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Here are the most popular baby names in NYC
New York parents crowned Mia and Noah the city’s most popular baby names in 2024.
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Kids
You only have a couple of weeks left to ride a two-story carousel in NYC
The city’s only double-decker Christmas carousel is in its final days at Greeley Square.
Travel
New Yorkers react to the MTA’s futuristic-looking 'smart' fare gates to fight evasion
The MTA’s new glass fare gates are here and New Yorkers have thoughts.
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Is New York going to have a white Christmas?
Forecasts point to mild temperatures and fleeting snow chances, making a true white Christmas unlikely this year.
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Mayor-elect Mamdani is throwing a massive block party to celebrate his January 2026 inauguration
The mayoral festivities will span seven blocks and accommodate 40,000 spectators.
Restaurants
Check out the new Japanese grocery store that just opened on the Upper West Side
A beloved neighborhood grocery space gets a fresh start with sushi, snacks and Japanese pantry staples.
Restaurants
Beloved Nolita staple Cafe Gitane has abruptly closed
The iconic Mott Street cafe has closed without warning after a 30-plus-year run.
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Dear New York, the American chestnut is back, and it’s on your block
A brief history of the American chestnut and current restoration efforts, from the drinkable “ches-nog” to genomic selection.
Art
MoMA is debuting a faux-food pop-up called MoMA Mart early next year
The MoMA Design Store’s playful pop-up turns everyday foods into lamps, clocks, candles and more.
Music
The Music Hall of Williamsburg will likely shut down at the end of 2026
After nearly two decades on North 6th Street, the beloved 650-capacity Brooklyn venue will lose its lease and face an uncertain future.
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