Shaye Weaver

Looking for the best things to do in NYC this weekend? Whether you’re the group planner searching for more things to do in NYC today, or you have no plans yet, here are some ideas to add to your list for this weekend: Summer Streets returns, New York Restaurant Week dining, Summer Fridays at MoMA PS1 (formerly Warm Up), the Coney Island Sand Sculpting Competition, The Little Shakespeare Festival, a silent disco uptown, outdoor movie screenings and more. All you have to do is scroll down to plan your weekend! RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in NYC

Just being in NYC in the fall is an experience in itself—for a few brief months, we all channel Meg Ryan in You've Got Mail and breathe in the crisp air filled with the smell of leaves and pretend we're in the middle of a love story for the ages (maybe we are). It's true that NYC is one of the most sought out places to experience the best that fall offers, from delightfully spooky Halloween events and festivals to gorgeous leaf-peeping opportunities and some of the best festivals. Autumn in NYC is tough to match!

After a hot summer in the city, New Yorkers are craving gorgeous fall foliage, cool air and greater heights—the best fall getaway possible. Luckily, NYC is within a few short hours of these picturesque locales. Pack your bags and get acquainted with nature while wandering along amazing hiking trails before seeking shelter inside of a cozy cabin. Looking for something more boozy? Taste different spirits at nearby wineries or visit a cidery that also offers apple picking. The season would not be complete without spending a weekend in one of the many rural hamlets that are a quick drive, train or bus ride away. Read on for all the best things to do upstate and where to stay during our favorite time of year. RECOMMENDED: The ultimate list of things to do in NYC this fall

As fall approaches, the crisp air and changing leaves conjure up all sorts of cozy autumn images including hayrides, hot apple cider, leaf-peeping and the bounty of a fall harvest. Just as summer is the season of PYO fruits — strawberry picking, cherry picking and blueberry picking are all must-do summer activities — autumn is the time to pick two of the season’s most emblematic fruits: apples and pumpkins. Fortunately there are some fantastic farms where you can go apple and pumpkin picking near NYC. These farms and orchards will get you into that fuzzy fall feeling in no time. There’s nothing quite like taking a bite out of a crisp apple straight from the tree (even better, taking home a basketful for making pie), and your Halloween pumpkin will be that much more special when you pick it right off the vine. You’ll find a wide variety of apples and pumpkins at these farms, plus fun activities like hayrides, corn mazes and petting zoos. Don’t miss hot apple cider and other fresh-made treats at the farmstand. Apple picking and pumpkin picking have never been better at these NYC-area farms.

Every day can be a party in NYC, with a slew of restaurants and bars that feel nothing short of celebratory, so when it comes to celebrating your birthday, it’s gotta be special. Unless you prefer to hide from the fact that you’re another year older, you’ll want to plan something fun and creative to bring your friends together for the big day. These adult birthday party ideas in NYC are sure to be a blast, making your latest trip around the sun a memorable one. There are so many amazing things to do for your birthday in NYC, from sipping cocktails at a rooftop bar or having an outdoor adventure to hitting up a spa or taking a cooking class. Leave the brainstorming to us with this list of the best birthday party ideas for adults in NYC.

Fall is just around the corner, and while some of us are dreaming of hot apple cider, hayrides and picking apples and pumpkins, others are eagerly planning for the upcoming spook-fest that is Halloween in NYC. In addition to finding a costume (check out the best Halloween stores in the city) and choosing which Halloween events to attend, it’s time to start thinking about all the haunted houses in NYC to hit up. These haunted houses are intense, with thrills and chills that will shake you to your core. You’ll experience ghouls, gore and plenty of undead action, but don’t we all love a good scream around Halloween? If you’re looking for a real-life creep-out, there are plenty of haunted places and spooky spots in the city that will give you the willies any time of year, but these haunted houses in NYC offer peak terror that’s perfect for the Halloween season. So take in a few of the best horror movies and head out to celebrate the scariest time of year.

If you’re looking for the best things to do in NYC this week, or even for today, there are tons of fun options, including dining out during New York Restaurant Week, going to free live events at Harlem Week, catching the Battery Dance Festival and enjoying awesome free events in NYC! For more ideas, scroll down to see this week's best things to do in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in New York

A little friendly competition can be fun for the whole family. There are plenty of spots for kid-friendly bowling, go karting and arcade games around the city. If you’ve got a little golfer on your hands, or you’re just looking for a whimsical activity that will challenge the family’s skills, these spots for mini golf in NYC are for you. Mini golf courses have upped their game in recent years with themes, challenges and far-out designs. Go for blacklight golf, a beach-themed course or mini golf under the sea. Kids and adults alike will love putting away on these teeny tiny courses. Many of the courses aim to keep adults happy with adult beverages, and most offer snacks and such to feed the whole crew. So practice your swing and head out for a fun family outing at these mini golf courses in NYC.

Our definitive guide to the best New York attractions is a great place to start whether you're entertaining out-of-town guests or simply want to channel your inner tourist. The list is a compilation of our favorite sights and spots in the city, including everything from great parks and art museums, to food markets and historical venues. The Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty are obviously must-see attractions, but we’ve also highlighted a few of our favorite hidden gems, such as one of NYC's greatest flea markets, Hudson Yard's Vessel and foodie haven Smorgasburg. Thirsty for more? Discover the 50 very best things to do in NYC.  This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here. 

Autumn in New York just might be one of the best seasons of the year. We’re no longer melting from the summer heat, leisurely strolls become pleasurable again, thoughts turn to outdoor dining and spending time in NYC’s parks, and best of all the leaves start to turn. The brilliant colors of fall can add a pep to your step as you breathe in the crisp cool air. So if you’re wondering where to see fall foliage in NYC, look no further. These spots around the city will be bursting with the reds, yellows and oranges of fall. You might think leaf-peeping is primarily for New Englanders, but New Yorkers have plenty of options for viewing the foliage in and around the city. From a stroll through a park to a train ride through the Adirondacks, natural beauty is definitely within reach. When planning your fall viewing, be sure to check out some apple picking spots near NYC. And if New York City fall foliage is not enough, check out our guide to all the other great spots where you can see fall foliage in the US. Recommended: The best things to do this fall in NYC

There's nothing more "summer in NYC" than taking in a movie in the great outdoors, under the hardly-seen stars and set to the humming soundtrack of the city. New Yorkers love to take in films on the nicest rooftops, on the best beaches, and in our city's greatest parks (preferably with a drink or popcorn in hand). Luckily, NYC has no shortage of places to catch outdoor movie screenings you can attend in the warmer months. Looking to see a new movie any night of the week? Check out the best movie theaters in NYC. And for some at-home inspiration, you can always catch up on the best NYC movies of all time. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to things to do in the summer in NYC  

Looking for the best spots in NYC for an outdoor movie? We've got you. Spreading out your blanket to take in outdoor movies has always been a beloved summer pastime in NYC but this year, more of us are spending time in the great outdoors than ever before. Luckily, NYC has options for everyone, from public parks like Bryant Park to restaurants with patios such as The Standard's plaza. You don't have to worry about mosquitos (or getting dressed up) if you don't want to. And some of these spots offer incredible views that give NYC movie theaters a run for their money, like the Skyline Drive-in and the Queens Botanical Garden. RECOMMENDED: Outdoor Movies in NYC: all of the screenings in one easy calendar

It might be NSFW at Sugar Wood but this LGBTQ+ food space is ultimately a safe space. The new waffle-hawking spot on Prince Street specializes in penis- and vagina-shaped waffles to Soho, otherwise known as “not your mom’s waffles.” It launched with a soft opening in July with two menu items: “Kitty,” a vagina-shaped waffle, and “Woody,” a penis-shaped variety. You can choose to drizzle a choice of five sauces on your naughty waffles, including chocolate, strawberry, peanut butter, white chocolate, and caramel. The treats were dreamed up by CEO Austin Allan and queer celebrity baker and Magnolia Bakery executive Tom Smallwood, who have officially partnered up with The Phluid Phoundation.  Each month, Sugar Wood will donate at least $1,000 of its revenue to the Phluid Phoundation and its affiliated charities, including the Ali Forney Center and the Marsha P. Johnson Institute.  “We are queer and ally-founded company that seeks to bring some levity into the world during serious times,” Allan said in a statement. “At the same time, we have a mission to destigmatize sex and gender stereotypes through our products. Our penis and vagina waffles don’t reinforce a gender binary: They champion fun and self-expression at its expense.” While its mission is a serious one, the company’s staff is anything but, so go in expecting a good time. Sugar Wood plans on introducing ice cream and other treats to the menu at the end of summer 2022 and will soon have a selection of branded merchandi

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is back with surreal creations this year, like a giant pumpkin dragon and NYC streetscape made of hundreds of pumpkins each. The massive blaze has two locations—Hudson Valley returns to its location at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson for the 18th year and Blaze: Long Island returns to Old Bethpage Village Restoration in Old Bethpage for the third year. RECOMMENDED: The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze guide This year, the blaze is bigger and better than ever with thousands of hand-carved jack o’lanterns lit up in elaborate displays throughout historic landscapes. The Blaze: Hudson Valley will include an animated “Jack” smith working in his shop and a hive of glowing bees. Blaze: Long Island will show off new special effects and pumpkins that look like local icons in the Long Island Hall of Fame. Blaze: Hudson Valley will run for 54 nights from September 16 through November 20. Blaze: Long Island will run for 28 nights from September 30 through November 6. Tickets go fast, so get yours today!

For its 125th birthday, the Brooklyn Public Library is serving free cupcakes to its library card holders all day on Saturday! From 10:30am to 4:15pm, the BPL’s bookmobiles will turn into cakemobiles in order to dole out 2,000 cupcakes from Wegmans Food Markets. All you need to do to get one is present your BPL card to the folks at the cakemobile, which will be at the following locations: 10:30am-12:45pm (While Supplies Last)Red Hook ParkHomecrest PlaygroundLinden Park 2-4:15pm (While Supplies Last)Herbert Von King ParkSeth Low Playground at Bealin SquareHillel Place Plaza Don’t have a library card? You will be able to sign up for one on the spot (and get your free cupcake)! P.S., for its 125th birthday, BPL has curated a list of the 125 most quintessential Brooklyn books here.

Help celebrate the 25th birthday of Basement Bhangra, the inclusive nightclub famous for championing South Asian dance music for 20 years.  On Saturday, August 6, Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage is hosting a free birthday bash and show with luminary DJ Rekha, Jasmine Sandlas, a Punjabi superstar responsible for the dancefloor classics “Illegal Weapon” and “Sip Sip,” and Red Baraat with Sunny Jain who merge North Indian elements with hip-hop, jazz, and punk. Ganavya, Raaginder, and Sikh Knowledge will perform live and there will be a Bhangra dance class to kick off DJ Rekha’s energetic set, accompanied by master drummer David Sharma. Throughout the day, New York City-based DJs–Rajuju Brown, DJ Ushka, and ZEEMUFFIN–will provide tunes to dance to.

Junior’s celebrating National Cheesecake Day this Saturday, July 30, by driving around the boroughs in its cheesecake food truck. Between July 29 and 31, Juniors will be offering $5 slices and delicious toppings such as macaroon crunch, strawberry sauce, chocolate sauce, rainbow sprinkles, chocolate chips, and more. There will also be a chance to spin the truck’s “Wheel of Cheesecake” for opportunities to win unbeatable Junior’s prizes, such as free slices, t-shirts, National Cheesecake Day temporary tattoos and hats. “From the Financial District to the beach, we’re going to give New Yorkers an unforgettable weekend. As Marie Antionette might have said, ‘let them eat cheesecake!” said Alan Rosen, third-generation owner of Junior’s. On Friday, the truck will be at Smorgasburg World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan from 11am-2pm and in Long Island City until 4pm. It’ll drive from the Bronx to Staten Island on Saturday, landing at the Staten Island Ferry Hawks baseball game, with a cheesecake-eating competition. (Proceeds will go to the Widows and Orphans Fund of the NYPD.) Finally, on Sunday, it will spend the morning at Coney Island on Surf Avenue. Throughout the weekend, the truck’s live location can be accessed on the Junior’s social media pages. It’ll also be selling slices for $5 in-store as well as $5 off every small cheesecake, $6 off every medium cheesecake, and $7 off every larger cheesecake. Forks up!   

The popular block party thrown by The Museum of the City of New York and El Museo del Barrio is back on Thursdays from 6 to 9pm, with live performances, music and dancing as well as free access to exhibits now on at both MCNY and El Museo. Show up to the free events on Fifth Avenue, between 103rd Street and 105th Streets: July 21: DJs Bembona and Taína Enikeyi; Dominos by Capicú! The Party; gallery tours, art-making workshops and more at El Museo and I Love the ’90s with DJ Misbehaviour of Mobile Mondays at MCNY. July 28: DJ Nina Sky; Dominos by Capicú! The Party; gallery tours, art-making workshops and more at El Museo and Afrobeats with DJ Birane Thiam, in collaboration with The Africa Center at MCNY. August 4: DJs Soni withanEYE and Sunny Cheba; Dominos by Capicú! The Party; gallery tours and art-making workshops at El Museo and Diva Night with DJ Chauncey D. at MCNY. It’s all free, just RSVP!

Celebrate man's best friend on International Friendship Day (Saturday, July 30) with Circle Line, which is hosting its first cruise allowing passengers to bring their dogs with them as they sail around NYC. Starting at 11am, the cruise will offer peaceful views of the city skyline as well as sweet treats and specialty swag "to make every tail wag." Circle Line will throw out dog-friendly facts throughout the cruise, offer Instagrammable moments, tasty treat options from local New York City bakery Little L’s Pet Bakery & Boutique and custom bandanas for each pup to sail in style. "We are beyond excited for the Pawsitively Perfect Pup Cruise and can’t wait to see all attendees enjoy a beautiful day on the water with their dog,” said Craig Kanarick, CEO of New York Cruise Lines. “New York City is filled with devoted dog lovers and through our partnership with North Shore Animal League America, guests will have the opportunity to adopt a pet and create long-lasting memories. This will be our first ever dog cruise in Circle Line’s 77-year history and it will be a special experience that no one will want to miss out on!” The open adoption will run from 10am to 2pm at Pier 83 that same day for guests to meet and connect with both puppies and dogs that are looking for their forever homes. Tickets for the cruise begin at $20 and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the organization.

CinemaLIC is back on the Long Island City waterfront! Take in an outdoor movie with incredible views of the Manhattan skyline—all for free—on a state-of-the-art, 30-foot inflatable screen each month at Hunters Point Park South. Films begin at sundown. Below is the line-up: July 14: Black Panther August 6: Skyfall August 27: Ghostbusters Afterlife September 9: Encanto  

Enjoy a night of live dance under the stars at Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage's free show featuring beautiful performances by Art Move Concept and the Passion Fruit Dance Company on Wednesday, July 13. From 8 to 10pm, Art Move Concept from French couple Soria Rem and Mehdi Ouachek will push the boundaries of hip-hop, while blending the circus arts with mime and contemporary dance. You'll see their latest work, "Anopas," which is an intimate tribute to the duo’s journey as artists. Tatiana Desardouin, Lauriane Ogay and Mai Lê Hô’s multi-national Passion Fruit Dance Company will bring social issues to light through their street dance and clubbing styles, hip-hop, house cultures and their black heritage. They'll perform, “Dance Within Your Dance,” a piece developed during Dance Your Future residency and premiered at BAAD!Theater in 2017. Get there early at 6pm for a dance workshop from Art Move Concept. Just RSVP to rsvp@cityparksfoundation.org ahead of time to partake. There will also be a screening of So Ava, which is about Smaïl Kanouté who returns to his African roots by retracing the path of the slaves who, through their forced exile, spread their beliefs and voodoo rituals across the world. His majesty Zola Toyigbé of the lakeside So Ava kingdom offers Kanouté the keys to discover his world. Migrant Kitchen will provide food for this event!

Edge, the highest outdoor sky deck in New York City, is throwing an exclusive 4th of July Celebration that'll give unparalleled views of the Macy's, Coney Island and Jersey City fireworks shows from 7pm to midnight. Tickets will give you private access to Edge’s indoor and outdoor viewing areas with its thrilling glass-floor, angled glass walls, and skyline steps, and include two glasses of champagne available for guests 21 years and older, as well as unlimited popcorn and gourmet corn dog. There will also be a chance to take part in City Climb, the highest open-air building ascent in the world, starting at 7:45pm. 

Reserve your free spot for an all-day party on Time Out Market New York’s Rooftop Terrace, where you'll enjoy delicious food and drinks from the Market's vendors. From noon to 6pm, enjoy tunes from DJ Price I$ Right followed by DJ MORESOUPPLEASE until 10pm, while you have food and treats, including Pat Lafrieda’s world-famous hot dogs, burgers and sweet potato tots, lobster rolls, shellfish and craft beers from Little Neck Raw Bar, fried chicken and mac & cheese from Jacob’s Pickles, ice cream from Sugar Hill Creamery and other great eats from the best restaurants under one roof. There will be American craft beer buckets ($35) and juicy cocktails from the Time Out Market Bar, including the Watermelon Heaven ($14) and the Ain’t That A Peach ($14), among other drinks. It's a great way to celebrate the holiday (without having to grill out) before heading out to see the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks in the city. Don't miss it—it'll be a blast. RECOMMENDED: Full coverage of the 4th of July in NYC

Celebrate Pride in the spiciest way possible at this pop-up from James Beard nominee and New Mexico-born chef Eric See and his team from queer Brooklyn hotspot, Ursula, at NO BAR at The Standard, East Village. Guests to the pop-up will enjoy a four-course menu of traditional New Mexican fare served with a New York City savoir-faire, including shared small plates such as grilled oysters and chicharron, bean and cheese tostadas, lamb carnitas & red chile memelas & blue corn olive oil cakes, through Sunday night. The whole event culminated with an extravagant Pride day brunch where queer chefs Woldy Reyes, of Woldy Kusina, and Tony Ortiz, of Chile Con Miel, will join See in the kitchen for the “Queens of the South, a queer brunch celebration.” Here, DJ Wavy Fox will provide tunes and The Soapbox Presents, a Harlem-based community organization celebrating the brilliance of Black and Brown people through art, will showcase incredible drag performances. RSVP now to book your spot!

If you’ve ever wanted to step inside Disney’s 1998 movie Halloweentown, which is set in a magical town filled with friendly pumpkin people, ghosts, ghouls and witches and thousands of glowing pumpkins, you’ll finally have your chance this fall. From September 30 to October 31, Los Angeles’ beloved Haunt O’ Ween will finally pop up on the East Coast in Holmdel, New Jersey—an hour’s drive from NYC. RECOMMENDED: Tickets for the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze are on sale now While not related to the Disney film in any way, Haunt O’ Ween gives similar spooky but quirky, family-friendly vibes with around-the-clock trick-or-treating, a carnival with rides and face painting, and a walkthrough and tunnel of glowing jack o’lanterns, including nine “worlds” you can explore across 200,000 square feet. Of course, there is a pumpkin patch perfect for picking out your gourd and a carving station where you can bring it to life with a design. There will also be a DIY Potion Bar at “Moonlight Magic,” Dance Domes in a “Beyond The Grave Rave” and more, according to SecretNYC, a publication published by Fever, the booking platform for this event.  Photograph: Haunt O’Ween Photograph: Haunt O’Ween Photograph: Haunt O’Ween Photograph: Haunt O’Ween As you can see, Haunt O’Ween has pretty cool Hollywood production quality. The annual event is by Experiential Supply, which has done some incredible shows including a BTS Pop-up in Las Vegas, the Wonder Years gas station time capsule in Hollywood and

While Rockaway Beach is dealing with its share of shark sightings, over in the Hudson River, boaters, kayakers and paddleboarders are being treated to magical dolphin sightings. A video of one such dolphin encounter that a kayaker in the Hudson recorded this week has gone viral. In the video, a dolphin is seen swimming alongside the kayaker and breaching the surface of the water nearby. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Habiba Hussain (@habibahussain_0906) The encounter happened on Sunday, when kayaker Habiba Hussain and her fellow boater spotted around three dolphins near West 125th Street around 1pm, according to W42ST.com. The dolphins stayed “playing” near the kayakers for about an hour until motor boats came through, the outlet says. “I still have a smile on my face,” she told W42ST.com. “I never thought I’d see a dolphin in New York City until we heard that some people had seen them earlier in the year.”  Hussain is right—there have been other sightings of the mammals this year, not only in the Hudson but in the East River and in New York Harbor. Cleaner waters, warmer waters due to climate change, and the return of menhaden to the river are all possible reasons why there have been more sightings, according to The New York Times. Maxine Montello, an official at the New York Marine Rescue Center, told the paper that there have been a “ton of sightings.” “It’s a glory to see stronger populations but also a worry because there’s increased overlap

Update: They’re back! Spotted Lanternflies have been…well, spotted all around the city this month and we’re still being encouraged to kill ’em. Read on to find out how. First, we were threatened by those horrifically named murder hornets. Then, we were grossed out by the multitude of carcasses left behind by those loud-AF Brood X cicadas. Now? Say hello to the spotted lanternfly. While its name sounds like it's a cute and harmless little bug, it can actually be very devastating to our ecosystem and agriculture here in the U.S. And now, having invaded Pennsylvania first in 2014, they've made their way to New York.  Here’s what to know about the spotted lanternfly. Where does the spotted lanternfly come from? Native to China, these little suckers (literally, they suck out plant juices) hopped aboard some shipment to Pennsylvania in 2014 and they’ve been making moves in the northeast ever since. 2020 was the first year they were spotted in NYC (in Staten Island, specifically) but now they’re being spotted everywhere across the boroughs—near the Barclays Center, in Prospect Park, in Central Park, on the High Line, on Randall’s Island and even in private home gardens. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @lattegoy Found a Spotted Lanternfly today in @prospect_park !! Killed it quickly and gave it to someone from the Alliance for documentation. @BirdCentralPark @BirdBrklyn @NYCParks pic.twitter.com/y1x1E9HlK7 — Nina (@troylikethecity) August 16, 2021

If you’ve been sucked into the dark and quirky world of Only Murders in the Building, Hulu’s hilarious whodunit on its second season, you’ll be happy to hear there’s a whimsical pop-up coming to NYC this week. The show follows three strangers Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez), who share an obsession with true crime, and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one when a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building. They record a podcast of their own to document the case and end up unraveling the complex secrets of the building which stretch back years. Now in its second season, there are more mysteries and a new murder to solve... RECOMMENDED: Five NYC filming locations of Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building" On Friday and Saturday, August 19 and 20, the pop-up at The Prince George Ballroom in Nomad will welcome you into a recreation of Third Arm Gallery (the gallery run by Alice—Cara Delevingne’s character), where you’ll see Bunny’s painting, walk around a sculpture court where you’ll see Mabel’s destroyed sculpture and other puzzle pieces from the first few episodes of the second season. Then, you’ll find yourself weaving through secret passageways to other experiences, from the walls of the Arconia to a Rare Beauty activity (Rare Beauty is Selena Gomez’s beauty brand) where you’ll help paint the infamous mural in Mabel’s apartment. You’ll also discover elements of Mabel and Theo’s adventure to find “gl

This year’s New York Comedy Festival is bringing side-splitting jokes to the boroughs from iconic performers such as John Mulaney, Mo Amer, Tracy Morgan, JB Smoove and Wanda Sykes. Announced on Monday, the comedy’s line-up is a solid one. In addition to the previously mentioned names, festival-goers will be able to catch over 200 of the comedy’s top comedians such as Shane Gillis, The Guilty Feminist, Jo Koy, Bill Maher, Nurse Blake, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, Ms. Pat, Jenny Slate, Jimmy O. Yang and Bassem Youssef at some of NYC’s venerated venues. And for the first time ever, the festival is expanding to Long Island’s Nassau County with shows at the new UBS Arena at Belmont Park. RECOMMENDED: The New York Comedy Festival 2022 guide Carolines On Broadway produces the event each year and this time, it’s celebrating its 40th anniversary—a huge milestone. “To come together and experience the best in stand-up comedy and shared laughter is more important than ever,” Caroline Hirsch, the founder of the festival and Carolines on Broadway, said in a statement. “The Festival has grown over the past 18 years, as we continue to shine a spotlight on the industry’s biggest and brightest stars and the most talented up-and-comers, and reach new and expanding audiences through an amazing line-up of talented and diverse artists.” Jo Koy, known for his appearances as a panelist on E!’s Chelsea Lately among other comedy specials, said performing during NYCF is a big deal for him. “I’ve waite

Several weeks after a man in Rockland County, New York came down with polio, the virus has now been detected in NYC. On Friday, the NYC Health Department released a statement saying that it and the state’s health department have identified the polio virus in our sewage system, meaning it’s most likely being spread here. “For every one case of paralytic polio identified, hundreds more may be undetected,” State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett said. “The detection of poliovirus in wastewater samples in New York City is alarming, but not surprising. Already, the State Health Department—working with local and federal partners—is responding urgently, continuing case investigation and aggressively assessing spread.” The health departments are urging people to make sure they are vaccinated and to get their children vaccinated against the virus. Apparently, vaccinations among children in NYC have fallen since 2019, “putting us at risk for outbreaks and devastating complications of vaccine-preventable diseases,” they said in their joint press release. Only 86.2% of NYC children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years old have received three doses of the polio vaccine and nearly 14% aren’t fully protected. According to an NYC map, the neighborhoods with the lowest polio vaccination rates right now are Williamsburg, Battery Park City, Bed-Stuy and East Williamsburg, ranging from just 56% to 65%. The most urgent priority now is to increase polio vaccination among children.There

For one weekend only, a luxurious stay in the Hamptons is within reach for just $19.98. How? Sarah Jessica Parker, our beloved Carrie Bradshaw, is opening her East Hampton home on Booking.com for the weekend of August 26. RECOMMENDED: You can glamp for just $50 at the ritzy Collective Governors Island SJP’s beachy home, which is in the East Hampton Town hamlet Amagansett, will be bookable for a two-night stay from Friday, August 26 through Sunday, August 28, for just $19.98—the year the star debuted as Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City. Those lucky enough to secure the stay will enjoy her 1940s three-bedroom beach cottage with a brick fireplace, a closet full of SJP-designed footwear, a home bar stocked with Thomas Ashbourne, as well as access to the beach and an expansive deck surrounded by lush greenery. Photograph: courtesy of Booking.com Photograph: courtesy of Booking.com Photograph: courtesy of Booking.com Photograph: courtesy of Booking.com Photograph: courtesy of Booking.com “When we designed the space, our goal was to create a perfect getaway for family and friends that was comfortable, private, and that accentuated the property’s close proximity to the beach,” SJP said in a statement. “We wanted the property to truly feel like a home, so we furnished it with vintage pieces we had collected over the years and made the backyard a versatile place where we could enjoy summer sunsets, barbecues and fun gatherings. It was designed with love, relaxation and hap

Imagine watching the sun dip behind the Manhattan skyline, its golden light reflecting off the placid East River and the sound of water gently lapping against the rocky shore—it’s your front yard at the new NYC Glamping grounds. NYC Glamping is offering stays in converted shipping containers that have been placed at 1 Oak Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, otherwise known as Skyline Drive-In. The drive-in is known for its incredible views of the skyline and now it’s open to guests who book a stay. RECOMMENDED: The best places to go glamping near NYC Each container is comprised of a comfortable, cozy room with air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a bathroom with a shower, and has sweeping, unobstructed views of the city and the river. Each stay comes with free admission to the Skyline Drive-In movies and is within walking distance to Transmitter Park and several local restaurants and Greenpoint attractions. Photograph: courtesy of NYC Glamping Photograph: courtesy of NYC Glamping Photograph: courtesy of NYC Glamping Normally this kind of waterfront access and prime location comes at a hefty price. While it’s still no small fee, a night of glamping on the water is accessible for the price of a hotel stay.  NYC Glamping’s standard queen unit is $280/night on a weekday and $300/night during the weekend. Its Suite (which is a double—two containers connected) is $380 for a weekday and $420 for a night during the weekend. Stays can be booked online or via email at info@nycglamping.com wit

「ソウルメイト」という概念には賛否両論ある（例えば、アメリカでは成人の約56％がその存在を信じている）。しかし、あなたがそれに同意するしないはともかく、ニューヨークはソウルメイトを見つけるのに世界で最も適した場所であることが、新しいレポートで明らかになった。 そのレポートを発表したのは、オンラインでジュエリーを販売するAngelic Diamonds。同社は独身者の数、オンラインデートアプリのダウンロード数、「ソウルメイト」の検索数などの「恋愛指標」に基づいて「ソウルメイトスコア」を算出。世界各都市をランク付けした。 その結果、ニューヨークが1位にライクイン。その後には、インドのムンバイ、東京、上海、北京、ロンドン、デリー、メキシコシティ、パリ、サンパウロなどが続いている。 Graphic: courtesy of Angelic Diamonds 同レポートによると、ニューヨークには緑地が多く（147カ所）、カフェが1647店、レストランやバーが861店あり、どれも出会いの場として最適であることが分かったという。また800万人以上の人口を抱えるニューヨークでは、「運命の人」に出会える可能性も高くなる。さらにこの街では、ほかの都市よりもGoogleでの「ソウルメイト」の検索数が多いそうだ。 From Marsという別の会社が発表した情報も興味深い。それによると、全米で最もロマンチックなスポットがあるのがニューヨークで、その数は、700カ所にも上る。 もちろん、我々はそのことをすでに知っていて、数々のスポットを紹介してきた。例えば最もロマンチックなレストランは「Gage & Tollner」「One if by Land, Two if by Sea」、最もロマンチックなスポットは、「Brooklyn Promenade」「Bow Bridge in Central Park」。ロマンチックでセクシーなホテルは 「The Pierre」「Hotel on Rivington」 で、ロマンチックなアクティビティは「TWA Hotelでの一夜」「Sea Glas Carouselの乗船」だ。 レポート全体を見てみると、世界中でソウルメイトを探すGoogle検索は毎月49万2000件。そのうち、独身者が1億2500万人（世界第2位）いるアメリカでの検索数は、1万7000件だった。また全人口のおよそ16％がTinder、Bumble、Hingeなどのデートアプリを利用していることも分かった。 あなたはニューヨークでソウルメイトを見つけられただろうか？　それとも、やはりそんなものはでたらめだと思うだろうか？ 関連記事 『NYC is the best city in the world to find your soul mate（原文）』 『2022年、世界で最も安全で平和な国は？』 『東京は5位、世界で最も生活費の高い都市ランキングが発表』 『世界で最もLGBTQ+の人々に友好的な都市はレイキャビック』 『世界で最も「安い」街はベルリン』 『世界で最も住みやすい街、大阪が第10位にランクイン』 東京の最新情報をタイムアウト東京のメールマガジンでチェックしよう。登録はこちら  

ニューヨークのレコードコレクターたちは、レコードを収納するのが大変なことを知っている。我々が住む小さなアパートは、「12×12インチの正方形」を何百枚も集めるには適してはいないが、めげずに愛着のあるレコードを狭い空間に詰め込んでいる。 そんな中、ブルックリンのレコード好きは、幸運に恵まれているかもしれない。それは、最近ブルックリン公立図書館（BPL）の中央図書館が、貸し出しカード保有者向けの「Vinyl Lending Library」という、同館のレコードコレクションを集めたスペースをオープンしたからだ。 Photograph: Gregg Richards このスペースでは、ヒップホップ、ポップ、クラシック、カントリー、劇伴など、さまざまなジャンルのアルバム400枚が聴けるほか、最長3週間まで借りることもできる。これは、自宅のレコードを減らすきっかけになるだろう。 同図書館では、レコードコレクションの一般公開を記念して、オープン日に、ブルックリンを拠点に活動するインディーポップデュオのDaisy the GreatとDJ AGを迎えたイベントを開催。2022年8月11日（木）、18日（木）、25日（木）の12時からは、中央ロビーでスタッフがレコードをかける「August Lunch Beats」も行う予定だ。また、8月30日（火）の19時からはDJ Face Controlが登場する。 さらにこの秋、BPLでは音楽のスキルを磨きたい人のために、DJ、オーディオプロダクション、サンプリング、ミュージックコーディングのプログラムも提供する予定だという。 実は、BPLの貸し出しカード所有者は楽器や1万7000冊以上の楽譜を借りられ、さらに中央図書館のレコーディングスタジオも利用できるのだ（無料のものも多い）。さらに「Classical Interludes」シリーズ、「Met Opera」や「Young Composers Festival」との提携や公演、中央図書館の広場でのダンスパーティーなど、人々が音楽パフォーマンスを観られる機会を数多く設けている。 この図書館はもはや「本の虫」のためだけではなく、音楽愛好家のための施設であることは間違いないだろう。音楽好きなら、ぜひ足を運んでみよう。 関連記事 『You can now listen to and browse from 400 vinyl records at the library（原文）』 『東京で行くべきレコードショップ』 『レコードを聴きながらCBDビールを味わえるアナログバーが神泉に開店』 『住環境に合う音楽を厳選「カンキョーレコーズ」が三軒茶屋にオープン』 『ジャック・ホワイトがロンドンにレコードショップをオープン』 『村上春樹ライブラリーでしかできない6のこと』 東京の最新情報をタイムアウト東京のメールマガジンでチェックしよう。登録はこちら  

New York City has its share of problems that New Yorkers gripe about and outsiders dramatize, but it only takes spending time here to see how great of a city it is. On Reddit, a New Yorker asked their neighbors about what makes them feel lucky to live in NYC and hundreds chimed in with answers, from its unmatched diversity to simply being able to disappear into a crowd. RECOMMENDED: New York City is the city most people want to visit and live in Below are the 10 most common answers as to what makes people feel lucky to live in NYC. 1. We have to walk everywhere and it’s good for us New Yorkers walk more than any other American population and it shows. We walk miles a day to the subway, to work, back home and to get, well, anywhere. We’re regularly getting our steps in. Meanwhile, other cities and towns, where people rely more on cars can’t say the same. One week away from our beloved city and we find out very quickly that all our walking is actually a good thing.“My family makes fun of how much I like to walk and the fact that they always feel like they’re running when they’re walking with me but at least it keeps me in pretty good shape so who’s laughing now?” BroadBaker5101 writes. 2. Being able to see Broadway shows and music artists on a weekly basis Living in the cultural capital of the world (in our opinion) means being able to take advantage of all the talent that surrounds us. It’s not unusual for New Yorkers to catch a Broadway show often (especially when there are

Falling asleep by the light of the Statue of Liberty and waking up to the sight of the Manhattan skyline is a very special experience you can only have on Governors Island. And for the past four years, Collective Governors Island has been the place to exclusively offer this. Unfortunately, the nightly rate is out of reach for many New Yorkers (it starts at $289 per night), but for two nights this month, it’ll be just $50.  Booking.com is offering a $50, two-night glamping experience at Collective Governors Island (August 12-14) on a first-come, first-served basis, meaning you’ve got to sign up right at noon (ET) on August 10 to get it. RECOMMENDED: You can stay in Sarah Jessica Parker’s Hamptons home for just $20 The stay includes a private terrace affixed to a luxe Smiley-embellished glamping tent, along with a restaurant, bar, shared lounge and garden on the property at Collective Retreats as well as a Smiley concierge that will arrange activities like in-tent massages, daily sunrise yoga, nightly smores on the lawn, chef’s tasting menus, and makers classes to learn either the art of bouquet making while sipping rosé or the nuances of mezcal while creating a hand-crafted copita, plus bikes for island exploration.  Photograph: courtesy of Booking.com Photograph: courtesy of Booking.com You can read all about the full Collective Governors Island experience here. Booking.com is offering the stay to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the smiley face, so all your amenities wi