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
Unisphere. Flushing, Queens. Photo: Shelli Weiler The refreshed NYC on a Budget travel hub on nyctourism.com promotes free and affordable activities for visitors across all five boroughs, including events, attractions, outdoor spaces, seasonal content and more. New York City has 39,000 mid-tier hotel rooms with an average daily rate of $215, whichContinue 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
Photo Courtesy of Hudson River Park From May to August, find new ways to explore Hudson River Park with sunset music and dancing, fitness classes, volunteer opportunities and more Visitors of all ages can enjoy hundreds of free events across the Park’s four miles There’s a special kind of magicContinue 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
Photo Courtesy of BPCA All-free public events include FIFA World Cup watch parties and the International Parade of Sail to commemorate America’s 250th Birthday; plus Fan favorites like the Swedish Midsummer Festival and River & Blues Concert Series The Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) unveiled its jam-packed lineup of free summer programming withContinue Reading
BROOKLYN-NEW YORK-AUG12: Movie night in Domino Park in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York on August 12, 2025. ©Will Ragozzino for Radhika Chalasani Photography Free public events include the return of Sugar Sugar!, the second-annual outdoor performance series, alongside live music, fitness classes, family events, and more. Two TreesContinue Reading