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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

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New York Family

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

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

NYC Holiday Markets 2025: Shop Local Artisans and Unique Gifts

New York Family

NYC Holiday Markets 2025: Shop Local Artisans and Unique Gifts

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

Casa CeCe is bringing an immersive experience to a supper club environment.

Midtown Manhattan

Casa CeCe: Midtown’s ultimate supper club experience where you can expect the unexpected

Posted on November 21, 2025

Visit These Magical Holiday Window Displays in NYC

New York Family

Visit These Magical Holiday Window Displays in NYC

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From Cyprus to New York: Hello Halloumi, a halloumi bakery, opens in the West Village

Posted on November 20, 2025

Ultimate New York City Family Winter Bucket List 2022-2023

New York Family

New York City Family and Kids Winter Bucket List

World AIDS Day Out of the Darkness

Gay City News

World AIDS Day events slated for Dec. 1 in New York City

Dining room of Blu on the Hudson

At Blu on the Hudson, every dish, like every view, is a spectacular experience

Posted on November 19, 2025

Cannabis

Kush Queen brings wellness to the forefront of the cannabis industry

Posted on November 19, 2025

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's offices in Long Island City, Queens.

Gay City News

Mpox cases remain elevated in New York City as officials renew vaccination push

Tom Homan

NYC reps vow to push back on Trump border czar Tom Homan’s threat to step up ICE raids here

Posted on November 18, 2025

Mangia Cibo Culinary Lab is open in Whitestone.

Culinary meets innovation at Whitestone’s Mangia Cibo Culinary Lab

Posted on November 18, 2025

Dad cutting Christmas tree

Holidays

Where to cut your own Christmas tree near New York City

Posted on November 15, 2025

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Health

City’s self-funded health plan clears key bureaucratic hurdle as Comptroller Lander registers contract facing legal challenge

Posted on November 14, 2025

Busiate, trumpet mushroom, leeks, black truffle at Santi.

Midtown Manhattan

Santi: Where art, tradition, and innovative Italian flavors unite in Midtown East

Posted on November 14, 2025

The holiday season at Starbucks in underway.

A Starbucks saga in NYC: the bear cup, Boyu Capital and Hello Kitty

Posted on November 14, 2025

Bodega cat staring at the world

Business

NYC Council pushes to legalize bodega cats, giving them ‘purr-fect’ legal status

Posted on November 13, 2025

Brandon Lee, along with his wife Faith Lee, opened Bird & Branch in 2018 on 45th and 9th Avenue.

Midtown Manhattan

How tariffs are impacting this Midtown coffee spot, and your ability to buy a cup

Posted on November 13, 2025

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Jacobi Medical Center commemorates World AIDS Day amid federal pullback of recognition

Affordable luxury: Bubbles & Mane unveils a sanctuary for self-care in Astoria

V.I.B.E

Nonprofit sets the V.I.B.E. for equity and inclusion with jazz fundraiser

Kristen Chenoweth as Jackie Siegel in “The Queen of Versailles."

Meandering and unfocused, ‘The Queen of Versailles’ collapses under its own weight