New York City

I Had an Actually Relaxing Trip to NYC, Thanks to This Wellness Hotel

May 19, 2025

I Had an Actually Relaxing Trip to NYC, Thanks to This Wellness Hotel

As of late, I've had a complicated relationship with New York City.

Meet the Black Women Cyclists Who Take Over NYC Once a Year

Jul 30, 2024

Meet the Black Women Cyclists Who Take Over NYC Once a Year

When Marz Lovejoy began bicycling in 2010, she did not plan to fall in love with the sport the way she did.

The Particular Magic of Visiting New York City in the Summer

Jun 28, 2024

The Particular Magic of Visiting New York City in the Summer

Growing up, I always assumed I'd live in New York City in my 20s.

This Nonbinary Runner Made New York City Marathon History

Nov 7, 2022

This Nonbinary Runner Made New York City Marathon History

There's been an increasing — and long-deserved — push to make the running world more inclusive for nonbinary athletes, and yesterday marked a historic first: Jake Caswell, 25, became the first runner to be awarded prize money for winning the nonbinary division at the TCS New York City Marathon.

15 Incredibly Cool NYC-Themed Gifts That Make Me Fall in Love With the City Even More

Dec 7, 2021

15 Incredibly Cool NYC-Themed Gifts That Make Me Fall in Love With the City Even More

"The true New Yorker secretly believes that people living anywhere else have to be, in some sense, kidding."

Fun Facts About The Rockefeller Christmas Tree, Including That It Has Over 50,000 Lights

Nov 17, 2021

Fun Facts About The Rockefeller Christmas Tree, Including That It Has Over 50,000 Lights

The holidays bring so many treasured traditions, like making yummy treats, decking the halls with decor, wearing matching PJs, and, of course, decorating a Christmas tree.

Proposals and Podium Finishes: 10 Inspiring Moments From the 2021 New York City Marathon

Nov 8, 2021

Proposals and Podium Finishes: 10 Inspiring Moments From the 2021 New York City Marathon

Between five boroughs, a cool 26.2 miles, and finishers in the tens of thousands, there were bound to be inspiring moments from the 50th TCS New York City Marathon, especially following last year's in-person cancellation.

Cardi B Shared a Glimpse Inside Her Huge New NYC Home: "I'm Soo Proud of Myself"

Nov 4, 2021

Cardi B Shared a Glimpse Inside Her Huge New NYC Home: "I'm Soo Proud of Myself"

A double staircase?

Support Local Black Businesses With a Traveling "Block Party" That Kicks Off This Sunday in Harlem

Sep 11, 2021

Support Local Black Businesses With a Traveling "Block Party" That Kicks Off This Sunday in Harlem

Look, I love a good block party — and it's not just because my last name happens to be "Block" — but a block party with a purpose?

Mandy and Brian's NYC Love Story Is Rom-Com Worthy, and It All Started With a Pastrami Sandwich

Sep 2, 2021

Mandy and Brian's NYC Love Story Is Rom-Com Worthy, and It All Started With a Pastrami Sandwich

Mandy's career was thriving and she loved her life in New York City, but there was one thing missing: love.

I'm Terrified of Heights, but I Decided to Live Life on the "Edge" at Hudson Yards

Jul 2, 2021

I'm Terrified of Heights, but I Decided to Live Life on the "Edge" at Hudson Yards

As someone with a lifelong fear of heights, I pulled myself together to take a yoga class with Equinox at 6:30 a.m., 101 stories above New York City at the Edge in Hudson Yards, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere.

Legoland Is Coming to New York This Summer — Here's Everything We Know About the Park So Far

Apr 29, 2021

Legoland Is Coming to New York This Summer — Here's Everything We Know About the Park So Far

Back in October 2017, we got the amazing news that a Legoland park would be springing up in New York, and now we're getting first looks at the park thanks to some early photos.