It’s a sad day for the city of New York. Former Mayor Ed Koch passed away this morning at the age of 88. Koch served as mayor from 1978 to 1989. “Earlier today, New York City lost an irrepressible icon, our most charismatic cheerleader and champion, Edward I. Koch,” Mayor Michael Bloomberg said in a […]

It looks like 2012 was the year to visit NYC! Mayor Michael Bloomberg and NYC & Company announced today that the Big Apple had a record 52 million visitors in 2012 — up 2.1 percent from last year’s numbers. And all those tourists brought billions of bucks to town! According to new reports, the 41 […]

When the ball drops in Times Square tonight to usher in 2013, it will look even more sparkly than usual! The Waterford crystal ball received 288 new crystal panels with doves chiseled into them to mark the theme “Let There Be Peace.” The triangular panels replace 288 old ones on the 2,668-panel ball. But that’s […]

Even though Ryan Seacrest will be surrounded by one-million screaming fans when he celebrates the beginning of 2013, the American Idol host will be without one very familiar face: His beloved mentor Dick Clark. Tonight marks the first broadcast of Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve since his death in April. “Surreal is probably the most […]

Captain Alex Rodriguez has been spending the holidays in Florida with his family and girlfriend Torrie Wilson. The 37-year-old Yankee has been documenting the trip for his fans on Facebook. He posted the above photo alongside the caption, “They call me Captain Rodriguez,” but deleted it just moments later. Rodriguez will miss the start of […]

People take notice when you cruise by in a Ferrari, so it’s no surprise that the ultra high luxury vehicle is preferred by Hollywood’s elite. From Kobe Bryant to Kim Kardashian, dozens of celebrities have been spotted driving around town in a customized Ferrari. The most popular models are the F430 and the California. Check […]

The Times Square Alliance held its annual “Confetti Test” over the weekend — and good news, it’s ready to go airborne when the clock strikes midnight tonight! Every year, officials throw the colorful square pieces of paper from the top of skyscrapers a couple days in advance to make sure that everything goes as planned […]

Some of New York’s biggest and brightest stars gathered at the American Museum of Natural History’s 2012 gala on November 15 in support of science education. Following cocktails in the recently restored Roosevelt Rotunda, guests enjoyed a dinner menu designed by Mario Batali and a performance by Maroon 5 in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life. Award-winning actress, writer and producer, Tina Fey, served as the Master of Ceremonies. An auction of extraordinary prizes was conducted by Jamie Niven of Sotheby’s.

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