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  1. recommended by experts
    How to Travel and Commute Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak, According to ExpertsYes, you should wear a mask.
  2. look book
    The Look Book Goes to a Staten Island Shipping DockLongshoremen of the ILA Local 920 union took a break from 18-hour shifts to tell us about the supply chain and winter accidents.
  3. ask a cool person
    The Best (Stylish) Protective Masks, According to People With Good TasteWith picks from Jamaal Bowman, Nicky Hilton, and more.
  4. this thing’s incredible
    The Best Thing I Bought This Year Is My ‘Secret Second Suitcase’“I can easily fit two pairs of shoes as well as a week’s worth of underwear, socks, and thin shirts, relieving a ton of pressure on my suitcase.”
  5. look book
    The Look Book Goes to the Rink at Rockefeller CenterWe chatted with tourists and season-pass holders on a Sunday afternoon.
  6. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Gifts for New Grandparents, According to GrandparentsA lot has changed since they were just parents.
  7. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Men’s Sweaters?From cardigans to turtlenecks to a crewneck sustainably made of baby yak wool that one outdoorsman says is the ideal sweater for chopping wood.
  8. celebrity shopping
    What Mickey Drexler Can’t Live Without“To this day, when I check into a hotel, the bellmen always say, ‘I love your luggage.’”
  9. best bets
    The Best Gifts at 12 Newly Opened NYC StoresIncluding hand-caught razor clams, a burrito-shaped bicycle bags, a Sex and the City hat, and more.
  10. look book
    The Look Book Goes to a Knicks-Lakers GameCelebrity guests and multi-decade season-ticket holders alike mingled in the floor seats during a 106-100 home win at a sold-out MSG.
  13. ask a cool person
    What’s the Best Men’s Loungewear?“Like good bedding, it keeps you warm when it’s cold and cool when it’s warm.”
  14. look book
    The Look Book Goes to Disco TehranAbout 1,000 people showed up for the Iran-inspired club night and fund-raiser’s final party before it heads out on a tour of Europe and South America.
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    The Look Book Goes to a South Slope Open HouseSeventy-plus interested buyers came to check out the $1.7 million three-bedroom, three-bath duplex.
  16. recommended by experts
    Everything You Need for a Power Outage, According to ExpertsWe talked to city officials and preppers to find everything you need to build a blackout kit.
  17. recommended by experts
    How to Take Care of a Bald Head, According to ExpertsThink of caring for a bald head as steps in a skin-care routine.
  18. travel
    The Catskills Are Suddenly Lousy With High-End HotelsThe Borscht Belt has entered its expensive phase.
  19. look book
    The Look Book Goes to an Animal-Blessing CeremonyAt the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights, pet owners brought their animals for an annual blessing.
  20. look book
    The Look Book Goes to Chess in the ParkAt the tournament, which is held yearly near Bethesda Fountain, more than 700 children (and a few adults) faced off over six rounds of rapid chess.
  21. ask a cool person
    The Best Housewarming Gifts, According to Cool Homeowners (and Renters)From smokeless incense to fancy salt and plush slippers.
  22. ask a cool person
    What Is the Best Reusable Straw?Including stainless-steel, silicone, glass, and bamboo options.
  25. look book
    The Look Book Goes to the Obama PortraitsDuring a preview party at the Brooklyn Museum, guests got an early look at Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald’s presidential portraits.
  26. small-business stories
    The Lower East Side Tailor to the SceneClients have generally found Ramon Tailor through word of mouth. Now — suddenly — there are lines out the door for his custom pants.
  27. look book
    The Look Book Goes to MargaritavilleWe chatted with guests at the newly opened outpost of the hotel chain, which sits right between the Times Square subway station and Port Authority.
  28. look book
    The Look Book Goes to a Cricket Match in Van Cortlandt ParkPlayers from India, Australia, Jamaica, and elsewhere faced off.
  29. travel
    The Specific Torture That Is Procuring a Passport Right NowThe pandemic has thrown the process of renewing or getting a passport into disarray.
  30. recommended by experts
    Everything You Need to Work From Home, According to People Who Do It EverydayIncluding essentials like desks and chairs as well as less obvious things that foster productivity in an office of one.
  31. look book
    The Look Book Goes to Miramar Yacht ClubMembers and guests watched (and raced in) a weekend regatta at the 77-year-old Sheepshead Bay club.
  32. look book
    The Look Book Goes to a Dimes Square Clothing RackTrying on Armani pants and rare Tiffany & Co. caps at Chad Senzel’s vintage pop-up, which appears most Saturdays at Canal and Ludlow Streets.
  33. look book
    The Look Book Goes to a Financial District Dig InnWorkers who have gone back into the office — and some who never left — stopped by to pick up their Friday lunch.
  34. the group portrait
    How One Chinatown Restaurant Created New York’s Most Promising New Soccer TeamAfter every victory, players would come straight back to the new Hokkaido restaurant for a free dinner.
  37. celebrity shopping
    What Fashion Designer Sid Mashburn Can’t Live Without“It’s like a moisturizer for shoes — it cleans deep in a way that isn’t just like putting some polish on.”
  38. prime day 2021
    Prime Day Is Over, But These Best-selling Pillows Are (Still) 20 Percent OffThe “magical” set helped one insomniac sleep for 11 hours straight.
  39. prime day 2021
    If You Buy One Thing on Prime Day, Make It Our Favorite Sous VideRemove the stress of cooking for large groups again.
  40. look book
    The Look Book Goes to Malcolm Shabazz Harlem MarketLocals and out-of-towners alike shop for custom dresses, crystals, and mud cloth at the daily African crafts and textiles market.
  41. cityscape
    What Is Going On in Washington Square Park?A 48-hour diary of a ten-acre park where everything in the city seems to be happening at once.
  42. steal my vacation
    Gabrielle Richardson’s Road Trip to Ensenada, Mexico“You have to climb down this rock wall to get to the beach. But it was worth it.”
  43. look book
    The Look Book Goes to New York DressHigh-school students tried on tulle gowns and sequined A-lines for proms and quinceañeras at the Maspeth boutique.
  44. celebrity shopping
    What Fashion Designer Paul Smith Can’t Live Without“The sound is amazing — I can’t believe it comes from a device I can toss in my bag.”
  45. the office
    Remember the Office?A look back at 150 years of cubicles, corner offices, all-nighters, and the holiday party.
  46. celebrity shopping
    What Industrial Designer Marc Newson Can’t Live Without“When you use it for the first time, the overwhelming impression is how huge it is. But its size makes it effortless.”
  49. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Men’s White Sneakers?“When you think of all the eras of menswear, a basic white sneaker remains something you simply must own.”
  50. the group portrait
    Setting the Table for Balthazar’s Reopening Night“I came up the stairs, saw the team, and almost cried.”
  51. recommended by experts
    The Best Small-Apartment Ideas, According to Professional OrganizersHow to make the most of your cramped living space.
  52. recommended by experts
    The Best Outdoor Chairs, According to ExpertsFifteen options whether you want to rock, tan, or even dine outdoors.
  53. celebrity shopping
    What Jeweler Ben Baller Can’t Live Without“All I can say is, since I started using them, people don’t think I’m 48 years old when they see my face.”
  54. this thing’s incredible
    It Took 12 iPhones, But OtterBox Finally Made a Case That’s Sturdy and StylishUnlike every OtterBox that came before it, the Aneu case actually complements the iPhone 12’s design while protecting it.
  55. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Gifts for Writers, According to WritersIncluding bulletin boards, fountain pens, running shoes, meal replacement drinks, and a slang dictionary.
  56. ask a cool person
    The Best Online Cooking Classes, According to People Who’ve Taken ThemIncluding one taught in a kitchen that looks out on the Himalayas.
  57. ask a cool person
    The Best 40th-Birthday Gifts, According to People Who’ve Reached 40Eleven cool people who’ve turned 40 share their recommendations.
  58. strategist investigates
    Is It Finally the Time to Rent Furniture Online?We broke down the differences (and similarities) between seven major players in the space.
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