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29-year-old Cole Brauer, who came in second in the Global Solo Challenge, is an East Hampton native — and her teacher watched her heavily documented journey with awe.

The extraordinary donation will allow all students to attend the Bronx medical school free of charge.

One woman set out on a mission in Oct. 2018 to walk every street in Manhattan. Just over four years and 640 miles later, she accomplished her goal.

A young seal is recovering after likely being attacked by a shark off the Jersey Shore, then was rescued on the beach by a local group.

From the Fifth Ave. window displays to Dyker Heights lights, New York City celebrates the season in style, but one pop-up is returning to add some “chutzpah” to the mix with a location decked out for Hanukkah. The Maccabee Bar is nestled in the West Village and was founded by Naomi Levy, a now Boston-based entrepreneur who loves ringing...

New York City is welcoming domestic and international tourists this holiday season. Here are some tips and tricks from a tourism expert on how you can take advantage of all the festivities.

The American Museum of Natural History kicks off Thanksgiving week with the seasonal tradition unveiling the Origami Holiday Tree, celebrating its 52nd year with the theme Proboscideans on Parade. The established practice began in 1971 after the American entomologist and origamist, Alice Gray, built a three-foot tree decorated with hand-folded pape...

Want to learn how to shape a beautiful piece of origami art? OrigamiUSA’s Talo Kawasaki demonstrates how to fold the “trumpeting elephant.”

Dog owners and lovers in New York City got quite the early Halloween scare, but there will be a happy ending after all.

A driver pulled up to a group of firefighters in Queens, telling them an animal was stuck in his engine. With a little help, and a little dish soap, the firefighters were able to rescue a kitten from its tight spot.

The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) will host New York City’s first community pop-up market, panels and workshops to celebrate Chuseok, one of the most significant Korean holidays. Chuseok, otherwise known as Hangawi or Korean Thanksgiving, is when family and friends gather to share stories and give thanks to their ancestors during th...

Some proud parents on Long Island are thanking a 911 dispatcher for helping them deliver their baby — over the phone! That dispatcher talked them through the process, step-by-step.

Mayor Eric Adams and ‘ITSALLBLACKMUSIC PRESENTS’ announced the free line-up for the ‘5X5 Block Party Series’ celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop. In addition to live music, events will also include conversations with special guests at the Apollo Theatre. Notable events include Salt-N-Pepa discussing the role women have played in...