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Professional & Results-Focused, Certified Compliance, Internal Audit, Grant Writer and Resolution Specialist I help organizations and individuals uncover discrepancies, resolve disputes, and protect financial interests—specializing in commercial lease audits, landlord-tenant matters, contract negotiations, disputes, and airline, travel, and subscription resolutions.

Here’s the deal with that ‘Severance’ pop-up at Grand Central

If you’ve been on social media at all in the past day, then you’ve likely seen the viral videos of the Severance actors reenacting the popular show inside a glass cubicle smack-dab in the middle of Grand Central Terminal.  The good news is that if you missed the iconic moment, you can still catch a glimpse of the activation at Vanderbilt Hall today. The bad news? The exhibition-slash-marketing ploy will officially shut down tonight at 8pm.  RECOMMENDED: Why the claw machine arcade is NYC’s hottest spot right now This is all happening ahead of...

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The owner of the ’Sex and the City’ stoop will install a gate to stop tourists from trespassing

Among the city’s many popular addresses is 66 Perry Street, the Gilded Age West Village brownstone that gained its own celebrity status when cast as the exterior setting for Carrie Bradshaw’s apartment in Sex and the City. The show’s official wrap-up in 2004 has not stopped fans from visiting the instantly recognizable structure and, it turns out, that never-ending popularity has actually hurt the building’s owner Barbara Lorber. She just received approval by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission to build a gate in front of the stoop in the...

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Let Me Tell You—these are the NYC Restaurant openings I’m excited for in 2025

“Let Me Tell You” is a series of columns from our expert editors about NYC living, including the best things to do, where to eat and drink, and what to see at the theater. They publish each Tuesday so you’re hearing from us each week. Last time, Food & Drink Editor Morgan Carter told us how the sausage got made at this part-butchery, part-class in Prospect Heights.  We’ve finally reached the new year and what better way to celebrate a new you than by finally whittling down that list of restaurants you say want to visit? I get it—the weather...

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Country music star Orville Peck to take on the role of the Emcee in ‘Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club’

As previously announced, Adam Lambert and Auli‘i Cravalho are scheduled to play their final performances in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on March 29. Country music star Orville Peck and Tony award nominee Eva Noblezada will officially take on the roles of Emcee and Sally Bowles at the August Wilson Theatre starting March 31 for a limited, 16-week engagement that will wrap up on July 20. “The Emcee has been my dream role since I was a teenager,” the music icon said in an official statement. “The nature of the character allows for complete freedom of individual...

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This NYC chef is hosting a four-course meal to raise money for L.A. fire victims

As the fires continue to rage across parts of L.A., New Yorkers have continued to step up and find ways to help. This Sunday, January 19, New York City chef and writer Magdalena O’Neal is hosting a four-course dinner open to the public through Resy bookings with all proceeds going to the victims of the L.A. wildfires.  O’Neal, who has roots in California, will be serving dishes inspired by her home state at wine bar Casetta in the Lower East Side. RECOMMENDED: Here are all the ways New Yorkers can help out the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires O’Neal is...

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These Are The Most Loved Airbnbs In 2024, According To TikTok

2024 was the year of globetrotting, and as more travelers choose Airbnbs over hotels there are fabulous stays to choose from–from this glass-enclosed one that lets you sleep under the stars to this private geo dome in the Catskills. And with guests capturing their one-of-a-kind stays on TikTok it can be overwhelming to choose which to visit! Well, before the app potentially gets banned for good, TikTok is sharing some travel inspiration with us all, highlighting eccentric stays with must-experience amenities in off-the-beaten-path destinations. From a mid-Century shipping container...

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Why Are Grimace & Ellie The Elephant Teaming Up In Brooklyn?

Brooklyn is buzzing with excitement. Grimace, McDonald’s beloved purple mascot, and Ellie the Elephant, the New York Liberty’s iconic mascot, join forces for the 2025 McDonald’s All-American Games. This unexpected duo is making waves as they prepare to welcome the nation’s top high school basketball talent to Barclays Center on April 1, 2025. What are the McDonald’s All-American Games? The McDonald’s All-American Games are a prestigious annual event showcasing the best boys’ and girls’ high school basketball players. This game showcases talent from the U.S. and Canada...

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Popular bitters bar Amor y Amargo has reopened at its original East Village address

At the end of 2023, the city’s cocktail-loving masses mourned the closure of Amor y Amargo, the popular East Village bitters bar by Overthrow Hospitality that had all but defined the downtown drinking scene since first debuting in 2011.  Fast-forward to today, when Amor y Amargo has not only reopened by reoccupied its original address at 443 East Sixth Street right by Avenue A. What’s more, as chronicled on Instagram, the space has undergone a pretty hefty renovation ahead of its reopening. “Check out that new ceiling, it looks gorgeous,” beverage director...

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Here’s When NYC Will See Its Next Snow—P.S. It May Be Sooner Than You Think

After a rather dry (but very cold) winter thus far, everyone in New York is wondering when they’ll see snow again. And though today’s forecast reads sunny and breezy, the same can’t be said for the weekend. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the weekend will likely bring steady rain, beginning Saturday afternoon through Sunday. However, Sunday’s precipitation may bring a chance of snow along with rain droplets. This would mean NYC’s next snow may be in just four days! NWS estimates a chance of snow after 1pm on Sunday and through the night. It...

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PATH Fares Increase, Surpassing The Price Of A MetroCard Swipe

Since 2023, PATH train passengers have been paying less for a one-way fare than NYC subway commuters, but this is no longer the case. As of January 12th, 2025, Port Authority recently increased one-way fares on the PATH from $2.75 (a price that’s held since 2014) to $3. Therefore, riding on the PATH is now more expensive than paying the $2.90 subway fare—though the MTA has plans to match it with a subway fare hike on its way this summer. The PATH recently introduced TAPP, a contactless payment method allowing riders to seamlessly pay fares via their card or smart device. This...

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