A Giant Schnauzer named Monty won Best in Show at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, a first for the breed and for the Working Group in 21 years.

Paul McCartney is set to perform a surprise gig at New York's Bowery Ballroom, with tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis at the venue.

George Clooney makes his Broadway debut with "Good Night, and Good Luck," expressing both excitement and nerves about his return to the stage after 40 years.

Greenpoint hosts an all-gender beauty pageant organized by Brooklyn Community Kitchen, fostering inclusivity and raising funds for local non-profit food services.

The Brooklyn Museum is cutting its workforce by 10-13% and reducing exhibitions due to a $10 million deficit, with senior staff also taking salary cuts. Union protests layoffs following costly bicentennial events.

Irving "Irv Gotti" Lorenzo, influential figure in hip-hop and R&B, has died at 54; remembered for his contributions to Def Jam and Murder, Inc., and fostering talents like DMX and Ashanti.

The 2025 Met Gala theme, "Tailored for You," focuses on menswear and its relation to Black style, as highlighted in the exhibit "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

The Blue Man Group ended their 34-year run in NYC, leaving fans and cast with emotional farewells as reported by Eyewitness News and the New York Post.

Beyoncé announces "Cowboy Carter Tour" dates, starting in Los Angeles and including limited cities in the US and Europe, with presale tickets available from February 13.

The Blue Man Group is ending its 33-year run in New York City, with a final performance on Feb. 2, due to Cirque du Soleil's decision to close their NYC and Chicago shows.

Bryant Park's ice rink, managed by Rink Management Services, generates significant revenue, with free admission but charges for skate rentals, contributing to a festive environment that supports local employment and community activities.

An off-Broadway musical titled "Gwyneth Goes Skiing" humorously re-enacts Gwyneth Paltrow’s 2019 ski collision trial, offering interactive verdicts for the audience.

Cupid's Undie Run in Manhattan raises funds for neurofibromatosis research, with participants racing in underwear to support the Children's Tumor Foundation.