Congress Hall, established in 1816, has hosted celebrities such as Grace Kelly and Oprah Winfrey, and was used as a 'summer White House' by President Benjamin Harrison.
"People are choosing Westchester - not just to visit, but to live, build families, and invest in their future. When we create housing opportunities and vibrant neighborhoods, people come - and they stay."
At Jersey Mike's Subs, we're all about quality. What makes a Jersey Mike's Sub so good? It's the ingredients! High-quality meats and cheese sliced in front of you, store-baked bread, and the authentic taste - served Mike's Way.
Social media was full of posts revealing shock and horror as one of the area's biggest names in hot dogs quickly closed with no warning. Some who dismissed the news as a poorly crafted April Fools prank soon came to realize that this was no joke after seeing the empty kitchen and counter.
Jersey City is diverse and has a cultural depth that the locals are only too happy to share. The city opposite New York City on the Hudson River has breathtaking views of the Big Apple's skyline and the Statue of Liberty is clearly visible. Despite New York having legal jurisdiction over the statue, her location is within the boundaries of Jersey City.
The underlying logic is simple: the further away a visitor comes from, the longer they tend to stay - and longer stays mean more money flowing into the local economy through lodging taxes, restaurant bills, and retail spending.
While remote work has expanded opportunity and demand for high-amenity, walkable communities, it has also intensified housing shortages in desirable regions. Zoning reform alone will not solve the housing crisis, warning that regulatory changes must be paired with coordinated public-private investment to deliver meaningful supply.
It's an enclave of Jersey City, the thriving Hudson River city with delicious cuisine, and is one of the least-dense neighborhoods of the city, as Statistical Atlas shows. Its relative calm, combined with a high walking score of 81 given to the neighborhood by Apartments.com, makes Bergen-Lafayette especially suitable for exploring its relaxed, historic streets on foot at an unrushed pace.
The "Born to Run" hitmaker, whose go-to late-night snack is a classic PB&J sandwich, grew up in New Jersey, and he still lives there primarily today, so it's fair to say he knows a thing or two about the best places to drink, eat, and enjoy live music in the Garden State.
If you happen to have $8 million to spend right now, perhaps do a little soul searching but then consider this listing. The Falls, as its been named, goes way beyond the standard luxury box house. Designed by architect Charles Gwathmey, likely most famous for his addition to the Guggenheim in the early '90s, the house blends with its lush surroundings, which include a running waterfall and a wildflower meadow.
Since 2023, Casa Susanna's chef Efren Hernández has been pouring care and craftsmanship into his cooking at Casa Susanna in the hamlet of Leeds, just over two hours north of the city. And during summertime, the menu definitely celebrates the area's peak produce. But it's dishes like brick-red chicken posole, and the hallmark tetela - right now stuffed with mantequilla beans and Alpine cheese and served with salsa morita - that make a case for a winter visit.
New York is home to some of the most varied and raved-about restaurants in the U.S., from hole-in-the wall pizza spots to world-famous fine dining. Along with the excellent independent restaurants and diners are some impressive chain restaurant options diners love, from popular Chinese chains to delicious Peruvian and salad spots. So which ones are worth visiting? Here are seven of the best regional chain restaurants in New York, according to customers.
Construction will start this spring as part of the next stage of Ronkonkoma's $1.2 billion Station Yards project, an executive for the developer said, after Brookhaven Town officials approved hundreds of additional apartments and medical office space. The town board, acting as the planning board, voted 7-0 Thursday to approve Tritec Real Estate's plan to add 285 apartments and 30,000 square feet of medical offices in three new buildings on a 6.72-acre parcel on Carroll Avenue between Union and Railroad avenues.
It is no secret to many of the 1.4 million people who call the Bronx home that they have felt as if the rest of the city had seen the Bronx much as Mayor Mamdani said, a "forgotten borough," over the last six decades. Being forgotten often leads to ignorance of needs critical to a community. "Undersourced" is a term often used by Bronx residents, community advocates, elected officials, and others to describe critical issues such as police protection, air pollution, education, healthcare, and business opportunities.
You'd be excused for not noticing Hue House while walking down a midtown Manhattan street. After all, as ambitious as the idea behind this new four-story cultural club showcasing Asian culture may be, the building itself is fairly nondescript, tucked into 56 East 41st Street near Madison Avenue. Step inside, though, and it becomes immediately clear just how much thought has gone into the project.
For travelers looking to enjoy their gnocchi or lasagne at a more under-the-radar spot, consider skipping Manhattan entirely and going to Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, or even Staten Island. I lived in New York for over a decade, from 2012 to 2025. While I enjoyed the hustle and bustle of Little Italy, especially when grabbing a gelato and wandering the streets in the summer months, my most memorable Italian meals were at quieter spots in Brooklyn, like the old-school, cash-only Noodle Pudding in Brooklyn Heights.
