Topics :: New York

NY Aquarium Recovers From Hurricane Sandy

Friday Apr 26, 2013
The New York Aquarium will partially reopen on May 25, a milestone that will be celebrated about seven months after Superstorm Sandy devastated the 14-acre aquarium campus.

L. O. V. & E. Video Release Party for Eric Alán @ Vlada :: March 15, 2013

Tuesday Mar 19, 2013
Eric Alán launched his new video L.O.V. & E. at Vlada in Hells Kitchen this past Friday. Beardonna performed live at the event, and many friends came by to show their love and support for Eric’s new endeavor. EDGE has the photos!

Anti-Gay NY Lawmaker (Sort of) Apologizes for Wearing Blackface

By Jason St. Amand | Wednesday Feb 27, 2013
A New York Democratic politician, who opposes marriage equality and is no stranger to making anti-gay comments, has apologized for wearing blackface for the Jewish holiday, Purim.

Guerillas in the Midst: Gay Flash Mobs Take Over Straight Bars

By David Perry | Monday Jan 14, 2013
Prompted by unenlightened attitudes toward gays, Guerilla Gay Bar NY infiltrates the city’s straight bars to educate and raise awareness.

NY Plaintiff: Gay Benefits ’Bigger Than Marriage’

By Larry Neumeister | Monday Dec 31, 2012
At age 83, Edith Windsor gets plenty of compliments for her courage to take on the federal government in a landmark case that has put attitudes about gay America squarely before the Supreme Court.

Gingerbread Houses Gain Holiday Stature

By BETH J. HARPAZ | Tuesday Dec 25, 2012
Out of the kitchen and into the hotel lobby: Gingerbread houses have gone from being a homemade project done with mom to professional exhibits designed by pastry chefs and sometimes even architects.

New Year’s Winter Fun in the Adirondack Region

Saturday Dec 22, 2012
The Adirondacks are home to winter traditions that span centuries, generations and most importantly, enliven even the coldest winter days.

Big Winter Happens in New York State

Friday Dec 21, 2012
From improved snowmaking and thrilling, innovative terrain parks to a new amusement park where visitors can design and ride their own virtual roller coaster, New York State is brimming with big new things to see and do this winter.

GOP Senator Key in NY Gay Marriage OK Concedes

By Michael Gormley | Friday Dec 14, 2012
A Republican who cast the deciding vote to legalize gay marriage in New York has conceded he lost his re-election bid.

For Yours Eyes Only: Hot Eyewear from Charlotte Jones

By Matthew Wexler | Saturday Dec 8, 2012
What is so alluring about a bespectacled man? Marilyn Monroe said it best in "Some Like it Hot." "I want mine to wear glasses. Men who wear glasses are so much more gentle and sweet..." says Monroe’s character Sugar Kane Kowalczyk.