Archive for October 2026
Playing Dead and Best Bones Join Forces for New Split EP
Long Island power-pop band Playing Dead is teaming up with Best Bones for a new split EP that showcases two distinct takes on hook-heavy rock. Playing Dead / Best Bones is out now across streaming platforms, bringing four tracks together from the two bands. Playing Dead contributes “Going Back Home” and “Two Fourteen,” two songs…
Read MoreWestgate Las Vegas Turns Halloween Into a Year-Round Horror Escape
Halloween is getting a year-round upgrade in Las Vegas as Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino celebrates the first anniversary of Universal Horror Unleashed with exclusive overnight packages designed for horror fans. The packages combine a stay in Westgate’s 1,160-square-foot Halloween Suite with admission to Universal Horror Unleashed at AREA15, the first year-round horror entertainment…
Read MoreTD Five Boro Bike Tour Returns May 2, 2027 With 40-Mile Car-Free Ride
New York City’s streets will once again belong to cyclists when the TD Five Boro Bike Tour returns on May 2, 2027. Bike New York has officially opened registration for the 49th annual event, with early bird pricing available for a limited time. The 40-mile, car-free ride takes cyclists through all five boroughs, offering participants…
Read More8 Products to Upgrade Your Breakfast Routine
Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day, but finding the time to make it both satisfying and convenient can be a challenge. From coffee and protein-packed snacks to kitchen essentials, these products offer easy ways to make the first meal of the day a little more enjoyable. Three Peaks Organic Manuka…
Read MoreRhian Teasdale Named New Face of Milk Makeup in NYC-Centered Campaign
Milk Makeup is putting a new generation of New York City creatives in the spotlight with its latest campaign, naming Wet Leg frontwoman Rhian Teasdale as the brand’s newest face. The campaign arrives as Milk Studios celebrates its 30th anniversary and Milk Makeup marks 10 years. To commemorate both milestones, the brand opened its SoHo…
Read MoreMexico Puts Community Tourism at the Center of a New Travel Era
Mexico is inviting travelers to experience the country beyond its famous beaches and resorts, placing Indigenous communities, local traditions, outdoor adventure and cultural experiences at the center of a new tourism strategy. The national initiative establishes community-based tourism as a public-interest activity and national priority, with a focus on strengthening local economies while protecting Mexico’s…
Read MoreLONG ISLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CELEBRATES OPTIMUM L.O.C.A.L. GRANT WINNERS AND BUILDS MOMENTUM TOWARD 2026 MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT MONTH
LIAACC’s Participation in Major Grant and Small Business Initiatives Reflects 15+ Years of Connecting Entrepreneurs to Capital, Resources, Contracts and Opportunity The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) is celebrating another important example of public-private collaboration benefiting Long Island’s small business community following the announcement of the 2026 grand prize recipients of…
Read More‘How Shakespeare Saved My Life’ Brings Jacob Ming-Trent’s Personal Story to The Public Theater
Red Bull Theater and The Public Theater are bringing “How Shakespeare Saved My Life,” a one-man theatrical production written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent, to New York audiences this fall. Directed by Tony Taccone, the production will have its New York premiere at The Public Theater’s Shiva Theater. Performances began with a Joseph Papp Free…
Read MoreJanora McDuffie Brings Solo Show ‘Earth, Wind, & Car Fire’ to New York
Acclaimed actress and voiceover artist Janora McDuffie is bringing her acclaimed solo performance, Earth, Wind, & Car Fire, to New York City for its first New York engagement. Written and performed by McDuffie and directed by Joseph Megel, the production will have a two-night-only run as part of the 21st annual United Solo Theatre Festival…
Read More‘NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE’ Brings Illusion Spectacle to Broadway This Holiday Season
“Now You See Me Live,” a stage adaptation inspired by Lionsgate’s hit film franchise, is coming to Broadway for a limited eight-week engagement this holiday season. The live illusion spectacular begins performances Nov. 11, and runs through Jan. 3, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, located at 302 W. 45th St. in Manhattan. Tickets are currently…
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