New York City Archives

The Great Broadway Theater Massacre of 1982

Broadway lost five theaters, 179 protesters got arrested, and a wrecking ball named Godzilla still won the day. Somehow, that very defeat helped save the historic theaters that remained. By the 1970s, Times Square was...

July 31, 2026

Brain Damage by Freida McFadden [Book Review]

Some marriages have red flags. This one had an actual bullet. Freida McFadden's Brain Damage asks what happens when the person hunting you might be the one you trust most.

July 14, 2026

The New York City Poetry Festival Turns Governors Island Into One Big Open Mic

For one free weekend on Governors Island, 100+ literary organizations take over five stages and let poetry get some actual sunlight. Welcome to the New York City Poetry Festival.

July 12, 2026

S&P Lunch: Serving Sandwiches in Manhattan Since 1928

S&P Lunch in Manhattan, a century-old sandwich shop across from the Flatiron Building, has survived the Depression, a pandemic closure, and a name change.

July 1, 2026

How Larry Kramer Turned Anger Into The Normal Heart

The Normal Heart didn't just change theater. It forced audiences to confront a public health crisis that many people were still trying to ignore.

June 29, 2026

P!nk Opened the 2026 Tonys Like She Had Been Waiting Her Whole Life to Crash Broadway

P!nk’s 2026 Tonys opening number was loud, theatrical, and joyfully over-the-top — proving she knew exactly how to crash Broadway’s biggest night.

June 7, 2026

Saoirse Ronan Stars in First-Ever Music Video for Talking Heads’ Psycho Killer

Over 40 years later, Psycho Killer finally gets a music video—starring Saoirse Ronan and directed by Mike Mills. Worth the wait.

June 5, 2025

Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live [Book Review]

Lorne by Susan Morrison is a must-read for SNL fans! It's packed with behind-the-scenes stories, industry secrets, and a fresh look at the man behind the comedy empire.

March 3, 2025

SNL 50 Gave Us Nirvana with Post Malone, and I’m Still Not Over It

Nirvana reunited at SNL 50 with Post Malone on vocals—and it was everything. A performance for the ages that left my inner teen screaming! The Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Concert was one of the most incredible...

February 24, 2025

The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway: A Disaster Waiting to Happen

I avoided the BQE (Brookly-Queens Expressway) for the traffic, but I never expected it might collapse! Here’s why you should worry.

February 23, 2025

The Scandalous Tale of Carnegie Deli: Sandwiches, Secrets, and Shocking Truths

From mile-high sandwiches to sky-high scandals, discover the juicy story behind Carnegie Deli’s dramatic downfall.

January 2, 2025

Ride the Cyclone: A Musical That Celebrates Life After Death

A quirky cult-classic musical blending dark humor, heartfelt storytelling, and a rollercoaster ride through life, death, and everything in between.

November 25, 2024

Defonte’s Sandwich Shop Remains Brooklyn’s Best Kept Secret

Discover Defonte’s in Red Hook, Brooklyn—a historic sandwich shop serving iconic, flavor-packed sandwiches since 1922.

October 25, 2024

Wait, Peter Dinklage Was in a Punk Band?!

Peter Dinklage, punk band lead singer? Discover his surprising past with Whizzy, CBGB performances, and how he got his scar, all revealed on Hot Ones!

October 17, 2024

Salvo’s Cucina Casalinga: The Sandwich Sorcerer of Brooklyn

Discover Salvo’s Cucina Casalinga, where Brooklyn's one-man sandwich maestro, Salvatore La Rosa, turns culinary naivety into mouthwatering masterpieces.

June 19, 2024

Love the Look! Katie Holmes Looks Blue in ME+EM’s Maxi Dress

Katie Holmes is casually cool in ME+EM's navy blue Cotton Bouclé Cut-Out Maxi Dress. Find out how to get this look for yourself!

June 15, 2024

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