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Ellen Hart, owner of Ellen’s Stardust Diner and a former Miss Subways (1959), poses with Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal holding her original Miss Subways poster and a Proclamation in celebration of the Miss Subways reunion and her 85th birthday.

Ellen Hart, owner of Ellen’s Stardust Diner and a former Miss Subways (1959), poses with Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal holding her original Miss Subways poster and a Proclamation in celebration of the Miss Subways reunion and her 85th birthday. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova)

The city’s legendary Miss Subways of yesteryear reunited at Ellen’s Stardust Diner in Midtown, celebrating the nation’s semi-quincentennial along with the 85th birthday of owner and former Miss Subways Ellen Hart.

Miss Subways Reunion Brings Extra Pizazz to Ellen’s Stardust Diner

02 Jul 2026 | 04:54

It may seem impossible for the iconic Ellen’s Stardust Diner to escalate in spontaneity and uniqueness, but on June 30 the venue hosted a vivacious reunion of eight former Miss Subways recipients; and the cherry on top of this show business cake was owner Ellen Hart’s 85th birthday celebration.

The diner’s...

Horse carriage rides resumed in the park June 23, after a six-day pause to pay respect for a fatal incident, in which a teen fell from a runaway carriage and died. It was halted again after the temperature soared over 89 degrees in recent days.

Horse carriage rides resumed in the park June 23, after a six-day pause to pay respect for a fatal incident, in which a teen fell from a runaway carriage and died. It was halted again after the temperature soared over 89 degrees in recent days. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova)

Ahead of Bill Hearing, Carriage Workers Plead Case to Keep Horses

02 Jul 2026 | 04:35

As activists and horse owners alike prepare for a July 15 City Council hearing, horse carriage workers...

Two daredevil climbers who scaled the Empire State Building and unfulred a peace banner atop the building’s needle were arrested by the NYPD on July 1.

Two daredevil climbers who scaled the Empire State Building and unfulred a peace banner atop the building’s needle were arrested by the NYPD on July 1. ( Credit: Citizen; @angela_nikolau on Instagram/Composite Image)

Climbing Couple Arrested after Proposal Atop Empire State Building

02 Jul 2026 | 01:11

After scaling the needle of the Empire State building, a climbing couple seemingly shared a romantic...

The Jalen Brunson street sign at West 11th Street and Seventh Avenue is considerably higher than the honorary signs for his teammates.

The Jalen Brunson street sign at West 11th Street and Seventh Avenue is considerably higher than the honorary signs for his teammates. ( Photo: Will Thalhimer)

Boulevard of Heroes: City Names Streets to Honor Champion Knicks

01 Jul 2026 | 02:14

“New York is back!”

That was the reaction of Deshaun Dickerson, 26, a local clothing designer who discovered...

Alex Hill’s one-man show, “Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England,” transforms the true act of a superfan into a story of belonging and friendship.

Alex Hill’s one-man show, “Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England,” transforms the true act of a superfan into a story of belonging and friendship. ( Photo: Courtesy DARR Publicity)

The World Cup of Comedy Comes To Soho

01 Jul 2026 | 05:45

Oh yes, he did.

During the Euro 2020 final, super fan Charlie Perry went viral when he famously stuck...

A judge has permanently barred the Trump administration from freezing funds going towards the Hudson River Tunnel portion of the Gateway Project (above), after a previous freeze led to temporary layoffs.

A judge has permanently barred the Trump administration from freezing funds going towards the Hudson River Tunnel portion of the Gateway Project (above), after a previous freeze led to temporary layoffs. ( Photo: Gateway Project, YouTube )

Judge Permanently Bars Feds From Freezing Gateway Funds

30 Jun 2026 | 09:44

The Trump administration has been permanently barred from freezing funds for further construction of...

This 400-room hotel saw most of its guests evacuated onto Stone Street following an assault involving bear spray on the 20th floor. Two occupants were transported to an area hospital in stable condition.

This 400-room hotel saw most of its guests evacuated onto Stone Street following an assault involving bear spray on the 20th floor. Two occupants were transported to an area hospital in stable condition. ( Photo: Double Tree by Hilton New York)

FiDi Hotel Forced to Evacuate after Bear Spray Incident

02 Jul 2026 | 02:31

No arrests have been made thus far after a dispute over luggage prompted one woman to bear spray another...

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