The Scene

5 hours ago

The pretty people and the pretty view -- not to mention the perfectly poured cocktails -- might add up to what 230 Fifth hopes will be a Golden Local victory.

5 hours ago

Coney kings hot-dogged it for the cameras yesterday, mustering tough-guy poses and stare downs at the weigh-in for Saturday's traditional July 4th hot-dog eating contest.

3 hours ago | 2 comments

New Yorkers have an open invitation to celebrate Independence Day along the Hudson River with what is billed as the nation's largest fireworks show Saturday night.

6 hours ago

Hearty congratulatory wishes go out to the winner of the Britney Spears haiku contest.

Jul 3, 2009

Maybe it was the head-start, or maybe it's just because they can eat eight at a time. Either way, the elephants beat the humans in a tune-up for tomorrow's hot-dog eating contest in Coney Island.

Jul 3, 2009

Forbes asked 10,000 people all over the world to rank the most stylish metropolis – and no, we didn’t win.

Jul 3, 2009

Five things (that aren’t fireworks!) around town this holiday weekend

Jul 3, 2009

Sea otters, sandsharks and playful penguins will highlight your next trip to the New York Aquarium, the nation's oldest, out at Coney Island.

Jul 3, 2009

Grab the family and head to The New York Botanical Garden to learn how to grow and prepare fresh produce. The Edible Garden runs until September 13 and features everything from workshops on using compost...

Jul 3, 2009 | 1 comment

ConAgra, the company that makes Slim Jim, has not produced the jerky treat since a North Carolina plant exploded, killing three employees. It was the only plant in the country that made the snappy sna...

Jul 3, 2009

Daily @ The Film Society of Lincoln CenterLincoln Center marks a half-century of existence with this three-day paean to the musical, America's most fanciful contribution to the arts. The 20 films on slate...

Jul 3, 2009

Daily @ BAMPromising "movies, music & revolution," BAM's annual Afro-Punk fest features acclaimed docs like the quiet A Man Named Pearl, the stirring Attica, and The Night James Brown Saved...

Jul 3, 2009

Saturday July 4 (1–10pm) @ 979 Broadway BackyardWoodsist and Captured Tracks, two of the nation's premier pushers of lo-fi rock 'n roll, team for a weekend shindig in the heart of Bushwick. Friday night...

Jul 3, 2009

Friday 07.03.09 Luke Rathborne's In Search of the Miraculous papercranes Sarabeth Tucek 6:30pm doors | 7pm show $10 18+ or accompanied by legal guardian This is a First-Come, Fully Seated show.   http://lepoissonrouge.com/events/view/324...

Jul 3, 2009

 Jul 3, 2009 upstairs Doors @ 7 PM $12.00 Adv   BreyKing Productions Showcase!   ALI VEGAS HARLEM'S CASH HURSTLAND MAFIA ALL BIZ JAH FLAMES PRINT VIOLENT SEX DJ BUCK ASTRO K LYRIC

Jul 3, 2009

Almost three decades and 16 albums into their career, Sonic Youth have established a reputation of cool, virtually unmatched by any other active band in the indie world. Beginning as art-damaged noise...

Jul 3, 2009

Get a jump on 4th of July weekend—get dressed to the nines and celebrate America's 233rd birthday in style. Think 1940's live swingin' sounds by an authentic vintage jazz band and don your finest...

Jul 3, 2009

Fridays (10pm–4am) @ Santos Party HouseJul 3, 2009 Both floors Doors @ 10 PM $15   Q-Tip, Rich Medina and Va$htie are OPEN   Every Friday Night Music by Resident Djs Q-Tip & Rich Medina...

Jul 3, 2009

Made Event presents Holland’s shinning star Joris Voorn at Cielo on Friday, July 3, 2009, following the release of his stunning 2xCD Balance 014 compilation on EQ Recordings. Dutch DJ/Producer...

Jul 3, 2009

Fridays (11pm) @ Le Poisson RougeFriday 07.03.09 The Freedom Party w/ DJ Cosi, DJ Herbert Holler, DJ Marc Smooth 11pm doors & show Ladies: Free till midnight, $10 after Fellas: $10 till midnight, $15...

Jul 3, 2009

The Freedom Party w/ DJ Cost, DJ Herbert Holler, DJ Marc Smooth   The Freedom Party NYC, NYC's #1 Dance Party Every Friday 6 Years and Counting!!! Featuring Resident DJs every week - DJ Cosi, DJ Herbert...

Jul 2, 2009 | 1 comment

American Joey Chestnut goes for another International Hot Dog Eating Contest championship at annual July 4th Coney Island event.

Jul 3, 2009 | 1 comment

No plans for the 4th? Head to Liberty Island for an early morning celebration and a climb to Lady Liberty's crown, to be reopened Saturday.

Jul 2, 2009

Diane von Furstenberg's perfume is overtaking the Meat-Packing District like a noxious vapor, residents gripe