A respite from the storm
By Thomas Rafael more

                                                                 Photo: Cititour

The spiciest food in New York City
By Sarah Spigelman more

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Annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade "postponed" more

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Hurricane Sandy wreaks on New York metro area

Latest

Sandy blamed for 48 deaths
At least 18 die in New York as Sandy slams the city
7.5M without power
Fire destroys 80 homes in Breezy Pt, Queens [Video]
Brooklyn Battery Tunnel flooded [Video]
Power station explosion in Manhattan [Video]
Subway could be crippled for days
Salt water puts subway in jeopardy
15,733 flights canceled by Sandy
JFK Airport to reopen Wed; PATH still suspended
Con Ed: Power could be out for a week in some spots
Dangling crane becomes NYC tourist attraction
Village Halloween Parade Canceled
Superstorm could cost $50 billion

Earlier

Latest warnings from National Weather Service
Track - Models - Satellite - Surge
Sandy becomes post tropical cyclone
Coastal flood warning in New York until 3pm Tuesday
Sandy hits Cape May with 90 mph winds
NY Gov Cumo orders all bridges to close
Winds from Sandy cause crane from NYC Highrise to collapse
Buildings evacuated near NYC crane collapse
Manhattan Building facade collapses
New York City schools closed Tuesday
New York Stock Exchange to remain closed Tuesday
More than 1 million without power due to Sandy
95,000 without power in New Jersey
69,000 without power in NYC, Westchester
54,000 without power on Long Island
Sandy leaves people stranded in Atlantic City
Con Ed power cuts likely in Lower Manhattan
NJ Gov Christie: Not the time to be "stupid"
Maryland Gov O'Malley: "People will die"
New York calls out National Guard
Hurricane Sandy rips up Atlantic City boardwalk
Losses from Sandy could hit $10 billion
Nearly 14,000 flights canceled by Sandy
Pres Obama declares state of emergency
Federal offices closed Tuesday due to Sandy
Obama: Sandy "big and powerful" storm
Dramatic video of "Mutiny on the Bounty" ship rescue

Earlier
Bloomberg orders evacuations in Zone A
View the city's emergency weather website
NYC subways shutting down at 7pm Sunday
NYC Schools closed Monday
Amtrak announces cancellations
Major power failures expected from Sandy
Huge storm surge expected in New York harbor
Storm damage to stretch 800 miles
NYSE to shut down, trade electronically
Interactive tracking map
Latest forecast from Accu-Weather
Mandatory evacuation for Fire Island
Some airlines waiving fees to reschedule flights
Red Cross creates app to deal with Sandy
Gov Cuomo declares State of Emergency
State of Emergency declared in NJ, Ct
Emergency Management information
City opening 65 shelters
NY area school closings and delays
Keeping your pets safe from Sandy
Preparing for Sandy: Will you be ready?
Stocking up for supplies in the Rockaways [Video]
Coastal NJ towns brace for Sandy [Video]
Sandy forcing Atlantic City casinos closures
How will Sandy stack up?
NASA's Time-lapse video of Sandy

Stay tuned for more updates

For doughnuts worth seeking out in Bed-Stuy
By Thomas Rafael more

                                                   Photo: Cititour

Is Grace in need of some divine intervention?
By Diane Snyder more

                                                        Photos: Joan Marcus

Openings

Al Di La Vino [Park Slope]
Croissanteria [E Village]
El Toro Blanco [W Village]
FP Patisserie [E 70s]
Le Churro [E 80s]
Pushcart Coffee [Gramercy]
Serge Bistro [E 50s]
Sirio [E 60s]
Table Verte [E Village]

Reviews

21 Club [NYT]
Pig & Khao [NYP]
KTCHN [NYDN]
Sel et Gras [VV]
Chao Thai Too [VV]
La Morada [SE]
Pok Pok NY [SB]

On the Web

Dumplings: Good Things, Small Packages [NYT]
Hooters Leaves Queens [NYDN]

The UWS adds some down home southern cooking to the mix
By Sarah Spigelman more

                                                    Photo: Sarah Spigelman

Manhattan may have Eataly, but Brooklyn has A.L. Coluccio.
By Thomas Rafael more

                                                                Photos: Cititour

A West Village wine bar for sipping and eating
By Thomas Rafael more

                                                                 Photo: Cititour

For a fabulous selection of home furnishings
By Pamela Grossman more

                                                            Photos: A&G Merch

There's a new sheriff in town and he doesn't brandish any weapons
By Sarah Spigelman more

                                                     Photo: Sarah Spigelman

Setting the pig free at this new pork-centric spot in the Village
By Emily Monaco more

                                                         Photos: Brent Herrig

The Chocolate Green Tea Lava cake at Spot
By Thomas Rafael more

                                                                  Photo: Cititour

Octoberfest at Greenwood Park in Park Slope
By Thomas Rafael more

                                                                Photos: Cititour

Some of the best Peruvian street food on the streets of Manhattan
By Thomas Rafael more

                                                               Photos: Cititour

A tiny spot where the food really shines
By Sarah Spigelman more

                                                   Photo: Sarah Spigelman

Won't win any converts with this shrill, hopped-up revival
By Diane Snyder more

                                                         Photos: Joan Marcus

A new spot for a classic French sandwich near Union Square
By Thomas Rafael more

                                                                  Photo: Cititour

The "Strawberry Cloud" at Tous Les Jours in K-Town
By Thomas Rafael more

                                                                 Photo: Cititour

The "Cubano" at the Sidecar
By Thomas Rafael more

                                                                Photos: Cititour

A great dumpling spot for eating on the cheap
By Thomas Rafael more 

                                                               Photos: Cititour

A great spot for gourmet popcorn treats
By Thomas Rafael more

                                                                 Photo: Cititour

Top Chef Leah Cohen's new Asian spot on the LES
By Thomas Rafael more

                                                                 Photo: Cititour

This new Park Slope bake shop is already drawing rave reviews
By Thomas Rafae more

                                                                Photos: Cititour