The wonderful wackiness of the Miss Universe costume contest

NYPost.com (Fashion) 5/14 2:13P Serena French, Johnny Oleksinski

From soccer uniforms to airline pilot costumes, the Miss Universe contest in 2021 had an eclectic mix of outfits. Johnny Oleksinski and Serena French break it all down.

Dump Trump? Kicking him off NYC golf course might not be easy

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 5/14 8:54A Associated Press

Donald Trump has a rich history of fighting back when he’s down and making others pay, and he said that’s how he intends to deal with New York City over its plans to fire his company from running a... To view the full story, click the title link.

‘Halston’ highlights his iconic bond with Liza — and other daring muses

NYPost.com (Fashion) 5/14 8:45A Raquel Laneri

Minnelli wasn’t the only unconventional beauty who inspired and hung out with Halston. The designer had an entire coterie of fabulous friends who traveled everywhere with him, always in his original designs.

Emily Ratajkowski’s NFT sells for $140K

NYPost.com (Fashion) 5/14 8:37A Kirsten Fleming

In six minutes of intense bidding, a mystery buyer in New York City won the token for a picture of the stunning model.

Jaden Smith and New Balance release trendy Pink Vision Racers

NYPost.com (Fashion) 5/14 4:50A Christina Williams

Jaden is back -- and if you loved this popular shoe, then copping its pink colorway is a worthy investment.

What you’ll get if you win Emily Ratajkowski’s NFT Christie’s auction

NYPost.com (Fashion) 5/13 1:22A Reed Tucker

The EmRata piece is being offered without an estimate in order to let “the market alone” determine its final price, according to Christie’s.

Outer borough tourism will help fuel New York’s comeback

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 5/12 2:21P Linda Baran, Tom Grech

Energy and excitement are slowly returning to New York City. Look no further than the increasing number of selfies we are seeing at the Statue of Liberty and under the bright lights of Times... To view the full story, click the title link.

Mayoral candidate Adams tops field in donations from city hospital workers

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 5/12 9:17A Maya Kaufman, Amanda Glodowski

New York City hospital workers are spending the most on Eric Adams in the race to choose the next mayor, a Crain's analysis of city campaign finance data found. Adams, currently Brooklyn borough... To view the full story, click the title link.

Crime and real estate development take center stage at Crain's mayoral debate of top Democrats

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 5/12 4:18A Brian Pascus

Four leading Democratic candidates for mayor came out swinging against the rise in violent crime in New York City, with Ray McGuire going so far as to call for a revision in the bail reform law... To view the full story, click the title link.

Why tech pioneer Kevin Ryan plans to invest in robotics startups

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 5/11 9:53A Ryan Deffenbaugh

Kevin Ryan, an entrepreneur and investor behind several of New York City’s best-known tech companies, has his eye on an emerging market: robotics.  Ryan is partnering on a fund that plans to invest... To view the full story, click the title link.

Mayoral candidates whiff on Brooklyn housing price question

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 5/11 7:03A Bloomberg

A home in Brooklyn for $100,000? Maybe 40 years ago. Shaun Donovan and Ray McGuire, two of the candidates seeking to become New York City’s next mayor, vastly underestimated the cost to buy a home... To view the full story, click the title link.

Inflation is here. Blame New York City for that

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 5/10 8:09A Aaron Elstein

The stock market is at record highs, and the cost of a house or a car is soaring. The price of wheat and other agricultural commodities is up, same for copper and other industrial... To view the full story, click the title link.

City to give away tickets to Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Cyclones for Covid shots

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 5/10 7:20A Bloomberg

New York City will give away free tickets to Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Cyclones baseball, botanical gardens and other venues as incentives to get a Covid-19 vaccine in a bid to increase protection in... To view the full story, click the title link.

Times Square gun victim: I screamed 'I don't want to die'

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 5/10 6:15A Associated Press

A woman who was shot in Times Square during a Mother’s Day trip to New York City with her family said that she prayed that her wound would not be fatal. “I was literally screaming on the floor, ‘I... To view the full story, click the title link.

De Blasio and Johnson must step up and increase housing vouchers

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 5/10 5:33A James Whelan, Christine Quinn

In New York City, property owners and housing advocates are known to disagree. With more than two million units for rent across the five boroughs, there are countless issues large and small being... To view the full story, click the title link.