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Rob Reiner On Spinal Tap's Return; Community Supported Agriculture In NYC; Full Bio: James Baldwin; New Musical 'Saturday Church'
Loading... Forty years ago, Spinal Tap first dialed it up to 11 in a genre-defining mockumentary. A lot has happened since then, but the band is back together for one show only. Director Rob Reiner joins us to discuss "Spinal Tap II: The End...

'Nightmare': Trump-voting farmers now plead for help
Many years after Democratic strategist James Carville famously described Pennsylvania as Philadelphia in the east, Pittsburgh in the west and Alabama in between," it continues to be a very complex swing state. President Donald Trump narrowly won...

Spring is arriving later for New York City trees, study finds
According to a study by Yale researchers, city park trees are experiencing a delay in seasonal change, which may lead to increased seasonal allergies. Michelle So 1:49 am, Sep 15, 2025 Staff Reporter Baala Shakya, Photography Editor In a concrete...

Catch A Wave: Ocean Power Joins The Renewable Energy Mix
Current Climate brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability every Monday. Sign up to get it in your inbox. Renewable energy, led by solar and wind combined with battery storage, along with hydro and geothermal projects, is the...

AI Doomers Losing Influence Amid Industry Acceleration
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, a heated debate has long simmered between optimists who see boundless potential and so-called “doomers” who warn of existential risks. Recent developments suggest that the doomers—those...

Top Trump ally slams New York governor for backing 'Communist' NYC mayoral frontrunner
Fox News' CB Cotton reports the latest on the high-profile campaign for New York City mayor amid calls to narrow the field to Mamdani vs. Cuomo. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It took nearly three months, but the top Democrat in New...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul Endorses Zohran Mamdani For NYC Mayor
Kathy Hochu and Zohran Mamdani (Picture credit: AP) New York Governor Kathy Hochul has endorsed Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, calling him a leader committed to affordability and safe neighborhoods. Her...

Philly Pretzel Factory plans to add water ice and soft-serve ice cream to menu
Over the coming year, Philly Pretzel Factory will begin selling soft-serve ice cream and water ice at some of its stores in a push to expand the company's dessert offerings. The Bensalem-based franchise has 175 stores in 14 states — including...

5 Investors Share Their Favorite Brands From BITE New York 2025
If CXT Investments founder Tina Henry Bou-Saba had to pick one word to describe the brands at BITE New York 2025, it would be fun. “There was a lot of color, whimsical design, playfulness and a real sense of joy,” she says. The trade show produced...

Witkoff sells his stake in real estate company for $120 million — media
NEW YORK, September 15. /TASS/. US special envoy Steve Witkoff sold his stake in the Witkoff Group for $120 million, Bloomberg reported, citing a financial disclosure. According to the agency, Witkoff took the step to prevent a potential conflict...

Hype-Driven Consumer Trends: Labubu Dolls and NFTs Redefine Scarcity
In the ever-evolving world of consumer trends, where viral sensations can propel brands to stratospheric heights overnight, a curious phenomenon has taken hold: hype itself emerging as the core product. Take the case of Labubu, the whimsical,...
New York Fashion Week Has Proved It: High Heels Are Back
The Wrap Up: High Heels Are Back at Fashion Week Collage by Olivia Alchek "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We’re midway through fashion week, and guests are starting to get in the...

City Scoop: Subway crimes hit a 15-year low, and other top stories across NYC
Hochul boasts historic drop in subway crime New York Gov. Kathy Hochul touted this summer as the safest one New York City’s subway system has seen in 15 years — despite the Trump administration’s claims that public transportation is still...

Judging you based on your favorite NYC-based TV show
Unless you’re a true born-and-raised New Yorker, it’s likely that your first introduction to the Big Apple was through iconic movies and TV shows. There’s no limit to media that paints an unrealistic picture of life in New York City, and it’s...

Fast-Growing Electronics Resale Chain PayMore Opens 100th Store
The PayMore electronics resale chain has seen its growth accelerated both by support for secondhand shopping and tariff price pressures. Courtesy of PayMore The fast-growing electronics resale chain PayMore is seeing its growth spurt accelerate,...

The Amazing Story of How This Jamaican Lady Went From Homeless to Valedictorian at New York College
When Kereen Britton-Alexander boarded a plane from Jamaica to New York in her mid-20s, she carried big dreams but little certainty. Life in America was not going to be easy. Her first job was in a shoe store, working long hours while trying to...
Eric Adams dropping out rumors are ‘bulls**t’: Insider reveals New York Mayoral race is still on
Eric Adams is gearing up to take on Democrat candidate Zohran Mamdani in the race to be New York's mayor. However, the current New York mayor is also having to battle rumors of him dropping out of the race. To that end, his spokesperson Todd...

S. Korea's main bourse operator opens New York office
SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange (KRX), South Korea's main bourse operator, said Monday it has opened an office in New York, as part of efforts to strengthen its presence in the North America region. An opening ceremony for the KRX...

Retired police commander announces candidacy for New York State Assembly
Retired New York State Police Cmdr. Brent Davison has made his campaign official for New York's 115th Assembly seat. On Friday, Davison, a Republican, announced his plans to run for the seat left vacant by Billy Jones this month. He has also...

Federal Government Takes IMO Council Campaign To New York, Courts UN Envoys
Nigeria’s campaign for a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C has entered a new, high-profile phase in New York, as the HlMinister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, formally addressed...