Local Spotlight

Scarlet Sound from Neptune High School won this year’s Star Choir competition! Kay Angrum catches up with the winners as they prepare to perform at the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting.

Experience an enchanting night at Citi Field this winter! Lauren Scala visits the Tianyu Lights Festival to check out the luminous art installations.

A sudden medical episode left music legend Jesse Malin paralyzed. Now, he is on his way to a remarkable comeback. Adam Kuperstein reports.

Ashley Bellman visits Crystals and Candle in Upper Montclair, where visitors can create their own candle with gemstones.

Lauren Scala visits The New York Historical to experience Pets and the City, an exhibition that explores the history of New Yorkers and their animal companions.

RecCreate allows visitors to make art, crafts and friends in a welcoming environment. Founder Liz Chick tells Kay Angrum all about their events, clubs and workshops.

Ashley Bellman designs her own shirt at Tipsy Tie Dye, the first DIY bar of its kind in New Jersey.

Lauren Scala visits The Shed to get a look at Luna Luna, a showcase of carnival attractions and performances by visionary artists.

You can get a uninterrupted 360° view of the city at 30 Rock! Dahiana Pérez experiences Skylift, a revolving open-air glass platform taking you higher than ever before.

Ashley Bellman visits Clinton, New Jersey for a fun day trip. She checks out Fourchette, The Wild Iris, and Pru Thai.

Travel the world without leaving New York City! Lauren Scala stops by Horizon of Khufu, a virtual reality experience that takes visitors on a journey in ancient Egypt. She also dines at BangBang Bangkok, where you can dine on a bus that travels through the heart of Bangkok.

From pastries to exercise classes, Sara Gore shares where to get deals with your “I voted” stiicker today.

Ashley Bellman meets with magician and author David Kwong at Tannen’s Magic. David tells Ashley all about his new book, how he first got started and his love of the craft.