Charlie Pigott displays a giant 1,000-pound pumpkin in Brooklyn as part of a decade-long Halloween tradition, attracting community attention and celebrating the historical and cultural significance of pumpkins.

A 75-foot Norway spruce from East Greenbush, NY, will be the 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, lit up with over 50,000 LED lights and a Swarovski star.

NYC's artist homes-turned-museums offer intimate glimpses into creatives' lives, while Israeli artist Ilana Goor's $19 million carriage house is for sale, reflecting New York's hidden art sanctuaries.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces a $40 million investment in a new workforce training facility at Hudson Valley Community College, aiming to prepare workers for high-demand fields.

Bob Ross paintings are being auctioned to support public TV stations facing federal funding cuts, as reported by NBC New York. Profits will aid programming for stations affected by the cuts. Auctions are set for multiple cities and online.

Joseph Macken, a truck driver from Queens, built a detailed scale model of NYC and its surrounding areas over 21 years, drawing viral attention and museum interest.

A woman has turned her Manhattan apartment into a Titanic-themed space, including a "Water Room" and an "iceberg room," while keeping the changes renter-friendly and non-structural.

Governor Hochul announces $80 million in funding for New York arts and culture nonprofits through the NYSCA Capital Projects Fund, with various grant types offered.

Amtrak's new Next Gen Acela trains debut enhanced interiors and tech, maintaining previous travel times from D.C. to Boston. Inspired "trak suits" merge fashion with the new train design, though ride quality improvements receive mixed reviews.

Subway Doodle's digital creatures based on NYC's commute are exhibited at the Banksy Museum, as PIX11 reports. The free showcase is at the museum's performance space until August 24.

New York State announces an $81.5 million arts grant program to support cultural organizations and individual artists as an investment in local communities and the state's creative economy.

Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn will open a pop-up library during the renovation of its historic branch, offering book borrowing, registrations, and other services.

Manhattan DA facilitated the return of eight significant antiquities to Peru, including a Moche copper mask and a Chavin effigy bottle, in efforts to combat looting and cultural heritage trafficking.