It was a weekend when fans of “The Sopranos” got lost in the past — and in the Pine Barrens. A maze inspired by that iconic episode is just one of the many amazing creations that were on display at Sopranos Con — a full-blown 20-year anniversary celebration of the HBO gangster series that forever … Continue reading Sopranos Con—20 Year Anniversary Celebration →

The MTA is bringing back Holiday Nostalgia Rides on vintage train cars, with the 1930s R1/9 train cars, which will depart from Second Avenue F train station. Here's what the New York Transit Museum says: The Holiday Nostalgia Train consists of eight cars from the 1930s that ran along lettered lines through the late-1970s. The … Continue reading Ride a Vintage 1930’s Subway Train →

The holiday toy season has begun — and manufacturers already look pooped. Big toymakers like Mattel and Hasbro have failed to launch any new, blockbuster toys this year, analysts say. That, in turn, has left toy franchises that are already a year old or more to pick up the slack. Amid the shopping frenzy on … Continue reading Looking at Early Holiday Shopping Toy Sales →

The New York Knicks fired coach David Fizdale. The Knicks lost eight straight games, including a 129-92 loss to Denver on Thursday night that dropped the team to an Eastern Conference-worst 4-18, which is tied for the worst record in franchise history. New York also fired top assistant Keith Smart, league sources said. Assistant coach … Continue reading NY Knicks Fire Their Coach →