic over the loss of another piece of Big Apple history. More than 1,700 subway cars dating back to the 1980s, known for their staggered, shades-of-orange … Read more
Subway is adding a new footlong to its menu. Food blogger Snackolator announced on Instagram this week that the sandwich chain is releasing a new item: The Doritos Footlong Nachos. “Subway is getting wild with the footlong menu with Doritos Footlong Nachos!” the caption read. The Footlong Nachos — which feature Doritos as a base … Read more
Riding the subway is a rite of passage for those living in and visiting New York City. Surely, if you spent 16 seasons playing football in the Big Apple, you would have hopped on the train at least a handful of times. Not Eli Manning. The former Giants quarterback shared a photo of himself on … Read more
Disney World has Mickey Mouse — and New York City has Nicolas Heller. Better known as New York Nico to his fervent following, Heller, 35, has built a viral career chronicling the glorious nooks and crannies of life in the Big Apple. But he has trouble answering the most common question people pose. “I can’t … Read more
Subway has swapped sandwiches for streetwear with its first merchandise range. The fast food chain launched T-shirts, sweatshirts and a tote bag inspired by fan favorites from its menu. The garments are an ode to the Meatball Marinara Sub and Chipotle Southwest Sauce, while the bag pays tribute to the “Baked Fresh Daily” slogan. The … Read more
If someone is blowing something at you in the NYC subway system, it’s not usually not a kiss. But Tamia Jones has recently gone viral for her TikTok videos in which she blows kisses at unsuspecting male straphangers – intending to bring “love and positivity” to the otherwise ugly, crime-inflicted underground, she said. “I hear … Read more
Is your favorite retailer failing you? A new report by Toxic-Free Future, a nonprofit consumer product safety organization, revealed that most retailers in the United States and Canada are falling short when it comes to ensuring that the products they sell are made with the safest chemicals and materials on the market. So how did … Read more
Cookie lovers, rejoice — Subway introduced a holiday cookie big enough to stuff a stocking. Double Chocolate Peppermint Footlong Cookies were added to the menu Nov. 1 and will be available through Dec. 31. Diet conscious types need not apply, however — the warm treat, giving one gooey bite after another, will cost you a whopping … Read more
Subway was hit with a lawsuit on Monday claiming the restaurant chain “materially overstates” the amount of meat in visual ads for sandwiches. The suit took aim at photos in Subway advertisements, alleging the chain “falsely advertises” how much meat the steak and cheese sandwich has on it. This is especially concerning, the complaint said, … Read more
From guest starring in classic romcoms to backgrounding in our everyday humdrums, the NYC subway is an icon. And in her 120-year service to the city, the ol’ gal has seen some wilds. She’s had modernized upgrades to her look, routes and reach, of course. But also, she’s had changes to the ever-evolving communities she’s … Read more
The subway changed Rick McGuire’s life. No, he didn’t meet his forever person on the uptown A train like fiancés Anastasia Gregory and Spencer Seabaugh, nor did he find “American Idol” fame after launching a crooning career on station platforms like singer Just Sam. Instead, the subway system, which celebrates its 120th anniversary Sunday, gave … Read more
Fast food is one of those things we can’t live without, but from the viral rumors of McDonald’s alleged “pink slime” meat to the famous “yoga mat chemical” accusation that dogged Subway bread seemingly forever, but we sure love to beat up on our faves, too. A product of the convenience food-loving 20th century and … Read more
Dating in NYC can be a train wreck. Just ask Anastasia Gregory, whose post-pandemic hunt for “the one” was plagued by repeat derailments and dead ends. Swiping far and wide on dating apps — and making the scene at various Big Apple hot spots — all proved fruitless for the elementary school teacher. It wasn’t until the … Read more
Haley Alonso jumped on the bragging rights train. Mets first baseman Pete Alonso’s wife reposted a photo of her husband from the Mets’ account on her Instagram story Wednesday night, celebrating the team’s series victory over the Yankees. “Subway series!!!,” Haley captioned the photo, followed by three broom emojis to emphasize the sweep. Haley Alonso … Read more
Mike Francesa still has his heater. The legendary former WFAN host dialed up his fastball to torch the Yankees after their embarrassing display in the two-game Subway Series sweep at the hands of the Mets on Tuesday and Wednesday. Francesa particularly lambasted Gerrit Cole for his “pitiful” job Wednesday, along with brutal assessments of general … Read more
Making fun of callers’ accents isn’t off the table for WFAN’s Keith McPherson. McPherson mocked a caller’s accent and then repeatedly doubled down on his decision after being called out on it by another caller in a cringeworthy clip from the overnight host’s show following the Mets’ 3-2 road win over the Yankees on Tuesday … Read more
Daniel Jean couldn’t afford to give his bride, Esmy Valdez, an over-the-top wedding. So, the Brooklynite took it underground — to the subway. “We didn’t have the money to do the dream reception that I’d always envisioned,” Jean, 39, a marketing manager from Flatbush, told The Post, noting the high cost of hosting nuptials in … Read more
Forget gallery walks. It’s all about the gallery ride. For the price of a subway fare, world-class art — from Yayoi Kusama’s colorful creations to William Wegman’s irresistible dog photographs — can be enjoyed in stations across New York City, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Over the decades, the MTA has commissioned … Read more