Lifestyle Archives – amNewYork

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Hanukkah celebrations continue in NYC despite antisemitic terrorist attack in Australia

Posted on December 14, 2025

Christmas trees for sale by NYC street vendors

Christmas tree street vendors in NYC keep New Yorkers ‘pine’-ing for some holiday spirit

Posted on December 13, 2025

Midtown stabbing scene

Macy’s Herald Square stabbing: Suspect who violently attacked woman in bathroom had been released from mental health hospital hours earlier

Posted on December 13, 2025

Daniel Ballesteros has turned the subway into his stage.

Music

Daniel Ballesteros: The rapper who turned New York’s subway into his stage

Posted on December 13, 2025

Holiday Market at Industry City

New York Family

NYC Holiday Markets 2025: Shop Local Artisans and Unique Gifts

Large red Christmas ornaments stacked in a pyramid, surrounded by holiday lights in a city plaza at night kicks off our Holiday Guide

New York Family

A Very Merry New York Family Holiday Guide

This is how WSCAH is taking on NYC's hunger problem.

How a Manhattan nonprofit has stepped up its fight against hunger in NYC

Posted on December 11, 2025

Diana Ross will headline "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest."

Holidays

Diana Ross to headline this year’s ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ broadcast

Posted on December 11, 2025

NY: Lidl Grand Opening Park Slope

Brooklyn Paper

‘Super-Est Market in Town’: Lidl celebrates grand opening in Brooklyn

Christmas banner. Festive glowing. Cannabis leaf with gift box Flat lay

Cannabis

Your cannabis themed gift guide for the holiday season

Posted on December 11, 2025

food on a white plate

Balaboosta: The Village haven where heritage, heat and hospitality collide

Posted on December 10, 2025

Team at Oddball in the East Village

Oddball opens in the East Village, with a creative team mixing offbeat drinks and eclectic comfort food

Posted on December 10, 2025

Where to Find the Best Pediatric Emergency Care in NYC and Beyond

New York Family

Where to Find the Best Pediatric Emergency Care in NYC and Beyond

Jim Thorpe, USA - December 11, 2022. Christmas decoration in downtown Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, USA

Things to do this winter in the Poconos

Posted on December 9, 2025

Two young children in cozy fall clothes and knit hats sit on pavement, smiling and holding bright yellow autumn leaves toward the camera.

New York Family

Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to Do This Week

PaleyLand is back for the holiday season!

Holidays

The Paley Museum decks out for the holidays with return of PaleyLand

Posted on December 9, 2025

Faith

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, hundreds of volunteers, drop by NYC Old Navy to shop for strangers

Posted on December 8, 2025

The Miracle of Madison Avenue returns Dec. 6.

The 39th annual Miracle on Madison Avenue returns to NYC this Saturday

Posted on December 5, 2025

The Holiday Shops surrounding the Christmas Tree with the ice skating rink in the background at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park in NYC.

Holidays

Inside the Winter Village at Bryant Park: A NYC holiday shopping staple

Posted on December 3, 2025

a man hides a puppy in his coat. a side by side of the dogist Elias Weiss Friedman, with him hiding a dog in his coat on the right.

Pets

‘The Dogist’ Elias Weiss Friedman explores how dogs make lives better through new book and online video series

Posted on December 3, 2025

An afternoon march on World AIDS Day featured a die-in in front of the Stonewall Inn.

Gay City News

New York City commemorates World AIDS Day

Ziggy's Roman Cafe is now open in DUMBO.

Ziggy’s Roman Cafe opens in DUMBO: What to know about the borough’s newest family-friendly Italian restaurant

Posted on December 2, 2025

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New York Family

8 Hanukkah-Themed Gift Ideas 2025

a side by side image of steak, interior and a drink from Berimbau Brazilian Table.

Berimbau Brazilian Table: Midtown’s newest temple of heat, rhythm, and ridiculously perfect steak

Posted on December 2, 2025

The NYC AIDS Memorial on World AIDS Day. The city issues its annual HIV surveillance report in conjunction with World AIDS Day.

Gay City News

‘Progress has stalled’: New HIV infections increased in NYC in 2024, surveillance report shows

Children's Christmas, New Year, Sinterklaas, Saint Nicholas day holiday. Kids toys, teddy bears with gift wrapping, Christmas tree, holiday decor, Preparation for Christmas, toys sale background

Holidays

Looking for ways to give? Here are 17 NYC metro area toy drives and charities to support for the holidays

Posted on November 29, 2025

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Holidays

Here’s how you can enjoy the holidays while on a budget

Posted on November 29, 2025

Nordstrom NYC launched an interactive shopping experience called "Oh, What Funhouse!"

Holidays

Nordstrom NYC launches multi-sensory holiday shopping experience ‘Oh, What Funhouse!’

Posted on November 28, 2025

The Dyker Heights Holiday Lights.

Holidays

Light it up! Check out the amazing Christmas house lights in these NYC neighborhoods this holiday season

Posted on November 28, 2025

New Year 2026 Numbers made with Glowing Sparklers on Dark Background.

Holidays

Here’s how you can ring in the New Year around New York City

Posted on November 28, 2025

As Mariah Carey would say, "It's tiiiiiiime!" for great holiday concerts around NYC to celebrate the holiday season.

Music

Sounds of the season: NYC’s must-see holiday concerts to make your spirit bright

Posted on November 28, 2025

Santaland Returns to Macy's in NYC

New York Family

Santaland Returns to Macy’s in NYC

Buzz Lightyear joined the balloon lineup this year.

Holidays

SEE IT! Thousands gather to watch 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Posted on November 27, 2025

Thanksgiving Food Voucher Distribution PHOTO 2 – Nov. 24, 2025

Bronx Times

Photos: New York Yankees host their annual Thanksgiving Food Voucher Giveaway

Rei has officially opened in SoHo.

Soho

SoHo’s best-kept secret: Rei redefines Japanese dining

Posted on November 27, 2025

Chef Paola Vélez, author of "Bodega Bakes."

Pastry chef Paola Vélez talks how building community through NYC’s bodegas inspired cookbook ‘Bodega Bakes’

Posted on November 27, 2025

Parade workers are gearing up for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Holidays

PHOTOS | Parade workers gear up for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, inflating balloon characters

Posted on November 26, 2025

Sweetlife on the Upper East Side is raffling off a genuine Birkin bag.

Upper East Side

A Upper East Side cannabis dispensary is raffling off a Birkin bag — here’s how you can enter the giveaway

Posted on November 26, 2025

a turkey on a ledge in NYC

A flockin’ surprise: Why wild turkeys are thriving in unexpected parts of NYC

Posted on November 26, 2025

Reverend Al Sharpton handing out Thanksgiving turkeys in Harlem

Harlem

Giving thanks, and giving back: Reverend Al Sharpton leads turkey distribution for needy in Harlem

Posted on November 26, 2025

Dancers at the Cristian Rivera Foundation Gala raising money for DIPG research.

Health

Cristian Rivera Foundation Gala raises millions to advance DIPG research

Posted on November 26, 2025

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree stands lit during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in New York.

Holidays

Countdown to a spruced-up Rockefeller: What to know about the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony

Posted on November 26, 2025

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

Holidays

Everything you need to know about the 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Posted on November 25, 2025

people on line at a food distribution event

Politics

Giving thanks, and giving back: Governor Hochul, Cardinal Dolan host Thanksgiving food distribution in Harlem

Posted on November 25, 2025

Cardinal Timothy Dolan (left) and Catholic Charities handed out food for Thanksgiving to those in need.

Holidays

Catholic Charities, Cardinal Dolan Kick off giving season with food giveaway amid growing need

Posted on November 24, 2025

people at Sauna Comedy enjoy hearing jokes from performer

Health

If laughter is the best medicine, Sauna Comedy is a miracle worker for New Yorkers

Posted on November 23, 2025

Angelo Kitkas, owner of Flower Power Dispensary, a legal cannabis dispensary.

Cannabis

Angelo’s Picks: Three cannabis products that pair with giving thanks, family and food

Posted on November 22, 2025

Glace is back with new flavors for the holiday season.

Glace’s viral hot chocolate makes its return to NYC

Posted on November 21, 2025

More from around NYC

winter wonderland

Photos: Yankees host annual Winter Wonderland event

Amazon workers and Teamsters representatives rally at DBK1 in Woodside. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Amazon workers and Teamsters rally at Woodside warehouse for union recognition

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Holiday spirit shines at John Paul Jones Park Christmas tree lighting

Rev. Jacqueline J. Lewis, Matthew Marrero, and Rev. Amanda Ashcraft sing a hymn together at a press conference on Dec. 9.

Gay man detained by ICE, prompting husband and advocates to speak out