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Scissors That Cut the Cost of Living

A pair of scissors, a comb and a few minutes in front of the mirror can change someone’s day. Such a simple act of personal care is sometimes postponed when the family budget gets tight. Let It Shine Inc. addresses that reality through free haircut days, which it periodically offers at its location in Verplanck. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the small pantry at 137 Seventh Street became a hair salon for at least a few hours. The goal went beyond a haircut: it was to lift visitors’ spirits.

Verplanck, NY · 1d
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Free Espresso For 30 Days: Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening In Garnerville With Offer

Coffee lovers in Rockland County, mark your calendars: you will soon have a chance to score free espresso drinks for an entire month as a newly remodeled Dunkin' celebrates its grand reopening. The Dunkin' at 22 West Ramapo Rd. in Garnerville will hold its grand reopening celebration on Friday…

Rockland County, NY · 3d

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Saigon Bistro Lands in Northvale, Bringing Family Pho Recipe to Bergen County

A new Vietnamese spot is making its way to Northvale, with Saigon Bistro set up at 269 Livingston Street as the growing chain's third Bergen County address. The concept leans heavily on takeout and delivery, and its menu runs through the Vietnamese classics: pho, banh mi sandwiches, rice plates, and vermicelli bowls.

Bergen County, NJ · 3d
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Chick-fil-A Nanuet Hosts Adorable Plushie Slumber Party

Things got a little magical after closing time at Chick-fil-A Nanuet!. The restaurant recently hosted a fun and unique event where children’s plush toys got the VIP treatment, enjoying their very own overnight adventure inside the restaurant. From pretending to work the drive-thru and stacking cups to enjoying late-night...

Nanuet, NY · 1d
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At Sing Sing prison, incarcerated men get preview of new PBS documentary on nation’s justice system

OSSINING, New York (AP) — As the lights dimmed inside the chapel at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York, around 30 incarcerated men sat scattered across the pews, waiting to preview a new docuseries on the history of the nation’s criminal justice system. Our Lady of Hope chapel was soon abuzz with discussion, […]

New York, NY · 1d

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How to Grow a Christmas Rose (Hellebore) in New York for Blooms in Deep Winter

Some flowers can push open right through a layer of snow, and the white petals hang on for weeks without fuss. Funny thing is, those petals are not really petals at all. They are tough sepals, built to last through frost and thaw. The plant is not even a true rose, since it belongs to the buttercup family. It also carries a long history in old European cottage gardens.

New York · 2d

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How New York Gardeners Prune Fig Trees to Set Up a Bigger Crop Next Summer

Every November, some Brooklyn backyards sprout strange shapes wrapped in burlap, old carpet, and a plastic bucket on top. Families from Italy brought that habit to New York more than a century ago, along with cuttings from home. Funny thing is, the wrapping gets all the attention. In my own...

New York · 3d

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These 8 Old-School New York Grocery Markets Still Feel Like Shopping With Your Grandmother

Some grocery stores still have a real butcher behind the counter, a deli slicer that never seems to stop, and shelves stocked with things the big chains never carry. New York has held on to more of these places than you might think, from Buffalo and Rochester to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx.

New York · 5d

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The Gilded Garden Trend: How to Create a European-Style Garden in New York With Roses, Boxwood, and Peonies

A single garden plant can outlive the person who planted it by a century or more. Some French and English estates still grow shrubs that were tucked into the soil before the American Revolution. That staying power is part of why old European gardens feel so calm. Clipped green lines...

New York · 4d

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Iconic Doughnut Chain Plans NJ Expansion In 33-Shop Deal

Iconic doughnut purveyor Krispy Kreme plans to open several new shops in New Jersey as part of a five-year expansion across the New York metro area. The chain, famous for its sugary, melt-in-your-mouth glazed doughnuts, said it plans to open 33 shops across the New York City metro area, including Long Island and New Jersey.

New Jersey · 8d

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9 Steps New York Gardeners Take to Bring Faded Mums Back Bushier Next Fall

Those scraggly brown stems on your porch flowers are secretly doing a winter job most of us overlook. Research from the University of Minnesota found that unpruned plants often survived cold winters better than trimmed ones. I have to admit that I used to toss my faded autumn pots straight...

New York · 7d

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Can You Grow Figs in New York? How City Gardeners Are Doing It

Some Brooklyn backyards hide trees that spend every winter dressed like giant burlap mummies. Neighbors walk past these odd bundles for months and rarely guess what is tucked inside. Many of those trees arrived as cuttings carried from Italy, Greece, and Lebanon by immigrant families a century ago. Grandparents passed...

New York · 8d

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Billy Joel at Home: 10 Photos of the Piano Man Through the Decades

For Billy Joel, New York is more than just a place. It’s an inextricable part of what makes the singer who he is. “My speech patterns are New York. The music that I like, it was all New York–based. That’s what I think of when I think of home,” he said in his 2025 HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes. “It’s my roots.”

New York, NY · 9d

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New York Locals Keep Coming Back To These 8 Joints For One Roast Beef Sandwich They’d Rather Keep Quiet About

Roast beef sandwiches don’t get the hype that pizza and bagels do in New York, but ask around and you’ll find people with strong opinions and secret spots. From Brooklyn counters that have been slicing beef since before your grandparents were around to Buffalo’s famous beef on weck, this list covers eight places New Yorkers keep going back to.

Brooklyn, NY · 13d

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New York Winter Lawn Calendar: The Exact Final Mowing, Leaf, and Soil-Protection Schedule

New York lawns need their final mow between late October and late November, timed to the first hard freeze, cut down to 2 to 2.5 inches. Leaves should come off before they mat down, late-fall fertilizer (winterizer) goes down in late October, and salt-prone edges need a buffer strip before the first snowstorm hits. This New York Winter Lawn Calendar: Final Mowing & Leaf Care lays out the week-by-week moves for Upstate homeowners.

New York · 13d

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What New York Owners Should Know Before Sending A Dog To Daycare

Finding the right daycare can make busy New York days easier for you and your dog. But a cheerful playroom tells only part of the story, especially when health rules and daily routines vary. Before booking, you deserve clear answers about safety, staffing, costs, and your dog’s comfort. A little...

New York · 16d

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Thousands Of Crows Are Swarming New York Towns, And It’s Seriously Creepy

A cold winter evening, and the sky suddenly turns black with wings. Thousands of crows swirl overhead, cawing so loudly you can barely hear yourself think. For many New Yorkers, it feels like a scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds. Yet there’s no movie crew, no scary soundtrack, and no reason to hide under the covers.

New York · 20d

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These 10 New York Cat Cafes Let Rescue Cats Choose Their Favorite Visitor, And Regulars Keep Coming Back To Be Chosen

At a cat cafe, you do not pick the cat. The cat picks you, usually after a long, slow look and a few laps around your chair. Across New York, from Huntington to Rochester, rescue cats are waiting in cafes where every purr could lead to a new home. These ten spots pair coffee and snacks with adoptable cats, and plenty of regulars keep showing up hoping today is their lucky lap.

New York · 21d