New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning student loan borrowers to be on alert for scams as changes to federal student loan programs create confusion over repayment options and financial relief. James issued a consumer alert urging New Yorkers to watch for fraudsters who are attempting to take advantage of borrowers navigating changes to…
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Southern comfort food is getting a major New York City address. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, the fast-growing restaurant concept known for elevated Southern cuisine, crafted cocktails and its signature “Welcome Home” hospitality, is preparing to open in Times Square this fall. The nearly 10,000-square-foot restaurant will be located at 7 Times Square, just…
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Dionne Warwick is adding fragrance entrepreneur to her legendary résumé as the Grammy-winning singer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee brings back her signature perfume, Dionne, just in time for the Christmas shopping season. Originally launched in 1986, the fragrance is being reintroduced as Warwick continues to expand her entrepreneurial ventures beyond her…
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Jergens is turning 125, and the iconic body-care brand is celebrating its milestone birthday with a sweet new addition to its lineup. The brand has released the limited-edition Jergens Confetti Cake Shea Fusion Scented Body Lotion, a dessert-inspired moisturizer designed to bring a little birthday-party nostalgia to everyday skincare. The fragrance combines notes of buttery…
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Movie lovers have plenty to look forward to this fall as the Museum of the Moving Image rolls out an ambitious slate of screenings, exhibitions, special events and free public programming. The Astoria museum’s fall 2026 schedule includes a complete retrospective of filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, a horror-themed screening series, films celebrating father-and-daughter filmmakers Vincente and…
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Men’s grooming is getting a major retail upgrade as Particle, a science-backed men’s grooming brand focused on high-performance personal care, expands into more than 500 CVS locations nationwide. The retail launch marks Particle’s first brick-and-mortar expansion, giving consumers across the country easier access to the brand’s grooming products. Leading the rollout is Gravité Cologne, priced…
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For more than two decades, MAKARI de SUISSE has focused on developing skincare products designed specifically for melanin-rich skin, addressing concerns that can be particularly persistent across deeper skin tones. The luxury skincare brand’s IYKYK collection combines botanical ingredients, targeted actives and advanced skincare technology in formulas designed for both the face and body. The…
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More than 460 years after its founding, St. Augustine continues to showcase the Hispanic heritage that has shaped its identity and remains woven into the city’s architecture, food, religious traditions and cultural experiences. Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is the nation’s oldest continuously occupied European-established city. Its Spanish Colonial roots can be seen throughout the…
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ELYSIAN IMPACT’s Catwalk Furbaby Returns to NYFW, Bringing Couture, Rescue Dogs and a $25,000 Prize Together New York Fashion Week once again made room for a different kind of runway star as ELYSIAN IMPACT’s fourth annual Catwalk Furbaby brought fashion designers, models and rescue organizations together for an event where style and animal advocacy shared…
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Malan Breton brought New York Fashion Week to a cinematic close with the debut of his Spring/Summer 2027 collection, “Le Jardin des Mille Demains,” or “Garden of a Thousand Tomorrows,” at Sony Hall. The collection marked both a celebration of Breton’s extensive career and a farewell to New York as he prepares to begin his…
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