Move over, Bloods and Crips — the Sharks and the Jets have taken over Harlem. The screen remake of “West Side Story” filled an uptown Manhattan street with singing and dancing on Saturday, presided over by a smiling Steven Spielberg. East 131st Street between Fifth and Lenox — 10 years ago a notorious drug supermarket … Continue reading Filming Now: Spielberg Remakes West Side Story →

Kate Middleton and Prince William weren’t the only ones turning heads at Wimbledon on Sunday. As Switzerland’s Roger Federer and Serbia’s Novak Djokovic competed in the men’s singles final, Jeff Bezos and girlfriend Lauren Sanchez were spotted in the stands at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club in London. Bezos, 55, and Sanchez, … Continue reading Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos at Wimbledon →

Down in the part of town recently rechristened the Seaport District, Pier 17 continues its evolution from megamall to event space and concert venue with a “Pier Village” of ground-floor restaurants. Where once were Liberty Cafe, Flutie’s, and Pedro O’Hara’s soon will be brand expansions from David Chang, Andrew Carmellini, and the West Coast’s Malibu Farm. … Continue reading Seaport District Pier 17 Continues to Evolve →

The USA Women's National Soccer Team won the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup championship defeating the Netherlands 2-0! In honor of their big win, they flew back to the states from France for an incredible “ticker tape” parade and celebration in lower Manhattan. Following a ceremony at City Hall, thousands of fans honored the team’s … Continue reading Celebration: U.S. Women’s Soccer Team World Cup Victory →