In the 19th century, natural ice was a prized possession. New York City was the nation’s largest consumer, and Hudson Valley ...

At Charlie Palmer Steak IV, which opened in early 2024 at New York's iconic Knickerbocker hotel, he blends old school elegance (do you prefer tableside martini service or tableside seafood salad ...

A secret entrance to an iconic hotel can be found in the deep and dark depths of the New York subway system. The Knickerbocker Hotel was built by one of America's wealthiest men, John Jacob Astor ...

Often touted as the city that never sleeps, New York is certainly keen on hotels. Whether you’re a first-timer eager for a glimpse of Times Square’s dazzling lights or a regular visitor ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

By Tracey Tully and Mark Bonamo Devotion runs deep in western New York for an N.F.L. team that has never won a Super Bowl. Will this be the year that loyalty is rewarded? By David Waldstein and ...

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If the itinerary allows, finding peace in one of New York’s spa hotels is an absolute must for the tired tourist. With hotels on every block home to some of the world’s finest, pampering is ...

From the stylish Broadwick Soho, which boasts a memorable rooftop bar, to Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard, London, known for ...

His painting for the King Cole bar was commissioned by John Jacob Astor for the Knickerbocker Hotel, where it was was installed in 1906, and the face of King Cole was said to be modeled after Astor.