Dan Greene
The Thomas Edison of Bedding
Lee Eisenberg, a former writer for “The Office” and the creator of “Jury Duty,” tackles one of humanity’s most pressing issues: duvet covers that are annoying to put on.
Litzy Santana, Uno Queen
The recent Texas State grad found her dream job on TikTok, whupping New York tourists at Uno Quatro, a variant of the popular card game.
New York’s Newest Speakeasy, Minus the Secrecy and the Booze
The entrepreneurs behind elahni, a “wellness speakeasy” that serves nonalcoholic “adaptogenic tonics,” hit the sauna and the cold plunge before downing some shots.
Sources: Shams Charania Leaves Hotel Room
The N.B.A. scoop merchant prepared for the rookie draft by hunkering down at the Westin in Times Square and spending eighteen hours a day on his phone.
The B-Boys and B-Girls of Brooklyn Go for Olympic Gold
At the Big Apple Regionals, in Williamsburg, break-dancers like Mucus Marcus and Dom the Bomb compete for a chance at a spot in the 2024 Games.
The Debt Gala Takes On the Met Gala
In Gowanus, a group of comedians raised money for medical-debt relief by walking a sodden red carpet, bedecked in upcycled garbage.
How Much Does Pro Wrestling Matter?
A biography of the W.W.E. boss Vince McMahon ties his post-truth pseudo-sport to “the unmaking of America.”
What Groundhog Day Means to Its Home Town
In David P. Zucker’s documentary short “Groundhog Town,” the residents of Punxsutawney reflect on the iconic Phil and the meaning of their February ritual.
Why Your Favorite Restaurant Stinks
The influencers behind the VIP List, a social-media foodie account that satirizes social-media foodie tropes, put the two-Michelin-star Daniel to the test.
At Large with New York’s One-Man Crime Spree
Gersh Kuntzman, a vigilante who fixes up license plates that have been defaced in order to evade speeding-ticket cameras, confronts a potential perpetrator downtown.
Steve-O Appreciates Fine Art
Stephen Glover, of “Jackass” fame, does one of his most surprising stunts yet: visiting the Whitney, where he discusses the wisdom dispatched in his memoir “A Hard Kick in the Nuts.”
The People Who Have to Transcribe Alex Jones
Dom Tursi, a retired court reporter and the founder of a mini museum of stenography, talks about the challenges and the icons of the “second-oldest profession.”
Faster, Higher . . . Younger
Forget the Olympics; the real action was at the Armory track, in Washington Heights, where grade-schoolers representing countries all over the world competed for the title of world’s fastest kid.
A Cree Skateboarding Legend Grapples with the Trauma of Canada’s Residential Schools
Through a story of addiction and athleticism, Amar Chebib’s documentary short “Joe Buffalo” shows the effects of the system that separated Native children from their families.
Is Managing a City Like Managing the Mets?
Bobby Valentine—whose most significant policy decisions as the Mets skipper included whether to bench Benny Agbayani—launches his campaign for mayor of Stamford, Connecticut.
Reopening New York with Frat Boy Farva and Masha Slamovich
Driven underground by pandemic restrictions, the professional wrestlers at a Staten Island strip mall can now freely entertain audiences with body slams, face-spitting, and head-bashing with metal trash cans.
The Thomas Edison of Bedding
Lee Eisenberg, a former writer for “The Office” and the creator of “Jury Duty,” tackles one of humanity’s most pressing issues: duvet covers that are annoying to put on.
Litzy Santana, Uno Queen
The recent Texas State grad found her dream job on TikTok, whupping New York tourists at Uno Quatro, a variant of the popular card game.
New York’s Newest Speakeasy, Minus the Secrecy and the Booze
The entrepreneurs behind elahni, a “wellness speakeasy” that serves nonalcoholic “adaptogenic tonics,” hit the sauna and the cold plunge before downing some shots.
Sources: Shams Charania Leaves Hotel Room
The N.B.A. scoop merchant prepared for the rookie draft by hunkering down at the Westin in Times Square and spending eighteen hours a day on his phone.
The B-Boys and B-Girls of Brooklyn Go for Olympic Gold
At the Big Apple Regionals, in Williamsburg, break-dancers like Mucus Marcus and Dom the Bomb compete for a chance at a spot in the 2024 Games.
The Debt Gala Takes On the Met Gala
In Gowanus, a group of comedians raised money for medical-debt relief by walking a sodden red carpet, bedecked in upcycled garbage.
How Much Does Pro Wrestling Matter?
A biography of the W.W.E. boss Vince McMahon ties his post-truth pseudo-sport to “the unmaking of America.”
What Groundhog Day Means to Its Home Town
In David P. Zucker’s documentary short “Groundhog Town,” the residents of Punxsutawney reflect on the iconic Phil and the meaning of their February ritual.
Why Your Favorite Restaurant Stinks
The influencers behind the VIP List, a social-media foodie account that satirizes social-media foodie tropes, put the two-Michelin-star Daniel to the test.
At Large with New York’s One-Man Crime Spree
Gersh Kuntzman, a vigilante who fixes up license plates that have been defaced in order to evade speeding-ticket cameras, confronts a potential perpetrator downtown.
Steve-O Appreciates Fine Art
Stephen Glover, of “Jackass” fame, does one of his most surprising stunts yet: visiting the Whitney, where he discusses the wisdom dispatched in his memoir “A Hard Kick in the Nuts.”
The People Who Have to Transcribe Alex Jones
Dom Tursi, a retired court reporter and the founder of a mini museum of stenography, talks about the challenges and the icons of the “second-oldest profession.”
Faster, Higher . . . Younger
Forget the Olympics; the real action was at the Armory track, in Washington Heights, where grade-schoolers representing countries all over the world competed for the title of world’s fastest kid.
A Cree Skateboarding Legend Grapples with the Trauma of Canada’s Residential Schools
Through a story of addiction and athleticism, Amar Chebib’s documentary short “Joe Buffalo” shows the effects of the system that separated Native children from their families.
Is Managing a City Like Managing the Mets?
Bobby Valentine—whose most significant policy decisions as the Mets skipper included whether to bench Benny Agbayani—launches his campaign for mayor of Stamford, Connecticut.
Reopening New York with Frat Boy Farva and Masha Slamovich
Driven underground by pandemic restrictions, the professional wrestlers at a Staten Island strip mall can now freely entertain audiences with body slams, face-spitting, and head-bashing with metal trash cans.