As 2025 gets underway, celebrities haven't taken a break. Events like the 2025 National Board of Review Gala in New York City kept them busy. This gala, held at Cipriani, honored artists for their 2024 work. Among the stars was Nicole Kidman, who was recognized for her role in Babygirl and was up for a Golden Globe. The gala was just one of many events happening in t...
Imagine this: New York City is praised for encouraging an active lifestyle, while its neighbor across the Hudson River, Newark, lags behind. A recent study by WalletHub ranked NYC as the second-best city in the US for fitness enthusiasts. This isn't surprising; the city is designed for walking, has plenty of playgrounds, and offers a variety of sports facilities like...
Do you remember the French Revolution and the angry mob tearing down toll booths? Believe it or not, something similar is happening in New York City today. Governor Kathy Hochul is about to start a new program called congestion pricing. This isn't about sticking it to the king, though. It's about making the city cleaner and less crowded. New York's plan is to charge...
Did you know that fixing up streets can actually reduce violence in a city? This might sound strange, but research has shown that street construction projects in New York City were linked to a decrease in certain types of crimes. From 2010 to 2019, the city saw fewer incidents of reckless endangerment, robbery, and weapons offenses on streets where construction proje...
You probably know that New York City’s plan to charge drivers for entering certain busy areas has been stopped temporarily by New Jersey. Why the hold-up? A judge stepped in, worried about how this fee might mess with air quality. New York City wants to keep going, but New Jersey needs more time to check out these worries. The judge has given New York City until mid-...
The Guardian Angels are back in the Big Apple's subways! After 15 years, they're helping keep the city's underground safe. New Yorkers are thrilled, with some even greeting founder Curtis Sliwa with a kiss. But why are the Angels back? Recently, there have been serious crimes in the subway system. Just this month, a homeless woman was killed in an arson attack. The A...
Ever heard of the Guardian Angels? They're a group of volunteers who help keep New York City's subways safe. After a scary incident where a woman was set on fire on a train, they've decided to start patrolling again. The group's founder, Curtis Sliwa, says they'll be checking on people who seem troubled or homeless, too. Subway crimes aren't super common, but some t...
New York City's drugstore landscape has seen a significant shrinkage over the past decade, with about 40% fewer stores compared to ten years ago. This year alone saw a 10% drop, attributed largely to rising shoplifting and crime rates. Major pharmacy chains like Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid have been hit hard. Walgreens, for example, closed 22 of its New York City st...
Remember the name Sydney Sweeney? She's not just an actress, but also a boxing enthusiast. And she's not afraid to show it! Sweeney recently took to Instagram, ditching her shirt and posing with a Miu Miu cardigan on a New York City rooftop. It's like she's saying, "I'm here, and I'm comfortable in my own skin. Deal with it! " The 27-year-old "Euphoria" star faced bo...
The recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street isn't just another tragic event. It's a snapshot of the city's sliding security. Sure, New York has always had its share of high-profile crimes, like the killings of John Lennon and Meir Kahane. But those incidents happened during times of sky-high crime rates. Thompson's murder, howev...