He Gogh-es all out. New York City artist James Haggerty has attended the Village Halloween Parade for the last 15 years dressed as “different incarnations” of a self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh — and revelers find his costume brush-taking. “During one night, I could take hundreds of photos,” Haggerty, 52, told The Post. New York City artist … Read more
It took Seahorse, the new seafood spot in the W Hotel, four years to open after it was first planned — and only two weeks to conquer Manhattan. The wonderful eatery from owner John McDonald and chef John Villa is a rare, instant artistic and commercial success that’s just what Union Square needed. The blocks around the … Read more
They put the sweet in subway security. A pair of popular security guards at the Union Square subway station got a shout-out on social media after a video of their heartwarming reaction to seeing a commuter after her two-day absence went viral. “Derrick and Danny, make my day every single morning. And I haven’t been … Read more
Cheese ball is life. Hundreds of astounded onlookers gathered in Manhattan’s Union Square Park on Saturday to watch an anonymous 22-year-old man in an orange mask devour an entire jar of cheese balls. “I think everybody wants to be behind the mask,” the anonymous cheeseball eater said about his fans. TikTok / cheeseballman427 “There was … Read more
At this Trader Joe’s, the line is never long. On Tuesday, the grocery store chain opened a grab-and-go store near its Union Square location at the site of what was once the beloved Trader Joe’s Wine Shop. Called Trader Joe’s Pronto, it will offer affordable, lunch-friendly options for those looking to grab a quick bite … Read more