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Venture Money Returns to New York — but the Checks Come With Strings
Funding is flowing to the city's startups again after a long drought, though investors are demanding profitability, not just growth.
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New York's Small Businesses Are Booming Again — and the Boroughs Are Leading
New storefront applications hit a record across the five boroughs this spring, as founders bet that neighborhood retail still beats the algorithm.
Women-Owned Businesses Are the Fastest-Growing Slice of New York's Economy
New data shows women launching companies across the city at double the overall rate, reshaping industries from construction to care.
New York's Businesses Race to Meet the City's Toughest Emissions Law
A looming deadline for large buildings has spawned an entire industry of retrofitters, consultants, and clean-energy installers.
Startups Are Flooding Into Hudson Yards' Half-Empty Towers
Discounted sublets in the far West Side megaproject have become an unlikely magnet for young companies priced out of Midtown.
Long Island City Becomes New York's Fastest-Growing Business District
A skyline of new towers and a flood of office tenants have turned the Queens waterfront into a genuine rival to Manhattan.
Beauty & Wellness
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Sleep Studios Sell New Yorkers the One Thing They Can't Get Enough Of
Nap lounges and sleep-coaching studios are betting that the sleep-deprived city will pay to rest better.
Sauna Social Clubs Turn Sweating Into New York's Newest Nightlife
Members-only sauna venues are hosting DJ nights and cold-plunge socials, reframing wellness as a way to go out.
Brooklyn's Nail Artists Turn Manicures Into Gallery Pieces
A new generation of studios treats the nail as a tiny canvas, with waitlists and prices to match the artistry.
Modern Apothecaries Revive the Art of the Neighborhood Remedy
Aromatherapy shops selling custom blends and herbal tinctures are popping up across Brooklyn's brownstone belt.
Manhattan's Luxury Spas Are Booking Weeks Out — and Charging Like It
A new class of members-only spas promises marble hammams and hours of quiet, and New Yorkers are paying handsomely to disappear into them.
Finance & Wall Street
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Wall Street Hits Fresh Records as the Rally Broadens
The market's climb is no longer powered by a handful of giants, as gains spread across industries in a sign of renewed confidence.
Wall Street's War for Quant Talent Reaches a Fever Pitch
Banks and hedge funds are competing with tech giants for the mathematicians and coders who now drive modern finance.
The IPO Window Swings Open Again on Wall Street
A parade of companies is finally going public after a long drought, testing investors' appetite for new listings.
The ESG Investing Boom Cools Into a More Cautious Middle Ground
After years of hype and political backlash, New York's money managers are quietly recalibrating their sustainability pitch.
The Hedge Funds That Left New York Are Quietly Coming Back
After a much-hyped exodus, a growing number of funds are reopening Manhattan offices to chase the one thing they can't relocate: talent.
Arts & Culture
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Broadway Shatters Box-Office Records as Audiences Flood Back
The Great White Way posted its highest-grossing season ever, powered by star vehicles, splashy revivals, and a tourism surge.
Brooklyn's Live Music Venues Fight to Keep the City Loud
A resilient network of clubs and DIY spaces sustains the borough's reputation as a breeding ground for new sounds.
Ambitious Public Art Installations Reshape New York's Shared Spaces
From plazas to parks, temporary works are turning the city itself into an ever-changing exhibition.
New York's Auction Houses Set Dizzying New Records for Contemporary Art
Fierce bidding on living artists has pushed prices to historic highs, cementing the city's grip on the top of the market.
New York's Walls Become a Canvas in a Street-Art Renaissance
Commissioned murals are transforming facades across the boroughs, blurring the line between graffiti and public art.
Food & Dining
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New York's Tasting-Menu Restaurants Rethink the Long, Lavish Dinner
Facing diners with less time and patience, the city's temples of fine dining are trimming the marathon meal without losing the magic.
Raw Bars Make a Splash as New York Rediscovers the Oyster
A wave of new raw bars is reviving a centuries-old local tradition, when the city's waters teemed with oysters.
Queens' Street Food Vendors Serve the World on a Single Avenue
Along Roosevelt Avenue, a moving feast of carts and stalls offers a tour of global cuisine unmatched anywhere in the city.
The New Michelin Stars Reshape New York's Dining Map
This year's guide spreads its honors far beyond Manhattan, spotlighting kitchens in Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
The New York Steakhouse Reinvents a Classic for a New Generation
Younger operators are updating the clubby chophouse, keeping the dry-aged beef while ditching the stuffiness.
Sports
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The Yankees Enter 2026 With Sky-High Expectations
A revamped rotation and a deep lineup have the Bronx dreaming of October, though the division looks tougher than ever.
The Subway Series Still Divides New York Like Nothing Else
When the Yankees and Mets meet, the city splits along family lines and neighborhood loyalties for a few electric games.
New York's Stadiums Reinvent the Fan Experience
Teams are overhauling everything from concessions to tailgates, competing with the comfort of the couch.
Giants and Jets Share a Stadium — and a Season of High Stakes
Both New York football teams enter the year under pressure, with fan patience wearing thin on either side of MetLife.
A Push to Widen Youth Sports Access Across New York
New programs aim to close the gap that keeps many city kids from playing, citing benefits far beyond the field.
