Forget bedbugs and cockroaches — NYC is battling “superbugs” that can’t easily be quashed. Candida auris, for one, survives on surfaces even after cleaning, frequently evades standard antifungal treatments and can trigger fatal bloodstream infections. New York has seen a steady increase in Candida auris cases since the state officially detected the dangerous fungus in … Read more
After it debuted to the public in 1913, Grand Central Terminal had to open a “Kissing Room” — technically, the Biltmore Room — that allowed travelers to steal a sweet goodbye smooch from a loved one without clogging busy train platforms. In its heyday, the historic alcove, once tucked beneath the now-shuttered New York Biltmore … Read more
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. If you’re scrambling for a Christmas gift to beat this year’s shipping deadlines, the Nintendo Switch is your golden ticket to holiday cheer. This year, nothing says “perfect present” quite … Read more
They’re painting Manhattan red. SantaCon 2025 officially touches down in NYC on December 13, meaning that the streets of Manhattan will soon be invaded by an army of Kris Kingle cosplayers jonesing for a drink. Running from 10 a.m. -8 p.m., this festive event is expected to see thousands of knockoff Saint Nicks and other … Read more
It pays to be rich in the Empire State. A new study has revealed that New York households need to bring in $619,178 annually in order to be among the state’s top 5% of earners. GOBankingRates uncovered the eye-watering figure after examining a range of data sources, including household median income, lower limit of household … Read more
The New York town of Scarsdale recently hit headlines after it was named America’s wealthiest suburb, with an eye-popping mean household income of $601,193 per year. But in a new study of Big Apple ‘burbs, the tony town was snubbed when it came to taking out the title of “New York’s Safest and Richest Suburbs.” … Read more
The Big Apple is apparently not the macchiato mecca everyone thinks it is. A ground-breaking WalletHub survey on the US’s best cities for coffee drinkers found that Portland, Oregon, is the no. 1 metropolis for java junkies — while NYC didn’t make the top 20. “Portland, OR, is the best coffee city, in large part … Read more
Last week, for roughly 30 minutes, something unusual flicked across the tickers at the New York Stock Exchange. It wasn’t the rally of a newly public company or a market in turmoil. It was the rising and falling value of single men in the city. Or at least it was the purported value of single … Read more
A new pilot program launching today across New York aims to turn seniors’ TV screens into personalized hubs for caregiving, communication and connection. Qualifying older adults will receive devices from ONSCREEN, Inc. that can transform any TV into a smart caregiving platform, offering key features like medication reminders, daily check-ins that are sent to their … Read more
In New York City, there’s still at least one place left untouched by modern tech. At Gramercy Typewriter Co., there isn’t a screen in sight — the most advanced piece of technology may just be the cordless landline phone propped up on a counter. “I prefer to type someone a letter over an email any … Read more
Russell Wilson is “honored” to be a member of Big Blue. To wrap up a whirlwind day with wife Ciara in the tri-state area, where he officially began his next NFL chapter with the Giants, the Super Bowl-winning quarterback posted an endearing message to fans on X. “Honored to be a Giant,” Wilson wrote Wednesday, … Read more
Evolution is a process that can take many millennia, if not longer. For a scholarly organization like the Yiddish archive and cultural institution YIVO, the process only took a century. YIVO (the Yidisher Visnshaftlekher Institut, or Yiddish Scientific Institute) marks its 100th anniversary in 2025 and one would be forgiven for thinking that the birthday … Read more
At Belmont Park Village, visitors can play all day. The new open-air, experiential shopping destination has opened next to UBS Arena, home of the Islanders as well as a celebrated concert venue, in Elmont, LI. Some 15 off-price luxury brand boutiques from fashion’s hottest labels have already debuted there, and when complete, the center’s elegant, … Read more
Located in New Windsor, NY, an hour’s drive from the George Washington Bridge, Storm King Art Center is one of the country’s largest and most renowned outdoor sculpture parks. It showcases over 150 artists’ works spread over 500 lush fields and forests in the Hudson Valley, and this season’s fall foliage is peaking this weekend, making … Read more
Spend an afternoon in Williamsburg or amble through the West Village and you’ll almost certainly catch a glimpse of a wide variety of tote bags hanging from the shoulders of New Yorkers. There are Trader Joe’s totes, Lands’ End shoulder bags and an array of satchels adorned with various company logos, but one canvas carryall … Read more
Kamora Freeland never had the desire to touch the sky. The Staten Islander dreamed of exploring the ocean as a marine biologist as a little kid. But as fate — disguised as her mother, Lakema — would have it, the 17-year-old is now cruising the clouds at over 5,500 feet. “I earned my pilot license before … Read more
This scene is hot. Literally. Amidst freezing cold weather and January doldrums, New Yorkers are flocking to a massive dry, coed sauna inside the luxe new Bathhouse Flatiron to get sweaty — and find someone who makes them sweat. The 800-square foot room is heated to 185 degrees Fahrenheit and can fit almost 100 nearly naked … Read more
They’re the real paw patrol. A new photo book, “Paws of Firefighters: The Dogs & Other Animals New York Firehouses” (Schiffer Publishing, out Jan. 28), focuses on the adorable, loyal four-legged creatures that give companionship and support to firefighters in the city and beyond. “No matter the mischievous behavior the firehouse animals may get into, … Read more
They’re paging New Yorkers. House of SpeakEasy, a Manhattan-based nonprofit, is delivering reading materials to needy New Yorkers with its bookmobile. The organization’s modified box truck, which has 54 feet of shelf space, made a stop Saturday in the Bronx. Devoted bibliophiles gave away nearly 600 new books — including volumes donated by The Post … Read more
Emily Rizzo had “never seen” anything like it. Taking in her first New York City marathon experience last fall, Emily — the wife of New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo — had been struck by the “electric” feel of the city as spectators cheered on the participants powering their way through the 26.2-mile journey … Read more