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A sustainable wine bar starts pouring in Fort Greene
Also new for foodies: A Baked co-founder is mixing up sweets in Prospect Heights. → Read More
A cult brewer opens a permanent spot in Queens
New restaurants and bars seem to open every day in New York City. Here’s a look at some of the latest to debut. Evil Twin Brewing The cult brewer is finally establishing roots. Founded in 2010 as a → Read More
'Urban Indian' exhibit at MCNY raises the volume on native voices
A new exhibit is raising the volume on New York City’s Native American voices. To help bring the city’s indigenous Americans to the forefront, the Museum of the City of New York presents “Urban Indian → Read More
Vegandale Festival returns to Randall's Island Park
Vegan food may be good for you, but that doesn't mean it isn't delicious, too. Organizers of the third annual Vegandale Festival will highlight vegan comfort foods from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at R → Read More
Try Nikkei cuisine, where Japan meets Peru
New restaurants and bars seem to open every day in New York City. Here’s a look at some of the latest to debut. Llama San For a unique blend of flavorful dishes, Llama San is a great place to visit. T → Read More
$150M redesign for the northern end of Central Park
Central Park’s North End is getting a $150 million face-lift including a new recreational facility, pool and skating rink, officials announced on Wednesday. The sweeping plan is the largest the Centra → Read More
2 Italian spots open in the LES
New restaurants and bars seem to open every day in New York City. Here’s a look at some of the latest to debut. Caffè Panna Taking a stroll around New York City can lead you to just about anything — e → Read More
Your top 10 spots for whale watching
Those looking for some extra fin time to close out summer are in luck. A wave of 'whalecome' marine life is flooding New York’s waterways, from Coney Island to the Hamptons. The New York Aquarium has → Read More
Hello Panda lantern festival will light up Citi Field
The lanterns will be divided into six different theme parks, such as Holiday Wonderland and Sports World, and will feature interactive exhibits. → Read More
TacoVision opens in Midtown and other new restaurants
Try vegan-friendly frozen treats at Whipped Urban Dessert Lab in Williamsburg. → Read More
Meet the trailblazing women of Staten Island
From self-proclaimed "black, lesbian, feminist, mother, poet warrior" Audre Lorde to "Staten Island Saint" Dorothy Day. → Read More
2 sweet spots are among your newest restaurants
New restaurants and bars seem to open every day in New York City. Here’s a look at some of the latest to debut: Win Son Bakery Take a bite out of Taiwanese cuisine at a new bakery in East Williamsburg → Read More
Expect mostly sunny skies over Labor Day weekend
One of summer’s last weekends promises to bring with it plenty of sun and comfortable temperatures. Labor Day weekend in the city will begin with a weak cold front and a bit of precipitation, accordin → Read More
Longtime Brooklyn favorite Sahadi's heads to Industry City
After 124 years in service, Sahadi's, a globally sourced Middle Eastern grocer, is expanding its spice trade to Industry City. The Lebanese-owned grocer's new store, opening Thursday at 34 35th St., w → Read More
Godiva's new cafe and more restaurant openings
New restaurants and bars seem to open every day in New York City. Here’s a look at some of the latest to debut. GODIVA Café EMBED1 For many people, the best way to cater to a sweet tooth is smooth Bel → Read More
Trump immigration rule change contested by New York, Vermont and Connecticut
The Trump administration is now facing a lawsuit by three states, including New York, over its finalized changes to the "public charge" rule, which opponents say will result in the denial of green ca → Read More
Pols cry foul on parked garbage trucks in the E. Village
State Sen. Brad Hoylman said the inability to move the trucks represented "a true failure of this city administration." → Read More
Attempts 'to get justice,' with the Child Victims Act in force
Forty-seven years later, bolstered by 25 other allegations against the same priest, Leonard "Lexington" Filipowski may finally see his day in court. Wednesday marked the first day of a yearlong window → Read More
Latin American flavors at Hotel Hendricks and more restaurant openings
New restaurants and bars seem to open every day in New York City. Here’s a look at some of the latest to debut. Paloma at Hotel Hendricks The flavors of Latin America come to life in New York City’s H → Read More
This Crown Heights block was dubbed Brooklyn's greenest
Brooklyn's greenest block is official — and unsurprisingly it sits mere blocks from the borough's Botanic Garden. Brooklyn Botanic Garden gave the honor to Preserving Lincoln’s Abundant Natural Treasu → Read More