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Dog cafe Boris & Horton is now under new ownership and will have a grand reopening to celebrate

Good news for dog owners and fans of Boris & Horton—the dog-friendly East Village cafe has a new owner, meaning it’ll be open indefinitely. On Thursday, the shop, which has been closed since November, posted about the handover to a former Boris & Horton customer-turned-owner-operator named Carol Krakowski and the new CEO or “Chief Ears Officer,” Krakowski’s rescue dog from Hearts & Bones, Baja. “As a former customer, I know how much the community loves Boris & Horton, and I’m excited to continue fostering that sense...

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What to know about NYC’s winter deals for Restaurant Week, Broadway Week, Hotel Week and Must-See Week

January is hard: we’re not drinking, we’re cutting back on carbs and we’re not spending much money. Now is when we as a society try to hold back a bit from the excess we experienced over the holidays, but some of us still want to live a little! That’s why every January we rejoice when NYC’s Winter Outing program is announced, when the deals and discounts across restaurants, Broadway shows, museums, attractions and hotels are up for the taking. RECOMMENDED: The best winter getaways from NYC for a cozy trip away Below, we’ve broken down for you below what...

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5 cozy dishes to warm you up at Time Out Market New York

We don’t have to tell you how cold it is outside. And guess what? It’s only going to get worse—in a few days, temperatures in NYC will dip down into the single digits! But you don’t have to bury your head in your hidey-hole just yet. Time Out Market New York has plenty of cozy foods sure to warm your soul, bellies—really, any part of your person. So don your finest puffer and come on over to Dumbo for some cozy eats. RECOMMENDED: These two drink specials will help aid L.A. wildfire relief efforts through Sunday  1. The Brioche French...

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Brooklyn’s Newest Wellness Oasis Makes Prioritizing ‘Me-Time’ Easier Than Ever

We love you NYC, but sometimes we just need a damn break from you! And when we don’t have the time (or, unfortunately, the PTO days) to actually escape the city on a wellness retreat, the next best thing is treating ourselves to some R&R at a spa. Lucky for us, NYC already plays host to a number of fabulous spas and wellness destinations–like this Manhattan parking garage that was converted into a bathhouse, this one that offers spa treatments from around the world, and this Toronto-based garage-turned-bathhouse that has one of the largest saunas in North America! And now we...

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It’s official: the B train was the most delayed subway in NYC last year

We all love to hate on our local transportation system (can you blame us?) but now we have some hard data to point to when directing our anger: according to a New York Times analysis of data sets from Open NY and the MTA, the B train was the most delayed overall between December 2023 and November 2024. The outlet reports that the C train was the second most delayed, followed by the F train.   Specifically, the B line was on schedule just about 65% of the time over the last year As for the most reliable trains last year, the 42nd Street, Franklin Avenue...

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Is A Second Snowfall Headed For NYC This Weekend?

It seems like a lifetime ago, but NYC received its first snow of the season on January 6th, 2025. It was cozy and picturesque, but ultimately, the winter weather didn’t amount to much of anything. That might change for the second go-around of 2025. While of course Mother Nature has a mind of her own, it seems as though she just might treat us to a few flurries. Here’s what you need to know. Will it snow this weekend in NYC? On Saturday, January 18th, we’ll be treated to milder temperatures at nearly 40°F — a relief considering it’s the coldest winter we’ve...

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10 Hottest NYC Neighborhoods To Keep An Eye On In 2025, According To StreetEasy

From Astoria and Bushwick to SoHo and City Island, there’s a neighborhood for everyone on NYC. And if you’re in the market to move, StreetEasy has got you covered with their annual list of the top ten NYC Neighborhoods to Watch, because 2025’s picks are in! To be considered a top neighborhood to watch, StreetEasy looks at those that saw the greatest increases in searches among buyers and renters the year prior. They only consider neighborhoods that are within the top 30% by search volume and had at least 100 for-sale and 100 for-rent listings on StreetEasy between in...

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The giant smelly flower at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is about to bloom

Hold your noses: The world’s stinkiest flower, which smells like deceased, rotting flesh, is about to bloom at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Even though this might sound like the stuff of nightmares, it’s actually great news: The Amorphophallus gigas, also known as the Giant Voodoo Lilly, is a pretty rare flower that can take between a couple years and up to a decade to bloom, meaning that for many of us, this might be the opportunity of a lifetime. RECOMMENDED: New York City ranks as no. 3 on Time Out’s list of 50 best cities! The Amorphophallus gigas...

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Unrivaled 101: Where To Watch, Rules & Rosters Ahead Of Its Debut

We are just moments away from the debut of Unrivaled in Miami, the latest innovation in women’s basketball. Featuring a bold 3-on-3 format, Unrivaled aims to revolutionize off-season basketball for WNBA stars, with its own rosters and rules. But beyond the sport itself, Unrivaled represents a broader shift in athletic entertainment, providing high salaries and equity for its players. What Is Unrivaled? Unrivaled is an eight-week basketball league designed for 36 elite players from the WNBA, with its own rosters and rules. Its structure features six teams, competing in a custom-built...

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New York set for the coldest weather in two years

Think you’re cold? Well, it’s about to get frigid: according to meteorologists, a cold front is set to knock temperatures down significantly by early next week. In fact, experts are noting that the city has not been dealing with weather this cold in almost two years.  Just to give you a sense of things: on Tuesday and Wednesday, lows will reach negative 2 degrees with highs in the (very low) 10s. You’ll find us hiding in our apartments all week long. The polar vortex behind the change in temperature is actually going to affect the country as a whole....

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This massive disco ball sculpture will soon be on display in Washington Square Park

Believe it or not, despite the plethora of public art pieces scattered throughout New York, no installation has been set up in Washington Square Park since 2017, when Ai Weiwei’s exhibit “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors” was displayed. That’s about to change by the end of this month with the January 26 debut of artist Ryan Van Der Hout’s “To Reflect Everything,” a 7-foot mirrored sculpture resembling a disco ball. According to a press release, the piece invites viewers to explore themes of reflection, connection and transformation through its...

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Streetwear brand Daily Paper is selling its iconic NYC flagship store

As more people abandon in-person shopping in favor of online retail, previously beloved brick-and-mortar stores have been closing all over the city. The latest casualty? The beloved Amsterdam-based luxury streetwear brand, Daily Paper, which just announced it will be closing and selling its NYC flagship on the corner of Chrystie and Delancey on the Lower East Side. Even if you’ve never entered the store, you’d definitely recognize the building’s exterior: it’s become a staple of the Downtown streetscape with an eye-catching facade decorated with...

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The Endearing Name A Roach Tradition Returns To The Bronx Zoo This Valentine’s Day

Name A Roach, the Bronx Zoo’s beloved Valentine’s Day tradition, is as longstanding as the critters themselves. If you’re feeling particularly romantic this February, why not name a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach after your love bug? Or, if you’re not as inclined to celebrate all-things mushy gushy, perhaps there’s a creepy crawler that resembles your ex? The possibilities are endless! View this post on...

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