conventions
'Romantasy' ball blasted as epic scam over false promises, sparse turnout: 'Fyre Festival of BookTok'
Authors at the event were told that some 600 tickets were sold — but, in reality, only about 30 guests attended.
This spoon could be the secret to making low-sodium food taste better — but it'll shock your tongue
The Electric Salt Spoon works by sending a gentle electric current to your tongue while you slurp, amplifying the savory salty and umami notes in every bite without adding any...
RNC convention speakers include GOP heavyweights, VP hopefuls — and an English bulldog
It's unclear how Babydog will be received by Trump — who famously does not like dogs.
That's amore! NJ 'Paisan Con' celebrates Italian-American pop culture with Tommy Devito, Lorraine Bracco
"Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco, Giants quarterback Tommy "Cutlets" DeVito, legendary Mets reliever John Franco, and "Godfather" actor Gianni Russo -- will all attend the convention.
Toy Fair to remain in NYC after backlash over planned New Orleans move
“As a board we have heard clearly that this change was the wrong choice for our members.”
KCon is coming to LA. What do last-minute tickets cost?
Just a few of the K-Headliners at KCon include Stray Kids, (G)I-Dle, Itzy, Ateez and NMIXX.
NYC men sought in $300K Magic: The Gathering cards heist at Indianapolis gaming convention
Two men from the Big Apple are being sought in connection to the theft of $300,000 in gaming cards at a popular convention in Indianapolis last week, authorities announced Thursday....
Fuzzy fuss after DeSantis law forces furry convention to become 18+
Megaplex, which is scheduled for Sept. 15-17 in Orlando, caters to the subculture of furries, or people interested in anthropomorphized animals.
Brawl erupts after Dem insurgent's supporters storm stage
A Minneapolis Democrat endorsing convention was completely derailed after supporters for an insurgent candidate stormed the stage at a K-8 school and started a brawl.
Thousands of party animals attend world's largest furry convention
The four-day fuzzy fete in Illinois was simply a celebration of the "culture of furry," assistant director of programming Sarah Newcomer said.
Comic book collectors take note: Big Apple Comic Con is returning to NYC
Attention comic book collectors. NYC’s Big Apple Comic Con — rechristened Christmas Con — is upon us.
Putin ally and Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin says Taiwan will be 'returned' to China
A close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and CEO of state-owned oil company Rosneft, Igor Sechin, claimed that Taiwan was "on schedule" to be returned to China.
Worker goes viral after being forced to stand at job for 8 hours: 'It looks better'
Meanwhile, Albany Democrats introduced legislation to allow some New Yorkers to sit on the job.
Horror film convention assisting cops after Gary Busey sex crime charges
A horror movie convention promoter said it is assisting police after actor Gary Busey was charged over alleged sexual offenses at one its events in New Jersey earlier this month.
'Full House' cast sets emotional reunion 2 months after Bob Saget's death
They'll get together at the nostalgia-filled convention ’90s Con, which will take place in Hartford, Connecticut, from March 11 to 13.
Mayor Adams calls out NYC workers to return to offices
Mayor Eric Adams called Thursday for people to revive the state's economy by getting "back to work" -- and said he was tired of hearing excuses about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Power play: Suozzi says Hillary Clinton told him not to run against Hochul
Rep. Tom Suozzi said Clinton -- who will be the state party's keynote speaker Thursday -- was among several key party members who attempted to convince him to stay in...
'I will not bow': NY AG slams attacks from disgraced ex-Gov. Cuomo
In a speech at the state Democratic Committee's Nominating Convention, James accused Cuomo of "disgracefully attacking anyone in his path, pushing others down in order to prop himself up."
'Beyond a snub': NY Dems scramble to add Hispanic voices to convention lineup
The updated slate included the trio of Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz — but the three won't be official speakers at the convention.
Clinton mum amid 'Russiagate' revelations before big Democrat speech in NYC
Hillary Clinton was tight-lipped amid new allegations that her campaign paid for computer research to tie rival Donald Trump to Russia.