Tag: New York

J. Rieger earns role in new Jason Bourne thriller; chased with a shot of Monogram whiskey, neat

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:51:13 +0000

When Jason Bourne slides into his next literary adventure, the CIA asset-turned-runaway agent is expected to find himself barrel-bound in the East Bottoms, said Andy Rieger, teasing a new thriller in the Bourne series that adds an iconic Kansas City destination to the hero’s story.

UMKC mascot gets nod of approval from bobblehead museum, hopping onto market

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:35:36 +0000

Roove over, KC Wolf. Another fan-favorite Kansas City mascot is getting its spot on the shelf as the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum this week unveiled an officially licensed, 8-inch bauble featuring the nearly-century-old icon.

KC Roo — the school mascot for the University of Kansas City-Missouri, sometimes referred to as “Kasey the Kangaroo” — earned status as a limited-edition bobblehead, in conjunction with National Bobblehead Day earlier this week.

Here’s How Professional Activists Use Guerrilla Tactics To Sabotage ICE Arrests

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:11:45 +0000

Renee Good, fatally shot by an ICE agent this week in Minneapolis, was a 'warrior' for the anti-ICE group, the New York Post reports.

Daniel Humm Only Speaks Chef

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:00:06 +0000

“When I moved to New York, I never thought that I would have only one job,” says Daniel Humm. The Switzerland-born chef arrived in 2006 to run the kitchen at Eleven Madison Park, which he bought from Danny Meyer in 2011 and wh... More »

Our New Crossword Constructor on Making a Great Texas-Themed Puzzle

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
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Will New York at Last Get More Street-Vending Permits?

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:32:40 +0000
In December, New York’s City Council voted overwhelmingly to pass three bills aimed at reforming street vending. The most significant of these addresses the long-standing low cap on licenses for fo... More »

The Week’s Biggest News in Brief

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0000
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The Week’s Biggest News in Brief

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2026 Startups to Watch: LODAS Markets unlocks liquidity as timing pays off for founder’s investment

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:40:31 +0000

Editor’s note: Startland News editors selected 10 high-growth, scaling Kansas City companies to spotlight for its annual Startups to Watch project. Now in its 11th year, this feature recognizes founders and startups that editors believe will make some of the biggest, most compelling news in the coming 12 months. The following is one of 2026’s picks.
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My Favorite ‘Spa Food’ in New York

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:05:50 +0000
Call it a bathhouse, banya, or spa — everybody’s got an opinion on where to get a shvitz. As a big primper, I seek grandeur and premium amenities wherever I can find them. I have gone as far as Edgewater, New Jersey, to dip in the rooftop pool at SoJo’s mult... More »

James Harris Makes the Most of an Empty New York

admin — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:00:35 +0000
A lifelong New Yorker, James Harris, co-host of the menswear-slash-everything podcast Throwing Fits, knows how to take advantage of the holiday week in New York. It’s a time when all the transplants return... More »

This Was the Year Our Best New Bars Came From Other Places

admin — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:50:00 +0000
For anyone looking to access Seed Library, the New York outpost of Ryan Chetiyawardana’s London bar, start with the bright-orange door on the side of the Hotel Park Ave. That leads to a narrow hallway, which is followed by a flight of... More »

Sarah Sherman Orders Diet Coke for the Table

admin — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:00:26 +0000
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The 43 Best Restaurants in New York

admin — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:25 +0000
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Innovation Conference Alert: New Keynote on Decoding Animal Language, AI, and José Andrés

admin — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:00:11 +0000

We are delighted to announce exciting new additions to this year’s Innovation Conference programming! All Innovation Conference badgeholders will have the opportunity to attend bold conversations covering tracks like Tech & AI, Creator Economy, Brand & Marketing.
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