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In case you missed all the viral headlines that came from it—like A$AP Rocky and Playboi Carti having a tough time in the mosh pit or Carti surprising the crowd with a Ye performance—Rolling Loud New York took over Queens this past weekend in a major way.

Rolling Loud Rappers Share Their Hot Takes on NYC & the Hip-Hop Festival

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Your next NJ Transit ride might have a different name.

An Entire NJ Transit Line Was Just Renamed for an Online Sports Betting Company

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When a passenger train pulled into Tupper Lake, New York in the heart of the state's Adirondack region this week, it marked a major milestone.

This Train Service Is Returning to the Adirondacks for the First Time in Decades

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New York City has grown its ferry system extensively over the past few years, but its increased popularity has come with more scrutiny into its finances.

Tickets for NYC's Ferry System Just Got More Expensive

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If you've ever dreamed of spending your days in New York's gorgeously preserved Adirondack region, this house might just be your crown jewel.

Look Inside This $23 Million Turn-of-the-Century Adirondack Mansion for Sale

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Ready to immerse yourself in 26,000 square feet of hand-painted magic?

This Hand-Painted, 'Alice in Wonderland'-Inspired Art Exhibit & Bar Is Coming to NYC

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I've never really been a fall enthusiast.

A Coffee Newbie Tastes Their First Pumpkin Spice Latte, Goes on to Have 2 More

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The first season of HBO's Gilded Age brought us back in time to turn-of-the-century NYC, showcasing the lives of the city's monied class.

These Upstate New York Filming Locations Will Appear in 'The Gilded Age' Season 2

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If you're looking for an out-of-the-box Airbnb, look no further.

You Can Book an Overnight Airbnb Stay on the Iconic Theodore Tugboat

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Get ready to live like the cast of Friends.

Live Your 'Friends' Fantasy with a Real-Life Central Perk & New Branded Coffee

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Every kid dreams of a wedding that involves the metaverse and Taco Bell... right?

How to Win Your Dream Taco Bell Metaverse Wedding

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If you're hoping to catch a Broadway performance without spending Broadway ticket prices, you may be in luck this fall.

Chris Mench’s Recent Articles

Rolling Loud Rappers Share Their Hot Takes on NYC & the Hip-Hop Festival

Thrillist linked up with Armani White, Kali, and SleazyWorld Go at the Queens rap summit.

An Entire NJ Transit Line Was Just Renamed for an Online Sports Betting Company

The three-year, $3 million deal is the first of its kind.

This Train Service Is Returning to the Adirondacks for the First Time in Decades

Newly refurbished tracks will carry passengers over 100 miles to Tupper Lake, New York.

Tickets for NYC's Ferry System Just Got More Expensive

The price for single rides is rising, but frequent users can still get the old price.

Look Inside This $23 Million Turn-of-the-Century Adirondack Mansion for Sale

Located in Lake George, New York, the property has eight bedrooms and 31 acres of land.

This Hand-Painted, 'Alice in Wonderland'-Inspired Art Exhibit & Bar Is Coming to NYC

It's billed as the "world's largest painting."

A Coffee Newbie Tastes Their First Pumpkin Spice Latte, Goes on to Have 2 More

One of the last people in New York to taste a PSL shares his unscientific thoughts.

These Upstate New York Filming Locations Will Appear in 'The Gilded Age' Season 2

The HBO period piece uses historic upstate architecture to depict turn-of-the-century NYC.

You Can Book an Overnight Airbnb Stay on the Iconic Theodore Tugboat

Take in the sights and sounds of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Live Your 'Friends' Fantasy with a Real-Life Central Perk & New Branded Coffee

The coffee is available in three 'Friends'-themed varieties, and the cafe should open next year.

How to Win Your Dream Taco Bell Metaverse Wedding

You get a custom-designed and legally binding digital ceremony... and free food.

Here's How to See Free Broadway Performances in the Outer Boroughs This Fall

Catch the casts of "Wicked," "The Book of Mormon," "Beetlejuice," and more for free.