From the East End of Long Island, Claire grew up coming to NYC & now gets to write about the best city every day! Her favorite borough is Queens (living in Astoria for 5 years), & on weekends she can be found at a local brewery, new restaurant, or reading the latest mystery novel.
This new pilot program from the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) hopes to relieve traffic congestion and lower carbon emissions with delivery “truck” bicycles! The New York City government just started...
First it was plastic bags, then styrofoam, and now it may be paper receipts that get the ax in New York City. And it’s because of more than just environmentally-friendly factors. Most receipt paper is actually coa...
Now that the weather is cold and icy, you’re probably looking for more indoor activities for entertainment. Though you can always go to the movies, there’s nothing quite like attending live performances in a...
People camped outside right in the middle of Times Square last night, December 7 for “The World’s Big Sleep Out,” an event aimed at raising money to combat homelessness around the globe. About 1,110 pe...
Christmas is coming early at the Dream Midtown Hotel with a life-sized advent calendar full of free goodies. The team behind the famous 20-pound hot chocolate has constructed a giant advent calendar in the hotel’s...
It may be egg nog and mulled wine season, but no sweet holiday drink can truly replace a refreshing seasonal brew or glass of hard cider any time of year—particularly at this year’s Fruit and Grain Festival. Kick...
This year, the 13-foot-tall origami tree at the Museum of Natural History is all about our favorite prehistoric creature: the T. rex! The origami tree has been an annual tradition for more than 40 years and this holiday...
The brand new East Village Tavern (EVT) is being transformed into The Grinch’s “Whoville” throughout December with Dr. Seuss-esque decor and cocktails inspired by the beloved book and movie! “Gri...
We’ve only had a few truly cold days so far, but who else is already sick of shivering? Well, at the fully-heated “Coconut Lounge” rooftop pop-up in The W New York Downtown, it’s summer every day...
Just as sure as you’re hanging up lights and listening to “All I Want For Christmas Is You” for the fiftieth time, it’s time to queue up your favorite classic holiday movies. Luckily, lots of NYC movie theaters h...