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NYC is expanding its school ‘slow’ zones to nearly 800 sites as students head back today—here’s what to know
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (318+ words) As students head back to class, NYC is expanding its 15-mph school slow zones to nearly 800 schools, along with other street safety improvements. After a summer spent making the most of the city’s streets, parks, beaches, and everything in between,…...
New York’s ‘Sixth Borough,’ recently ranked one of America’s happiest cities, is throwing a New Orleans jazz night with skyline views
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (633+ words) Jersey City is swapping its usual soundtrack for brass, blues, and an immersive 60-minute hot jazz tribute inside a glass-walled skyline room this March, with tickets starting in the $40s. Jersey City keeps racking up reasons to visit that have nothing…...
This new map shows how a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Super El Niño will impact NYC’s white Christmas chances
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (318+ words) Meteorologists are tracking a rare "Super El Niño" that's rapidly intensifying–and it could effect whether or not NYC has a white Christmas. We may still be sweating through our shirts on subway platforms, but with Bryant Park’s Bank of…...
One of the world’s few 4D sound studios is hiding inside this NYC futuristic museum — featuring a 507,000-LED light installation
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (240+ words) From robotic musicians to a room filled with half a million LEDs, this Lower Manhattan museum makes art an interactive experience. And then there’s Mercer Labs: Museum of Art and Technology, which takes the traditional museum experience in a very…...
Rockefeller Center ice rink light show video in NYC
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (43+ words) Secret NYC Watch this video of the Rockefeller Center ice rink in NYC transforming at night with dynamic light displays and moving snowflakes projected onto the ice. TYPE IN YOUR SEARCH AND PRESS ENTER...
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
4+ day, 18+ 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…...
Rockefeller Center ice rink nighttime light projections
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (40+ words) Secret NYC Watch the Rink at Rockefeller Center in NYC transform from daytime ice skating to a vibrant nighttime experience with colorful light and snowflake projections. TYPE IN YOUR SEARCH AND PRESS ENTER...
Rockefeller Center’s iconic Ice Rink opens for the season this October — with a new Skate House & reimagined VIP Skate experience
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (279+ words) The Rockefeller Center Ice Rink officially returns on October 10 for its 90th anniversary season, featuring a brand-new Skate House and a heated VIP lounge to beat the winter chill. Even though NYC is still sweating through 80-degree September days, Rockefeller Center…...
Marking 25 years since 2001, lower Manhattan’s 9/11 Memorial is opening to the public this afternoon—featuring a stunning night-sky tribute and powerful new exhibitions
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (455+ words) While victims' families gather this morning for the reading of 2,983 names, afternoon visitors can explore the new "In Their Honor" exhibition highlighting decades of charitable service before the iconic blue beams illuminate the skyline at dusk. Today marks 25 years since…...
What's open and closed in NYC this Labor Day 2026
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (212+ words) While banks and federal offices are completely shuttered for the long weekend, last-minute barbecue planners can still grab essentials at local Trader Joe's and CVS pharmacies. Labor Day is right around the corner, marking the unofficial end of summer and…...