Winter [cash] is coming. As cold weather creeps in and heaters turn on, New Yorkers may start seeing higher energy bills. But relief is on the way: eligible Gothamites are in line for checks as Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is now open. HEAP…

DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law lives across the country. For years, we shipped each other’s children Christmas gifts. A few years ago, she went through a difficult divorce and has since stopped sending gifts. While we didn’t discuss it, I figured it was a financial strain, which is understandable. My issue…

A new report has revealed which destinations European travellers booked trips to in 2026, with Spanish cities dominating the most popular holiday spots. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The “year in travel 2026” report by online travel agency eDreams ODIGEO analysed search and booking data for travellers across Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy,…

A new study ranking the world’s safest cities for travel in 2027 has seen Montreal in Canada take the number one spot and nine European destinations included in the top 15. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Published by insurance company Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, the list was compiled from an initial selection of…

They’re going green. Disneyland will replace the gas-powered cars on its classic Autopia attraction with electric vehicles ahead of a looming deadline. The change comes just months before the state’s Feb. 1 deadline to retire the cars or shut the ride down completely. “It will be electric, but not the…

Forget the tired cliche that LA runs entirely on green juice, gluten-free tortillas and macro bowls. International Sandwich Day arrives Tuesday Nov. 3 — which also happens to be Election Day — giving hungry Southern Californians one more important decision to make: pastrami or prosciutto? French dip or focaccia? And…

Turbulence is a common fear for flyers — especially in the wake of Sunday’s tragic Learjet crash, in which a private aircraft carrier co-piloted by 20-year-old Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras smashed to the ground in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all nine people on board. Though the official cause of the…

Dotted with historical cities, rich culture and spectacular nature, Europe is packed with exciting places for short breaks and longer adventures during the winter season. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Christmas markets bring light and bustle to historic squares, while snow transforms mountain villages and forest trails. Beyond the festive season, there are…

Three in four Americans aged 50 and older would like to remain in their homes as they age, according to the AARP — and preserving that independence starts with daily habits. Dr. Vonda Wright, a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon, author and authority on active aging and mobility, who is based…

Solo travel seems to be constantly on the rise, but making the decision to take that first trip alone isn’t an easy one. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT After you’ve decided to take the plunge, you then need to pick a destination, and some places are undoubtedly better suited to single guests. Thinking…