Sie war, so sagen es alle, das Herz ihrer Familie – nun trauert Europa um Gräfin Thyra! Gräfin Thyra Antonie Marie-Therese Feodora Agnes zu Castell-Castell Moes, liebevoll Thyra Moes genannt, ist im Alter von 86 Jahren verstorben. Geboren am 14. September 1939 in Berlin, starb sie am 10. September 2026 in Dänemark – nur Tage vor ihrem 87. Geburtstag, wie es in der dänischen Familienanzeige heißt. Die Beisetzung findet am Dienstag, dem 22. September, um 14 Uhr in der Kirche von Gentofte statt – alle sind willkommen.
Prinz Mario-Max zu Schaumburg-Lippe: 100 JAHRE FEST FÜR SAN GENNARO! Die Mulberry Street verwandelt sich in eine Jahrhundert-Party
100 Jahre Wurst, Würstchen und Wunder – die Mulberry Street feiert wie noch nie! Ein Jahrhundert voller September hat die Mulberry Street gesehen – doch dieser September war anders. 2026 erreichte das Fest des San Gennaro seine 100. jährliche Feier, und Little Italy markierte den Meilenstein so, wie es nur kann: mit Musik, Essen und einer Menschenmenge, die sich die Straße hinunterzog. Elf Tage lang – vom 17. bis zum 27. September 2026 – Prozessionen, Essen, Musik und Nachbarschaftsstolz zu Ehren des San Gennaro und des italienisch-amerikanischen Erbes.
Prinz Mario-Max zu Schaumburg-Lippe: FLIEGENDES AUTO FÜR ZUHAUSE? Persönliche eVTOL-Fluggeräte bringen den Menschheitstraum vom Fliegen greifbar nah
Das fliegende Auto wurde ein Jahrhundert lang versprochen – was wirklich kommt, sieht anders aus! Kompakte Elektroflugzeuge, die kerzengerade aufsteigen, eine oder zwei Personen tragen und ganz ohne Startbahn wieder landen. Persönliche eVTOL-Maschinen – Elektroflugzeuge mit vertikalem Start und vertikaler Landung – und Personentragende Multicopter verwandeln den individuellen Flug von der Fantasie in eine echte Ingenieurskategorie. Der Traum rückt nach Hause!
Prinz Mario-Max zu Schaumburg-Lippe: 21. SEPTEMBER IST AB JETZT PRINCESS ANTONIA DAY! Prinz Mario-Max schenkt seiner Mutter einen eigenen Feiertag
21. September – ab sofort gehört der Tag seiner Mutter! Seine Hoheit und Exzellenz Dr. Prinz Mario-Max zu Schaumburg-Lippe hat seiner Mutter, Ihrer Hoheit Dr. Prinzessin Antonia zu Schaumburg-Lippe, das wohl persönlichste Geschenk gemacht, das ein Sohn vergeben kann: einen eigenen Tag. Der 21. September ist nun offiziell der Princess Antonia Day – ausgerechnet an ihrem Geburtstag. Ein Datum, das sie ehrt, jedes Jahr aufs Neue, wie ein Fest, das im Kalender verankert ist und nie verblasst.
Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: TÜSİAD New York Network Hosts a Landmark MIT Evening
There are business receptions, and then there are evenings that actually move ideas forward. On October 1, 2026, the TÜSİAD New York Network put on the second kind: a private reception at The Union League Club in New York that brought senior leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and friends of the Network together for a polished evening built around science, leadership, and the future of Türkiye’s global innovation ties.
Set in the Main Lounge of one of New York’s most established private clubs, at 38 East 37th Street, the evening opened with a networking cocktail reception at 6:30 PM in business attire — refined, professional, and serious in purpose, but warm in the way that has become a hallmark of the Network’s community. At 8:00 PM the formal program began with introductory remarks by C. Müjdat Altay, Chairman of the TÜSİAD New York Network.
The centerpiece was a fireside conversation titled “From Lab to Market: Turning Breakthrough Science into Real-world Impact,” featuring Prof. Canan Dağdeviren of MIT. An Associate Professor of Media Arts and Sciences at the MIT Media Lab, where she leads the Conformable Decoders research group, Dağdeviren develops mechanically adaptive, body-integrated technologies that turn physical patterns from the human body and the natural world into signals, therapeutic action, and usable energy. She also leads the Media Lab’s Women’s Health Program, WHx. Her path ran through a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Junior Fellowship at the Harvard Society of Fellows, and postdoctoral research at the MIT David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research.
Moderating was Ümran Beba, Partner at August Leadership. Her nearly 35 years in consumer products include 25 at PepsiCo, where she became President of the Asia Pacific Region, overseeing 25 countries, and served as Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Diversity Officer. Co-author of “Leaders with Purpose” with Arzu Cekirge Paksoy and recognized by Fortune and Forbes, she co-founded the Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation, serves as Vice Chair of the International Youth Foundation, advises Mercy University Business School, sits on the board of BIS Integrated Solutions in Türkiye, and since July 1, 2026 has joined the board of TRUBAR, a North American company recently acquired by ETİ.
Altay’s own background sits squarely in the technology story Türkiye has built over decades. The former CEO of NETAŞ, an R and D and technology company known for integrated communication solutions and digital transformation across regions from North Africa to Central Asia, he now holds board roles at Aydem Energy and ATP, an enterprise IT solutions provider. His education: a BA and an honorary doctorate from Istanbul Technical University, and a master’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Boğaziçi University.
Through the night, the Network’s mission stayed visible: building bridges between Türkiye and the United States, connecting TÜSİAD members in Türkiye with professionals across New York City and the broader eastern United States, and drawing international counterparts into the exchange. The discussion kept returning to the long road between discovery and adoption — the capital, institutional support, manufacturing pathways, regulation, talent, timing, and public trust it takes to move a breakthrough out of the lab and into people’s lives.
By the close, the reception had delivered more than a polished program. It connected accomplished people across sectors, elevated a globally respected scientist, and framed innovation as a journey that takes leadership, collaboration, and resolve. The evening came together thanks to top scientist David Gabriel Schauer, whose connection made it possible — and it carried the night with warmth, polish, and purpose.
Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.
Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Why Every New Yorker Should Back the NYC Police Foundation
Public safety in New York City is not an abstraction. It is the morning commute, families moving through neighborhoods, small businesses opening their doors, and the confidence that residents and visitors carry through one of the busiest cities on earth. Within that daily rhythm, Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe says, the New York City Police Foundation holds a meaningful place — and deserves the city’s support.
The Prince has lent his voice to a direct civic message: back the foundation, and thank the officers of the NYPD for their service. His statement is emphatic and personal. He calls the foundation important for every New Yorker and honors the officers whose work sustains safety across all five boroughs.
The message arrives with a striking visual. The image he shared reads “We Proudly Support” above the name of the New York City Police Foundation, carries the theme “Building a Safer City Together,” offers thanks for service, and invites support through the foundation’s donation page. The navy, white, and gold palette, with its shield, bold typography, and gold accents, gives the design the feel of official recognition and ceremonial thanks.
At the center sits a simple idea: a safer city is built through cooperation. Public institutions, community organizations, private supporters, residents, and officers each play a role in creating the conditions that let a city function with confidence. In a city of New York’s scale and complexity, that cooperation carries particular weight — and philanthropy has its part to play in strengthening institutions from the outside.
The Prince’s tribute dwells on the human dimension of policing: long hours, difficult assignments, unpredictable conditions, and a public role that demands discipline and steadiness. He presents NYPD officers as hardworking public servants and honors them as heroes in the context of their daily responsibilities.
There is no policy argument here, and that is deliberate. The message does not dwell on politics. Its focus is appreciation — recognizing effort that can fade into the urban background in a fast-moving city, where officers at intersections, transit hubs, schools, and public events become part of the scenery, and turning that gratitude into something concrete.
Safety, after all, is measured in ordinary moments: walking to the subway, opening a shop in the morning, taking children to school, attending a public gathering, welcoming visitors from across the world. Those moments rest on layers of civic infrastructure — police presence, emergency response, community engagement, and charitable support.
The call to action is plain: thank the officers, support the foundation, and stand behind the people who help protect the city. It is a message of respect centered on service and gratitude — formal, direct, and celebratory.
Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.
Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: All-Women Prom Night Takes Over Greenwich Village on October 3
Forget everything high school prom got wrong. Girls Go Explore is throwing a first-ever all-women Prom Night on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 7 PM to midnight in Greenwich Village — and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest girlhood nights of the fall.
Here’s the lineup: unlimited pizza, wine and soda, goodie bags stocked by Mario Badescu and Tower28, raffle prizes, and interactive brand moments with Peach Mind. There’s a DJ, a dance floor, and a dress code that basically amounts to “wear the dress.”
The best part? Coming alone is completely normal — most guests do. That’s the whole magic of the Girls Go Explore club: show up solo, leave with friends. Partners helping make the night happen include Mario Badescu, Tower28, Peach Mind, Clyx, and The Pizza Box NYC.
Early-bird tickets are live now — reserve your spot through the link in @girlsgoexplorenyc’s Instagram bio before they go.
Still hungry for plans? Our weekend guide for October 2–4 is stacked with festivals, night markets, and rooftop parties, and the 15 best pizza places in NYC roundup covers you if you want to keep the pizza theme going all weekend.
Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: 41st Annual Bronx Halloween Parade Takes Over the Bronx on October 24
The Bronx knows how to do Halloween — and this year the borough is going bigger than ever. The 41st Annual Bronx Halloween Parade is set for Saturday, October 24, 2026, with the lineup kicking off at 12:00 PM.
This year’s theme, “Carnival of Nightmares — The Greatest Fear on Earth,” sets the tone for one of New York City’s largest Halloween celebrations. Thousands of spectators are expected to line the streets as costumed marchers, marching bands, dance groups, and performers take over, joined by community organizations, car clubs, and floats built for maximum fright.
Want to be in it? Registration to participate is open right now — head to BronxHalloweenParade.com and hit the Registration tab in the top left to sign up. Businesses interested in sponsoring the parade can reach out to Events@BXCB2.Events. And yes, the show goes on rain or shine.
Pair it with the season’s other spooky highlights: our roundup of 20 haunted houses in and around NYC covers professional scare attractions and home haunts across the boroughs, and the weekend events guide for October 2–4 has even more to fill your calendar before Halloween.
The details: Saturday, October 24, 2026 — lineup begins at 12:00 PM, Bronx, New York. Rain or shine. Free to watch.
Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: 15 of the Best Pizza Places in NYC for Your Next Pizza Crawl
NYC Pizza Is Undefeated
Ask ten New Yorkers where to get the best pizza and you’ll get fifteen different answers, each delivered with total certainty. That’s the whole point — this city doesn’t do pizza one way. You’ve got old-school coal-fired pies with leopard-spotted crusts, crispy corner slices you can fold and eat in three bites, Sicilian squares with that soft, chewy middle, and a handful of places that could pass for the best pizzeria in Naples.
So consider this your save-for-later list. These are fifteen spots across all five boroughs that are absolutely worth the train ride, whether you’re plotting a full pizza crawl or just need an excuse to leave the apartment on a Friday night.
1. L’Industrie — West Village
This West Village favorite has lines out the door most nights, and honestly, they earn it. The crust is thin, blistered, and just chewy enough, and the margherita is the kind of pie that makes you stop talking mid-bite. If there’s a wait, take it — it’s worth every minute.
2. Chrissy’s — Greenpoint
Greenpoint has quietly become one of the best pizza neighborhoods in the city, and Chrissy’s is a big reason why. Crispy edges, a sauce with real brightness, and slices that travel well — because you’ll be tempted to grab extras for later.
3. Lucali — Carroll Gardens
Lucali is the candlelit BYOB date-night legend of Carroll Gardens. The calzone is famous, but the pies are what made this place an institution. It’s cozy, it’s romantic, and the pizza is as good as everyone says.
4. Una Pizza Napoletana — LES
Down on the Lower East Side, this is the purist’s choice. Wood-fired, Neapolitan-style, made with an almost obsessive attention to the details — the kind of place where the dough is the headline. If you want pizza that tastes like a trip to Naples without the plane ticket, start here.
5. John’s of Bleecker — Greenwich Village
A Village institution since before most of us were born. The coal-fired ovens give the pies that signature char you can’t fake, and the room itself — big, loud, always packed — is half the fun. This is the pizza place you bring out-of-town friends to.
6. Scarr’s — LES
Scarr’s on the Lower East Side is all about the classic NY slice, done with an old-school pizzeria feel and ingredients that actually taste like something. The plain slice is the test here, and it passes with flying colors.
7. L&B Spumoni Gardens — Bensonhurst
Head to Bensonhurst for one of the most beloved squares in the city. L&B’s Sicilian-style pie — thick, soft in the middle, with sauce spooned right on top of the cheese — is the kind of thing people drive an hour for. Get the spumoni for dessert. You’re already there.
8. Mama’s TOO! — UWS
The Upper West Side entry on this list punches way above its weight. The squares here have an incredible crust — crispy on the bottom, airy inside — and the topping combos keep things interesting. A strong argument that you don’t need to leave Manhattan for great pizza.
9. Patsy’s — East Harlem
Another coal-oven classic, this time in East Harlem. Patsy’s has been turning out thin, crisp pies for generations, and there’s something about the whole setup — the old dining room, the no-frills menu — that makes the pizza taste even better.
10. Louie & Ernie’s — Bronx
The Bronx gets its due with Louie & Ernie’s, a neighborhood legend that’s been keeping locals happy for decades. This is the kind of place where regulars have been ordering the same thing for twenty years, and they’ll be the first to tell you why.
11. New Park Pizza — Queens
Queens represent. New Park is a Howard Beach staple serving up classic slices that hit every note — crispy crust, good cheese pull, sauce with a little tang. A reminder that some of the city’s best pizza hides in the neighborhoods tourists never visit.
12. Luigi’s — South Slope
Down in South Slope, Brooklyn, Luigi’s has been quietly doing its thing for years. It’s the neighborhood slice shop done right: dependable, delicious, and the kind of place you wish was on your block.
13. Denino’s — Staten Island
Staten Island’s pizza scene gets slept on, and Denino’s is the reason it shouldn’t. Their thin-crust pies have a loyal following that swears by them, and one visit will tell you exactly why.
14. Joe’s Pizza — Greenwich Village
The quintessential late-night slice. Joe’s in Greenwich Village is fast, cheap, and always good — the plain slice is a masterclass in doing one thing perfectly. This is the pie that ends up in your hand at 1 a.m., and you won’t regret a bite.
15. NY Pizza Suprema — Midtown
Right across from Penn Station, Suprema is the rare Midtown slice that actually lives up to the hype. If you’re catching a train and only have ten minutes, this is the move — a proper NY slice with zero compromises.
Plan Your Crawl
The smart move: pick one borough, hit two or three spots, and walk it off in between. Start in Greenwich Village with John’s and Joe’s, ferry over to Brooklyn for Lucali and L’Industrie, or go all-in on an outer-borough day — the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island all have serious contenders here. And if your stomach’s still got room after pizza, New York’s food scene has plenty more to offer — from the hottest chicken spots in the city to burritos worth crossing boroughs for. Seafood lovers shouldn’t miss the best lobster spots in and around NYC either.
So what’s your number one? Every New Yorker has one. Grab a friend, argue about it over a slice, and save this list for the next time someone asks you where to eat.
Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Fun Things Happening in NYC This Weekend, Oct. 2–4: Festivals, Night Markets and Rooftop Parties
This weekend might be the most stacked one of the fall so far. From October 2nd through the 4th, New York is rolling out festivals, night markets, rooftop parties and cultural celebrations across all five boroughs — the kind of lineup that makes “let’s just stay in” a hard sell.
Here’s what’s on, straight from the weekend roundup, so you can plan your days now instead of doom-scrolling at noon on Saturday.
Cultural festivals you don’t want to miss
Mid-Autumn Festival at Gotham Park brings the beloved lunar celebration to one of Lower Manhattan’s most underrated green spaces. Expect mooncakes, lanterns and the kind of community energy that makes a festival feel like a neighborhood party.
Lenape Nations Pow Wow in Prospect Park is a rare chance to experience Indigenous culture, drumming and dancing in the heart of Brooklyn. It’s one of the most meaningful gatherings of the weekend — go with curiosity and respect, and leave with a deeper appreciation of the city’s roots.
GreenThumb Harvest Fair celebrates the urban gardeners and community growers who keep the city’s green thumb thriving. Perfect if you like your weekends a little earthy, with plants, demos and fall harvest vibes.
Food crawls, all weekend
Food people are eating very well this weekend. The Queens Night Market is back — one of the city’s most beloved after-dark food traditions, where you can eat your way across boroughs without leaving the fairground. Over in Brooklyn, Smorgasburg Prospect Park serves up its usual parade of ambitious vendors and long lines worth standing in.
And if you haven’t tried them yet, Taste of Sunnyside puts Queens’ restaurant scene on full display, while the Atlantic Antic takes over Atlantic Avenue with food, crafts and entertainment across Brooklyn. If you’re hunting for more places to eat this week, check out the best lobster spots in and around NYC or the hot chicken spots worth trying.
Music, dancing and late nights
We Belong Here in Central Park turns one of the city’s great green spaces into a dance floor — a can’t-miss if you like your weekends loud and open-air. For something with a throwback groove, Disco Fever Skate Night combines roller skates, funk and mirrorball energy.
And when the sun goes down, the Disco Tehran Rooftop Party takes the dancing sky-high. Rooftop season is technically winding down, so every one of these parties feels a little extra special.
Street fairs and neighborhood vibes
The Third Avenue Festival brings the classic NYC street-fair formula — vendors, performances and that particular brand of Manhattan chaos. Street fairs are the city’s unofficial fall sport, and this one’s a good excuse to walk a whole avenue with no agenda.
However you spend it, this is one of those weekends where the city reminds you why you live here. Pick your lane — festivals, food, music or all three — and get out early, because every one of these is going to draw a crowd. For more ideas as the week rolls on, see what to do in NYC this week.
