New Yorkers celebrated the Lunar New Year with the 28th annual Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival in Chinatown, featuring traditional firecrackers, dances, and the Year of the Horse celebrations.

The article discusses the history of curling, its strategic elements, and the community culture surrounding the sport, highlighting New York's curling clubs and the passion for the game beyond the Olympics.

Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God arrives at The Metropolitan Opera House on March 30 for a one-night NYC premiere featuring Jessie Mueller, Santino Fontana and a 135-voice BYU choir.

Doberman named Penny wins Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, edging out over 2,500 dogs and becoming the fifth Doberman to take the title.

New York City hosts a variety of events to celebrate Black History Month, including free admission to the Louis Armstrong House Museum and a variety of cultural activities.

Wynton Marsalis is set to step down as artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center after nearly 40 years, transitioning to an advisory role by June 2028.

Tom Felton's return as Draco Malfoy in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" on Broadway has significantly boosted the play's ticket sales and popularity.

Harry Styles announces his "Together, Together" global residency tour, with a 30-show run at Madison Square Garden in NYC, featuring new music and special guests.

Grammy-nominated musician John Forté was found dead at 50 in his home, with no clear cause of death. He was a Fugees affiliate and had his sentence for drug trafficking commuted by President Bush.

Governors Ball returns to Queens with a lineup featuring Lorde, A$AP Rocky, and Jennie from BLACKPINK for a weekend filled with music variety in June.

Thousands braved the cold in Times Square on New Year's Eve, entrepreneurs sold diapers for convenience, security was tightened, and New York City swore in its first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani.

Times Square will have a second ball drop at the New Year's Eve celebration to mark America's 250th anniversary in 2026, featuring a patriotic-themed Constellation Ball.

Times Square will feature a red, white, and blue Ball Drop on New Year's Eve 2025 and an additional Ball Drop on July 3, 2026, to celebrate America's 250th birthday.