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We first learned about QueensWay, an abandoned train track in Queens set to turn into the borough's High Line, back in 2022. Fast-forward two years, and the project is even closer to reality.  Just last week, Mayor Eric Adams announced that a $117 million grant will help transform a 3.5-mile stretch of an abandoned Long Island Rail Road track into a green space that will connect six different Queens neighborhoods. In addition to it all, the administration also secured $5.6 million in federal grant money to update the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway corridor. Simply put: Queens is getting a major upgrade.  Rendering: Courtesy of QueensWay "The next phase of the QueensWay will add more greenway miles, vibrant parks, and outdoor amenities to neighborhoods across Queens, and the BQE Corridor grant we won moves us closer to undoing some of the damage that Robert Moses caused and invests in beautiful, interconnected new public spaces," the Mayor said in an official statement, calling out the renowned urban planner and former Secretary of State of New York. The new green space will specifically be built on a vacant corridor of the former LIRR Rockaway Beach Branch: expect 47 acres of new park space and seven miles of greenway covering the neighborhoods of Rego Park, Forest Hills, Glendale, Forest Park, Woodhaven, Richmon Hill and Ozone Park.  The project, though, is far from being immune to criticism. In fact, the latest development has got many worried about the viability of QueensLin

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The once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse is coming up on Monday, April 8, and if you want to see it, you've got to make sure to do so safely. To that end, Governor Kathy Hochul's office just announced that they're giving away thousands of eclipse glasses.  "The total solar eclipse will be a once-in-a-generation experience for our state, and it’s critical that New Yorkers have the tools and information to enjoy it safely," Hochul said in a press release, adding that New Yorkers must be vigilant against scams associated with the celestial spectacle. Here's how to get a pair of eclipse glasses, how to watch the solar eclipse safely, and how to make the most of the event. RECOMMENDED: The best Solar Eclipse 2024 events in NYC Where can I get free solar eclipse glasses in NYC? You can get limited-edition I LOVE NY eclipse glasses at 30 locations throughout the state, including New York State Welcome Centers and select service areas along the NYS Thruway. Each person can get two pairs while supplies last with a limited amount distributed daily. In New York City, pick up a pair at Moynihan Train Hall's MTA Long Island Rail Road Ticket Windows. They're open daily from 6:30am-9:30pm. On Long Island, head to the Long Island Welcome Center (5100 Long Island Expressway, Eastbound between Exits 51 & 52) in Dix Hills between 7am-9pm daily. Other pick-up spots are located throughout the state; here's a full list. The glasses were approved by the New York State Department of Health and carry an

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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: The Affordable Art Fair, Japan FES, Pysanky Easter egg decorating, a Holi celebration, the Macy's Flower Show, Luna Park's season opening, and free events around town. All you have to do is scroll down to plan your weekend! RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in NYCRECOMMENDED: The best New York attractions Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

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Choosing a favorite restaurant in New York City is a joyful task with myriad possibilities depending on the occasion, mood and even the time of year. Your favorite dive, fine dining destination and 'any night' type of place might all occupy top spots on your personal best list in spite of their disparate qualities.  Our list of NYC’s 50 best restaurants is the same, spanning each of those categories and more to comprise a catalogue of all the places we wish we were at right now. They don’t have to be the newest or the most recently reviewed, just places that we want to return to again and again, and that we think that you will, too.  RECOMMENDED: NYC's best new restaurants of 2023 Note: Many of the city’s best chefs, restaurants and concepts have been welcomed into the Time Out Market. Because that is the highest honor we can award, establishments related to the market have not been ranked here, but you can see them below.  Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

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Eat your way through Japan without ever leaving New York City at JAPAN Fes, the massive foodie festival, which is back and bigger than ever for 2024. The organization is hosting 30 outdoor events this year stretching from March through November in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Event organizers say it's the largest Japanese food festival in the world, attracting 300,000 visitors and featuring 1,000 vendors every year. Expect dishes including takoyaki, ramen, matcha sweets, yakisoba, karaage, okonomiyaki, and lots more. They're even hosting a ramen contest and a konamon contest this year to crown the best of the bunch. Vendors hail from New York City, as well as other states and other countries.  RECOMMENDED: Here are all the NYC night markets to indulge in this year Photograph: By Mykal Bayne for Time Out New York "We hold a deep appreciation for the traditional spirit of "和洋折衷" (the fusion of Japanese and Western influences)," JAPAN Fes' leaders say on their website. "Our aim is to create a festival that embodies this concept while embracing the local community's spirit. We strive to showcase the rich cultural fusion and traditions of Japan, rooted in the local culture and heritage." Given that mission, they bring together food, music, and art to foster cultural exchange and create delicious moments around food. After you're full, shop for Japanese crafts and gifts featured at the event. JAPAN Fes dates back to 2016 and has been growing year after year. 

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March 2024: Looking for the best things to do as winter in NYC turns to spring at last? Our iconic museums, big attractions, and favorite restaurants have the coolest exhibits, shows and menus right now. This month, welcome the warmer weather with outdoor festivals, must-see museum exhibits and buzzy Broadway shows. From its art museums (The Met and Frick Madison) to its attractions (The Bronx Zoo and sunrises from the Empire State Building), New York City is the best city in the world. Its dining and drinking scenes are still unbeatable and boast killer bars, restaurants and offering creative new inventions. Every day, we’re discovering something new and wonderful about our city, whether it’s one of the best parks, some incredible views, must-see art, or hidden gem stores. Time Out editors comb through our exhaustive things to do lists, restaurant reviews and theater reporting to highlight and select the best of the best for this ultimate guide each month. So, consider below your NYC Bible. 

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Everybody knows that May 4th is every Star Wars fanatic’s favorite holiday—notably because the date sounds like one of the most iconic lines in the film (May the 4th be with you). Luckily, you don’t have to wait two more months for that date to roll by: Starting today until April 29, Star Wars is taking over the Empire State Building with multiple displays that celebrate the legendary franchise scattered throughout the building. The takeover is part of Star Wars’ “March to May the 4th” campaign, which will unveil new products and a stunning light show at the emblematic building tonight. RECOMMENDED: You can now read through old issues of the ‘East Village Eye’ at the New York Public Library Why is Star Wars on the Empire State Building? Star Wars' collab with The Empire State Building is happening to celebrate the lead-up to May 4th as well as a splashy way to announce new product drops by the franchise. The celebration kicked off this morning with the unveiling of a Star Wars-themed Fifth Avenue window display that celebrates the franchise’s villains. The building’s observatory will also have a LEGO Star Wars exhibit and the lighting ceremony will be attended by Hayden Christensen, known for his role as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in some of the Star Wars films.  Our city’s most famous building has recently hosted other legendary brands recently. In February, the Empire State Building lit up in blue and yellow to celebrate the U.S. premiere of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,

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Whether it’s the lack of puffer jackets visible on the subway or the emerging cherry blossoms all throughout the city, there are signs everywhere that we’ve finally, officially entered Spring. Nothing embodies our warmer weather mood better than tulips, and Union Square is about to bring us the most incredible display of the flowers that most of us on this side of the Atlantic have ever seen. So if you find yourself at Union Square on Sunday, April 7 between 11:30am and 3pm and feel like you’ve been teleported to the Netherlands, we won’t blame you, considering there will be a staggering 200,000 tulips on display for the city’s first-ever Tulip Day. The best part? You’ll get the chance to pick a bouquet of ten tulips of your choice for free.   RECOMMENDED: The best places to see cherry blossoms in NYC This event is the work of Royal Anthos, an organization that represents Dutch companies that trade in flower bulbs, and the Consulate General of the Netherlands. Tulip Day has been celebrated in San Francisco in the past and the organizers of the event hope to make this an annual New York City tradition.  In the Netherlands, tulip season starts in mid-March and continues through around mid-May. Although the Netherlands is known worldwide for its tulips, they actually first imported the flowers in the 16th Century from what is modern-day Turkey. At one point, tulips were so valuable in the northern European country that they were traded as currency. Today, the tulip industry ther

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Broadway review by Adam Feldman  Step right up, come one, come all, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up to the greatest—well, okay, not the greatest show on Broadway, but a dang fine show nonetheless. Although Water for Elephants is set at a circus, and includes several moments of thrilling spectacle, what makes it so appealing is its modesty, not glitz. Like the story’s one-ring Benzini Brothers Circus, a scrappy company touring the country in the early years of the Depression, this original musical knows it’s not the ritziest show on the circuit. But what it lacks in size, it makes up for in wonder, and it’s pretty wonderful at making things up. Water for Elephants has a book by Rick Elice, who wrote the delightful stage version of Peter and the Starcatcher, and songs by the seven-man collective PigPen Theatre Co., which specializes in dark-edged musical story theater. This team knows how to craft magic moments out of spare parts, and so does director Jessica Stone, who steered Kimberly Akimbo to Broadway last season. Together—and with a mighty hand from circus expert Shana Carroll, of the Montreal cirque troupe the 7 Fingers—they have found the right tone for this adaptation of Sara Gruen’s 2006 romance novel, which operates on the level of a fairy tale. The plot is basic. The impoverished Jake Jankowski (The Flash's Grant Gustin), a sensitive and floppy-haired fellow, is forced by family tragedy to drop out of his Ivy League veterinary school. With nothing

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Cherry blossoms in NYC offer New Yorkers a brief but gorgeous pop of beauty, which is why we flock in droves to see them when they bloom each spring. From the Brooklyn Botanical Garden to Central Park and even some hidden spots around town, we've rounded up the best places where you can gaze at the delicate pink flowers, take the perfect warm-weather-ready photo for your Instagram feed, and check off your bucket list with these best things to do in spring. RECOMMENDED: NYC events in March 2024 When do cherry blossoms bloom in NYC? Cherry blossoms bloom in NYC based on each year's weather, but they usually begin in earnest by late March. CentralPark.com says the park's trees bloom from April to May. Speaking of Central Park, the cherry blossom trees here can be found between 72nd Street and 96th Street around the Reservoir, Cherry Hill, Pilgrim Hill, Great Lawn, Cedar Hill, and the area just south of Cedar Hill between 74th and 77th Streets. But Central Park isn't the only place to admire these pretty petals; keep scrolling for the full list.