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PHOTOS: The best mens costumes from NY Comic Con 2012

TweetIf you were lucky enough to snag a ticket to New York Comic Con this year, you were treated to an amazing sight. The Javits Center in midtown Manhattan was a sea of colorful capes, kimonos and...

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PHOTOS: 25 badass costumes and weapons at NY Comic Con 2012

TweetThink only dorks attend a comic book convention? Think again! You don’t want to mess with these badass warriors (and their homemade weapons) from NY Comic Con 2012. This weekend I met dozens of...

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Behind the scenes of NYC’s scariest haunted house: Q+A with Blackout creator...

TweetWhat kind of sick mind puts on New York City’s scariest haunted house? Surely only a deranged individual could come up with a haunted house that makes you sign a liability waiver, gives you a...

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PHOTOS: Life in the East Village during Hurricane Sandy and the blackout

TweetAs Sandy news coverage dies down and the hashtag #Sandy ceases to trend on Twitter (always a sign of news fatigue), the storm is far from over in Lower Manhattan. Three days after Sandy caused...

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PHOTOS: National Guard, volunteers in Alphabet City for Sandy recovery

TweetAfter four full days without lights, heat, Internet or cell service, most New Yorkers living in Lower Manhattan saw their power restored on Friday night. Alphabet City, home to the Con Ed power...

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Hotel Perks: Ben Folds Five Concert at the NYC Westin Grand Central

TweetWhat can you get with 5,000 hotel loyalty points? If you’re a Starwood Preferred Guest, you can now get VIP access to bands like Ben Folds Five through a series of exclusive events that are only...

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2012 Year In Review: 5 Reasons We Love Our Readers!

TweetOur hometown, New York City, is buzzing with holiday spirit. Travelers and locals alike are snapping pics of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, ice skating in Central Park and shopping at...

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PHOTOS: Snowstorm Nemo turns Lower Manhattan into winter playground

TweetThe snow storm of the century! TV weathermen were predicting snow drifts high enough to cover the Statue of Liberty, or so it seemed during the height of last week’s blizzard hysteria. Fortunately...

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PHOTOS: The best of Fountain Art Fair 2013 – a showcase for NYC emerging artists

TweetBe afraid, be very afraid… for your child’s future. That’s one of the key takeaways I gleaned from this year’s Fountain Art Fair, an annual showcase of emerging artists held in Manhattan’s...

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PHOTOS: Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens hosts The Big British Invite tourism...

TweetIf only all tour guides had the charm of Hugh Grant and the looks of Cary Elwes. Dying to know the latest trends in British food, fashion and nightlife? Save yourself a flight across the pond:...

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Is it legal to camp in Central Park? Yes, and it’s only a little creepy!...

TweetCamping in a NYC park is the ultimate adventure… Growing up in the suburbs, I never thought I would spend the night camping in Central Park. As a slender female unskilled in martial arts, I...

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Travel photography 101: The best places to take photos in New York City

TweetNew York is the most photographed city in the world… so find a unique angle! There is no shortage of cameras in New York City; Flickr has even recognized the Big Apple as the ‘most photographed...

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NYC Marathon training guide: The best scenic running trails in Manhattan

TweetWhen you think of Manhattan, jogging trails probably aren’t top of mind. But Manhattan offers many scenic running paths – in parks, up and down the waterfronts and on islands in the East River. As...

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Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween...

TweetWater droplets snake through my hair, pass the blood streaks on my face and seep down the back of my soaking wet t-shirt. For a moment I am blinded by the headlights of cars tearing down 11th...

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Review: Blood Manor Haunted House delivers gory thrills in New York City...

TweetFor a fresh take on one of NYC’s most popular haunted houses, we invited Kelly Lewis (New York City blogger and founder of Go! Girl Guides) to share her experience as a first-time visitor to Blood...

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Review: Nightmare Killers 2 haunted house brings murderers to life (Halloween...

TweetThe only safe way to meet a serial killer? A haunted house! There’s something fascinating about serial killers. These stone cold murderers haunt our dreams, whip the tabloid media into a frenzy...

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The best Halloween attractions in NYC – 2013 guide to haunted houses, parades...

TweetHalloween is a magical time to be in New York City. From haunted houses to Off-Broadway theater, there are plenty of creepy attractions to excite tourists and locals alike. It’s a chance for New...

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PHOTOS: Best Womens Costumes from NY Comic Con 2013 – from X-Men to Anime

TweetCute, badass and always creative. The women of New York Comic Con know how to bring it. Clad in vinyl bodysuits or frilly lolita dresses and often clutching homemade weapons, NY Comic Con’s female...

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PHOTOS: Best family and kids costumes from NY Comic Con 2013

TweetCreative and pint-sized. The kids at NY Comic Con don’t command as much attention as women wearing revealing X-Men costumes, but their enthusiasm is catching. Not only do they get to dress as...

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PHOTOS: The Best Group and Couples Costumes from NY Comic Con 2013

TweetA couple that dresses in costume together stays together. OK, I don’t have stats to back that up, but it seems like it would be true! Many couples and groups of friends turned up at NY Comic Con...

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