The infamous Rikers Island will soon begin the process of shutting down completely by closing the doors of one of the nine jail facilities this summer. Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Tuesday statement said: “This announc...
Drag clubs are nothing new throughout the city, but now thanks to 10-year-old Desmond Napoles, drags of all ages will have a space to express themselves....
Start off 2018 right by sticking to those New Year’s resolutions of hitting the gym, eh, naked? Hanson Fitness is known for having a celebrity clientele, but now it might be known for offering personal fitness cla...
The city’s first baby to be born in 2018 was born at 12:01am on January 1st, after a long 36-hour labor. The 4-pounds, 11.5-ounce baby, named Kazi, was born in Flushing Hospital, Queens to first-time mom Tania Shirin. A...
For anyone planning to be out in NYC on New Year’s Eve, bundle up! Especially if you’ll be standing outside to watch the ball drop in Times Square. According to AccuWeather, the temperature in Times Square at midnight w...
Vegan burgers are making a mark in NYC, and we’re excited! The Oregon-based, vegan fast food chain Next Level Burger is bringing its meat-less burgers to the East Coast. The chain is the first 100% plant-based burger re...
It’s been quite a year! 2017 has been an interesting year for stories across media platforms. From political and social changes to adorable animals, to the downright bizarre. So, as 2017 comes to an end, we thought it...
Even with the biting cold this weekend, many are still expected to brave the weather in Times Square on Sunday evening to watch the ball drop at midnight! Yesterday, 288 crystal triangles were installed onto the massive...
New York is full of geeks. We’ve got Comic Con every year, bars that revolve around video games, and meet up groups that play Dungeons and Dragons all day. We wear our fandoms with pride. If you’re looking to let out yo...