Sports photographer pursues dream despite losing arm, fingers in house fire
Twenty-year-old Brando Martinez is determined to become a career sports photographer despite losing his left arm and fingers as an infant in a house fire.
Twenty-year-old Brando Martinez is determined to become a career sports photographer despite losing his left arm and fingers as an infant in a house fire.
Memorial Day Weekend: TSA screens most passengers of pandemic-era
On Friday, the TSA screened the most passengers since the beginning of the pandemic - a whopping 1.9 million.
On Friday, the TSA screened the most passengers since the beginning of the pandemic - a whopping 1.9 million.
Looking for a rental car? Travel experts offer tips amid skyrocketing prices, low supply
As Memorial Day weekend is upon us, you may be thinking about your summer travel plans. Here’s what you need to know if you’ll need to get a rental car.
As Memorial Day weekend is upon us, you may be thinking about your summer travel plans. Here’s what you need to know if you’ll need to get a rental car.
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest to return July 4 with live audience
The event will be held in a new location, at Maimonides Park, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones, down the street from its traditional location in front of Nathan's Famous at the corner of Surf and Stillwell avenues.
The event will be held in a new location, at Maimonides Park, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones, down the street from its traditional location in front of Nathan's Famous at the corner of Surf and Stillwell avenues.
Parks are so busy they're implementing reservations
Hikers catching the view from Indian Head in the Adirondacks come with packs, water, good boots and a new must-have item: advanced reservations at the privately owned Adirondack Mountain Reserve.
Hikers catching the view from Indian Head in the Adirondacks come with packs, water, good boots and a new must-have item: advanced reservations at the privately owned Adirondack Mountain Reserve.
US airports anticipate record travel amid Memorial Day weekend
More than 1.8 million people went through U.S. airports Thursday. The daily number could top 2 million at least once over the weekend, which would be the highest mark since early March 2020.
More than 1.8 million people went through U.S. airports Thursday. The daily number could top 2 million at least once over the weekend, which would be the highest mark since early March 2020.
How long can humans really live? Study suggests 150 may be possible
Our resilience, or our ability to recover, declines over time. So a human living to 150 years old makes for a sensational headline. But one model explains how that could happen.
Our resilience, or our ability to recover, declines over time. So a human living to 150 years old makes for a sensational headline. But one model explains how that could happen.
New York City public beaches open for swimming on Saturday
New York City's eight public beaches will be open for swimming from Saturday, May 29, through Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. Lifeguards will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.
New York City's eight public beaches will be open for swimming from Saturday, May 29, through Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. Lifeguards will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.
What to do if you're caught in a rip current
Rip currents, not to be confused with rip tides, can be deadly. Swimmers who drown off New York area beaches are often caught in rip currents, often when life guards are not on duty.
Rip currents, not to be confused with rip tides, can be deadly. Swimmers who drown off New York area beaches are often caught in rip currents, often when life guards are not on duty.
Time Out Market opens in DUMBO ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Just in time for the holiday weekend, Time Out Market New York is bringing together the area's top culinary talent.
Just in time for the holiday weekend, Time Out Market New York is bringing together the area's top culinary talent.
Busier summer seen at Jersey Shore in Year 2 of COVID-19
The second summer of COVID-19 at the Jersey Shore is shaping up to be busier than last year. Many rentals are already booked, beaches are crowded and badges are selling fast.
The second summer of COVID-19 at the Jersey Shore is shaping up to be busier than last year. Many rentals are already booked, beaches are crowded and badges are selling fast.
East Side Access project set to open in 2022
By the end of next year, Penn Station won't be the only way for LIRR commuters to get in and out of the city.
By the end of next year, Penn Station won't be the only way for LIRR commuters to get in and out of the city.
Airbnb customers say they're fed up with excessive fees
Airbnb may no longer be the cheaper alternative to a hotel stay. Vacation rentals now come with extra fees that really add up, and they may be here to stay.
Airbnb may no longer be the cheaper alternative to a hotel stay. Vacation rentals now come with extra fees that really add up, and they may be here to stay.
National Burger Day: McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Pepsi offer discounts, freebies on May 28
National Burger Day is May 28 and to celebrate, several franchises are offering consumers freebies and discounts.
National Burger Day is May 28 and to celebrate, several franchises are offering consumers freebies and discounts.
Steak 48 draws criticism on social media for $100 minimum, strict dress code
Steak 48 has drawn criticism on social media this week over a new $100 per person food and beverage minimum at its locations in Philadelphia and Chicago.
Steak 48 has drawn criticism on social media this week over a new $100 per person food and beverage minimum at its locations in Philadelphia and Chicago.
82-year-old woman may lose Inglewood home over $38,000 HOA debt
“They want this property because it’s worth a lot of money," the woman said, who lives very close to the $5B SoFi Stadium.
“They want this property because it’s worth a lot of money," the woman said, who lives very close to the $5B SoFi Stadium.
BTS fans mock McDonald's on Twitter over #BTSMeal fail
Many K-Pop fans on Twitter complained that their McDonald's location either didn't have the BTS Meals at all or sold them the meals but without the correct BTS-labeled bags or containers.
Many K-Pop fans on Twitter complained that their McDonald's location either didn't have the BTS Meals at all or sold them the meals but without the correct BTS-labeled bags or containers.
Winner of Heinz Head Burger Artist contest will receive $25K, condiments for life
Do you have an eye for condiments? You could be named Heinz’s Head Burger Artist, which gets you $25,000, input on the next Heinz condiment, an opportunity to travel to taste-test the best burger in the U.S. and free condiments for life.
Do you have an eye for condiments? You could be named Heinz’s Head Burger Artist, which gets you $25,000, input on the next Heinz condiment, an opportunity to travel to taste-test the best burger in the U.S. and free condiments for life.
BTS Meal arrives at McDonald's, along with limited-edition merch
Although the BTS Meal doesn’t come with a dessert, McDonald’s found a way to sweeten the arrival of the deal.
Although the BTS Meal doesn’t come with a dessert, McDonald’s found a way to sweeten the arrival of the deal.
CDC approves test sail for Royal Caribbean cruise line, the first as COVID-19 cases drop
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.