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She is back from New York for a London show

When I arrived in New York I asked a local expert what a visitor should see and do on their first time in the city. “Grab a pretzel and wander,” was their quick response. This advice made me smile because instead of feeling overwhelmed by the enormous list of attractions and landmarks that this…

New York City restaurants could face fines of $50 to $250 if they include utensils, soy sauce, ketchup, and other plastic items in takeout orders if the customer did not ask for them. The new "Skip the Stuff" law is aimed at reducing plastic waste. Restaurants will only receive warnings…

LOS ANGELES -- Living in a 1,400-square-foot home, Xiyin Tang and Paul Laskow wanted more space for their growing family. Now, they have it: A 320-square-foot prefab accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, that extends their floor plan while preserving their historic 1936 Streamline Moderne home.

Up to 40% of the US population may have aviophobia. Is it possible to conquer it – and how?

Two swimmers are recovering from a scare after they were apparently attacked by sharks in separate encounters off the shores of Long Island in New York

Sharks bit at least two swimmers on the beaches of Fire Island and another swimmer in the Hamptons on Tuesday, authorities said, startling vacationers, closing beaches and bringing the tally of possible bites at the Long Island summer destinations to five in just two days.

Hot and humid weather expected to persist, leading to increased energy demands and the need for cool environments.

New York had its hot dog eating contest to celebrate Independence Day

NEW YORK — Fourth of July fireworks are typically saved for the dark of night, but Gleyber Torres couldn’t wait any longer after rain slightly delayed the start of the Yankees’ holiday matinée against the Orioles.

Severe thunderstorms across the country are threatening Fourth of July celebrations, with millions of people's plans potentially being jeopardized