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The Last Meal Of The Titanic's First-Class Passengers

On the Titanic, not all meals were created equal. The menus recovered from the ship indicate that the first-class passengers certainly engaged in fine dining. read more

Patti Astor, Doyenne of New York’s Avant-Garde Scene, Dies at 74

She was a founder of the Fun Gallery, which staged early shows by Keith Haring and other artists who defined the city’s downtown scene in the 1980s. read more

My 12-day cruise cost me about $109 a day. See inside my 160-square-foot cabin, the most economical option on the ship.

My interior cabin on the Holland America Line's Rotterdam was perfect for a 12-day sailing, and it only cost me about $109 a day. read more

The 14 Most Expensive Vacation Resorts on Earth

If you’re looking to travel and enjoy the best of the best, it won’t come cheap. No matter where you go on earth, looking at a luxury resort is going to require some deep pockets. The thing is, you ... read more

Who Owns a Condiment — a Company or a Culture?

Wegmans’ Astor Place location (a few blocks away from Osakana) houses the sushi counter “Sakanaya,” which bears similar typography and concept to that of Osakana. Haraguchi took Wegmans to court, and ... read more

Election Updates: The Pennsylvania Senate race is set for November.

President Biden is expected to condemn a six-week abortion ban that will soon take effect in Florida — and blame former President Donald J. Trump for its enactment — during a ... read more

44 secrets you never knew about the Titanic, which sank 112 years ago

The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912. Here are some facts you might not have known about the ship, its crew, and the discovery of the ship. read more

🚍 A bus revolution | Morning Newsletter

SEPTA’s Bus Revolution aims to streamline bus routes. A new, equity-focused report examines how the proposed changes might affect riders. Plus, Craig LaBan's gluten-free dining guide. read more

Patti Astor, Founder of Downtown New York's Legendary Fun Gallery, Dies at 74

Patti Astor, a cofounder of Fun Gallery, the famed New York space that introduced a range of graffiti artists to the wider art world, has died at 74. Her death was announced on Tuesday by her official ... read more

9 luxury homes to consider if money is no object

The 10 acre grounds include a heated swimming pool and pool house, a walled garden, a croquet lawn, a two-bedroom party barn, a cottage and a boathouse, and a further 193 acres, seven more cottages ... read more

The 32 best restaurants in New York

New York is a smorgasbord of lip-smackingly good eateries, from the trendy and exotic to the quirky and classic. One minute you could be tucking into boiled chicken feet and shrimp dumplings at a ... read more

Inspyral Fire Circus, Nelly highlight events this week

The series will continue with “Inside Out” (May 18), “The Color Purple” (June 15), “Shrek” (July 20), “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (Aug. 17) and “Selena” (Sept. 21). A public vote will determine whether ... read more