New York City

Top 4 celebrity-spotting hotels in New York

Shayla Martin — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:13:00 -0700

Want to share a pool with Rihanna or dine next to Kim? Here are the top four hotels in New York City where you might casually run into your favorite celebrity.

New York baby names inspired by the Big Apple

Kim Grundy — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0800

Are you searching for the perfect baby name for your future New Yorker? We have rounded up the most popular baby names in New York, as well as the top names in NYC, the coolest hipster names in Brooklyn and unique destination names from cities and landmarks.

Top 5 Christmas trees in New York City

Katherine Martinelli — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:00:00 -0800

If you're in New York City during the holidays, then get into the Christmas spirit by visiting come of the city's best Christmas trees. From the famous tree at Rockefeller Center to the origami decorated tree at the Museum of Natural History, New York is awash in holiday cheer.

Rockefeller tree donated from Hurricane Sandy disaster area

Jaclyn Brandt — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:44:00 -0800

The famous tree was promised before the storm, but because it was right in the middle of one of the worst-hit areas, it almost didn't make it to New York.

European designer brings SuperTrash to NY

Ashley Haines — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:30:00 -0700

Attention East Coast fashionistas: You, too, can rock the same clothes as seen on some of your favorite celebs like Kim Kardashian, Angela Simmons and Victoria Beckham.

Fashion designer spurs shootout at Empire State Building

Michelle Leach — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:16:00 -0700

The Empire State Building has been featured in some of the most iconic films, from King Kong to Sleepless in Seattle. But Friday morning it was the site of real-life terror, as a disgruntled fashion designer engaged in a deadly shootout with cops. While garnering more media coverage, that shooting paled in comparison to the 13 people gunned down in a half-hour 800 miles away in Chicago.

Top 10 kid-friendly activities in New York City

Katherine Martinelli — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 06:23:00 -0700

A big city like New York may not seem kid friendly, but there are tons of things for the whole family to enjoy. Get the skinny on the best family friendly activities in NYC.

Bloomberg aims to up NYCs breastfeeding rates

Monica Beyer — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:45:00 -0700

Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, has caused a stir with “Latch On NYC” — a mandate to keep formula marketing away from new mothers in the city’s hospitals. Formula will still be available for moms who make that choice, but healthcare workers won't just offer it anymore.

New York City's best beaches

Katherine Martinelli — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 08:39:00 -0700

When most people think of New York City, beaches aren't the first thing to come to mind. But there are great options for beach bums across the city -- all are accessible by public transportation.

Where to see Fourth of July Fireworks in New York

Katherine Martinelli — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 08:00:00 -0700

New York City puts on one of the greatest fireworks shows in the country every Fourth of July, making it a fun time to visit. Find out where to get the best view for the ultimate viewing experience.

10 Free things to do in New York this summer

Katherine Martinelli — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0700

New York City has a reputation for being expensive, but there are plenty of free activities, especially in the summer. See concerts and movies outdoors, visit museums, go swimming and more – all without paying a penny.

The best of New York City

Kristin Larson — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:24:00 -0800

New York City is one of the world's fashion capitals, an urban paradise for anyone who loves shopping and spa treatments. With New York Fashion Week quickly approaching, what better time than the present to plan a glamorous getaway to the Big Apple?

Freedom Tower: America's tallest building

Laura Willard — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:45:00 -0700

Following the 10th Anniversary of September 11th, many people are wondering about the history and the progress of the Freedom Tower. Learn about the building that will be the tallest in the United States here.

Celebrate Fashion's Night Out

Kristin Larson — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:25:00 -0700

Mark your calendars: Fashion’s Night Out is right around the corner, on Sept. 8. From Los Angeles to Paris, the third annual shopping extravaganza is the ultimate shopping night, with thousands of stores open late and offering fun perks and deals to boost fashion and shopping.

4 Fierce Fashion Week events

Tracy E. Hopkins — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:00:00 -0700

For fashionistas and industry insiders, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York City is the pinnacle of the domestic fashion calendar, and top designers including Michael Kors, Tracy Reese and Vera Wang will showcase their Spring 2012 collections September 8-15 at Lincoln Center.

Vacation like a celebrity in New York City

Tracy E. Hopkins — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:00:00 -0700

With its world-class restaurants, hotels, shops and nightclubs, New York City is a playground for Hollywood celebrities, fashion models and moguls. But you don’t have to be a star to get treated like one. Here are SheKnows' recommendations for where to go to feel like a celebrity on your next trip to the Big Apple.

Mother/daughter vacation spots we love

Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:06:00 -0700

Every mother/daughter duo needs the occasional joint vacation in order to relax and reinvigorate their special bond. To make your special trip one to remember, consider booking a day, week or month at one of these vacation spots we love.

Charlie Sheen sells out Radio City Music Hall in 30 minutes

Meagan Morris — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:03:00 -0700

Charlie Sheen is selling out venues across the us for his My Violent Torpedo of Truth tour. He even managed to sell out Radio City Music Hall in a matter of minutes. #Winning for sure.

The 10 most powerful food people in America

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:28:00 -0800

Who do you think are the most powerful food people in America? We were surprised by TheDailyMeal.com’s list – Emeril didn’t cut it, we’d never heard of some of the “big names”, and, though we may think celeb chefs and cookbook authors are the authorities in food, it turns out there are quite a few other people who have a huge influence on our America diets. Here are the 10 most powerful food folk in America, according to TheDailyMeal.com.

Video captures a rat's gross ride on a NYC subway

Meagan Morris — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:00:00 -0800

Our worst nightmare happened on a NYC subway last week: a rat crawled on a man's face. Ick! Read on to learn more about this really unfortunate incident.

Kim Kardashian's New York style

Brooke Andersen — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:00:00 -0700

Millions watched this weekend as Kim Kardashian and sister Kourtney decided to make the big leap to the Big Apple. Epitomizing the ultimate in New York style, the sisters are working to open their first Dash store in NYC.