Jocelyn Wildenstein, “Catwoman” New York Tabloid Fixture, Dies at 79
The New York City socialite was at the center of a media frenzy in the 1990s amid her divorce from billionaire art dealer husband Alec Wildenstein…Read More
How a Times Square hotel prepares for New Year’s Eve
Every December 31, an estimated one million people pack into Times Square to watch the Ball drop over New York City and welcome in the New Year. The annual celebration…
An Abundance of Non-Alcoholic Options Available
It’s increasingly easy to have non-alcoholic drinks at a bar and even to find a bar that serves only non-alcoholic drinks, such as Hekate’s Hearth, an alcohol-free bar and coffeehouse…
New Year’s Eve celebrations ring in 2025
New Year’s Eve celebrations and fireworks around the world rang in 2025, as more than a million revelers crowded into New York City’s Times Square for performances and the traditional…
Chess champion returns to tournament after being fined for wearing jeans
Facing a public relations checkmate, the International Chess Federation surrendered and allowed world champ Magnus Carlsen to wear jeans Monday at the World Blitz Championship in New York City.Read More
Julie Grant: ‘You Don’t Launch a War Over a Tip’
Julie has a different kind of tip for the pizza delivery driver who allegedly stabbed a pregnant woman over a $2 tip. And, authorities are racing to find the identity…
Rainy forecast could soak New Year’s Eve party at Times Square
New Year’s Eve revelers, especially those in New York City, can expect to get wet as rain and above-average temperatures are forecast throughout the United States on Tuesday as the…
Times Square ball takes final test for New Year’s Eve
NEW YORK — The crystal-covered ball that descends down a pole in Times Square to ring in the new year was taken for a test run Monday, as New York City…
U.S. Hotel Industry Experiences Positive Growth in December; Tampa and New York City Lead the Pack
The increase can be attributed to the Hannukah calendar shift and the compressed business travel period between Thanksgiving and Christmas, despite the seasonal slowdown usually experienced…Read More
Prosecutors: Man arraigned on murder charges in NYC subway burning death
NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train used a shirt to fan the flames, a prosecutor said Tuesday at…