Shaye Weaver

Finding the best hotel in NYC to stay at, whether on a trip here or a staycation, is paramount. Yes, you’ll likely be out and about and the hotel simply serves as a place to lay your head, but a good hotel can make or break your time in the city. New York prides itself on its hospitality and that is pretty clearly evidenced by its best hotels. Every kind of traveler can find their perfect holiday haven in this glorious city, from sleek boutique hotels in the city’s trendiest neighborhoods to opulent luxury stays near the top NYC attractions. You’ll even find some of the best spas and restaurants tucked inside their lobbies. Whether you’re a first-time visitor to the Big Apple or a local craving an inner-city staycation, these properties take the cake when it comes to hospitality and hotel perks. Cue room service. October 2024 update: We have completely revamped our list by visiting dozens of hotels across NYC this year, including The Beekman, The Ludlow, The FiDi Hotel and 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. So know that when you’re reading this list, you’re getting the most up-to-date information. RECOMMENDED: 🇺🇸 Click here to view our full guide to the best things to do in NYC🏨 Discover the best cheap hotels in NYC🌉 Explore the coolest Airbnbs in Brooklyn💗 Book one of the best boutique hotels in NYC Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every hotel featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user re

From soul and pop all the way through to heavy metal, covering other artist’s songs is an art form. Sometimes no one ever listens to them, but sometimes a cover makes it big. In fact, some of your favourite tunes could be covers and you never even knew it.  On our definitive ranking of the best cover songs ever released, we’ve got the most famous covers to ever make it alongside some lesser known bangers. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but can the imitation be even better than the original? These songs say yes. Here are the best cover songs ever made. RECOMMENDED:🎤 The best karaoke songs🎶 The best ’90s songs🎉 The best party songs ever made🕺 The best pop songs of all time

New York City is one of the best places to have kids because it’s full of fun and educational opportunities you can’t find anywhere else! From kid-friendly attractions and museums to playgrounds and kid-friendly restaurants, the list of classic NYC experiences that also cater to kids is endless: baseball games, Broadway shows, Coney Island and more. For repeat visitors, there are tons of options beyond the city too, like family-friendly hiking trails, and kid-friendy day trips and weekend getaways. Exploring NYC with the kids will be eye-opening and exhausting, but well worth the effort. I’ve updated this list with the best museums, playgrounds and attractions that kids are sure to love, including the New York Aquarium and a ride on the NYC Ferry. See you out there!

Hudson Yards is the city’s newest neighborhood, but it already has a lot to do, from shopping to theater and from dining to daring attractions, there is something for almost everybody. When it opened a few years ago, we weren’t sure what to expect, but now the area is a bonafide place. For that reason, we’ve included things to do in Hudson Yards right now below. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to NYC neighborhoods What is Hudson Yards? Hudson Yards is NYC’s built-up neighborhood with new real estate, a fancy subway station that serves the 7 train as well as a handful of attractions like a one-million-square-foot retail center with over 100 places to go shopping in NYC, new mouthwatering restaurants, cultural performance venue The Shed, a five-acre smart park and Vessel—a giant, metal beehive. It’s also home to Edge—NYC’s highest observation deck.  How to get to Hudson Yards, NY Take the 7 train to 34th Street-Hudson Yards.  Time Out Tip Make sure to check out Hudson Yards’ website to pinpoint what stores you want to check out and make sure to plan on visiting for a show at The Shed to make your trip well worth it.

So you’re looking to find a good jazz club in NYC? The city is the home of some of the best jazz in the world and has been since the 1920s. But recently, they, along with so many live-music venues around the city, have gone through a rough patch with skyrocketing rent and cost increases. That’s why it’s important to enjoy a night out at these bastions of great music. We’ve rounded up the top jazz clubs NYC has to offer from Greenwich Village, Manhattan to Gowanus, Brooklyn, touching on hallowed landmarks, swanky newcomers, cutting-edge outer-borough spots, no-frills joints, date-idea destinations and more. RECOMMENDED: Full coverage of jazz in NYC

Doing the same things over and over again can get boring in a relationship. If you and your partner need to throw some fun dates into the mix here in NYC, there are plenty of options to get your smile on together. Instead of just heading to a dine-in movie theater, a romantic restaurant, or an enchanting bar, try these super-fun date ideas! Truly impress your next Tinder date with these unique opportunities. So whether you’re looking for quirky ways to shake off first-date jitters or want to try something different and exciting with your sweetheart, these activities are the essence of F-U-N. Our team of expert editors has tried out these spots and gives them our seal of approval, so just remember to thank us your in your wedding vows someday. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to date ideas in NYC

Can you believe it’s nearly that time again? The most wonderful time of year? Neither can we. But as the festive season rolls around, it’s time to sort out where in the world you’ll be for the holidays – there are bundles of Christmassy places to head, after all. And while the obsession with various warming, boozy beverages, twinkly lights and overkill on the Christmas songs is an international one, not everybody loves wintery vibes. But that’s okay, because whether you’re a Christmas fanatic or a sun-loving scrooge, there’s a place on this planet that’s perfect for whatever you want out of this festive season. Check out our roundup of the very best places to spend Christmas around the world. RECOMMENDED:💝 The world’s best Christmas markets to visit❄️ The best places to travel in December🎄 The best Christmas movies of all time🎊 The best Christmas songs of all time At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Nowhere does luxury quite like New York City. From swanky lounges with views over the entire city to deluxe spas, high-thread-count linens and sumptuous five-star restaurants, the Big Apple’s R&R is totally world-class. It’s decadent, debauched and indulgent—in all the best ways. And who says that NYC’s most luxurious digs are only for visitors? If you’re a New Yorker craving that stay-cay, the city offers plenty of opportunities for escaping for a night (or two) to a well-earned retreat. And it caters to tastes of all kinds, from sleek, contemporary boudoirs to classic, antique getaways. Read on to find some welcome breaks from the city that never sleeps, right in the heart of it all. Updated October 2024: We're always on the hunt for the very best stays in this dazzling concrete jungle. To prove it, we've recently added two new hotels that have been on our radar for some time. One is a minimalist oasis bang in the middle of Times Square, while the other has been doing upscale luxury since 1904.  RECOMMENDED:🇺🇸 Click here to view our full guide to the best things to do in NYC🏨 Discover the best cheap hotels in NYC🗽 Check out the best hotels in NYC🌉 Explore the coolest Airbnbs in Brooklyn💗 Book one of the best boutique hotels in NYC Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every hotel featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities, and in-depth research to find you the

For many people, some of the best things about fall in NYC are pumpkin spice everything, nearby leaf-peeping, apple-picking and other autumnal activities. But for a ghastly segment of the population, fall is all about Halloween. If your little ones turn into ghostly ghouls (the nice kind of course) at the first hint of fall, NYC has plenty of spooky activities to embrace the spirit of the season. Halloween with kids in NYC can be a family-friendly affair, with just enough scares to keep them on their toes. From costume contests and pumpkin carving sessions to trick or treating and spooky story times, there are plenty of kid-friendly Halloween activities around the city. So gather up the frightful little folks and check out these Halloween events for kids (or just settle in with a scary movie for kids at home).

In 2024, what exactly makes a neighbourhood cool? Craft breweries, natty wine bars and street art are well and good, but the world’s best, most exciting and downright fun neighbourhoods are much more than identikit ‘hipster hubs’. They’re places that reflect the very best of their cities – its culture, community spirit, nightlife, food and drink – all condensed in one vibey, walkable district. To create our annual ranking, we went straight to the experts – our global team of on-the-ground writers and editors – and asked them what the coolest neighbourhood in their city is right now, and why. Then we narrowed down the selection and ranked the list using the insight and expertise of Time Out’s global editors, who vetted each neighbourhood against criteria including food, drink, arts, culture, street life, community and one-of-a-kind local flavour. The result? A list that celebrates the most unique and exciting pockets of our cities – and all their quirks. Yes, you’ll find some of those international hallmarks of ‘cool’. But in every neighbourhood on this list there’s something you won’t find anywhere else. Ever been to a photography museum that moonlights as a jazz club? Or a brewery with a library of Russian literature? How about a festival dedicated to fluff? When communities fiercely support and rally around their local businesses, even the most eccentric ideas can become a reality. And that, in our eyes, is what makes a neighbourhood truly cool. From formerly overlooked sub

Driving in New York City isn’t exactly *aesthetic*. That’s why it’s nice to sometimes take a drive out of the city to see beautiful country lanes and scenic highways. If you have a car or can rent one, these scenic drives in New York will induce you to roll down your window and drive at a Sunday-driver pace. From Long Island to Upstate, New York's lakes, oceans, mountains and rivers are yours to behold. You just have to know where to look. That's where we come in. We've rounded up 10 of the best scenic drives around NYC to help plan your weekend getaway or day trip. RECOMMENDED: The best places to go camping near NYC

Nailing down the best Halloween costume is like finding a needle in a haystack—you have to know where to look! You can cobble together a spooky look by shopping from NYC’s best thrift stores and flea markets, sure, but NYC has some of the best Halloween costume stores around, from Abracadabra to Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company. And often, these shops also sell Halloween decor (skeletons, bats, dismembered body parts, spider webs and all things creepy and crawly), too.  We’ve compiled a list of the best Halloween stores in NYC based on our experience, hopping from shop to shop to find the best costumes and decor. Once you’re set with Halloween trimmings, get in the spirit by checking out a haunted house or all the NYC-area Halloween events on tap. You can even pay a visit to some of the city’s real-life haunted places. But before all that, make sure your costume is on point and your decorations are spot on with a trip to the best Halloween stores in NYC.

There are a lot of cocktail-making classes in New York, but Manhattan’s first legal distillery to open since Prohibition, Great Jones, does it just right. Set within its underground speakeasy, its two-hour class, The Shake Up, taught me how to make two actually-delicious cocktails with its smooth whiskey—but that’s not all. To start the class, we were whisked into the distillery where we had a quick tour and learned about the distilling process and the different kinds of whisky that are made on site—helping set the scene for the imbibing we were about to do below.  Once downstairs, we were immediately greeted with a Great Jones Straight Bourbon Smoked Old Fashioned (a welcome cocktail) and a solid charcuterie board (smoked almonds, marinated olives, dark chocolate coins, Jasper Hills Farm Alpha Tolman cheese, Jasper Hills Farms Moses, American Prosciutto and housemade sourdough crackers) at each table. To my surprise, we did a tasting of a few of the Great Jones Straight Bourbons, which already had me wondering how I’d get through making two cocktails. Our mixologist Ren took us step-by-step on how to make a Boulevardier and a Paper Plane, giving us tips and tricks along the way, including how to use (and open) a cocktail shaker and how to smoke one. The welcoming and cozy atmosphere helped me to relax and just learn, too, rather than being anxious about not being the best mixologist. I definitely made a few spills along the way, but I learned so much about why whiskey pulls

One sure-fire way to impress your guests is serving a homemade pizza pie that you crafted using the same techniques as one of NYC’s best pizzerias. Starting this month on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9pm, you can learn hands on from Fornino at Time Out Market New York, who will lend one of its talented chefs for the class. You’ll get to wear a chef hat and apron and enjoy charcuterie, pizza, salad and wine while you learn. If you’d like for your little ones to learn a new skill and get their hands saucy, there’s a pizza-making class for them too on Saturdays from 10 to 11am for $50 per child ($15 per additional child). They can don chef hats and aprons as well and get crayons and coloring sheets, too. While we love going out for some iconic NYC pizza, we think learning from the masters is pretty awesome.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s gorgeous, after-dark illuminated spectacular is back through January 5, 2025. Lightscape, an illuminated trail of art from local and international artists, features the iconic Winter Cathedral and a larger Fire Garden—all set to over a million lights, color and music.  As always, a curated playlist of music brings the light art to life, and there will be food concessions along the trail that will still offer seasonal treats like hot cocoa, hot cider, and mulled wine as well as light bites, cookies and sweets. Tickets are now on sale for the event. This year’s show offers off-peak and peak pricing, ranging from $24-$45 for adults and $12 to $23 for kids.

Dubbed the world’s largest and longest-running digital art exhibition, Midnight Moment displays innovative artworks across over 95 electronic billboards throughout Times Square nightly from 11:57pm to midnight. Just show up to the crossroads of the world to watch it unfold.

It's going to be a Hallo-WEEK at Time Out Market New York! Head to the Dumbo food hall between Friday, October 25, and Saturday, November 2, for a wicked-good time that includes live music, costume contests, tarot card readings, spooky specialty cocktails and more. Don't miss the following on our line-up: Friday, October 25: Friday Night Vibes Halloween Costume PartySaturday, October 26: Latin Mix Saturday Halloween Costume PartyThursday, October 31: Salsa Thursdays Halloween EditionSaturday, November 2: Dia De Los Muertos Dinner with Ivy Stark  

Enjoy cool, crisp beers on a breezy fall day on the Brooklyn waterfront! Time Out Market Fall Beer Festival is set for Saturday, October 12, where you can enjoy a variety of beer from Sixpoint Brewery, Brooklyn Brewery, Estrella Galicia and Modelo while listening to live music from DJ Dwai and take part in a stein hoisting competition to win prizes. We’re also hosting a competition for the Best Fries in the Market, which you can vote on on the first floor. A $10 entry ticket allows you to sample Jacob’s Pickles’ Waffle Fries, Smashed’s classic fries, Pastrami Queen’s Garlic Fries and Okiboru’s Nori Garlic Fries before voting. Stick around afterward for the Market’s energetic Latin Mix Saturdays from 8pm to midnight.

The Pierre, a Taj Hotel, is everything you want in a classic New York City stay, from sweeping views of Central Park to top-notch service that makes you feel special. This classic, five-star hotel sits right on the southeastern edge of Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street and is by far the best hotel stay I’ve had in the city. Its understated elegance is felt as soon as you walk into the lobby, which plays host to myriad lavish events throughout the year. Opened in 1930, the 41-story hotel with 189 small dog-friendly rooms and 76 apartments was modeled after Versailles by famed architects Schultze and Weaver (who also designed the Waldorf-Astoria) and boasts neo-Georgian accents, checkered marble floors, incredible ballroom spaces with grand staircases and a rotunda with murals hand-painted by American artist Edward Melcarth in 1976—one of the most romantic rooms I’ve seen in NYC. After my stay here, I can see why it’s been featured in films like First Wives Club, Meet Joe Black and Oceans 8. It’s also hosted luminaries like Coco Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, Andy Warhol, Hubert de Givenchy, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Yves Saint Laurent, Barbra Streisand, Joan Collins (and many UN delegations) over the many decades and you can see them represented in the hotel’s incredible candid photos by Ron Galella that line its main hallway. But where The Pierre really shines is in the details, which make it feel like home. Check-in was a breeze with staff who welcomed me hear

Need some writing inspo? Gather with fellow writers for this unique writing prompt series that takes place every Tuesday in the back of Pete’s Candy Store. The event kicks off with a guest lecturer who reads a piece of literature meant to inspire and serve as a springboard for writers. Everyone has 30-45 minutes to write and can share what they come up with if they want to.  The free event meets at 5pm every Tuesday.

Chase away the Sunday scaries with us at the Market with live music and good food! Signature Sundays kick off at noon and really gets going at 2pm with live performances from local acts: First Sundays - Melaner Second Sundays - Lulada Club  Third Sundays - Najah Moeser Fourth Sundays - Melaner Pair the fun with a specialty cocktail from Juliette Liquer that features the liquer with a splash of Prosecco. Make it an all-day affair with bottomless brunch! Spending $65 gets you a $35 TOM Card towards the meal of your choice from our editor-approved vendors and three hours of bottomless beverages, including mimosas, bellinis and Aperol Spritz. Just bring a proof of purchase to redeem it—the brunch deal is valid from noon to 5pm In no time, you’ll forget about Monday!

Celebrate the end of summer on Time Out Market New York’s Rooftop Terrace with sweeping views of the East River and Manhattan skyline as well as food and drink from the Market’s vendors. All weekend long, enjoy your pick of delicious eats such as Pat Lafrieda’s world-famous hot dogs, burgers and sweet potato tots, Jacob’s Pickles’ fried chicken and mac & cheese, ice cream from Sugar Hill Creamery and other great bites from the best of New York under one roof. Wash it all down with drink specials including a Watermelon Basil Margarita and a Silver Spritz. Of course, there will be live entertainment all weekend from DJ Price is Right (Friday, 7-11pm), dancing on Latin Mix Saturday (7pm start) and tunes from Mike O' Leary (6-10pm).  It’ll be the perfect way to celebrate and have someone else do the cooking. Happy Labor Day!

Walking out of your room at the Beekman to see its nine-story Victorian pyramidal atrium immediately places you back to the time of authors Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain and Ralph Waldo Emerson—who frequented the space when it was an annex for the New York Mercantile Library in the mid 1800s—and newspaper giant William Randolph Hearst, who once had an office in the building.  This architectural gem with eight tiered galleries served as the atrium to one of Manhattan’s very first skyscrapers—Temple Court—when it was built in 1881. Today, you can still see its original cast iron railings and balustrades, gorgeous millwork around its doorways and encaustic tiles featuring reds, browns and golds thanks to its successful restoration in 2016 by Gerner Kronick + Valcarcel Architects. Finally in 2024, the gorgeous atrium was made an interior NYC landmark. The atrium sure is the star of the show at the Beekman, but it’s not the only one. The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel as of 2022, offers a cozy but stylish stay with 287 rooms to book out (from studios to Queen, Deluxe and King suites with and without terraces as well as two turret penthouses), a 24-hour gym and an incredibly comfortable lobby that greets you with its own luxurious branded scent, Beekman 1802! Fresh Air. It boasts two highly-rated restaurants—Le Gratin by Chef Daniel Boulud and Temple Court by Tom Collichio—and the stunning Bar Room under the atrium. On the ninth floor, my studio suite faced an inner courtyard so the noise

By popular demand, fan-favorite Bark Barbecue is back with a hog roast and you’re invited! As part of Time Out’s month-long celebration of all things BBQ, the Time Out kitchen run by Ruben Santana will grill an entire hog on Sunday, August 18, and will give out succulent samples from 2 to 6pm. Santana is no stranger to a good cookout. “Every time we had cookouts or barbecues, I always was very attentive to people and the guests, taking care of people,” he told us in 2022. “And making sure they always had what they needed, and making sure my food was always good. That’s what you always want when you’re cooking for people.”  By the way, Bark’s Chopped Chicharrón and Brisket Sandwich was actually named one of the best sandwiches in NYC by The New York Times this summer. Make sure to grab the bar’s signature cocktails (courtesy of Chinola Liqueur and Bounty Rum) to wash it down between dancing to live music from Max Banda and DJ Torres. Reserve your tickets here. It’ll be a neighborhood party you won’t want to miss!

Missed the spectacular Aurora Borealis above NYC last night? You've got another chance to catch the celestial event tonight.  The geomagnetic storm that’s causing the Northern Lights to show up this far south is sticking around for a few more hours, so you’ll want to look up this evening. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just extended the geomagnetic storm warning, revealing that the Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania, Iowa and Oregon. RECOMMENDED: See 12 incredible photos of the Northern Lights over NYC Obviously, given the light pollution, New York City poses the biggest challenge to seeing these brilliant pinks, greens and blues. But things worked out for many of us last night, so the chances of catching the show again this evening are high. The remarkable sight of the Northern Lights over the Upper West Side and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park around 10pm tonight. pic.twitter.com/kESwfsJHLm — David Lei (@davidlei) October 11, 2024 If you really want to make an effort to get beautiful shots, head outside of the city (upstate even) or to a high or flat area that has a clear view of the horizon, between 10pm and 2am. We recommend any of these rooftop bars or grabbing friends and spending some time at these NYC parks. Happy viewing!

Need to make a quick exit from New York City? Now you can on the cheap thanks to a new flight offered by JetBlue. For the first time ever, the airline launched service to the “unspoiled nature, sky-blue waters and stunning landscapes” of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.  Right now, you can now book $139 one-way flights between the two locations, with the new roundtrip service operating on Wednesdays and Sundays. RECOMMENDED: A guide to the Caribbean "We are ecstatic to welcome JetBlue to our shores, marking a major step forward in our tourism development efforts,” said Honorable Carlos James, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. “As we continue to enhance our tourism offerings and promote our beautiful islands as a premier destination, this partnership opens new opportunities for both leisure and business travelers. The connection with New York is especially significant as it strengthens ties with our diaspora and provides more seamless travel options for those wishing to explore St. Vincent and the Grenadines." The inaugural flight (an Airbus A320 aircraft) took off on Thursday, October 10, landing at Argyle International Airport (SVD). If you don’t know, St. Vincent and the Grenadines is actually made up of 32 islands and cays in the Caribbean. It’s actually known as the “Critter Capital of the Caribbean” because there’s an abundance of marine wildlife to discover, whether you’re scuba diving, yachting or

The Met Gala is an opulent night out for celebrities, fashion icons and other luminaries to mark the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute spring exhibition, and it’s become a spectacle for the rest of us to gawk at and (recently) criticize. In 2023, there was some hubbub over the theme, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” since the designer was known for making fatphobic, racist, misogynistic and Islamophobic comments, according to Time. Last year, the event's theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” was a commentary on humanity’s fragility, the passing of time and the ephemerality of wealth, which seemed to be lost on many of the attendees, including a TikToker who went viral (in the bad way) for lip synching to “Let them eat cake” in a Marie Antoinette-inspired getup. This year, the Met seems to be going in another direction entirely, highlighting Black style in menswear over the centuries. The new theme is based on the upcoming 2025 spring exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”  The production is apparently inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, and it will examine the “Black dandy,” and how this figure developed in Enlightenment Europe during the 18th century as well as a look at 21st-century incarnations in London, New York and Paris. Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour will co-chair The Met Gala, which is set for May 5.

Halloween doesn’t have to murder your wallet—NYC has a ton of free, fun events around town that are safe and car-free. Every year, the NYC DOT partners with Open Streets, plazas, and other areas for the month of October to create pedestrian spaces to celebrate the spooky season. RECOMMENDED: The best Halloween events for 2024 in NYC More than 100 car-free events have been planned for NYCs, including live music, circus acts, comedic clown performances, jugglers, and more. There are also events in November coming up to celebrate the Mexican holiday of Día De Los Muertos.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by NYC DOT (@nyc_dot)   Free Halloween events on Open Streets: October 18: Mount Hope Place Open Streets, The Bronx: 4:30-7:30pm, produced by PS 117. October 19: 34th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Parade (East 9th St between Avenues A and B, Manhattan): Noon-3pm, produced by The Friends of the First Run. Gansevoort Plaza, Manhattan: 11am-5pm, produced by Meatpacking Business Improvement District. Chauncey Street Open Street, Brooklyn: Noon-4pm, produced by Chauncey Street Block and Tenant Association. Kensington Plaza: Noon-5pm, produced by Broadway for Arts Education. October 20: Tompkins Ave Open Street, Brooklyn: Noon-6pm, produced by Tompkins Ave Merchants Association and Bridge Street Development Corporation. October 26: Fordham Plaza, Brooklyn: October 26, 2-6pm, produced by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. W 9th Street Open Street, Manhattan: 3-

Gowanus has undergone huge transformation in the last decade—its proximity to some of the best and coolest neighborhoods in Brooklyn have made it the prime spot to be right now despite its toxic canal. Whole Foods moving in was just the tip of the iceberg. And now that the neighborhood is one of the most desirable in NYC, moving here is more difficult than ever. Luckily, the city has made it possible. If the Gowanus monster doesn’t scare you, scroll down to find out how you can score an affordable apartment this month. RECOMMENDED: 9 tips and tricks on how to win an affordable housing lottery in NYC Where is it? 420 Carroll Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn. How many units are available? Ninety units out of 360 residences in the 20-story building. What units are available? Twelve studios, 49 one-bedrooms, 22 two-bedrooms, and seven three-bedrooms. Five percent of units are set aside for residents with mobility issues while 2% is set aside for those with vision and hearing disability. Community Board residents get 20% of the units while NYC employees will get 5%.  Photograph: courtesy Housing Connect NYC How much do they cost? It depends on income and household size, but the studios are listed between $784 to $2,185 per month; the one-bedrooms are listed at $828 to $3,298 per month; the two-bedrooms are listed at $967 to $2,768 per month. And the three bedrooms are listed at $1,093 to $3,174. Tenants are responsible for electricity, electric stove and electric heat. What else do

As someone who has done LARP (Live Action Role Play) and played my fair amount of Dungeons and Dragons, knowing how to actually wield a sword has been on my bucket list, but I never thought I’d actually do it. And then seeing our queen Chappell Roan dressed as a knight at the VMAs? I was ready to gear up and take a jab at it for our “Back to Class” series on fun and off-the-beaten-path classes in NYC. RECOMMENDED: The 39 best classes in NYC for 2024 On a Saturday morning, I arrived at the Gotham Swords or Gotham European Martial Arts Collective (GEMAC for short) class at Ripley-Grier Studios near Times Square feeling confident in my ability to swing around a sword. I’d seen it done in countless movies and TV shows—how hard could it be, really? Turns out, actually pretty hard. The instructor Katie Mead handed out wooden longswords to about a dozen novices who definitely looked like they’d watched a lot of sword fighting in their lives (read: me) and quickly got into the very basics: how to hold your body, then how to hold the sword, and the first movement—a demi-lunge. Photograph: Mykal Bayne for Time Out New York I didn’t expect to have to watch myself in the studio’s mirror, which was eye-opening and distracting because I look less like Joan of Arc and more like I have the power of God and anime on my side. My attention was thankfully focused on Katie, though, who over the course of an hour showed us how to thrust the sword at a target, aiming it right at their throat and

This year’s New York Comic Con is promising to be a good one with a stacked slate of celeb appearances, juicy panels and a packed show floor featuring the biggest media brands. Devotees of all sorts of IPs will be foaming at the mouth like the Avatar the Last Airbender’s biggest fan (iykyk) when they see the line-up below, which includes appearances from big names like Matt Smith, Josh Brolin, Paul Bettany, Hayley Atwell, Sam Heughan and David Harbour. There are also exciting panels featuring the casts and the folks behind House of the Dragon, Starship Troopers, Moon Man with Kid Cudi, Red Dead Redemption, The Lord of the Rings universe with Bear McCreary and Rufus Wainwright, The Fall of the House of Usher, Psych, Shameless, Futurama and Saturday Night Live. RECOMMENDED: Coldplay is playing a free one-night-only concert in NYC next month On Wednesday, Comic Con, which hits the Javits Center Thursday, October 17, through Sunday, October 20, announced panels for 2024, and we’re so excited. Take a look below. What are panels at Comic Con? Apple TV+ presents ShrinkingThursday, October 17, 11am Panelists: Emmy-Award winner, co-creator and executive Producer Brett Goldstein, executive producer, co-creator and star Jason Segel, as well as Emmy-Award nominee Christa Miller, Emmy-Award nominee Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell and Ted McGinley. “Apple’s acclaimed, hit comedy Shrinking follows a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his

While all of New York City is worthwhile in our eyes, there’s one that stands out among the rest right now. Last year, we named Fort Greene as the coolest neighborhood in NYC for its family-friendly atmosphere, slew of mom-and-pop shops and cultural hot spots. This year, we’re choosing Flatbush (dubbed Little Caribbean) for its many cultural shops, fantastic restaurants and bars and the community vibes its residents and business owners uphold and celebrate.  RECOMMENDED: The coolest neighborhoods in the world To come up with the final ranking, our global network of local editors narrowed down the selections by considering community and social ventures, access to open and green space, and thriving street life. Flatbush landed the top spot as the coolest neighborhood in NYC and the 17th coolest in the world (out of 38). “Yes, you’ll find some of those international hallmarks of ‘cool’. But in every neighborhood on this list there’s something you won’t find anywhere else,” Time Out’s Travel Editor Grace Beard says. “When communities fiercely support and rally around their local businesses, even the most eccentric ideas can become a reality. And that, in our eyes, is what makes a neighborhood truly cool.” So, why did we choose Flatbush? South and east of Brooklyn’s leafy Prospect Park, Flatbush has its own gravitational pull. The neighborhood’s bevy of Black-owned businesses—from popular watering holes to restaurants that slap—its perfect proximity to arguably the city’s best

New York City was privy to a very special convergence of celestial phenomena on Tuesday—a partial lunar eclipse and supermoon! It took place between 8:41pm and 12:47am Tuesday night and, according to space.com, the event was viewable by 50% of the world’s population! The partial eclipse was actually caused by the Earth’s shadow covering some of the moon, blocking a piece of it from reflecting sunshine to us. The moon was also a full supermoon, meaning it was in its closest orbit to Earth, making it big and bright. According to the New York Times, this is the second of four consecutive supermoons this year. The next two will take place on October 17 and November 15. It’s called the “harvest” moon because historically, farmers had more light to harvest their crops by. The peak partial eclipse hit at 10:44pm last night and several photographers caught it on camera. Take a look at our favorite shots below. RECOMMENDED: Could the Northern Lights be visible in NYC this week? 1. In front of a purple Empire State Building View this post on Instagram A post shared by Guy Gabriel (@guygabrielphotography) 2. In full harvest vibes View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gary Hershorn (@garyhershorn) 3. Rising over the skyline View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dan Martland (@dantvusa) 4. Partying with Lady Liberty View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dan Martland (@dantvusa) 5. In Hudson “Castle on t

A lot of new construction has been going on for years in Astoria, Queens, and finally, we’re seeing some of the benefits of that—affordable housing lotteries! Two just popped up on the city’s Housing Connect website, which is the hub for searching for and applying to affordable housing across the boroughs. One of the apartment buildings is solidly in Astoria while the other, the Northern II, is in Long Island City. Take a look below to find out more. RECOMMENDED: An affordable housing lottery just opened near Hudson Yards Where are they? 21-11 31st Avenue and The Northern II at 38-27 32nd Street and 38-38 32nd Street in Astoria-Long Island City. How many units are available? At 21-11 31st Avenue, there are 43 affordable units across the seven-story building. At The Northern II, there are 59 affordable units out of the 193 apartments within this new development. What units are available? At 21-11 31st Avenue, there are only one-bedroom apartments available, whereas at The Northern II, there are studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units up for grabs.  How much do they cost? It depends on income and household size and location. Thirty-six apartments at 21-11 31st Avenue will cost $1,974 a month while seven of them will cost $2,600 a month.  Over at The Northern II, the studios will be listed between $1,757 to $3,105 per month; the one-bedrooms will be listed at $1,875 to $3,317 per month; the two-bedrooms will be listed at $2,232 to $3,963 per month. At both places, tenants

Flying out of JFK Airport now reaches new heights for Delta One ticketholders. Open as of Wednesday, the new Delta One Lounge at JFK is the first of its kind and larger than any Delta Sky Lounge in the world. Located between Concourses A and B in Terminal 4, it’s a quick walk from security and spans more than 39,000 square feet and has a slew of amenities for the “premium traveler, from fine dining to spa-like wellness treatments to valet services and more,” a press release says. Delta promises: one step inside, and you’ll forget you’re in an airport. "Our teams have spared no detail to ensure Delta One Lounge guests receive a truly memorable experience," said Claude Roussel, Vice President – Delta Sky Clubs and Lounge Experience. "It’s a new era for Delta – this Lounge is raising the bar across the board, from the amenities to the food and beverage offerings to the level of personalized service. We want our guests to feel the difference here; moreover, we want them to feel welcomed and valued from the moment they step through the door." Here’s what you can expect in the lounge when you stop in. 1. A premium bar  Photograph: Jason Dewey, courtesy of Delta This Art Deco-inspired space with a nod to the gold leaf ceiling and chandeliers of Radio City Music Hall, serves classic cocktails with an updated flare. 2.  A 140-seat brasserie, market and bakery   Photograph: courtesy of Delta Inspired by NYC’s delis with a white-marble counter, the Market and Bakery serves seasonal,

Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building has been giving us murders to solve for three seasons, and now as the fourth season debuts, it’s giving us one more mystery to solve—in person. Hulu and The Escape Game, located in midtown, have partnered up to create The Only Murders in the Building Escape Game, which launched today, August 30. RECOMMENDED: Five NYC filming locations of Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building" Last night, I got the chance to escape the new immersive game, which is set in the fourth season. If you’ve missed the show, it’s about three friends and neighbors—played by Steve Martin (Charles Haden-Savage), Martin Short (Oliver Putnam), and Selena Gomez (Mabel Mora)—who investigate murders that occur, at first, in their Upper West Side apartment building. They create a podcast and engage in hilarious but also serious hijinks along the way. In season four, the trio wrestle with the shocking events at the end of season three surrounding Charles’ stunt double and friend, Sazz Pataki. Questioning whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim, the investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the “Only Murders” podcast. As the amateur sleuths race back to New York, they embark on an even more epic journey—traversing their building’s courtyard to delve into the twisted lives of the Arconia’s West Tower residents. I am a fan of the show but haven’t seen the first episode of season 4 yet, so I was worried I’d be out