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Long Island City's Reborn Food Hall METTRA Serves Nearly a Dozen Kitchens Under $20

METTRA, the food hall at 28-17 Jackson Ave. in Long Island City, reopened Oct. 30 under new management after operating as JACX&CO. The hall brings together close to a dozen dining concepts, an upstairs hand-roll bar and a central cocktail bar in the Court Square area. Its pitch is broad choice at a range of price points, with nearly all dishes listed below $20.

Queens, NY · 10h
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Tickets on sale for 5th annual Queens Together International Food Expo

Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in Queens for more local events — or submit your own!. Tickets are now on sale for Queens Together’s fifth annual International Food Expo in Corona, which brings more than 40 restaurants to the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) to promote local businesses and raise money to fight food insecurity.

Queens, NY · 1d
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Burger Village to open new Fresh Meadows location, offering full-service bar & grill

Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in Queens for more local events — or submit your own!. Burger Village, a popular fast-casual restaurant chain offering exotic burgers and vegan options, is set to expand its New York City footprint when it opens its first Queens location in Fresh Meadows.

New York, NY · 1d
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Shake Shack and NYC Pizzeria Mama’s TOO! Reunite for Limited-Time Sunday Sauce Menu

Shake Shack is partnering with New York City pizzeria Mama’s TOO! for a second collaboration, introducing a limited-time Sunday Sauce Menu at select locations across New York City and Long Island. The menu debuted November 5 at Shake Shack’s West Village location in Manhattan and will expand to Williamsburg,...

New York, NY · 1d
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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 · 2d

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Five Crafts, Cookies and Santa: The Long Island Children's Museum Opens the Holidays on Nov. 28

The Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City is opening its holiday season after hours. Jolly Jamboree, an evening event on Saturday, November 28, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., fills the museum with holiday music, crafts, a cookie decorating table and visits from Santa, two days after Thanksgiving. What kids...

Garden City, NY · 1d

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Mookie Wilson's Legacy BBQ at The War Room Tavern in Albany Opens Friday - 11/6/2026

Mets Legend Mookie Wilson is bringing his famous southern barbecue to the Political themed restaurant, The War Room which will now be called - Mookie Wilson's Legacy BBQ at The War Room Tavern, 42 Eagle Street in Albany, New York. For the last four years, Mookie, alongside his brothers, sons,...

Albany, NY · 2d

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Companion dog Keanu to bring comfort, support to Farmingdale High School

A graduation ceremony in Medford marked a major milestone for 12 dogs and their handlers with Canine Companions.

Farmingdale, NY · 1d

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Walk to Rescue North Shore Animal League

On Oct. 17, the North Shore Animal League hosted their 10th Annual Walk to Rescue at the North Hempstead Beach Park, where members of the Port Washington community gathered to walk up and down the local beach. The fundraiser drew large traction in town, making it one of the Animal League’s most popular events of the year.

Port Washington, NY · 2d

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Igloos, Fire Pits and an Outdoor Rink: Great Neck's Lights & Ice Weekend Is Set for Dec. 5 and 6

The Great Neck Park District is turning one of its parks into a holiday weekend. Lights & Ice, a two-day event at Jonathan L. Ielpi Firefighters Park, runs Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6, with outdoor skating under string lights, private igloos, fire pits, pictures with Santa and live music.

Great Neck, NY · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 14d

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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 · 15d