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What does it take to get on stage at NYC's Comedy Cellar?
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (1124+ words) Published Jan 15, 2026 at 11:31 a.m. ET He shrugs his shoulders, "Why not?" Suddenly, he's on stage at the Comedy Cellar, working through his problems on stage and even eliciting a few laughs. And although most up-and-coming comics would kill for a chance…...
What a century of New Yorker cartoons about the subway tell us about ourselves
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1109+ words) Published Sep 5, 2025 This column originally appeared in On The Way, a weekly newsletter covering everything you need to know about NYC-area transportation. While most commuters bury themselves in books, catch up on emails or zone out with noise-cancelling headphones, a…...
12 completely free things to do in New York City this April
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (528+ words) But New York City has a long and complex history with the institution, which The Center for Brooklyn History explores in its "Trace/s" exhibition, on view through the end of August. The exhibition ... 12 completely free things to do in…...
After a sold-out first year, a comedy festival returns to Paragon Sports
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (554+ words) A multiday comedy festival is returning soon to Union Square's 117-year-old Paragon Sports, after a sold-out run last year. The three-day event, in which the retailer's sprawling Broadway space will ... Published Mar 29, 2025 A multiday comedy festival is returning soon to…...
Extra Extra: A kayaker briefly got swallowed by a humpback whale
11+ mon, 1+ day ago (199+ words) Because he almost went full Pinocchio, here are your afternoon links: Drama in the Paul McCartney ticket line, JonasCon coming to New Jersey, smellmaxxing teens and more. Extra Extra: A kayaker briefly got swallowed by a humpback whale Published Feb…...