Hotel workers strike across major US cities. What it means for guests

Approximately 10,000 hotel workers, represented by the UNITE HERE union, went on strike at 24 hotels across eight U.S. cities, including Honolulu, Boston, and San Francisco.

Airports, highways, beaches packed with travelers for Labor Day Weekend

Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed across the U.S. this Labor Day weekend as a lot Americans mark the unofficial end of summer the same way they celebrated the season’s unofficial start: by traveling.

These states are in desperate need of a vacation, study finds

Icelandair analyzed which states are in most need of a vacation. New Yorkers, spoiler alert, you may want to start packing.

What’s in a Honey Deuce? The $23 signature cocktail of the US Open in NYC

The cocktail is a money-maker for the US Open, generating $9.9 million (in 2023)—more than the combined $7.2 million prize money for the men's and women's winners. Here's how to make it at home.

New Yorker among 6 new deaths linked to Boar’s Head deli meat listeria outbreak

At least nine people have died, including one person from NY and one from NJ, after being infected with listeria from Boar’s Head deli meats tied to a massive recall last month, federal health officials said.

Boar’s Head listeria outbreak: death toll climbs to 9, CDC says

At least nine people have died after being infected with listeria from Boar’s Head deli meats tied to a massive recall last month, federal health officials said Wednesday. 

Dairy Queen launches fall blizzard menu with BOGO free offer

Dairy Queen has introduced its Fall Blizzard Treat Menu ahead of the official start of fall, featuring seasonal flavors like Pumpkin Pie and French Silk Pie.

Noisiest city in the world: Where does NYC rank?

It appears New York City is living up to the city that never sleeps. Here's where NYC ranks in the noisiest-city in the world study:

NYC public school students to receive meals: Here's what is being offered

Good news for all students, breakfast, lunch and afterschool meals are free to all NYC public school students during the 2024-2025 school year. Here's what is being offered:

Pumpkin Spice Latte at Dunkin' Donuts: What to know about the demure launch date

Dunkin' Donuts has been very demure and very mindful regarding the release date of their Pumpkin Spice Latte. Here's everything you need to know about it. Hint the date rhymes with shmaugust shwenty shmeighth.

7-Eleven is giving free coffee for 711 days to people who get a tattoo

7-Eleven teamed up with Green Day's coffee brand Punk Bunny Coffee and is giving away 711 days of free coffee to fans who get a special, semi-permanent tattoo.

Red Lobster closes 2 New York locations amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Two Red Lobster locations in New York are closing after another round of restaurants after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year.

Which Red Lobster locations are closing now?

Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has closed several restaurants after a failed attempt to boost traffic with an all-you-can-eat shrimp deal.