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Key PointsUS singer Tony Bennett died on Friday aged 96.The New York native has been remembered as "irreplaceable" and "one of the most splendid people that ever lived".He was best known for singing I Left My Heart in San Francisco.Tony Bennett, the smooth American singer who had an enduring hit…

The 24-year-old Argentine departs NYCFC for a club-record transfer fee, representing one of the most expensive outgoing moves in MLS history. The Cityzens also retain a sell-on fee. Lazio, who finished second in the 2022-23 Serie A season, will compete in the upcoming UEFA Champions League and boast an attack…

Surging interest rates and the rise of remote work have combined to create a nightmare scenario for commercial real estate investors. Just ask Barry Sternlicht, co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, a real estate investment firm with $115 billion in assets under management. “There’s a hurricane over real…

TravelHike, bike, or kayak at Palisades Interstate Park, a rare goldmine of geologic history that’s a stone’s throw from midtown Manhattan. BySebastian Modak Published July 20, 2023 • 9 min read I first encountered the Palisades, a set of massive cliffs overlooking Manhattan from across the Hudson River, out of…

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The illustrious DJ Kay Slay, real life Keith Grayson, will be forever immortalized in New York City.  His hometown is preparing to pay homage to the late hip-hop legend with a special street-naming ceremony, a fitting tribute to his immense contributions to the culture. 1.6k Views On August 13, East…

Gunna is gearing up to hit the road to support his latest album A Gift & A Curse. The Atlanta rapper recently announced two headline shows taking place in New York City and Los Angeles in September. The first show, titled “The Gift,” will happen on Sept. 9 at the…

Rex Heuermann was detained and charged with murder in New York City in connection with the deaths of three of the four women who became known as the "Gilgo Four." Heuermann entered a not guilty plea. According to the prosecution, he is now the prime suspect in a fourth homicide.…

View gallery Image Credit: Shutterstock Everybody was surprised when Jenna Lyons was announced as one of the six cast members joining The Real Housewives of New York City for season 14. Jenna, 55, is famous for being the former executive creative director and president of J.Crew, so nobody expected her to ever…

New York City’s congestion pricing plan passed a major federal hurdle in late June, clearing the way for less traffic, less pollution and more public transit. The Federal Highway Administration approved of the environmental study conducted by the city and state sponsors of the program.  This is good news, as…