Manhattan Marriage Bureau reopens for in-person ceremonies, licenses
For the first time since March 2020, in-person weddings and marriage license appointments are back at the bureau located in Lower Manhattan.
For the first time since March 2020, in-person weddings and marriage license appointments are back at the bureau located in Lower Manhattan.
State Department temporarily suspends online passport booking system over bots
The U.S. State Department said on Wednesday it was forced to temporarily disable its online passport booking system after scammers used automated software to acquire appointments to sell to third parties.
The U.S. State Department said on Wednesday it was forced to temporarily disable its online passport booking system after scammers used automated software to acquire appointments to sell to third parties.
Dominique Ansel opens new bakery but you won't find Cronuts there
Dominique Ansel's new croissant counter on East 27th Street in Manhattan sells colorful, impermanent, and experimental interpretations of the croissant. Just don't ask for a Cronut.
Dominique Ansel's new croissant counter on East 27th Street in Manhattan sells colorful, impermanent, and experimental interpretations of the croissant. Just don't ask for a Cronut.
Seniors could see largest Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in decades
The Senior Citizens League projects a benefit bump of 6.1% in 2022.
The Senior Citizens League projects a benefit bump of 6.1% in 2022.
Time’s World’s Greatest Places: 21 cities in US make 2021 list
Time announced this year’s World’s Greatest Places featuring 100 unique destinations, with 21 coming from the United States alone.
Time announced this year’s World’s Greatest Places featuring 100 unique destinations, with 21 coming from the United States alone.
Scientists research turning plastics into protein powder
What if one solution could solve the two problems of global food shortages and the plastic pollution crisis?
What if one solution could solve the two problems of global food shortages and the plastic pollution crisis?
Italian ices, Taco Bell items among the many pandemic shortages
From Italian ice flavors to Taco Bell items, there are national ingredient shortages.
From Italian ice flavors to Taco Bell items, there are national ingredient shortages.
New Yorkers seek stress relief and fitness in the boxing ring
A boxing gym in Westchester County that survived the pandemic closures has reopened and welcomed a whole new clientele.
A boxing gym in Westchester County that survived the pandemic closures has reopened and welcomed a whole new clientele.
Early-bird dining gains appeal in New York City restaurant scene
New York is the city that never sleeps. But the pandemic seems to have made early bird dining more of a thing now.
New York is the city that never sleeps. But the pandemic seems to have made early bird dining more of a thing now.
Younger travelers fuel boom in RV 'glamping' amid pandemic
When COVID-19 put the brakes on travel, RVs were there to salvage the industry by allowing people to get around safely while maintaining social distance, according to the CEO of RVshare.
When COVID-19 put the brakes on travel, RVs were there to salvage the industry by allowing people to get around safely while maintaining social distance, according to the CEO of RVshare.
National Junk Food Day: See which snack came out the decade you were born
From M&Ms to Dunkaroos, see which snack was released the decade you were born in honor of National Junk Food Day.
From M&Ms to Dunkaroos, see which snack was released the decade you were born in honor of National Junk Food Day.
Dashcam video shows wild chase ending with SUV flipping over on Florida highway
A group of teens attempted to steal an SUV, but failed, investigators said. It sparked a chase on I-95 which ended with the young suspects’ getaway vehicle overturning, causing several other crashes -- and it was all caught on camera.
A group of teens attempted to steal an SUV, but failed, investigators said. It sparked a chase on I-95 which ended with the young suspects’ getaway vehicle overturning, causing several other crashes -- and it was all caught on camera.
Dating-related internet searches surge as singles seek companionship
Google saw "dating" searches reach a five-year high this summer, with queries for "top dating apps" and "dating apps for older people" surging more than 3,300% in the last month.
Google saw "dating" searches reach a five-year high this summer, with queries for "top dating apps" and "dating apps for older people" surging more than 3,300% in the last month.
More than 1.5M children lost at least 1 caregiver from a death related to COVID-19 last year
A recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health estimated that 1.5 million around the globe lost at least one caregiver to a death related to COVID-19 in the first 14 months of the pandemic.
A recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health estimated that 1.5 million around the globe lost at least one caregiver to a death related to COVID-19 in the first 14 months of the pandemic.
Dad with lightning-fast reflexes catches toddler on slip ‘n slide
Footage by Rachel Nicole Ohl shows her husband and kids having a blast on the beloved outdoor children’s toy, with even the tiniest member of the family getting in on the action.
Footage by Rachel Nicole Ohl shows her husband and kids having a blast on the beloved outdoor children’s toy, with even the tiniest member of the family getting in on the action.
Alcohol consumption blamed for more than 700k cancer cases in 2020, study says
Results revealed that men accounted for 568,700 alcohol-related cancer and women accounted for 172, 600 in 2020 with the majority of the cancers involved the esophagus, liver and breasts.
Results revealed that men accounted for 568,700 alcohol-related cancer and women accounted for 172, 600 in 2020 with the majority of the cancers involved the esophagus, liver and breasts.
Chuck E. Cheese pizza arrives at Kroger grocery stores nationwide
The pizza kids love to eat at Chuck E. Cheese is now available at your local Kroger grocery store.
The pizza kids love to eat at Chuck E. Cheese is now available at your local Kroger grocery store.
Upper East Side restaurant creates world's most expensive french fries
Seasoned with truffle salt and served with 23K edible gold dust, the fries will set you back a whopping $200.
Seasoned with truffle salt and served with 23K edible gold dust, the fries will set you back a whopping $200.
Passport wait times top 3 months, State Department says
The State Department says the wait for a passport is now between 12 weeks and 18 weeks, even if you pay for expedited processing.
The State Department says the wait for a passport is now between 12 weeks and 18 weeks, even if you pay for expedited processing.
132-night, $73,499 per person cruise sells out in under 3 hours
Regent Seven Seas 2024 World Cruise sold out in less than three hours, setting a premium for post-pandemic travel.
Regent Seven Seas 2024 World Cruise sold out in less than three hours, setting a premium for post-pandemic travel.