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NYC subway saw 26.8 million riders last week, a new post-pandemic record

By 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg | 9/17/2025 11:15 AM

New York City’s subway system surpassed 26 million riders in a single week, setting a new post-pandemic record, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday. Between September 8 and 14, the system recorded 26.8 million trips, the highest weekly total since the pandemic. The subway also carried more than four million riders every weekday, another post-pandemic [...] The post NYC subway saw 26.8 million riders last week, a new post-pandemic record first appeared on 6sqft. ... Read full Story

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16 Oscar-worthy films to see this year at New York Film Festival 2025

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Elizabeth Weitzman | 9/17/2025 11:00 AM

The New York Film Festival is entering awards season with a promising slate of contenders. ... Read full Story

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NYC’s noise cameras are here to fine you—everything to know about the new hidden tech

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Laura Ratliff | 9/17/2025 9:42 AM

The city’s new noise cameras are snapping plates and doling out $800 tickets—here’s what you need to know ... Read full Story

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This iconic Real Housewives star is collabing with Schmackary’s on a caviar-topped cookie

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Laura Ratliff | 9/17/2025 9:33 AM

Bravolebrity meets bumps of caviar ... Read full Story

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Adams touts drop in major crimes in NYC across the board in annual report: ‘Delivering real results’

By New York Post | Joe Marino, Shane Galvin | 9/17/2025 7:00 AM

“Our administration is, once again, showing how our competent management is delivering real results for all New Yorkers,” Mayor Eric Adams told The Post. ... Read full Story

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Popular TikTok foodie Elizabeth Eats NYC defends recording servers with Meta glasses: ‘Get off your high horse’

By New York Post | Katherine Donlevy | 9/17/2025 6:00 AM

She's in a real pickle. ... Read full Story

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Beyoncé and Drake producer Sidney ‘Omen’ Brown found dead at 49 in NYC apartment

By New York Post | Nika Shakhnazarova | 9/17/2025 4:20 AM

The hitmaker, who went by the moniker "Omen" in the music industry, was found dead in his Harlem apartment in New York City. He was 49. ... Read full Story

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95-year-old dementia patient arrested, charged with murder for beating fellow NYC nursing home patient to death

By New York Post | Zoe Hussain | 9/16/2025 10:52 PM

The nonagenarian has been hit with murder and criminal possession of weapons charges, according to police. ... Read full Story

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New Jersey legalizes human composting as eco-friendly burial alternative

By New York Post | Caitlin McCormack | 9/16/2025 9:24 PM

New Jersey is living up to its nickname even in death. ... Read full Story

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Two shot, including 63-year-old innocent bystander, in broad daylight gunfire on NYC street

By New York Post | Amanda Woods, Joe Marino, Zoe Hussain | 9/16/2025 7:56 PM

Two male suspects -- one in a tan hooded shirt and one in a green hooded shirt -- fled on a bike after the shots rang out, sources said. ... Read full Story

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NYC teens—one wearing ankle monitor —charged with attempted murder in gunfight with cops: sources

By New York Post | Joe Marino, Amanda Woods | 9/16/2025 7:34 PM

Damian Cahoun – who was found to be carrying a gun loaded with a high-capacity magazine in his bag but was not shot during the ordeal – as well as the 15-year-old shot in the leg, were taken into custody at the scene, cops said. ... Read full Story

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Major NYC strip club group bribed state auditor with lap dances, avoided $8M in taxes: AG

By New York Post | Peter Senzamici | 9/16/2025 7:23 PM

A major strip club group bribed a state auditor — including with lap dances — to avoid paying more than $8 million in New York City sales taxes over the last 14 years, prosecutors charged Tuesday. ... Read full Story

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Hochul argues Zohran Mamdani would be best candidate to ‘stand up’ to Trump — as she defends shock endorsement in NYC mayoral race

By New York Post | Haley Brown, Matt Troutman | 9/16/2025 6:29 PM

New York City's next mayor needs to "stand up" against President Trump's desire to lord over City Hall, Hochul said Tuesday. ... Read full Story

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No LIRR strike for at least 4 months as Trump steps in on labor dispute

By New York Post | Brandon Cruz, Josh Christenson, Haley Brown | 9/16/2025 5:56 PM

President Trump signed an executive order to prevent Long Island Rail Road workers from going on strike. ... Read full Story

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Andrew Cuomo quips Zohran Mamdani ‘should be arrested’ after socialist said he’d order NYPD to cuff Netanyahu

By New York Post | Ella Morrison, Matthew Fischetti, David Propper | 9/16/2025 5:19 PM

The ex-governor took a jab at the Democratic Party nominee in defense of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. ... Read full Story

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Why Union Square is one of NYC’s buzziest neighborhoods right now

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Rossilynne Skena Culgan | 9/16/2025 5:08 PM

Here’s what’s happening now—and what’s coming next—to this bustling neighborhood. ... Read full Story

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Gridlock Alert Days are back next week to ruin your commute—what to know about all the street closures

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Laura Ratliff | 9/16/2025 5:00 PM

From UN motorcades to holiday shoppers, here are the 20 worst traffic days of 2025 ... Read full Story

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You can shop NYC fashion icon Iris Apfel’s maximalist closet at an estate sale starting tomorrow

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Laura Ratliff | 9/16/2025 4:49 PM

The RealReal’s SoHo flagship is bringing over 400 pieces from the late style icon’s archive to the public—jewelry, couture and all ... Read full Story

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Hochul mocked after Mamdani refuses to back governor’s re-election — despite her endorsement in NYC mayor’s race

By New York Post | Carl Campanile, Matthew Fischetti | 9/16/2025 4:48 PM

Potential Republican gubernatorial opponent Elise Stefanik mocked Kathy Hochul after lefty Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani refused to reciprocate the governor's coveted endorsement of him. ... Read full Story

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Bloody Long Island riot erupts after 20 rival bikers tangle in sports bar, gas station: cops

By New York Post | Brandon Cruz | 9/16/2025 4:22 PM

A massive brawl erupted in suburban Long Island as 20 members of rival biker crews tangled in a bloody clash across two towns that left four people stabbed and seven facing rioting charges. ... Read full Story

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entertainment

Michelle Monaghan Spills Her Go-To Secrets for Toned Abs and Radiant Skin

by ET Online | Sep 17 2025

fashion

Wendy Williams and the Combs twins stun at LaQuan Smith

by NY Post | Sep 17 2025

game

Retired Lego Atari 2600 Is Back In Stock At Amazon, But Probably Not For Long

by GameSpot | Sep 18 2025

how_to

Done With Facebook? Pull the Plug on Your Account (and Keep All Your Stuff)

by CNET | Sep 17 2025

long_island

‘Sister Act’ takes the stage at Argyle Theatre starting Sept. 18

by greaterlongisland.com | Sep 17 2025

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Hell’s Kitchen conman who stole thousands of dollars from NYC tenants through bogus apartment rental turns himself in to police

by New York Post | Sep 18 2025

music

Steph Curry Claps Back at Killer Mike After Comment About NBA Star’s Wife: ‘You’re Better Than That’

by Billboard | Sep 17 2025

new_jersey

As threats increase, so may protection for Congress

by NJ Spotlight | Sep 17 2025

opinion

Miranda Devine: Go inside an ICE raid as tough-minded DHS boss Kristi Noem succeeds in ousting criminal immigrants

by New York Post | Sep 17 2025

people

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' combined net worth: Which one of the power couple is richer?

by marca.com | Sep 17 2025

retirement

Retirees face staggering 6-figure health care bill when leaving the workforce

by Fox News | Jul 30 2025

sports

Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

technology

Vivaldi browser adds ‘The Tab Button’ to cut down on tab clutter

by PCWorld | Sep 18 2025

travel

Ganimede Hotel Review, Galaxidi, Greece

by The Travel Magazine | Sep 17 2025

world

Australia sets ambition goal to reduce emissions by at least 62% by 2035

by United Press International, Inc. | Sep 18 2025

Word of the Day

rationale

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 18, 2025 is:

rationale • \rash-uh-NAL\ • noun

Rationale refers to an explanation or reason for something said or done. It is often used with for, behind, or of.

// City council members who oppose the zoning change should be ready to explain their rationale for voting against it.

// She’s explained the rationale behind her early retirement.

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Examples:

“There is a rationale for commercializing seagrass production, but ecologically sustainable production needs to be at the heart of that business model, and the numbers for doing that simply don’t add up at the moment.” — Richard Lilley, quoted in Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024

Did you know?

If someone asserts that the word rationale refers to a ration of ale, they are wrong, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have an actual rationale (a reason, explanation, or basis) for such a claim. “Rationale looks like the words ration and ale jammed together,” they could offer, and while that is true you’d be justified in responding: “Appearances can be deceiving.” Rationale is a direct borrowing of the Latin word rationale, with which it shares the meaning “an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena.” The Latin rationale comes from a form of the adjective rationalis (“rational”), which traces back to the noun ratio, meaning “reason.” While the Latin ratio is also the forebear of the English noun ration, referring to a share of something, rationale has nothing to do with a tankard (or stein, or even a pony) of beer.

NYC subway saw 26.8 million riders last week, a new post-pandemic record

16 Oscar-worthy films to see this year at New York Film Festival 2025

NYC’s noise cameras are here to fine you—everything to know about the new hidden tech

This iconic Real Housewives star is collabing with Schmackary’s on a caviar-topped cookie

Adams touts drop in major crimes in NYC across the board in annual report: ‘Delivering real results’

Popular TikTok foodie Elizabeth Eats NYC defends recording servers with Meta glasses: ‘Get off your high horse’

Beyoncé and Drake producer Sidney ‘Omen’ Brown found dead at 49 in NYC apartment

95-year-old dementia patient arrested, charged with murder for beating fellow NYC nursing home patient to death

New Jersey legalizes human composting as eco-friendly burial alternative

Two shot, including 63-year-old innocent bystander, in broad daylight gunfire on NYC street

NYC teens—one wearing ankle monitor —charged with attempted murder in gunfight with cops: sources

Major NYC strip club group bribed state auditor with lap dances, avoided $8M in taxes: AG

Hochul argues Zohran Mamdani would be best candidate to ‘stand up’ to Trump — as she defends shock endorsement in NYC mayoral race

No LIRR strike for at least 4 months as Trump steps in on labor dispute

Andrew Cuomo quips Zohran Mamdani ‘should be arrested’ after socialist said he’d order NYPD to cuff Netanyahu

Why Union Square is one of NYC’s buzziest neighborhoods right now

Gridlock Alert Days are back next week to ruin your commute—what to know about all the street closures

You can shop NYC fashion icon Iris Apfel’s maximalist closet at an estate sale starting tomorrow

Hochul mocked after Mamdani refuses to back governor’s re-election — despite her endorsement in NYC mayor’s race

Bloody Long Island riot erupts after 20 rival bikers tangle in sports bar, gas station: cops

NYC Covid-19 Map

Michelle Monaghan Spills Her Go-To Secrets for Toned Abs and Radiant Skin

Wendy Williams and the Combs twins stun at LaQuan Smith

Retired Lego Atari 2600 Is Back In Stock At Amazon, But Probably Not For Long

Done With Facebook? Pull the Plug on Your Account (and Keep All Your Stuff)

‘Sister Act’ takes the stage at Argyle Theatre starting Sept. 18

Hell’s Kitchen conman who stole thousands of dollars from NYC tenants through bogus apartment rental turns himself in to police

Steph Curry Claps Back at Killer Mike After Comment About NBA Star’s Wife: ‘You’re Better Than That’

As threats increase, so may protection for Congress

Miranda Devine: Go inside an ICE raid as tough-minded DHS boss Kristi Noem succeeds in ousting criminal immigrants

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' combined net worth: Which one of the power couple is richer?

Retirees face staggering 6-figure health care bill when leaving the workforce

Pelé's life in pictures

Vivaldi browser adds ‘The Tab Button’ to cut down on tab clutter

Ganimede Hotel Review, Galaxidi, Greece

Australia sets ambition goal to reduce emissions by at least 62% by 2035

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

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2.Look: Colorado firefighters hoist cow out of hip-deep mud

3.N.C. woman wins 'best birthday present ever' from lottery game

4.Look: Venomous snake found hundreds of miles from native range

5.Watch: Entangled deer rescued from soccer net in New York

6.Watch: Stunt performer pulls a car while on fire to break world record

7.Impulse purchase from car wash earns Illinois dad $1M lottery prize

8.Watch: Hilda Baci cooks up nearly 20,000-pound serving of jollof rice

9.Teenagers and their parents get huge fine for online video restaurant 'prank'

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