The Greatest Showman honored the Greatest Newsman Saturday night in NYC. Hugh Jackman performed at Rupert Murdoch’s 95th birthday at The Grill, turning the storied Seagram Building eatery into a black-tie cabaret for a roomful of family, friends and A-list guests. Jackman sang Sinatra classics “New York, New York” and “Fly Me to the Moon,” … Read more
It’s a fast casual dynamic duo. In a first-of-its-kind partnership for New York, two iconic fast-casual restaurants — Applebee’s and IHOP — will open a combination restaurant together in Hawthorne, New York. Doherty Enterprises, Inc. — a leading franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New York City, Long Island and New Jersey — … Read more
The golden years are a little shorter in the Empire State. A new study has determined that $1 million in retirement savings lasts less than 13 years in New York, due to the sky-high costs of housing, healthcare, and groceries. GOBankingRates examined the average annual expenditures for people ages 65 and older in every state … Read more
Around one-fifth of American families feature a stay-at-home parent, according to the Pew Research Center, a number that has stayed relatively stable for the past four decades. While many more moms and dads dream of leaving the workforce to spend time with their young children, high costs make it impossible for many. However, a new … Read more
The best food is found in California, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans split evenly by state explored sentiments about homemade dishes nationwide, finding that New York, Texas, Louisiana, and Florida rounded out the top five states ranked on best cuisine. And above all, Louisianans know they’ve got it, expressing the most … Read more
She’s circling her wagons. In the wild new TLC reality series “Suddenly Amish” (premiering Tues. Jan 13. At 10 p.m.), six people from the regular world are sent to go live in Amish society. For Billie Jo, 44, the experience was a lifelong dream come true. “I have always been intrigued and always been interested … Read more
Fresh Maine lobster, straight from New York. In the new Fox comedy “Best Medicine,” which showrunner Liz Tuccillo described as “House” meets “Gilmore Girls,” the curmudgeonly Dr. Martin Best (Josh Charles) moves from Boston to be the general practitioner in a quaint Maine fishing village called Port Wenn. “Best Medicine” premieres Tuesday, Jan. 6 (8 p.m. … Read more
This year’s “super flu” season is certainly living up to its name. The US is experiencing its highest infection rate in nearly three decades, according to flu statistics released by the CDC on Monday, with all but four states reporting increased levels of illness as the new virus strain subclade K continues to spread. And … Read more
Forget champagne — these New Year’s Eve revelers were chasing a runner’s high. As the clock struck midnight on January 1, thousands of New Yorkers in sneakers, gym clothes, and yes, festive party glasses took off through Central Park, racing in the annual New York Road Runners’ Midnight Run through Central Park. “I want to … Read more
In a finger-licking feat, the City of Buffalo has earned a new world record — just by noshing on its signature food. The Western New York city, the birthplace of buffalo wings, broke the Guinness World Record for the largest chicken wing eating competition last week after 499 people gathered for the record-breaking chowdown at the Buffalo … Read more
New York is getting slammed by the flu. The state logged 71,123 positive flu cases in the week ending on Dec. 20 — the highest single-week total since tracking began in 2004, according to the New York State Department of Health. The figure marks a 38% jump from the previous week and signals an early, … Read more
It’s time to clear the air. While staying inside seems like a safe way to avoid the harmful effects of air pollution, it turns out that nitrogen dioxide, a toxic gas that primarily comes from cars, lurks indoors as well. A new study out of Stanford University suggests that an everyday household appliance accounts for … Read more
Fur-get about finding animal cruelty on the catwalk. With New York’s Fall/Winter Fashion Week just around the corner, the Council of Fashion Designers of America has announced that fur will be gone for good — for most. Beginning September 2026, real furs are banned from any designer collections showing on the official New York Fashion … Read more
One of the biggest lies the movies tell? That New York City is a magical place to be at Christmastime. Hollywood depicts pleasantly bustling streets full of festive commuters, warm and inviting department stores, and warehouses worth of garland, tinsel and string lights that combine into a spectacular holiday fantasyland. Improbably, characters smile in these … Read more
Small towns, big price tags. GOBankingRates has uncovered the wealthiest small town in each of America’s 50 states — and the New York winner is bound to have Westchester residents reeling. The company conducted the study by analyzing property prices and median incomes, defining small towns as locations that have between 500 and 1,500 households. … Read more
Theater review TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Two hours and 30 minutes with one intermission. At the Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th Street. Like unwrapping a present under the tree, you’re not quite sure what you’re in for at the start of “Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York),” the little … Read more
Wait — what the hole? Brace yourselves, New York — according to the experts, the best bagels are no longer boiled and baked in the Big Apple, but in Texas. The shock schmear on Gotham’s reputation as a leading carb capital came courtesy of a panel of judges at the 2025 BagelFest, held at CitiField in Queens over … Read more
“The United States came out of violence,” the historian Maya Jasanoff reminds us in our series “The American Revolution” (premiering tonight on PBS). And in 1776, the awful violence of war was centered in and around New York City. Between late August and mid-November, five significant battles were fought within New York City’s present-day borders … Read more
If you thought Westchester was the most expensive place to live in New York state, think again. A new study has listed the Empire State suburbs with the highest cost of living for essentials — and 15 of the top 20 are on Long Island. GOBankingRates determined the priciest places by analyzing the monthly cost … Read more
There’s a scaredy cat in the concrete jungle. Keeping your wits about you while on the streets of NYC is wise. But being so afraid of getting mugged or drugged that you can’t enjoy the city so-nice-they-named-it-twice is “ridiculous,” according to the online critics of one terrified tourist. “Stay safe in New York,” Victoria, a notoriously … Read more