Pandemic and now cold weather batter NYC restaurants
Last New Year's Eve, Bella Luna on the Upper West Side seated more than 200 people. This year, it hopes to seat 20.
Last New Year's Eve, Bella Luna on the Upper West Side seated more than 200 people. This year, it hopes to seat 20.
Pandemic shrinks New Year's crowds at gyms
The New Year is typically when gyms see a rush of new memberships, but it's far from the usual because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The New Year is typically when gyms see a rush of new memberships, but it's far from the usual because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Steph and Ayesha Curry give Bay Area restaurant $25K New Year's surprise
Monster Pho made 24,000 meals for people in need
Monster Pho made 24,000 meals for people in need
New York's 750-mile Empire State Trail completed
A 750-mile trail spanning New York state that is expected to attract millions of cyclists, hikers, and runners every year is complete. The mostly off-road trail runs north from New York City through the Hudson and Champlain Valleys to Canada and from Albany to Buffalo along the Erie Canal.
A 750-mile trail spanning New York state that is expected to attract millions of cyclists, hikers, and runners every year is complete. The mostly off-road trail runs north from New York City through the Hudson and Champlain Valleys to Canada and from Albany to Buffalo along the Erie Canal.
‘Unbelievably beautiful’: Giant ice castles light up in Colorado
The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists.
The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists.
Ohio boy abandoned at cemetery before Christmas reunited with dad, dog
The boy, identified only as Tony, received an outpouring of support from police and the local community after officers found him at the Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Dec. 23.
The boy, identified only as Tony, received an outpouring of support from police and the local community after officers found him at the Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Dec. 23.
Gingerbread house artist gets back to work New Year's Day
Jon Lovitch, a gingerbread house artist based out of his basement in Forest Hills, gets cracking for the next holiday season by New Year's Day.
Jon Lovitch, a gingerbread house artist based out of his basement in Forest Hills, gets cracking for the next holiday season by New Year's Day.
First NYC baby of 2021 born at Coney Island Hospital
The first baby born in New York City in 2021 was welcomed into the world at Coney Island Hospital, announced NYC Health + Hospitals.
The first baby born in New York City in 2021 was welcomed into the world at Coney Island Hospital, announced NYC Health + Hospitals.
NYC artist spends $65,000 to help fellow struggling artists
Guy Stanley Philoche was having a very successful year, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. That's when he decided to use the money he'd made to buy artwork from artists who were truly struggling.
Guy Stanley Philoche was having a very successful year, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. That's when he decided to use the money he'd made to buy artwork from artists who were truly struggling.
'Noon Year’s Eve': Toast new year before midnight with these ideas
Don’t want to stay up till midnight on New Year’s Eve? Families, early sleepers and those wanting to social distance might consider a midday celebration for December 31.
Don’t want to stay up till midnight on New Year’s Eve? Families, early sleepers and those wanting to social distance might consider a midday celebration for December 31.
Guinness US brewery releasing mystery beer on New Year's Eve
The brewery will be ringing in the New Year when midnight hits in Ireland.
The brewery will be ringing in the New Year when midnight hits in Ireland.
Try this on for size: College student creates her own 12-foot social distancing dress
Shay Rose, a 21-year-old UCLA student, proved there’s a dress for every occasion after designing a 12-foot gown to help her stay socially distant.
Shay Rose, a 21-year-old UCLA student, proved there’s a dress for every occasion after designing a 12-foot gown to help her stay socially distant.
Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Lawyer for bar in 'autonomous zone' says criminal summonses dropped
A lawyer for the Mac's Public House on Staten Island says criminal summonses against the bar's owners have been dropped.
A lawyer for the Mac's Public House on Staten Island says criminal summonses against the bar's owners have been dropped.
Bill legalizing abortion passes in Pope Francis' native Argentina
Abortion will be legalized in Pope Francis' homeland up to the 14th week of pregnancy, and also will be legal after that time in cases of rape or danger to the mother’s life.
Abortion will be legalized in Pope Francis' homeland up to the 14th week of pregnancy, and also will be legal after that time in cases of rape or danger to the mother’s life.
No candy, ice cream, cake for kids under 2, new US dietary guidelines say
The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age 2.
The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age 2.
Pediatricians recommend mask-wearing for children while playing sports to prevent COVID-19
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children playing most sports should wear cloth face coverings.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children playing most sports should wear cloth face coverings.
Looking to travel post COVID-19? Don’t forget your ‘vaccine passport’
Your travel checklist may get longer post-pandemic as airlines and companies eye requiring “vaccine passports.”
Your travel checklist may get longer post-pandemic as airlines and companies eye requiring “vaccine passports.”
In-N-Out Burgers linked to 80 Colorado coronavirus cases
At least 80 In-N-Out Burger employees have tested positive for coronavirus, according to data published by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
At least 80 In-N-Out Burger employees have tested positive for coronavirus, according to data published by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
Actor Tom Selleck leaves $2,020 tip at Upper East Side restaurant
The 'Blue Bloods' actor said he was inspired by co-star Donnie Walhberg's 'tip challenge'
The 'Blue Bloods' actor said he was inspired by co-star Donnie Walhberg's 'tip challenge'