He was best known for his success in business, notably the international beauty company he built with his mother, Estée Lauder. But he was also an influential art patron.
Category: New York City
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Inside the Jury Room at the Weinstein Trial, Rancor and Recrimination
As the panelists deliberated over whether the former Hollywood mogul should be convicted of sex crimes for a second time in Manhattan, accusations began to fly.
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Juneteenth 2025: Events to Celebrate Black History Across the U.S.
The federal holiday, celebrated on June 19, is embraced as a nationwide celebration of Black history. Here’s how and where to partake.
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6 Hidden Shops in New York Worth Visiting
Hand-forged armor. Prehistoric bones. Music that’s never been digitized. This isn’t retail — it’s an invitation-only obsession.
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Paul Marantz, Lighting Designer of 9/11 Memorial and Studio 54, Dies at 87
Using neon, searchlights — or even shadows — he dramatically shaped the look of prominent spaces in almost every corner of the world.
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The Pint-Size Singers at the Met Opera Children’s Chorus Tryouts
The Metropolitan Opera Children’s Chorus has long been an elite training ground for young singers. Getting in requires grit, personality and a soaring voice.
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Is It OK for Your Kids to ‘Rot’ all Summer?
Some parents are choosing to forgo high-intensity camps and activities for their children in favor of weeks of unplanned time. Call it “kid rotting.”
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Dressing Up for a Day of Black Joy at the Pinkster Stroll
The Pinkster Stroll is not your average New York fashion show.
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How to Build a Home Gym in 900 Square Feet (or Less)
Commercial gyms in New York City leave much to be desired. A few resourceful New Yorkers have turned their tiny spaces into functional home gyms.
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NYC Pride Events 2025: Where to Celebrate
A month of parades, protests, dance parties and drag shows galore.
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Tom Robbins, Versatile Muckraker for The Village Voice, Dies at 76
He exposed corrupt officials and greedy landlords, and his reporting on prison violence was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.