Ian Kumamoto

This year, it feels especially important to celebrate the massive contributions Black Americans have made historically, but it's equally important to celebrate the contributions they continue to make everyday across culture, cuisine, nightlife, and all areas of life. Luckily, we live in a city that has plenty to offer if you're looking to go all out this Black History Month. Here's where and how to celebrate the month-long event. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to things to do in winter

Lunar New Year (or Chinese New Year) is here to lift us up with new beginnings, beautiful art and delicious food. The celebration includes bursting firecrackers, lion dances, and delicious cuisine, including at Chinatown's Chinese New Year Parade, one of the best events in January and February. Don't miss filling your belly with amazing cuisine from one of the best Chinese restaurants in NYC either! RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Lunar New Year in NYC

Whether or not you realize it, New York is undergoing a nightlife renaissance. Communities that were once driven underground and considered "niche" have blossomed and claimed their rightful spot in the city's entertainment ecosystem—Note the whirlwind success of Charli xcx's BRAT last year.  Whether it's a new Latin party about to take over one of the biggest club venues in the Lower East Side, a Black-centered festival in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, or a party celebrating 2001 downtown NYC club culture, there's no shortage of exciting parties going on this month. Here are some of our top picks. RECOMMENDED: Out Late: Empanada Mama's flagship restaurant is the hottest gay bar in the city

New York City is full of free outdoor art that you don't even have to go to a museum to see. Sculptures, murals and photographs can be found in its parks, sidewalks and on its buildings! Locations such as the High Line, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum Of Art, Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn, Socrates Sculpture Park in Queens and other NYC locales all have a wide variety of pieces awaiting you, from massive sculptures to eye-popping murals and graffiti. Best of all, it costs you nothing to pay a visit. Below, find the best outdoor art in NYC to stroll by for a DIY walking tour. RECOMMENDED: The best art shows and exhibits in NYC

If you’re visiting NYC or just in the mood for a staycation, why not choose a hotel that also happens to have a gorgeous view of the skyline? It turns out dozens of stays have some of the best views in the city, from five-star hotels with luxurious, lavish interiors to modern but affordable boutique hotels. Besides, after tackling the best museums, galleries, restaurants, neighborhoods and other things to do in NYC, there’s nothing better than kicking back and seeing the city from above. Need some extra relaxation? Some of these hotels have hot tubs and some are home to the best spas in the city. We’ve checked these out ourselves to make sure these views really do take the cake! Recently added in December includes: Boro Hotel, Graduate Hotel and the Wythe Hotel among others. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best hotels in NYC Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every hotel featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

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. January 2025 update: We have completely revamped our list by visiting dozens of hotels across NYC, including 1 Hotel Central Park, The Carlyle, The Beekman, The Ludlow, The FiDi Hotel and Mandarin Oriental. 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, editori

Looking for the best New Year’s Eve parties? NYC has tons of options, and the night of December 31 doesn’t just revolve around Times Square's ball drop or spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks. There are plenty of amazing themed extravaganzas, all-night ragers and dance parties playing the best party songs as everyone dances, drinks and kisses on the last night of 2024. Plus, here are even more NYE events to get you into the spirit. RECOMMENDED: See the full guide to New Year's Eve in NYC

Time to yeet 2024 to the curb and ring in the new year right with the best New Year's Eve events in NYC. No matter how you’re hoping to ring in 2025—sloppy, sober, laid-back or buckwild—we’ve got the NYE celebration for you. So don your festive getups and get ready for a night of amazing dinners and more first-of-the-year festivities with this roundup of the best attractions and events for ringing in the New Year. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to New Year’s Eve in NYC

Wear your sunblock: The best NYC events in June 2025 are things to do outside. When you’re not spending all your free time soaking up the sun at the best beaches or drinking atop the city’s finest rooftop bars, you'll be rocking your rainbow during the Pride March and catching Tribeca Festival screeners. Get your tickets now for the best happenings of the month and keep your fingers (and toes) crossed for good weather. RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar for 2025

The city is just beginning to warm up and thaw out from its winter slumber with some incredible NYC events in March, including St. Patrick's Day and Women’s History Month. For sure, we'll all be heading to the best Irish pubs in the city, but there's more to do from the powerful Harlem Renaissance exhibit at the Met to the fashion-forward Orchid Show at NYBG. And finally, we can start fantasizing about packing away that puffy coat and gearing up best things to do in spring. RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar for 2025

This year started off strong as New York City started winning its war against rats, was named as the best city in the world and had an extremely packed spring season on Broadway. But then as 2024 unfolded, we experienced some pretty radical moments, like an incredible solar eclipse and an earthquake—and when Jennifer Lopez declared “if you know, you know” about her mystifying Bronx bodega order. From there, we ditched the dating apps and confoundedly found love at live dating shows and running clubs, and suffered heartache when we lost a few greats—RIP to the Rubin Museum‘s physical space (it’s still in operation), the Fotografiska museum of photography (temporarily at least), our beloved Flaco the owl, pandemic-era dining sheds and $15 congestion pricing (oh no!). But New York City is nothing if not resilient. We celebrated the Paris Olympics from afar, turned out to the U.S. Open, saw top-notch theater, welcomed back Kellogg’s Diner, Papaya King and Pioneer Works, and even held a Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest.  But so much more is worth celebrating this year, which is why Time Out New York editors—all of whom experienced these crazy NYC moments—are unveiling their top picks in the food and drink sphere, the world of theater, art and culture, nightlife circles and more. RECOMMENDED: Time Out New York’s 2023 Best of the City award winners

Winter might not be the most romantic time of the year in New York, but many singles find their match during this time when snuggling and staying warm is a priority. From a date at a restaurant or bar with a fireplace to staying warm inside a top museum to sharing spills and giggles while ice skating, these winter date ideas are bound to take your romance well into the spring if not further. NYC has a knack for adapting, so you’ll find that rooftop bars haul out the heaters or even install igloos. Outdoor venues get creative with yurts, hot tubs and more. While you can invite your date to stay inside, order delivery and binge watch the latest must-see shows, step it up and choose one of these date ideas that are well suited for winter. If you play your cards right, you and your sweetie can eventually plan a winter getaway to stoke the flames of romance and keep the chill away. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in the winter in NYC

For a free way to celebrate the Year of the Snake with sweeping views of the city, head over to UNLISTED Rooftop at 3 Freeman Alley—located at the top of UNTITLED, a hotel hidden behind a labyrinthine graffittied alleyway—in the Lower East Side. From 9pm till 1am on January 31, enjoy sets by resident DJ Ezzek, handcrafted cocktails, vibrant Polaroid moments, and performances by local Lion Dancers. If you show up early, you'll also have a chance to get a brand new tattoo on site. Talk about new beginnings. 

NYC's favorite Asian-inspired emporium planned a full line-up to celebrate the Year of the Snake on February 9. The party will kick off at 11:30am, when you'll be able to see Ribbon dancers from the renowned New York Chinese Cultural Center perform on the main concourse in front of Pearl River Mart. At noon, lion dancers from the Wan Chi Ming Hung Gar Institute Dragon and Lion Dance Team will prance and do the incredible aerobatics they're known for. Then, from 1pm till 5pm, you'll be able to enjoy a variety of activities like mahjong, as well as a wide selection of food and beverages. If you want to snatch a mahjong table for yourself and the homies, do that as soon as possible here.

In honor of Black History Month, Pier 47 is partnering with Blacklist NYC, an app that seeks to connect people through in-person experiences and events. Its "Buy Black Marketplace" on Saturday, February 15, will happen from 1pm until 6pm and feature a variety of products from Black-owned businesses selling art, crafts, jewelry, and much more. 

If you are in desperate need of a good laugh like we are, head to the Players Theatre in the West Village on February 17, where you can watch Model Majority, an all-AAPI sketch comedy team, host a night filled with snake-themed jokes, music, special guests, red envelopes and snacks. As per Lunar New Year tradition, they encourage attendees to wear festive attire, particularily anything with red or gold hues, to usher in an auspicious year.  What's more, they're giving a 25% discount to Time Out readers, so make sure to use code GOLDTONY at check out.

Legendary Black nightlife producer Venus Cuffs is taking over the iconic Joe's Pub for an unconventional Valentine's Day performance in “My BDSM Valentine” on February 8. Probably one of the most—if not the most—risqué shows that has ever graced the stage of Joe's Pub, Cuffs is bringing a taste of the taboo and underground nightlife she's a part of into a sit down theater setting. Expect fetish performances, burlesque, strip teases, poetry and more. 

Time is a social construct, which means you should be able to party on a Sunday if you want to. On January 26, iconic DJ and producer James Juke is hosting a night of deep and soulful house from 10pm till 4am. The lineup for this next party is an impressive one, with Summer School Radio and Soul Connection founder Lovie, as well as Tim Lucent sharing the deks with Juke. 

Just in time for MLK Jr. Weekend, Twerk 2 Freedom is back for a second year after it made waves on social media last year. The Civil Rights-inspired rave at Piano's is organized by iconic New York DJ BODEGAPARTY and will feature DJs CH3RI, DANIRO, and MONDAI. You can expect a variety of sounds from the diaspora, including hip-hop, Afrobeats, drill, Amapiano, Jersey Club, Nola Bounce, house and more. It's completely free and twerking is not required, but highly encouraged.

Red Lantern District, the all-Asian drag queen trio that consists of Felicia Oh, Kekoa and Kanika Peach, is having their much-anticipated Lunar New Year show on January 31 from 10pm till late. Expect their signature drag performances as well as audience games, special guests and a set by DJ Manila Ice. All of this will take place inside the iconic venue Red Pavilion, a Bushwick staple inspired by prohibition-era Shanghai, complete with red lanterns and specialty cocktails informed by its owners' Chinese upbringing. 

Tangram, the iconic shopping mall at the center of Flushing, is gearing up to celebrate the year of the snake through hands-on celebrations uplifting local businesses, which will include a creative block-buliding workshop and special deals throughou the mall's many businesses. On February 1, don't miss its dazzling parade that will kick off celebrations, followed by a slate of live performances, cultural showcases, and a Lunar New Year market. Check out its website for updates on programming throughout the month.

Maricón, a party collective founded in 2014 by DJs Joselo and Fried Plátano, celebrates the diversity of QTPOC (Queer, Trans, People of Color) DJs and creatives. With a focus on Latin-style music and culture, the party unites Triborough scenes and fills a crucial void in the Latinx community by providing a space for cultural expression and artistic talent. On January 25, it's having a rager at H0l0 in Ridgewood to celebrate of one of its founders' birthdays, so be prepared to dance, sweat, and indulge in the eclectic sounds that make this an essential NYC function. 

Manhattan's Chinatown has long been one of the fastest gentrifying neighborhoods in the city, but it's also one that has held on tightly to its roots. The Abrons Arts Center and the W.O.W. Project have partnered up for a sixth year of an initiative called From Chinatown, with Love, which uplifts local businesses and artists. Starting on January 11, anyone who spends $35 or more at participating businesses in the neighborhood will receive a pack of five red envelopes with accompanying stickers designed by artists A Liang Chan, Mischelle Moy, Jia Sung, Stefanie Tam, Rose Wong, and Fiona Ye. On January 16, head over to the iconic porcelein shop Wing on Wo to watch an all-women and queer lion dance team. For a full list of events, visit the Abrons Center's website. 

There's nothing quite like a steamy, sizzling hot pot to get your mind off this cold, and there's no better season to have it than during the Lunar New Year. If you've ever wanted to learn how to assemble your own hot pot—including how to concoct that iconic broth—James Beard Award finalist chef Natasha Pickowicz is teaching a class on January 28 on how to do just that at PLATFORM, located inside Pier 57. After fulfilling their hot pot fix, guests will be able to sample Ming River Sichuan baijiu, a traditional Chinese grain spirit. Whether it's off the heat or the liqour, we'll bet your head will be spinning afterwards. 

New York real estate has always been wildly unpredictable, but for the past few years, there's been one reliable trend: the outer boroughs are getting hotter and hotter, while Manhattan is steadily cooling off. In fact, according to a new survey by StreetEasy, nine out of the 10 most-sought-after neighborhoods in New York City right now are in Brooklyn and Queens, and only one is in Manhattan. RECOMMENDED: New York City ranks as no. 3 on Time Out’s list of 50 best cities!  StreetEasy determined the hottest neighborhoods based on the amount of searches on its database among buyers and renters from 2023 to 2024. Ridgewood came in first place, followed by Greenwood in second place and Long Island City in third place.  It makes sense why Ridgewood is so coveted right now: while the neighborhood is right next to Bushwick, one of the most-sought-after destinations for nightlife and entertainment, Ridgewood boasts quieter vibes. In its report, StreetEasy noted that "renters [are] seeking a more residential feel—or simply a change of scenery" from Bushwick. And, even though the area is often overshadowed by its southern neighbor, it has a growing share of great restaurants, cool cafes and amazing bars—so much so that we named it one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world, and the coolest in NYC, back in 2022.  The StreetEasy report also found that the year on year searches for the neighborhood grew a staggering 13.2%, and the median asking rent increased by 8.3% year on year to $3

Hold your noses: One of the world's stinkiest flowers, which smells like deceased, rotting flesh, is about to bloom at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Even though this might sound like the stuff of nightmares, it's actually great news: The Amorphophallus gigas, also known as the Giant Voodoo Lilly, is a pretty rare flower that can take between a couple years and up to a decade to bloom, meaning that for many of us, this might be the opportunity of a lifetime. RECOMMENDED: New York City ranks as no. 3 on Time Out’s list of 50 best cities! The Amorphophallus gigas is native to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia, and can grow to be up to 11 feet tall. Its bloom lasts just under two days, which means you'll have to act fast once the Botanical Garden announces their resident gigas flower has blossomed. According to a post on its Instagram, the Botanic Garden is expecting for the bloom to happen at any point in the coming days, so be prepared.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brooklyn Botanic Garden (@brooklynbotanic) The last time New Yorkers got the chance to experience a similar phenomenon was in 2023, when the New York Botanical Garden's Amorphophallus titanum, also known as the "corpse flower," bloomed. Note that the Amorphophallus titanum is similar to the Amorphophallus gigas, but they're not the same plant.  “Amorphophallus gigas is a close relative of the more common in cultivation Amorphophallus titanum, the corpse flower that often m

Whether it's your bodega man or the people who run your nearest laundromat, New York is a city filled with ordinary people who do extraordinary things for their communities—yet, these everyday icons don't always get the flowers they deserve.  Just ahead of the Lunar New Year, Poster House is partnering up with Welcome to Chinatown to curate an exhibition that will highlight some of the neighborhood's most beloved figures.  RECOMMENDED: The giant smelly flower at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is about to bloom Starting January 20, the museum will showcase work from Amanda Phingbodihipakkiya and Christina Young, the artists in the museum’s 2025 Artist in Residence program.  Amanda Phinbodhipakkiya's exhibition will showcase a collection of four intergenerational portraits from Chinatown residents, which were created through intimate conversations with these figures in their homes, restaurants and shops across the neighborhood. “Through building this work, I witnessed how Chinatown pulses with transformation, yet remains anchored by an unshakeable foundation of community. Through gentrification, recessions and a pandemic, this neighborhood has not merely survived, but flourished,” said Amanda Phinbodhipakkiya. “From seafood vendors who kept their doors open for their elderly patrons during lockdown, to the community rallying together to rebuild after devastating fires, this work honors Chinatown’s enduring spirit and compassion that secures its future.” Then, from January 21 through

As more people abandon in-person shopping in favor of online retail, previously beloved brick-and-mortar stores have been closing all over the city. The latest casualty? The beloved Amsterdam-based luxury streetwear brand, Daily Paper, which just announced it will be closing and selling its NYC flagship on the corner of Chrystie and Delancey on the Lower East Side. Even if you've never entered the store, you'd definitely recognize the building's exterior: it's become a staple of the Downtown streetscape with an eye-catching facade decorated with more than 13,000 flattened aluminum cans that pay homage to Afro-futurism and Dutch architecture. RECOMMENDED: Why the claw machine arcade is NYC's hottest spot right now The flagship's closure announcement coincides with an announcement that the brand's revenue dropped to just above $14 million in the 2023-24 fiscal year, per FashionUnited—a slight growth in profits, but apparently not enough to keep the New York store open. Daily Paper attributes the closure to low revenue in the American market and the increasing operational costs required to keep its NYC store open. The two-story, 1,140 square-foot space opened in 2020 and was Daily Paper's first location outside of Amsterdam. It was designed in partnership with 4Plus Design, a firm that decked out the interior with mosaic, arches, glass floors, murals and an elegant juice and coffee bar lounge. Daily Paper was created in 2012 by Hussein Suleiman, Abderrahmane Trabsini, and Jeffer

As the fires continue to rage across parts of L.A., New Yorkers have continued to step up and find ways to help. This Sunday, January 19, New York City chef and writer Magdalena O'Neal is hosting a four-course dinner open to the public through Resy bookings with all proceeds going to the victims of the L.A. wildfires.  O'Neal, who has roots in California, will be serving dishes inspired by her home state at wine bar Casetta in the Lower East Side. RECOMMENDED: Here are all the ways New Yorkers can help out the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires O'Neal is from Oakland but her mom was born and raised in L.A. and for the past few years, O’Neal's traveled the world, hosting pop-ups that showcase her cooking, which is heavily influenced by her family's Southern roots and her California upbringing. "When the fires were first happening, there was this sense of helplessness for me being based in New York," O'Neal tells Time Out New York. "I want other New Yorkers to feel like they can do something while also reminding them why California is so important as a culinary force in the world." She decided that the best way to help was by leaning into what she knows how to do best, which is cook. One of the dishes you can expect on Sunday is cioppino, a tomato and seafood stew that originated in San Francisco and was a staple for working class fishermen. She's also incorporating collard greens in a salad, fusing her Black heritage with Californian freshness.  Photo: Courtesy of Magdalena

If you've been on social media at all in the past day, then you've likely seen the viral videos of the Severance actors reenacting the popular show inside a glass cubicle smack-dab in the middle of Grand Central Terminal.  The good news is that if you missed the iconic moment, you can still catch a glimpse of the activation at Vanderbilt Hall today. The bad news? The exhibition-slash-marketing ploy will officially shut down tonight at 8pm.  RECOMMENDED: Why the claw machine arcade is NYC's hottest spot right now This is all happening ahead of the release of the second season of Severance, which is premiering on January 17 on Apple TV+. In the psychological thriller starring Adam Scott, John Turturro and Patricia Arquette, a company implants chips inside its employees' brains that basically split their personalities into at-work and outside-of-work ones. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New York Locals (@newyorklocals) The Grand Central Terminal cubicle is pretty impressive: it looks exactly like the offices seen on the show, complete with those uniquely futuristic computers. Yesterday, actual Severance actors were inside the spaces but, today, more "generic" folks can be seen inside arguing, working and having conversations. Just a regular day at the office in the middle of one of NYC's most trafficked transportation hubs. We are, of course, still holding out for the possibility that there will be more surprises today. Heads up: trying to chat

“Out Late” is Time Out’s nightlife and party column by DJ, Whorechata founder, and Staff Writer Ian Kumamoto, which publishes every other Tuesday. The previous edition was about Markus Kelle, who works the door at Battle Hymn. If you were to look at pop culture iconography for a split image of who Americans are, you'd likely arrive at some variation of two prototypes: One of a woke coastal elite and another of a Bible-thumping redneck living in “flyover country.” The reality of who Americans are, obviously, is much more complicated—our identity seemingly shifts with every election cycle. Our culture is constantly at odds with itself and contradictions are abundant. What other nation prides itself on being a country of immigrants while simultaneously touting them as an existential threat? The latest, most jarring example of these mind-numbing dissonances, for me, has been New York nightlife's newfound obsession with the Wild, Wild West. We've always had western-themed bars, of course: Flaming Saddles Saloon in Hell’s Kitchen, where sexy cowboys dance on countertops, comes to mind. But in 2024, it felt like some honky tonk bar was opening every other month, and this time they were taking themselves seriously. First we had Desert 5 Spot in Williamsburg, then we got Daisy Dukes in the Financial District, Gottscheer Hall’s Honky Tonkin’ in Queens and by the end of the year, Common Country in Kips Bay. What the hell was going on?  Dan Daley, the managing owner of Desert Spot 5's p

You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who, at some point in their lives, has not been done dirty by a claw machine—most are designed with a too-weak grip that drops or barely caresses the prizes inside them, refusing to give you a genuine shot at snatching a prize.  But my ambivalence towards claw machines as a losing-averse person has been tested recently: my friends have been taking me to these highly-addictive, money-eating crane game arcades that, in the span of a year, have seemingly become ubiquitous across Manhattan's Chinatown, Flushing and beyond.  My favorite part about them? I've been winning. A lot. RECOMMENDED: Tropical-themed nightlife spot Gitano is opening its first permanent location by the Seaport These new generation claw machine arcades are designed to be an entire experience of their own. For one, they look and feel like they were pulled straight out of Japan—organized in tightly crammed rows, flashing with neon lights and playing high pitched jingles I can only describe as “extremely kawaii.” Most of the prizes and toys are of characters from Japanese franchises like Sanrio or Pokémon.   When you enter one of these arcades, you typically have to approach a front desk or an automated machine that releases tokens into a small plastic trey. Different machines require a different number of tokens, depending on how large the prices in that machine are. In most of these arcades, they're labeled by level of difficulty, so you can decide how much of a risk you

In recent years, the restaurant-slash-party spot Gitano has been the setting of many a drunk brunches and splashy Fashion Week shows. What it's never been, though, is easily accessible: the pop-up of sorts is usually only open from May to September on Governor's Island, which means the masses have had to take a ferry to reach it. Things are about to change, though: Grupo Gitano, the global luxury hospitality brand behind Gitano, just announced that it has entered a long-term lease to open its first permanent location in the U.S. at the Seaport later this year.  RECOMMENDED: Macy's is officially closing several New York locations The new restaurant, stylized in all caps as GITANO, will sprawl across a 13,605 square-foot space at the 89 South Street and plans to bring its signature fusion of jungle vibes, elevated design and clubbing—this time, with prime views of the Brooklyn Bridge. The debut of the flagship location will come at the heels of the opening of GITANO Dubai and a series of pop-ups and activations across the globe that have increasingly cemented the brand's name in the international entertainmentscape. "We will blend the energy and creativity of New York with the laid-back luxury of the Yucatán, to transport our guests out of the city to our bohemian, tropical paradise that is delicious, glamorous and fun!," said James Gardner, founder and CEO of Grupo Gitano, in an official statement. The new space at the Seaport will feature a ballroom-like dining room with 30-f

As multiple fires continue to rage on across L.A. county and thousands of Angelinos have lost their homes and belongings, it's easy to feel helpless while watching the destruction from afar. But despite the fact that we're thousands of miles from our sister city, New Yorkers have been scrambling to find ways they can help out. This weekend and into early next week, the collective Migos Events and the restaurant Viva Toro are partnering up to send clothes to those affected by the L.A. fires.  RECOMMENDED: Here are all the ways New Yorkers can help out the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires To donate clothes, head over to 987 Grand Street in East Williamsburg, where Viva Toro is located. They'll be accepting donations from on Sunday, January 12; Tuesday, January 14; and Wednesday, January 15 4pm until 7pm. They'll be accepting women's, men's, kids', and babies' clothing, shoes, and accessories that are either gently used or new. All donations must come in bags. Once you drop off your items, Migo Events and Viva Toro will ship the donations to Salvation Army L.A., which is helping those directly affected by the wildfires.  Flyer: By Aleexx Martinez "Migo Events number one priority is community. As we give a space for people to come to dance and celebrate Latino culture. It's important for there to be a place for our community to pour into each other," Paulina Montiel, who co-runs Migo Events, tells Time Out. "Its important for us no matter where you live/ from to come toget

If you're in New York's streetwear circuit or just really love a good sneaker, then you've probably heard of Stadium Goods in SoHo, a coveted spot that always carries rare, hard-to-find shoes. Sadly, the consignment store just announced that it will be closing its NYC location on 47 Howard Street on January 19.  RECOMMENDED: Kim Kardashian just opened the first SKIMS flagship store in NYC Why is Stadium Goods closing their NYC store? Stadium Goods first opened in October 16, 2025 and had undergone extensive renovations to expand its space in February 2022. Fast-forward to today and the business seems to have shifted. Michael Daniel, senior vice president and general manager, told Footwear News that the store's lease term was coming up and the team decided not to renew it.  “Our business is primarily through digital channels, so that’s where Stadium Goods is focusing investment to drive growth," he said. The news comes at the heels of the recent shuttering of several other beloved businesses across the U.S. and New York, including Macy's and Party City. Not all is lost, though: Stadium Goods' market center at 412 Broadway will continue to operate, offering a space for the company to take in new products and offer an "elevated retail experience," per Daniel. Otherwise, though, you're just going to have to shop for your sneakers online.  Who bought Stadium Goods? Stadium Goods was bought by Farfetch Limited for a whopping $250 million in 2018, per Footwear News. South Korea

Congestion pricing officially went into this past Monday, eliciting many mixed feelings all around. That same day, the transportation data and analytics company INRIX, Inc. released a survey that ranked New York as the most congested city in the country, and the second-most traffic-heavy in the world.  RECOMMENDED: NYC was just ranked the best party city in the country The study looked at a staggering 1,000 cities across 37 countries to find the places where commuters spent the most time stuck in their cars. Istanbul, where commuters lost an average of 105 hours to traffic a year, took the top spot.  In New York, commuters have apparently wasted an average of 102 hours in traffic, nearly tying with Chicago, which came in third. All in all, ten U.S. towns made the top 25 most congested cities list. Fun fact: according to the survey, millions of Americans spend an average of one work week stuck in traffic jams per year. That might mostly be due to our car-centric culture: according to another study by Frontier Group, Americans drive more any other country's population per capita. As annoying as the traffic is, though, you should keep in mind that it is a signifier of an economy that is bouncing back from COVID. "Every year since 2020, we’ve seen traffic gradually rise towards what it was pre-pandemic," said Bob Pishue, transportation analyst at INRIX and author of the 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard, in an official statement. "While the U.S. is still behind pre-2020 levels of tra