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The best new restaurants & bars opening in NYC this September—New York’s first cacao café, a 3-in-1 cocktail bar, Pan-Asian restaurant, & karaoke destination, & more
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (840+ words) New month, new spots to add to the group chat. These are the hottest new restaurants and bars opening across NYC this September. September in New York City hits a sweet spot. The worst of the summer heat is finally…...
Viral L.A. coffee shop Community Goods is making its NYC debut with a SKIMS pop-up this weekend: exclusive merch, signature sips & more
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (206+ words) The cult-favorite Los Angeles café is bringing its signature coffee and matcha to SoHo for one weekend only, alongside an exclusive SKIMS collaboration. The golden state is bringing a bit of its sunshine (and caffeine) to NYC this weekend, just…...
This $14 train ride from NYC leads to a gothic Poe cocktail speakeasy in a Hudson Valley ‘artist’s paradise’
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (573+ words) Built inside a 187-year-old Peekskill landmark, this immersive 90-minute experience pairs four of Edgar Allan Poe's most unsettling tales with custom craft cocktails for two nights only this October. October and Halloween season is nearly here, and one Hudson Valley…...
For the first time in nearly 90 years, NYC is getting a brand-new transit line set to connect Brooklyn & Queens in just 32 minutes—here’s what it will look like
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (302+ words) New renderings offer a first look at NYC’s Interborough Express, a $5.5 billion light rail project that will connect Brooklyn and Queens with 18 new stations. New York City is always dreaming up new ways to get around, but it’s not every…...
Today, NYC is marking the 9/11 anniversary by placing 2,753 vacant chairs across Bryant Park next Friday — followed by a free memorial concert
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (352+ words) The American Symphony Orchestra will perform as evening falls, while Bank of America pledges a $25 donation to local first responder charities for every carnation placed by the public. On Friday, September 11, 2026, New Yorkers are invited to gather in Midtown for…...
America’s “most urgent” $16 billion infrastructure project is bringing a new train tunnel to the Hudson River — ending decades of out-of-nowhere NJ Transit delays by 2035
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (488+ words) The Gateway Program expansion goes beyond just giving frustrated commuters four modern tracks—the overhaul is currently generating nearly $20 billion for the local economy and supporting over 95,000 jobs across the Northeast Corridor. Trekking across the river to New Jersey can…...
8 of the world’s best chefs are taking over NYC bodegas to give away free gourmet meals this September
1+ week, 1+ day ago (274+ words) For one day only, eight celebrity chefs will step behind deli counters across Manhattan to serve free signature dishes, scratch-off lottery tickets, and restaurant-quality meals on the house. There’s nothing New Yorkers are more loyal to than their local bodega....
This 850-foot-high NYC observation deck offers fully open-air, 360° views of the Empire State Building and Central Park with no glass barriers
1+ week, 3+ day ago (292+ words) Get above Manhattan for unobstructed skyline views, a glimpse of NYC history, and one of the city’s most recognizable skyscrapers. New York City never really runs out of things to see, and with so many skyline viewpoints across Manhattan, it’s…...
6 unforgettable ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in NYC this year
1+ week, 4+ day ago (412+ words) From vibrant parades and mouthwatering food festivals to free museum exhibits, here is how to honor Hispanic culture across the five boroughs in 2026. Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration that recognizes the immense contributions, culture, and history of the…...
One of NYC’s oldest observation decks has barely changed since 1931, and you can still step onto it today
1+ week, 5+ day ago (366+ words) From sweeping skyline views to a surprising bit of history, here’s what makes this iconic NYC attraction worth the trip. At 1,050 feet above the street, the 86th-floor observatory lets you get perfect views from Central Park stretching north, the Brooklyn…...