Celebrations include the Library’s annual Anti-Prom for teens, a new Library After Hours on Queer Magic, an NYPL presence at the NYC Pride March, and much more for all ages. The New York Public Library commemorates Pride Month through June with a spotlight on our important archival materials and programming that celebrate LGBTQIA+Continue Reading
Coney Island. Photo by Dana Andreea Gheorghe on Unsplash Beachgoers are reminded to only swim when lifeguards are on duty between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily Landmark Orchard Beach Pavilion reopens this summer following $114 million reconstruction NYC Parks has announced that the City’s public beaches will open for swimming on Saturday, May 23 and remain open throughContinue Reading
Johannes Adam Simon Oertel (1823–1909). Pulling Down the Statue of King George III, New York City, ca. 1852–1853. Oil on canvas. New-York Historical Society, Gift of Samuel Verplanck Hoffman, 1925.6 On view June 18 – November 1, 2026 The New York Historical presents Democracy Matters, the inaugural exhibition of the newContinue Reading
Photo: Christine Butler As the city warms, a season of public programs invites audiences to gather for Museum Mile, Late Shift performances, and vibrant offerings inspired by exhibitions on view This spring and summer, the Guggenheim New York invites visitors of all ages and interests to venture outside and exploreContinue Reading
Photo by Rain Wu on Unsplash Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks expands for its 50th anniversary, illuminating the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, the lower East River and the lower Hudson River, creating an unforgettable celebration on the nation’s 250th birthday This year, through “Celebrations Start at Macy’s,” Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks®will mark its 50th anniversary withContinue Reading
44 Nations Will Be Represented in the Port of New York and New Jersey on the Fourth of July Fifty days from now, New York Harbor will become the stage for the largest maritime and aerial gathering in American history. Sail4th 250, alongside the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard,Continue Reading
Building on a Successful Pilot, NYCEDC Expands Summer Programming to Deliver More Community– and-Culture Driven Programming at the Brooklyn Army Terminal Programming Includes Performances, Markets, Screenings and Family-Friendly Events — Serving as a Vibrant Cultural Destination in Brooklyn and Welcoming New Yorkers from All five Boroughs Milestone Aligns with NYCEDC’sContinue Reading
Loisaida Festival mainstage (Courtesy of Melvin Audaz) The seven block extravaganza celebrates the Lower East Side with live music, food, theater, and more! The 39th Annual Loisaida Festival returns on Sunday, May 24 and will take place throughout the afternoon from 12PM to 5PM, rain or shine, along Avenue C between E. 5th Street and E. 12th Street. ThisContinue Reading
Former Miss Subways holding their original posters outside of Ellen’s Stardust Diner at the 2024 reunion. Credit: Ellen’s Stardust Diner Honoring the NYC Cultural Icons Who Decorated the Subways for More than 30 Years On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 11 a.m., Ellen Hart will host 11 former Miss SubwaysContinue Reading
“The Art of Winning” displays Claressa Shields 2019 WBO Middleweight Championship Belt, the NFL’s Vince Lombardi Trophy, Major League Baseball World Series Commissioner’s Trophy, the NWSL 2023 Championship trophy awarded to NJ/NY Gotham FC, and the MLS Philip F. Anschutz Trophy awarded to New York City FC in 2021. Alvaro KedingContinue Reading