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a spread of food at the Standard High Line

Grab a shake and go back in time: The Standard High Line debuts nostalgic diner pop-up

Posted on July 19, 2025

Melba's in Grand Central Station

Midtown Manhattan

How Melba’s brings Harlem’s heart to Grand Central

Posted on July 19, 2025

Malai founder Pooja Bavishi.

How Malai founder Pooja Bavishi is redefining the ice cream experience—one flavorful scoop at a time

Posted on July 19, 2025

ice cream cones from Salt & Straw

From sundaes to scratch-offs: Salt & Straw rolls out surprises for National Ice Cream Day

Posted on July 18, 2025

ice cream cones from friendly's

Friendly’s celebrates Founders Day and National Ice Cream Day with sweet treats and giveaways

Posted on July 18, 2025

Professional artist tattooing woman's arm with machine in salon, closeup

Midtown Manhattan

Get inked at tattoo pop-up at Culture House dispensary in Midtown

Posted on July 18, 2025

a tuna carving demo at sushi-con

Sushi-Con to return this fall with two days of demos and tastings in New York City

Posted on July 17, 2025

people eating as a part of Restaurant week

Dine big, spend small: NYC Restaurant Week is back

Posted on July 16, 2025

Josh Capon side by side

‘Start strong, finish stronger’: How Josh Capon built a lasting career in the kitchen

Posted on July 16, 2025

side by side photos of Felicity Jamie, known publicly at Chef Bruja

‘Chef Bruja’ unites community roots with artistic inspiration as a culinary influencer

Posted on July 16, 2025

a selection of Koa branded cannabis pre-rolls.

Cannabis

Koa brings sloth conservation to the cannabis space

Posted on July 16, 2025

Malaria Infected Mosquito Bite. Leishmaniasis, Encephalitis, Yellow Fever, Dengue, Malaria Disease, Mayaro or Zika Virus Infectious Culex Mosquitoe Parasite Insect Macro.

Health

Health Department to spray Staten Island for disease-born mosquitoes

Posted on July 16, 2025

Broadway stars helped to get local cats and dogs adopted.

Pets and the City | Broadway stars help dogs and cats land forever homes

Posted on July 16, 2025

The Latin Food Fest is returning this fall, this time at Industry City in Brooklyn.

Latin Food Fest returns to NYC, bringing Latin flavors and beats to Industry City

Posted on July 15, 2025

a food spread from Mama Mezze

Meet Mama Mezze: The new NoMad restaurant everyone’s trying to book

Posted on July 15, 2025

Yummy Kid-Friendly Restaurants in New York City

New York Family

Yummy Kid-Friendly Restaurants in NYC

Cut open pink pineapple is part of showcase of food and drink trends

Pink pineapples and popping mustard: What’s trending and what’s new for food and drink in 2025

Posted on July 14, 2025

Woman standing next to community fridge in Manhattan

The vanishing of Lower Manhattan’s community fridges: Where are they now and how has their absence affected the homeless?

Posted on July 13, 2025

A combo photo of fries from four restaurants in NYC

Shoestring vs. steak fry: Where to eat on National French Fry Day 2025

Posted on July 11, 2025

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New York Family

What to Know About Amazon Prime Day 2025

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QNS

Asian supermarket giant 99 Ranch Market to open first NYC store in Flushing

The Academie Culinaire de France hosted their first-ever North America Pastry Competition at the 69th annual Specialty Food Association Summer Fancy Food Show at Jacob Javits Center late last month. Pictured is one dessert from three categories. A vegan meringue filled with rhubarb, strawberry and lemon balm, courtesy Nicolas Parsy and Paul Peyrat.

First-ever North America Pastry Championship debuts at 2025 Fancy Food Show in NYC

Posted on July 9, 2025

Saint Hung, Universal Processing CEO honored for funding 35,000 Asian-American businesses during COVID

Posted on July 9, 2025

Since 2023, The Health Department has recommended all New Yorkers carry overdose-reversing medicine Naloxone

Health

NYC opioid deaths hit five-year low, latest data shows

Posted on July 9, 2025

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New DOT report: How NYC streets and sidewalks are undergoing an accessibility makeover

Posted on July 7, 2025

A man in shorts striding along a New York City sidewalk during summer in black and white

People

Photo Perspective: A New York summer caught on film

Posted on July 6, 2025

Young child sleeping on mom's arm while other people watch the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza

Holidays

SEE IT! One more look at the incredible Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza

Posted on July 5, 2025

the exterior (left) and interior (right) of Brooklyn's new Nordstrom Local store.

New York City’s third Nordstrom Local store opens in Brooklyn

Posted on July 4, 2025

a group shot of desserts from Sweet Graffiti in New York City

New York City’s Sweet Graffiti elevates desserts with unique, adventurous flavors

Posted on July 4, 2025

Beautiful border collie in front of a USA flag with sunglasses

Pets

How to keep your pets safe during July 4 fireworks

Posted on July 4, 2025

Eataly recently hosted a tasting featuring foods from Italy's Emilia-Romagna region.

Eataly hosts Emilia-Romagna Tasting as region pushes for stronger U.S. ties

Posted on July 3, 2025

BarChef NYC: Where cocktails wear couture and chemistry is served with a smirk

Posted on July 3, 2025

U.S. Respresentative Ritchie Torres, Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson State Assembly Member Landon Dais and nonprofit partners and small farms gathered to warn about the potential devastating impacts that the proposed $300 million in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could have on families in the Bronx.

Bronx Times

Bronx leaders rally against proposed $300B SNAP cut, warn of devastating local impact

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Bronx Times

The Bronx was the moldiest borough in NYC in 2024: report

Joey Chestnut, repeat Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Championship winner

Holidays

What you need to know about the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

Posted on July 2, 2025

volunteers hand out HelloFresh boxes to new york families facing food insecurity

Hunger Hero campaign aims to feed NYC kids facing hunger as school year ends

Posted on July 2, 2025

Person holding hands on head while watching July 4 fireworks amid smoky haze

Holidays

Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza: Where to watch the big show this Friday night

Posted on July 1, 2025

two side by side photos of Frank Kabatas, owner of East Village Pizza, making pizza.

Once fired from the pizzeria he now owns, Frank Kabatas recounts the journey of East Village Pizza

Posted on July 1, 2025

Dracula (left) was the first dog to get a thank you in an acceptance speech at the Tony Awards.

Pets

Pets and the City | Dracula becomes the first dog officially thanked in a Tony acceptance speech

Posted on June 30, 2025

macys fireworks on july 4

Holidays

City giving away 100,000 tickets Tuesday for July 4 fireworks viewing spots

Posted on June 30, 2025

memoir class

New class teaches New York City’s older adults how to write a memoir

Posted on June 28, 2025

Kel Mitchell in two side by side photos pictured holding burgers to promote Kel's Burger Fest

Brooklyn

Kel Mitchell and Bucket Listers to bring ‘Kel’s Burger Fest’ to Brooklyn this summer

Posted on June 26, 2025

hochul signing data protection bill

Brooklyn Paper

Landmark child data protection law by Gounardes and Rozic goes into effect

Thousands came out for Solstice Yoga in Times Square.

Health

Finding calm in the chaos: Thousands gather for solstice yoga in Times Square

Posted on June 25, 2025

Alex Norman and Louis W. Colón are opening Budega NYC's flagship store in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn ‘Budega’ aims to transform cannabis market with culture

Posted on June 25, 2025

Guide to Staying Safe in the Sun This Summer (and When to Stay Inside)

New York Family

Guide to Staying Safe in the Sun This Summer (and When to Stay Inside)

Sasha Colby is seen during Meet + Ki with fans at the Travel Agency in Brooklyn, New York.

Brooklyn

Sasha Colby launches new limited edition pre-roll at The Travel Agency in Brooklyn

Posted on June 24, 2025

Angelo Kitkas, owner of Flower Power Dispensary.

Cannabis

Angelo’s Picks | Three New York cannabis products to try out this summer

Posted on June 24, 2025

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Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment: Bronxites say ‘let’s get it done’ at Borough President Gibson’s public hearing

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Bar stories across the street, and across the tracks, in Glendale: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

red hook pool closed sign

‘It’s not a realistic thing’: Lengthy Red Hook Pool closure leaves residents frustrated

Congressmember Mike Lawler of New York speaks in Washington on July 17 during a press conference to support the LGBTQ hotline.

‘Unfathomable’: Trump administration ends LGBTQ youth suicide hotline