Emma Pilkington

We’ve all seen the buzz around the Paris Olympics, from Parisians threatening to defecate in the Seine and the Parisian mayor herself dipping into the river to prove its cleanliness to how Snoop Dogg would carry the Olympic torch and more. That's all to say, a crowd of over 300,000 people is predicted to line up along the Seine to watch the performances and athletes, along with massive screens for residents to watch the games. You can see the full schedule here. But if you’ll be watching here in NYC, the best sports bars across the boroughs will screen the games with special Olympic-themed cocktails, menus, and decorated rooftops, between Friday, July 26, and Sunday, August 11.  RECOMMENDED: When the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony will start, including schedule, location and performances

There's nothing more "summer in NYC" than taking in a movie in the great outdoors, under the hardly-seen stars and set to the humming soundtrack of the city. Even better, all of the screenings listed here are free to attend. New Yorkers love to take in films on the nicest rooftops, on the best beaches, and in our city's greatest parks (preferably with a drink or popcorn in hand). Luckily, NYC has no shortage of movies in the park you can attend in the warmer months. Prefer to watch your favorite films indoors in the A/C? Check out the best movie theaters in NYC. And for some at-home inspiration, you can always catch up on the best NYC movies of all time. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to things to do in the summer in NYC 

There’s a bunch of ways to do a beach day in NYC: You can eat a big breakfast before, pack snacks and fill a flask, turn it into a whole weekend of glamping, or plan your own tasting tour. Rockaway Beach has options each way, and its surrounding restaurants and bars have some of the best frozen drinks, tacos and burgers of any beach in town. Here’s everywhere to eat and drink when you’re surfing and sanding in the Rockaways. 

Enjoy a day-long celebration of Pan-African artistry and musicality on Sunday, August 11, from the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute, in partnership with Harlem Week.  This year's event is titled Afribembé Festival: Rhythms of Home, with a focus on paying tribute to the Motherland of Africa, the Freedom Home of Haiti, and the current home of El Barrio, all the while honoring ancestral roots. The event runs from 4:30-6:30pm at Grant's Tomb at the General Grant National Memorial, and is a part of the larger day-long event from Harlem Week "A Great Day in Harlem."  Expect live music, dance, performing arts and artivism activities. Other performers during "A Great Day in Harlem" include The Gospel Caravan, the Harlem Music Festival All-Star Band led by Ray Chew and other groovy scheduled performers. 

Harlem’s historic artistic heritage will be on full display during this live series of events celebrating the people, arts, culture and food of Harlem. This year's celebration, running from August 3-18, commemorates Harlem Week's 50th anniversary and includes block party and film celebrations to mark the historic year. Even though it's called Harlem "Week," the celebrations will cover more than two weeks this year. Other events throughout the series include an Uptown Night Market, special musical performances, a vendor fair, virtual dance parties and livestreams. They are also back with their cornerstone events such as the Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run & Health Walk, and "A Great Day in Harlem." There are events for all ages, including a spelling bee, youth conference and hackathon.  The festivities first began back in 1974 as a one-time-only event called Harlem Day. It was intended to create a "much-needed positive vibe" and pull the community out of its economic and social doldrums, event organizers say. The event grew from there into the annual festival we know and love today.

There are only five weeks until society tells you that it’s no longer socially acceptable to wear white and pumpkin spice is everywhere. So it’s time to make the most of the next few weeks, and what better way to bask in the summer heat than stuffing your face with oysters and Aperol spritzes?  This Sunday, July 28, from noon to 4pm, The Noortwyck is hosting its second event for its Summer Series. The West Village American restaurant is pairing up with Popina, an Italian eatery, to bring you an “elevated oyster roast” and backyard barbecue. Popina, the host of the event, is right on the Columbia Waterfront in Cobble Hill, with a gorgeous view of the Manhattan skyline and a garden patio with lots of seating. It’s the recipe for a perfect summer’s Sunday in Brooklyn.  The menu is curated by The Noortwyck’s Executive Chef Andy Quinn and Wine Director Cedric Nicaise, who met at Eleven Madison Park. Highlights of Sunday’s offerings include Peeko Grilled Oysters with nduja butter, roasted Jimmy Nardello peppers with grilled carrots and spiced labneh and Elote with szechuan pepper and black lime.  Alongside the buffet will be an extensive wine list, a Spritz bar by Aperol & Campari, live music and beer from Threes Brewing. Each ticket is $75 and includes two drink tickets. 

If you’re a true New Yorker, you know all about Andy Warhol and the Empire State Building. But how often have you heard their names together?  From July 25 through to July 28, the Empire State Building is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Empire, Andy Warhol’s avant-garde black and white silent film. The film is shot from the 44th floor of the Time-Life Building and consists of one single stationary shot of the Empire State Building, with a running time of a whooping eight hours and five minutes. Through a collaboration between MoMa and the Andy Warhol Museum from Pittsburgh, this celebration allows visitors to watch the film on the building’s 80th floor—a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience, and more literally, a one-time-only screening. Immerse yourself in Andy Warhol’s film as you make your way through the building’s Observatory, which was recently named in TripAdvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” as the #1 attraction in the world. While you are there, take in views at the 86th and 102nd Floor Observation Decks, and explore the building’s other exhibits that draw on the Empire State and its role as New York City’s flagship attraction.  Honor the structure that inspired Andy Warhol’s Empire and soak in the architectural magnificence of the Empire State Building. Tickets are $44 for adults, $38 for children, and $42 for seniors. 

This Wednesday night, from 6pm to 9pm, the Cocktail & Raw Bar Jaffa welcomes host Emma Hearst for an evening of unique drinks, delicious bites and great conversation.  Emma Hearst is a James Beard Award-nominated chef, cookbook author, and founder of Forts Ferry Farm—a 100-acre farm rooted in the mission to combine fun with farming, and sharing quality-chef produce with communities all across New York.  Her most recent cookbook, Flavors From the Farm, explores ingredient-driven recipes using fresh produce all while sharing her farm’s ethos and her own entertaining personal essays. Her recipes include a sungold tomato gimlet, vegetable soups, and a whole section on the art of salad.  The food served on Wednesday is no different from the over 100 recipes featured in her cookbook. Working with the Jaffa team, Emma is offering unique specials dependent on in-season produce.  Here are some of the offerings available tomorrow night:  Focaccia with zaatar and seasonal farm vegetables, served with a farm honey dip Sungold Tomato & Brown Butter Hummus served with house-made laffa bread Le Grand Aioli served with farm crudites, shrimp cocktail, and chilled king card with chermoula Add vegetable-forward cocktails and other Jaffa staples, and you have yourself an evening of taste. 

July 28 marks Peruvian Independence Day, and Llama Inn is ready to celebrate. Top Peruvian chefs from all across New York City are working together to bring you a taste of Peru, from noon to 6pm this Sunday at Llama Inn in Williamsburg. With a restaurant, rooftop and patio, Llama Inn is the perfect venue for a summer celebration.  Co-owners Juan Correa and chef Erik Ramirez of Llama Inn bring you Peruvian Independence Day to honor their Peruvian heritage and traditions. With help from other chefs, including Jose Luis of Mission Ceviche and Yuri Herrera of Popular, their favorite Peruvian dishes will be available at food stations throughout the restaurant, honoring the street food vendors of Lima, Peru.  There will also be cocktails available separately for purchase—including frozen pisco sours courtesy of Pisco 1615—and music provided by DJ Boyish Charm. Peruvian food, cocktails and music: what screams a summer party more?  If you purchase a ticket online, each ticket gets you one dish, and they are sold in a pack of five for $50. You can also grab one at the door on Sunday for $10.

If you’ve watched The Great British Bake Off, you may have witnessed the first-ever Vegan Week, where contestant Ruby Bhogal’s chocolate, lemon, and coconut cake took quite the tumble…literally.  But instead of letting her cake catastrophe destroy her, Ruby Bhogal is coming to New York City from July 31 through August 2 to celebrate her new cookbook, One Bake, Two Ways: Fifty bakes with an all-plant option every time. I mean, talk about turning your setback into a comeback. For every baking recipe, whether it’s a chocolate fudge cake with milk chocolate fudge frosting, or sweet samosas with medjool date and orange, there is a plant-based version to match it. Her visit to NYC includes a discussion at Strand Books on August 1 and an opportunity to get your new cookbook signed. 

You don’t have to be a dedicated cinephile to understand that 70mm film transforms movies into crisper, bigger, and brighter images that will transcend your cinematic experience. This summer, the Museum of the Moving Image’s (MoMI) annual festival “See It Big: 70mm,” is back in Astoria, Queens to bring you yet another series of big-screen classic and contemporary showings.  “See It Big: 70mm” is New York City’s only annual festival of 70mm films, with this year’s lineup taking place from July 18 through to August 18, at the Sumner M. Redstone Theater. The festival, sponsored by MUBI, kicks off with the East Coast Premiere of a new 70mm print of John Ford’s 1965 masterpiece The Searchers, Jacques Tati’s large-scale comedy Playtime, Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odessey, Christopher Nolan’s action thriller Tenet, and Ron Howard’s epic Far and Away starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.  MoMI tackles the intersection of art, technology, enjoyment, and social impact of film, television, and digital art media. “See It Big: 70mm” is one of many past and present exhibitions, screenings, and discussion and education programs, many of which include actors, directors, and creative leaders.  70mm film has become increasingly rare, with filmmakers like Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer keeping the large-format film strip alive. “It is the ideal film format for ambitious cinematic spectacles and panoramic vistas, while also offering incredible intimacy,” said MoMI in a press release. Se

Just because New York City is experiencing heat wave after heat wave does not give you an excuse to sit inside your air-conditioned apartment all season long. It’s time to get outside and touch some grass. And, if you attend the River and Blues at Rockefeller Park this summer, you get to listen to some boogielicious music too. This summer, the concert series is back for its 25th anniversary. With four free concerts running through to August 1, RVSP to secure yourself a free spot at one of the most beautiful places in the city: Rockefeller Park. If you bring a friend and a picnic, Rockefeller Park will supply the sunset view of the Hudson River and groovy music. What could be more NYC summer?  Here’s the lineup:  July 11: Los Lobos July 18: Riff Raff July 25: Leela James August 1: Abraham Alexander

Back and better than ever: The “intramural league of late night” is coming to Caveat, the cabaret comedy theater located deep under Clinton Street. At this live taping of "U Need to Know This!," the late-night-style comedy show created by Mark Stetson and Josh Burstein, you’ll see a stacked lineup of comedians and musical talent take to the stage, including Kyle Gordon, Britt Migs, and Jon Rudnitsky. See the show on Tuesday, July 16. 

Have you ever played soccer? Or volleyball? Or perhaps, have you never ever touched a ball in your life because you’ve always been called uncoordinated? Well, who cares. At Try Footvolley Day with JOÜK Soccer, anyone 13+ can leave their pride at the door and give the Brazilian summer sport a go. This Friday, July 12, from 9-10:30am, join champion footvolley player and coach Juliana Benn Soares at Riverside Park South by the beach volleyball courts. Make sure to bring your water bottle and give-it-a-go attitude. 

We’ve all, at some point or another, whispered into our best friend's ear and confessed an earth-shattering, mind-altering secret. We’ve also all accidentally (or not-so-accidentally) eavesdropped on a juicy conversation we so desperately want to know the subject of. Well, at Dirty Little Secrets Improv Show, you can experience both. As the secret-teller and listener-of-secrets, this indie improv comedy show will take your secrets at the door as part of their admission and use them to fire up a night of humorous oversharing. What could be a more perfect evening: feeling the cathartic release of spilling the beans, and the connection between yourself and a room full of strangers. Leave your embarrassment behind.  So mark your calendar and prepare your deepest and darkest secrets. Catch the next show this Monday, July 15, at The BATSU! Theatre. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 7:30pm.

There are over 2,000 bars in NYC that fuel the city’s nightlife. Hanna Lee Communications (HLC), an award-winning multimedia PR and marketing agency, wants to honor our vibrant scene in the first-ever New York Bartender Week.  RECOMMENDED: The 50 best bars in NYC right now This month, New York Bartender Week kicks off its inaugural fest from November 18 to 24. The week-long celebration will spotlight the bar community, with over 180 bars—including cocktail, restaurant, hotel and sports bars—participating across the city and New York State as a whole. Local distillers are also getting in on the action, with 54 local spirit brands participating. The mission? To celebrate the art of bartending and encourage tourism and economic development.  “To celebrate our agency’s 20th anniversary, as proud New Yorkers we decided to launch New York Bartender Week to show our love for our city and state,” says Hanna Lee, President and Founder of Hanna Lee Communications, in a press release. “This annual event will inspire New Yorkers and visitors alike to expand their travel destinations and explore the amazing hospitality scene across all of New York State. We will also encourage consumers to visit their favorite local bars and support their beloved bartenders and bar teams. Our mission is to bring bars, tourism and economic development together to spotlight our wonderful state and the people who make it special. It is also to salute bartending as a noble career path and celebrate its craf

New Yorkers are used to the many public art sculptures that decorate NYC’s vibrant streets and parks. But a new set of statues have come to the Meatpacking District that are setting a whole new bar for the city’s public art scene.  One hundred life-size elephants have appeared in the Meatpacking District and will be on view through October 2024 as part of “The Great Migration,” a global fundraising effort to uplift Indigenous voices and motivate the human race to share space with their animal neighbors. RECOMMENDED: The best outdoor art in NYC this summer “The Great Migration” relies on the collaboration between Indigenous artisans, contemporary artists, and cultural institutions, all of whom work together to raise money to fund human-wildlife coexistence projects. The funds are also used in biodiversity conservation and protection efforts of migratory animals that traverse land, skies, oceans and seas.  Each elephant is created by The Coexistence Collective, a group of 200 indigenous artists from the Bettakurumba, Paniya, Kattunayakan and Soliga communities of India’s Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu. Over the past five years, the collective has made sure each elephant is perfectly detailed to give life to each animal sculpture, drawing from both their own experience and generational knowledge of nature and wildlife.  Photograph: Shaye Weaver for Time Out New York The elephants are made from lantana camara, a flowering plant and one of the world’s most invasi

As far as outdoor art exhibits are concerned, this one is sure to be a memorable one: The Great Elephant Migration, an installation made up of a herd of 100 life-size elephants that’s currently on display in New York, will end its national tour in Los Angeles following stops in Miami and Montana. The striking project is the brainchild of UK-born animal rights activist and arts advocate Ruth Ganesh, who collaborated with animal researcher and elephant expert Tarsh Thekaekara to bring the roving exhibit to life. Ganesh is also the cofounder of the Coexistence Collective, a group of 200 artisans based in India that created the pieces. The goal? To uplift indigenous voices and shed light on the perils that elephants are facing around the world. Perhaps, humans interacting with the visually striking creations will start thinking more about their real-life counterparts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Great Elephant Migration (@greatelephantmigration) The elephants are made from lantana camara, a flowering plant and one of the world’s most invasive weeds. When lantana grows in India’s protected areas, animals are forced out of their homes and into urban areas, which only exacerbates human-wildlife conflict. By constructing these elephants out of lantana, the weed’s presence in protected areas decreases, and animals are able to roam freely in their own homes.  Previously on display in London, India and Rhode Island, the pieces are actually up for

The idea of finding an affordable apartment in New York City that is pet-friendly and has in-unit laundry is unheard of and often impossible. Now, however, in a new housing lottery from NYC Housing Connect, you can have this, and more. With additional amenities including a gym, rooftop terrace, playground, dog park, covered parking, bike storage, green space, recreation room, electric vehicle charging stations outdoor areas, the lottery for Water’s Edge—the name of the apartment building—is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.  Here are the important details about the new lottery for those interested in a new apartment. Recommended: An affordable housing lottery just opened on the Upper West Side near Central Park Where is it? Water’s Edge is located at 5 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island. It’s a seven-minute walk to the St. George Ferry stop, and only a 20-minute ferry ride to Battery Park City. Talk about a stunning morning commute. How many units are available? The seven-story residential building has 23 units available. What units are available and how much do they cost? Three studios, 17 one-bedroom apartments and three two-bedrooms are available. The studio’s monthly rent falls at $2,395, for those with an annual household income from $82,115 to $161,590. The one-bedroom apartments have a monthly rent of $2,655, for those with an income ranging from $91,029 to $181, 740. The two-bedrooms go for $3,835 a month, for those with incomes between $131,486 to $218,010. Each un

Tranquility in New York City: some would say it’s an oxymoron, but OASES, a new wellness collective opening this month, is making the pairing possible. The new wellness center is opening in two phases: First, on August 16, it will debut its all-day Café and Bazaar, and following closely behind, its full-service restaurant and bar with an adjacent private dining and event space called The Tara Room.  Located in the heart of Chelsea, OASES is a new wellness collective that targets wellness enthusiasts and beginners alike. The collective is made up of multiple unique spaces all rooted in the Ayurvedic principles of balance and harmony. Sonam Sangmo, the founder, draws on her Himalayan and Buddhist upbringing in India, as well as her background in luxury fashion design, to envision and curate each of these spaces.  RECOMMENDED: The ultimate guide to Chelsea One of the goals of OASES is to engage all five senses in a space that is “rooted in ethical, mindful, and informed consumption.” In the bustling city of New York, Sangmo hopes to mimic the sensation of entering a friend’s home, providing guests with a warm and safe environment that promotes balance and rejuvenation, she says. The sanctuary spans 4,755 feet and melds together contemporary aesthetics, ancient influences, soft curves, calming colors, abundant greenery and purifying water elements to create such a peaceful sanctuary that promises to help you forget you’re still in NYC.  The café at OASES offers in-house dining

If you’ve ever experienced the true chaos of March Madness or the excitement of the Olympic Games, chances are you’ve heard of—or even filled out—their almost-just-as-exciting sporting brackets. But have you ever heard of the New York City Honorary Dog Mayor election bracket?  This summer, 16 “canine-didates” are running for NYC’s next honorary dog mayor. Sally the Basset Hound, the current dog mayor, is stepping down after being elected in 2022. Having beaten Riley the Golden Retriever, Sally held strong for her two-year term in office but has now decided to pass the baton. This means it is officially time to elect a new NYC dog mayor.  Recommended: The Westminster Dog Show is finally coming back to Manhattan On Wednesday, July 31, Puccini the Yorkiepoo and Mello the Samoyoed will go up against each other. Puccini lives in Hell’s Kitchen and runs with the campaign slogan “Pawsitively Puccini,” stating in an Instagram post, “As a dog, I know our city’s streets, parks, and treats like the back of my paw. I promise to make our community a  better place for all species!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Honorary NYC Dog Mayor (@dogmayornyc) VERSUS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marshmello the Samoyed 🐻‍❄️ (@mello_thesamoyed) They are the second pairing going head to head, with Pepper the Mini Chocolate Dachshund knocking out Zayla the Rottweiler just last week. Other dog candidates that have yet to hit the polls hail from

What once was a 1940s barbershop has just opened as Lavitta’s Creole located in Harlem. Instead of stools, there are now dining tables, and instead of trimmers, there are now forks and knives to dig into traditional Louisiana Creole food with creative gourmet twists. Executive Chef and Owner Jimmy Thomas’ says he is paying homage to his mother, Lavitta—which practically means “ambition,” “beauty” and “inspiration,” he says—and his family’s own Creole recipes and hopes to contribute to the rich cultural environment that is Harlem. The neighborhood has always been a social and cultural hub, with jazz, comedy, and theater deeply ingrained in the social fabric of the community. But Thomas also noticed a void: the lack of a restaurant that represents truly authentic New Orleans Creole cooking.  That’s when he decided to create Lavitta’s. Transforming the barbershop-turned-salon, into an intimate, homey restaurant, Thomas promises to deliver recipes rooted in a respect for his family’s culinary heritage and a commitment to extraordinary dining experiences. Behind this respect lies inspiration from his mother and grandfather—both restaurateurs and chefs who trained him both how to cook and how to love the process. Thomas took these skills to the Michelin-starred restaurant BlackBird and Otom in Chicago, and to Paris, where he dove into the food scene, and then to New Orleans, where he studied and mastered the art of Creole cuisine. He’s been featured on Food Network’s Supermarket S

Summer in New York means happy hour, basking in the sun and getting off the humid and bustling city streets—all of which can be found at IGC Hospitality’s newest rooftop bar the Vintage Green.  The newest and largest rooftop from IGC Hospitality, which has brought you Refinery, Royalton Park Avenue and Glass Ceiling rooftops, Vintage Green opened on July 24 as the perfect summer hotspot for drinking, socializing and entertainment.  RECOMMENDED: The 29 best rooftop bars in NYC Take the elevator up from the Shelburne Sonesta Hotel in Murray Hill to the top floor, and you’ll find a wrap-around terrace with indoor and outdoor space—with a bar in each—and plenty of different seating areas. The Vintage Green, at 11,000 square feet, provides visitors with fine dining, delicious cocktails and live immersive art and augmented reality entertainment. This all exists in a garden oasis atmosphere, where plants and greenery juxtapose the close-up view of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building and the East River.  Photograph: Andrew Kalantarov Photograph: Andrew Kalantarov With a vintage and garden aesthetic comes contemporary culinary delights, provided by Chef Chris D’Ambrosio, formerly of Bouley. These delicious mouthwatering morsels include caviar, oysters and hotdogs. Wash that all down with elevated cocktails, like a passionfruit aperol margarita, brought to you by Beverage Director Nancy Santiago.  On top of delicious food and drink, there will be live pop-up performances a

New York City is no stranger to some of the most stunning light shows in the country during the holiday season. But this winter, a new light show coming to Queens may just raise the bar entirely.  Tianyu Lights Festival will make its NYC debut adjacent to Citi Field between November 14, 2024 and January 12, 2025. The festival combines traditional Chinese artistry with light sculptures and new technology, providing visitors with a truly immersive cultural experience. Tianyu Arts & Culture has previously produced over 85 festivals across the U.S. in the past decade and is ready to tackle NYC’s already rich history of holiday light displays.  Recommended: Ornate lanterns are lighting up NYC's Garment District But behind the lights and sculptures is the storyline that inspires the entire festival: Koda’s Adventure. A 7-year-old boy, Koda, has just returned from journeying to the Amazon rainforest. The plants and animals that visitors will see, sprinkled with magical elements, are from Koda’s own memories and imagination. As visitors wander through the light show, they will piece together Koda’s dream fragments, with chances to uncover clues and win prizes. Of course, this means lots of photo ops, too.   Behind the lit-up trees and magical animals of Koda’s dreams lie the team that brought the festival to life, comprised of Chinese lantern artists and video game designers—all of who have been commissioned to design and create installations made with steel, LED lights, and other co

Last year was the earth’s warmest recorded year ever. Now New York City is experiencing its third heat wave of the year, and we are not even halfway through the summer. As New Yorkers continue to battle the blazing heat and city humidity, a new bill has emerged to keep New Yorkers cool.  Titled “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation that tenant-occupied dwellings be provided with cooled and dehumidified air,” the new bill would require all building owners to maintain a maximum indoor temperature of 78°F when the outdoor air temperature is 82°F or higher. These temperature caps are modeled after other cities facing extreme heat—like Phoenix and Dallas.   Recommended: NYC is getting its third heat wave this summer: here’s what we know The bill, proposed by Councilman Lincoln Restler, rests on the notion that just as tenants receive heating in the winter, they deserve cooling in the summer. Caleb Smith, the resiliency coordinator for WE ACT for Environmental Justice, told the New York Times, “We’ve already agreed as a society that no one should freeze in their homes. But there’s no reason we should accept sauna-like conditions.” According to the Health Department, about 350 New Yorkers die from heat-related illnesses each year. While Eric Adams joked to reporters about sticking his head into the refrigerator on hot summer days, this really is a matter of life or death, especially as temperatures continue to rise. Jay Martin, executive

If you’ve always said—or your subconscious has told you—that one day you’ll eventually get that dog you’ve always wanted but needed a sign to do so, look no further. On Wednesday, July 24, all New York City dog adoption fees from Animal Care Centers across the city will be covered by Royal Canin.   As a non-profit organization and the only open-admission shelter serving NYC, the ACC is dedicated to ending animal homelessness across the city. Prioritizing not only shelter but health and wellness for all furry friends, the ACC has recently announced Royal Canin, a division of Mars, Inc., and a leader in science-based animal health nutrition, as their official nutrition partner. Hence why this coming Wednesday, in honor of their new partnership, Royal Canin declares July 24 as “NYC Adopt-A-Dog Day,” and will pay your adoption fees so you don’t have to. I mean, what more of a sign do you need? RECOMMENDED: NYC ranks in the top 10 for U.S. cities with the best dog parks “At Royal Canin, we believe that every pet should have the opportunity to access tailored nutrition for their needs, which is why we are honored to be named the official nutrition partner of Animal Cares Centers,” said Don Macintosh, Vice President, Royal Canin Professional Division, in a press release. “ACC is at the forefront of supporting pets in need and placing them in forever homes, and we are proud to be a part of that process by aiding in health through nutrition.”  Roughly 6.3 million animals enter animal

Airport terminals typically evoke feelings of stress, from almost missing your check-in window to attempting to get through baggage claim as quickly as possible so you can finally enjoy a $30 slice of pizza at your gate. But John F. Kennedy’s Terminal 6 will transform the experience as we know it. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, alongside JFK Millenium Partners, announced that 18 artists will debut new public art commissions when the terminal opens to passengers in 2026. The artists hail from seven different countries, with 10 currently living in New York. The art program is led by the Public Art Fund and will feature sculpture work, suspended installations, glass mosaic floor medallions and wall works. Recommended: JFK airport now has the largest Delta lounge in the world — here’s what it’s like These permanent commissions aim to capture and produce the spirit of New York.  “These remarkable artists will bring the unique spirit of our region to the new JFK Terminal 6, welcoming international visitors and locals alike,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “We applaud the creative vision of these talented artists and look forward to seeing their creative works transform the terminal.” The Port Authority has already transformed terminals at the new LaGuardia Airport and Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport through public artwork and new operational technology. Their goal is to create a world-class passenger experience for those passing thro