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10 Surprisingly Affordable New York Buffets Locals Swear By In 2026

Ten dollars barely buys a sandwich these days, yet ten New York buffets in 2026 still manage to fill a plate without draining your wallet. Locals guard these spots the way people guard a good parking space, quietly and without much explanation to outsiders. Trays refill fast. Prices stay stuck somewhere in a friendlier decade.

New York · 07-31
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East River’s self-filtering floating pool delayed until 2027

+ POOL Rendering. Designed by Family New York & Playlab, Inc. Image: Family New York. Courtesy of Friends of + POOL. New Yorkers will have to wait a little longer for the self-filtering floating pool in the East River. Initially slated for a pilot this summer, the +POOL team announced on X on Wednesday that while construction is nearly complete, ongoing work on the Brooklyn Bridge-Montgomery Coastal Resilience project will delay testing of the prototype until at least 2027. More than 15 years in the making, the project reached a major milestone in summer 2024, when Gov. Kathy Hochul and former Mayor Eric Adams selected Pier 35 as its official location.

New York, NY · 07-31
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You’ll Need More Than One Visit To See Everything Inside These 10 New York Candy Shops

New York has always had a sweet tooth, and the candy shops spread across the state are living proof of just how seriously the Empire State takes its confections. From the legendary lower East Side institutions that have been selling penny candy for over a century to the sleek, sugar-dusted boutiques of Manhattan, there’s a candy shop here for every kind of sweet lover.

New York · 07-29
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Mamdani's plan for NYC-owned grocery stores takes shape

New York, NY · 07-27

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12 New York Milkshake Spots That Take This Classic Treat To Another Level

New York has never done anything halfway, and its milkshake scene is no exception. From old-school soda fountains that have been blending shakes for decades to modern craft spots pushing the limits of what a milkshake can be, the state is full of places that take this classic treat seriously.

New York · 07-25

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10 New York Hole In The Wall Restaurants That Deserve More Attention This August

New York has built its food reputation on the kind of places that don’t rely on Instagram or marketing, just decades of showing up, cooking something specific better than anyone else, and letting word of mouth do the work. August is when the city and state feel most alive,...

New York · 07-22

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These 12 New York Gardens Belong on Every Nature Lover’s Bucket List

The most memorable escapes are sometimes hidden behind garden gates. A few quiet steps can lead from busy streets or winding roads into a world of blooming roses, shaded pathways, glass conservatories, and landscapes designed to make visitors pause and look closer. Across New York, gardens offer nature lovers a...

New York · 07-19

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We Ate Seafood Across New York and These 12 Restaurants Came Out on Top

The first bite told us everything we needed to know. Sweet lobster, briny oysters, and just-caught fish have a way of capturing the place they came from, whether you’re dining beside a working harbor or in the heart of Manhattan. Every memorable seafood meal begins with that unmistakable taste...

New York · 07-14

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Blakeman: I’ll use NY Constitution to block Mamdani’s Soviet-style supermarket plan

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman aims to use a little-known clause in the state Constitution to try squashing NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s taxpayer-funded, $70 million city-owned grocery store scheme. The “Gift and Loan Clause” prohibits municipalities from giving and lending public money or property to private entities. “This unconstitutional subsidy poses a direct threat to long-standing, tax-paying businesses, risking widespread closures and job losses within the community,” Blakeman told The Post. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman said he wants to use a little-known clause in the state Constitution to block NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s taxpayer-funded, $70 million city-owned grocery store plan. Stefano Giovannini for NY Post The 150-year-old law — which was created to stop local governments from diverting public funds to private railroad companies and other favored individuals and entities — also mandates municipal funds be used for a public purpose or benefit. Blakeman accuses Hochul of anti-Catholic bigotry over LBGTQ law that would force hospice nuns to violate their beliefs Mamdani’s plan to open a city-owned supermarket in each of the five boroughs, run by select private companies, violates the law because it undermines other private-market competitors by using public funds to keep prices down, the Nassau County

New York, NY · 07-11

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These 11 New York Farmers Markets Let You Fill A Tote With Local Produce For Under $15

Grocery prices can make a bag of produce feel like a financial decision, but New York farmers markets still know how to make fresh food feel within reach. Across the state, local vendors are filling tables with tomatoes, greens, berries, herbs, corn, squash, apples, flowers, bread, and the kind of seasonal finds that make supermarket aisles look tired.

New York · 07-11

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We Ranked 10 New York’s Best Cinnamon Rolls And The Winners Are Absolutely Worth The Drive

What’s the one thing that can convince you to spend hours on the road? A concert?. A beach getaway? Or… a cinnamon roll the size of your dreams? If you picked the last option, welcome to the club. After all, some baked treats deserve their own fan base....

New York · 07-10

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What Does Italy Think is the Best Pizza in Upstate New York?

If the Italians say it's true, I'm inclined to believe them...

New York · 07-08

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Beloved bodega cats battle legal threats in New York

Those furry shopkeepers lounging atop cereal boxes in New York’s corner stores face an uncertain future. Despite being beloved city icons, bodega cats are technically illegal under state health regulations prohibiting animals in food establishments. With over 10,000 New Yorkers signing a petition to protect them, these felines are at the center of a growing ... Read more The post Beloved bodega cats battle legal threats in New York appeared first on felinefam.com .

New York · 07-08

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What Does Italy Think is the Best Pizza in Upstate New York?

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New York · 07-08

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What Does Italy Think is the Best Pizza in Upstate New York?

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New York · 07-08

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What Does Italy Think is the Best Pizza in Upstate New York?

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New York · 07-08

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No glass, no guards, no whispers: just 100 giant sculptures and Hudson Valley sky

An hour north of New York City, 500 acres of rolling meadows, woodlands, and mountain views hold more than 100 large-scale sculptures. No glass cases, no hushed hallways, no velvet ropes. You walk the same ground the art stands on, under open sky, with the Hudson Highlands rising in the...

New York, NY · 07-07

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What Does Italy Think is the Best Pizza in Upstate New York?

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New York · 07-08

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These 9 New York Steakhouses Are Worth The Drive From Anywhere In The State

This state takes its steak very seriously. The range runs from river valleys to lakeshores. Some spots have fed loyal regulars for decades. Others are newer but already fiercely loved. New York hides remarkable steakhouses across its map. These are full experiences, not just dinners. Local pride seasons every single...

New York · 07-03