Today Architectural Digest is welcomed by Amanda Seyfried for a tour of her peaceful home in New York City. The Crowded Room and Mamma Mia! star spends most of her time upstate at her Catskills farmhouse, but when work calls her away she needed a tranquil city base fit for her family–with the help of Sarah Zames and Colin Stief from General Assembly they aimed to bring some of those farmhouse vibes to Manhattan. Stunning original arched windows create a bright, airy space enhanced by light oak features, and Amanda’s love of antique silhouettes paired with modern pieces offers an eclectic yet zen feel, perfect for relaxing after a busy day in the city–“I’m part of the development of a Broadway show,” Amanda says “This is going to be my home for six, seven, eight months. I know this will be where I live, and I’m comfortable here. I feel really safe.”

Going back in time to the lively streets of New York City in 1945 is like traveling through an important era of history. The city filled with a visible mixture of victory, transitions, and transformation as World War II came to an end. In this video, we'll go into the particulars of life in New York City during this historic year, looking at the festive mood, the difficulties of post-war adaptation, and the cultural changes that are expressed across the bustling city. Let’s dive into it.

Hybrid work has meant fewer riders on New York City's subway and a drop in fare revenue for the system's operator the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The number of paid weekly subway riders on the New York City subway averaged 3.6 million in June, according to the MTA, compared with daily ridership of almost 5.5 million in 2019. Inflation and transit crime have also impacted subway ridership.

Fare evasion has taken its toll on the transit authority too costing the MTA $690 million last year including $285 million on its subways. The MTA is the operator of New York's more than 6,400 subway cars, more than 5,700 buses, two of the country's busiest commuter trains and multiple bridges and tunnels.

So when will New York City subway riders return? And what can the MTA do to respond to fare evaders? Watch the video to learn more.