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NYC Author Elana Michelson Brings 1970s Mystery Vibes to New Whodunit

By NEW YORK TREND / April 30, 2026 / Comments Off on NYC Author Elana Michelson Brings 1970s Mystery Vibes to New Whodunit

New York City native Elana Michelson is taking readers on a groovy trip back to 1978 with her new novel Part of the Solution: A Mystery, a murder mystery that blends classic detective storytelling with the laid-back but politically charged spirit of 1970s hippie culture. Published by Torchflame Books, the novel has been described as…

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New York Trend NYC: April 23 – 29, 2026

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New Book ‘Greater Than Gravity’ Calls Childhood Trauma a Global Public Health Crisis

By NEW YORK TREND / April 28, 2026 / Comments Off on New Book ‘Greater Than Gravity’ Calls Childhood Trauma a Global Public Health Crisis

A new book by engineer, inventor, and childhood trauma survivor Michael Menard is shining a spotlight on what he calls one of the world’s most overlooked health emergencies: unresolved childhood trauma. In Greater Than Gravity: How Childhood Trauma Is Pulling Down Humanity, set for release on March 19, 2026, Menard argues that childhood trauma is…

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Optimum Business and LIA Foundation Relaunch Small Business Grant Program Across Long Island

By NEW YORK TREND / April 28, 2026 / Comments Off on Optimum Business and LIA Foundation Relaunch Small Business Grant Program Across Long Island

Small businesses across Long Island recently got another major boost as Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation relaunch the L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant Program for its third year. The initiative, known as “Lifting Our Community Businesses Across Long Island,” awarded 40 small businesses in Nassau and Suffolk counties with $5,000 grants to help support growth,…

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Greenpoint Comedy Club Brings Big Laughs and Big Names to Brooklyn’s Comedy Scene

By NEW YORK TREND / April 26, 2026 / Comments Off on Greenpoint Comedy Club Brings Big Laughs and Big Names to Brooklyn’s Comedy Scene

Brooklyn’s comedy scene is getting a major new addition with the opening of Greenpoint Comedy Club, a new venue already generating buzz for its fresh approach to live entertainment and its star-studded opening lineup. Located in the heart of Greenpoint, the club is being described by Time Out New York as a space “built by…

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The Frick Collection Unveils ‘Ruffles & Ribbons,’ A Glimpse Into Marie Antoinette-Era Fashion

By NEW YORK TREND / April 25, 2026 / Comments Off on The Frick Collection Unveils ‘Ruffles & Ribbons,’ A Glimpse Into Marie Antoinette-Era Fashion

The Frick Collection is stepping into the world of powdered wigs, silk gowns, and royal elegance with its newest exhibition, Ruffles & Ribbons: Fashion Plates from the Time of Marie Antoinette, running through August 3. The exhibition, presented in the museum’s Cabinet Gallery, features 24 hand-colored engravings known as fashion plates that capture the glamour…

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New York Trend NYC: April 16 – 22, 2026

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Chair King and Fortunoff Expand With Four New Stores, Doubling Down on In-Person Retail Experience

By NEW YORK TREND / April 22, 2026 / Comments Off on Chair King and Fortunoff Expand With Four New Stores, Doubling Down on In-Person Retail Experience

Chair King Backyard Store andc are deepening their retail footprint with a four-store expansion set to roll out in Spring 2026, signaling continued confidence in brick-and-mortar shopping even as e-commerce dominates much of the retail landscape. The expansion will bring new showroom locations to Pearland, Texas; Huntington and Stony Brook on Long Island, New York;…

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‘Death of the Soccer God’ Drops Ahead of World Cup 2026, Blending Sports, Identity, and the Price of Fame

By NEW YORK TREND / April 21, 2026 / Comments Off on ‘Death of the Soccer God’ Drops Ahead of World Cup 2026, Blending Sports, Identity, and the Price of Fame

Timed to the global fever surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026, Death of the Soccer God is set to arrive on May 12 from Farrar, Straus and Giroux, positioning itself as both a literary event and a culturally resonant exploration of ambition, identity, and the cost of fame. Written by Dimitry Elias Léger, the novel…

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Paper Mill Playhouse Stages Tony-Winning ‘1776’ Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary

By NEW YORK TREND / April 20, 2026 / Comments Off on Paper Mill Playhouse Stages Tony-Winning ‘1776’ Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary

Paper Mill Playhouse is bringing a cornerstone of American musical theater back to the stage with its upcoming production of 1776, began performances April 1 in Millburn, New Jersey, with opening night slated for April 5. The production will run through May 2 as part of the theater’s 2025–2026 season. Directed by Producing Artistic Director…

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