Shaye Weaver

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

The sound of swaying trees, the chirps of birds in the morning, and the sun peeking through the tree branches into your window. Doesn't that sound like heaven? Luckily, it's an experience that's well within your reach with these treehouse Airbnbs near NYC. From low-fi elevated cabins to more luxurious options with hot tubs and extensive vinyl collections, there's a treehouse for everyone. These treehouse Airbnbs help you recharge and rewind, whether you're looking for a complete off-grid, digital-detox trip or something between urban and rural living. Even though these Airbnbs are a step up from camping near NYC, be sure to pack your hiking boots and essentials because some of these are charmingly out of reach. Hotels, frankly, could never.  🏙 Check out these cozy cabins near NYC on Airbnb🗽Discover NYC's must see and do tourist spots 🏞 Heading Upstate? Here's where you should go This guide was written by the Editor of Time Out New York, Shaye Weaver. 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. While we might not stay in every hotel featured below, we've based our list on top reviews 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.

Time Out Market New York is sandwiched (mmm, sandwiches) between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges with the best waterfront restaurants—and views—this side of the East River. Just as impressive are the eateries that fill the expansive 21,000-square-foot space in the historic Dumbo warehouse Empire Stores (55 Water St, Brooklyn). (We’ve also launched the option to have our food delivered or picked up for takeout from your phone.) Our editors ate countless meals and drank more than a few cocktails to find the best the city has to offer under one roof. Now, your challenge: deciding what to order. Time Out Market New York offers a diverse roster of restaurants and bars, complemented by cultural experiences, so that you can taste classic New York dishes—think hot pastrami sandwiches and incredible pizza—as well as new fixations, including the best Thai seafood dishes in the city. Click on the eateries to learn more about the restaurants and for a preview of the menus. We promise you won’t leave hungry.

Sometimes the best gift of all is flowers. Whether you're staying with the fam, visiting old school friends or celebrating with your other half, a beautiful bouquet sometimes just says 'I appreciate you' so much better. From glorious poinsettias to a curated bunch of delights, we've got you covered with the best flower delivery services in the Big Apple.  Luckily, we live in NYC in the 21st century where you can get flowers delivered straight to your door for the very next day – or in some cases, that exact same day. And it’s not just bouquets you can send to your loved one. You can get potted plants (perfect for plant fanatics), good quality chocolates, candles, and even more brought straight to their door. We’ve saved your bacon by rounding up all of the very best flower delivery services in NYC, ready for you to choose your fave. And if you're not afraid of a little long-term commitment, many of the shops included in our round-up offer a subscription model so you can keep 'em coming all year round... RECOMMENDED: 🍫 Check out the best chocolate deliveries in the USA How do we know it's the best of the best? Our lists are expertly curated by our local experts far and wide to offer you the lowdown on the best delivery services in NYC. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

Want to jumpstart your health and wellness? A good place to begin is by joining one of these top-notch NYC gyms. Finding the perfect fitness center that won't cost you an arm and a leg can feel like a huge feat, but we prefer you save your precious energy for the gym, so we’ve sweated through the city’s best and most budget-friendly health clubs across all five boroughs to ease your search. Here’s our essential list of our favorite places to get our blood pumping, which offer daily passes and monthly memberships among other perks like high-end amenities (hello heated pools!) and new fitness classes (and some non-traditional, weird fitness classes, too). Good luck with all your wellness goals, and after you dive in, go treat yourself to the best bagels in the city. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to fitness in NYC

When you're really feeling "the grind," it's your body and mind's way of telling you to go to the spa. If a weekend getaway isn’t in the cards, hitting one of the best spas in New York City is especially a great alternative. The city's spas dish out serious serenity in the form of massages, facials and other relaxing treatments so you can be refreshed and on the way to stress-free bliss. Spas are not just for melting away stress (though that’s certainly a welcome side effect), they also offer services that can soothe sore muscles, refresh tired skin or get you ready for a beach weekend or big night out. Others offer facilities where you can spend a full day unwinding (girls’ day, anyone?). Some offer or even specialize in couples massages for a romantic date option. NYC spas range from affordable to all-out luxurious. Treat yourself to a pampering at one of these spas—you deserve it. What are the best spas in NYC?

With so many things to do in NYC, from fabulous restaurants to world-renowned museums to beautiful parks, there’s really no reason to get stuck when you’re looking for ways to impress a date. Grabbing a drink, checking out local attractions or going out for a meal are obvious choices, however, so when things are getting a little more serious and you really need to turn on the charm, make an impression with an activity that's out of the ordinary. It’s time to put on your creative dating cap and check out these unique date ideas in NYC. Our curated list of cool and quirky things to do with your date includes romantic things to do, indoor activities, outdoor pursuits, cultural options and even some cheap date ideas if you’re on a budget. From an intimate concert to a thrilling city tour to creative pursuits like pottery or body painting, try any of these activities and you’re sure to see sparks fly. Your date will know that for sure you’re no average suitor. With any luck, your next date will be a romantic getaway, so get out there and try something new. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to date ideas in NYC

Trouver la ville la plus cool du monde chaque année, c’est notre passion chez Time Out ! En 2025, on a tout passé à la moulinette pour mieux comprendre ce qui rend une ville vraiment vivable. Est-ce qu’on peut marcher dans la rue sans flipper ? Est-ce que l’art et la bouffe sont accessibles sans braquer une banque ? Est-ce qu’on peut facilement se faire des potes, tomber amoureux, ou juste respirer un peu d’air frais ? Parce qu’une ville où il fait bon vivre, c’est aussi une ville où il fait bon voyager. En plus des votes de notre réseau d’experts, cette année, on a demandé à 18 500 citadins de nous filer leur avis sur leur chez-soi. Gastronomie, vie nocturne, culture, coût de la vie, baromètre du bonheur… On a tout mixé, trituré et recoupé, et voici le verdict : le top ultime des meilleures villes du monde en 2025, by Time Out (dont deux Françaises, Paris, 19e, et Marseille, 38e).

People who don’t live in cities will tell you they’re busy, lonely and expensive places. But there’s a reason so many people choose to live in them: with world-class art and culture, unbeatable food and nightlife, buzzing neighbourhoods and a dizzying amount of stuff to do and see, there’s simply no better place to be.  Every year, we take the pulse of city living by quizzing thousands of locals across the planet about life in their hometowns. This year, more than 18,500 city-dwellers shared their insights on everything from food, nightlife and culture to affordability, happiness and the overall city vibe. When urban living can sometimes feel isolating and costly, this year we wanted to get a sense of what, exactly, makes a city feel like home. Sure, the nightlife is great, but is the city safe and walkable? Is good quality food and art available at a reasonable price? Is it easy to make friends, find love, and access nature?  Livability was a key factor in our ranking this year. But a great city to live in is, naturally, a great city to visit. So, along with the thousands of responses from locals around the world, we asked Time Out’s global network of city experts to vote on the places they think are particularly exciting right now. After crunching all that data, here we are: Time Out’s definitive ranking of the world’s best cities in 2025. Read on to see how your hometown fared… RECOMMENDED:🛍️ The coolest neighbourhoods in the world right now🌎 The best things to do in the

Europe is home to many great things. It’s where picturesque waterfronts, cobblestone streets, and gothic cathedrals meet avante guarde sensibilities – like getting drenched in squished tomatoes or naked cycling – contemporary art, and sprawling urban crowds. Where else but Europe would you find such a fascinating cocktail of contradictions? We love it. But if traveling to Europe just isn't in the cards, you needn’t miss out on your fairytale ending after all. Yup, we've rounded up these incredible Airbnbs right here in the US that'll make you feel like you're actually in Europe. Whether you want to feel like you’re vacationing in Paris, while you’re actually hanging out in a chic NYC apartment. Or maybe you’re dreaming of a medieval castle escape in Scotland, while never leaving Massachusetts. The old world can be found in these wonderful staycation spots– no need to pack your passport and Euros. RECOMMENDED: 🗽Head this way for Nine unique Airbnbs you can rent in NYC💞Fancy a stay in the most romantic hotels in the U.S.?🏨Check out the best festive hotels in the USA Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb 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 best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Looking for romantic getaway to reconnect with your other half? What better way than to head out to the gorgeous areas surrounding NYC in an equally-gorgeous and romantic property? Luckily for you, there are a million and one romantic Airbnbs near NYC. From off-the-grid cabins to riverfront cottages, we’ve picked the best of the best for a weekend of loved-up fun. Read on, star-crossed lovers, read on.  Updated January 2025: Psst! There is a new propery on this list, and we think you’re gonna like it. Look out for the modern cabin in the Pocono Mountains.  RECOMMENDED: ❤️ Valentine’s Day in NYC guide🌎 10 Airbnbs that'll make you feel like you're in Europe😉 The sexiest hotels in NYC This guide was written by Time Out New York editor Shaye Weaver. 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. While we might not stay in every hotel featured below, we've based our list on top reviews 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.

Us New Yorkers are always on the lookout for comforting escapes to explore nature and reconnect with ourselves and our loved ones. Luckily, there are many Airbnbs that offer fireplaces, fire pits, comfy beds, and incredible views that act as a home away from home – but cozier than our cramped NYC apartments. So what are you waiting for? Sublet the flat and head upstate, into the sticks, where the grass is greener (literally) and the air is waaaay less polluted than the city. Enjoy the nature, the fireplaces, the saunas, and the really good views. Ahhhh, now that's peaceful. Here are our fave wonderfully cozy stays near NYC that we think are worth a trip.  Updated November 2024: To bring you the freshest holiday rentals, we're always on the lookout for guest favorites and rare stays that are normally booked out like the A-frame chalet or the rustic chic barn. RECOMMENDED: 💘 Check out these romantic Airbnbs near NYC⛷ Book your stunning Airbnbs for ski getaway from NYC🌲 Find the coziest Airbnb cabins near New York🌳 The best treehouse Airbnbs near NYC Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb 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.

You’ll love what’s going on at Time Out Market this Valentine’s Day! It doesn’t matter if you’re cuffed or not, this celebration of love will get you dancing into the night. From 7 to 11pm on February 14, DJ Stretch will provide tunes for dancing while Dumbo psychic Natasha does tarot readings. You can also take photos at our special Valentine's Day photo booth and throw your ex's belongings to toss in our "Exes Bin." Enjoy it all with a signature cocktail in hand. You’ll also have a chance to win an amazing raffle prize, which includes a box of chocolate, a bottle of Champagne or a one-night stay for two at the 1 Hotel. It'll be a night to remember!  

Passing the front desk and entering into the inner sanctum of Haven Spa completely removes you from the chaos on Mercer Street. The calm and luxurious waiting room/lounge, supplied with drinks and snacks, prepares you for the relaxing services ahead. Once out of your clothes and in a supplied robe and slippers, you are escorted to your service, which will undoubtedly be top-tier. Both times I've been to Haven, which first opened in 1998, I've been impressed by the spa's commitment to providing the most helpful service for each customer. Even if you set up a specific treatment—I recently tried the new "Tock Tick" facial that's meant to strengthen and regenerate the skin—the staff consults with you before beginning to find out what your concerns are and what you'd like to focus on. Then, with your input, they tailor the service to make sure you're getting out of it what you need. In my case, my skin was in extra need of soothing so my esthetician focused more on that than what was initially set out for me. My face appeared more plump than when I arrived, so I was impressed with the outcome. Additionally, I really enjoy Haven's innovative spirit—you can always find a new service to try here. The first I ever tried was the Molten Chocolate Body Scrub for Valentine's Day 2020, where I was completely covered in, yes, chocolate. Currently, new services you can enjoy, including the Tock Tick, are the Younger Longer (Soothe and restore sensitive skin with this specialized collagen rec

Chaotic Good Cafe is run by New Yorkers passionate about gaming and a good cup of coffee. This third space on the Upper West Side pours joe from NYC and its sweets and cafe menu, as well as some of its games and furniture are sourced from the city. With a current growing list of about 500 games, this spot provides a safe and cozy space to play both classic and recently released board and card games, as well as tabletop role playing games, including Dungeons & Dragons. Check out its One Shot nights led by local dungeon masters, who'll take you on a new adventure with your neighbors. "We're lucky enough to have a cafe where the players can connect with the space they're playing in," says Andrew Panos. "This is the spot, the table, where they get to go on their missions full of imagination and creativity, but they also experience emotions that they can't get all the time in their day-to-day life. I think people want to have those moments and experiences, and share them with others, and they can be hard to find amidst the stress and mundane."

Next Move Cafe is an intimate but comfortable space in Bensonhurst with a menu of bubble tea and snacks as well as a library of more than 300 board games you can play for just $10, Monday-Thursday, and for $12 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It also hosts game nights for major TCG games like One Piece, Pokémon and Digimon, as well as nights for Dungeons & Dragons. It's a fun thing to do on the cheap and the space can be rented out for parties! How about a game night birthday party?

In the heart of Greenpoint, this gaming hub is filled with a curated but extensive selection of 600+ board games to play and a retail shop to purchase your own copies, from classics to newer titles. Additionally, this spot hosts Dungeons & Dragons nights for adults, teens/tweens, kids, LGBTQ+ folks, BIPOC, women and more, where you can either learn how to play or enjoy a playthrough with new friends. Pair your game night with a snack, dessert or drink and it's a unique date night or memorable friend outing. Owner Whitney Wolfe says her goal is to create a space where people can find friendship and community. 

Head to Playhouse Theater in Manhattan for 14 performances showcasing a fusion of African music genres and dance forms during the 2nd annual Rhythms & Movements of African American Culture Festival. This year's theme will be "Revolution Requires Resistence," which will chronical Black identity, activism and cultural resilience. Throughout the festival's duration, you can expect to consume art from a staggering 11 featured artists and more than 100 contributing artists from all corners of the diaspora. The main acts will include Sunjata Kamalenya by the Experimental Theater Company, Black Dance Pioneers: Legacy Dance Performance, and others. The festival concerts and performances are for all ages, making it the perfect family event.  

Kids will have a blast at this free concert at Time Out Market New York featuring Suzi Shelton and Hopalong Andrew this month. Starting at 10:15am on Friday, January 17, and Sunday, January 26, this concert will have your little ones dancing, clapping and singing along with these two kids entertainment superstars. Suzi creates music that inspires children to sing, dance, and explore and uses props like books, egg shakers, and her special friends, such as Grey Squirrel and Cinnamon Bear, to engage her audience. Hopalong Andrew is known for his lasso-swinging performances set to music for a fun and informative show. He was recently named "the countrified king of our family entertainment circuit" in New York Magazine. Head out to Time Out Market with your kids and make a day of it!

Chase away the Sunday scaries with us at the Market with live music and good food! Signature Sundays kick off at 2pm on the rooftop with live performances from local acts, Melaner and Najah Moeser. 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. In no time, you’ll forget about Monday!

Astoria’s own game shop, which specializes in board games, collectible card games, puzzles and roleplaying games, doesn’t have a cafe, but it has a back area where gamers can compete and play together. You can bring your own game or choose a game from its library for open play for $10 per person (this also gets you 10% off any other same-day purchases and any one free drink or snack). This area is also host to Dungeons & Dragons playthroughs, Magic: The Gathering competitions and other scheduled gaming events. If you’re in just to purchase a game, it has an entire wall of the most popular games out now as well as minis and cards for your gaming needs.

Bringing its gaming adventures to the East Side, Hex & Co. has a full-service kitchen and cocktail bar, making it a great option to hang out any time, day or night.  With board game play starting at $15 per person, Hex & Co. is an easy choice when you want to hang out on the east side of Manhattan. Better yet, there’s a $5 discount during the week (Monday-Thursday) for students. While you munch on a panino, a cheddar and parm melt, tater tots or fried chicken strips, you can play a number of board games from its inventory of hundreds of games, or you can opt into a trading card competition (Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana or Star Wars: Unlimited, for instance) learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons or play with new friends at its weekly Dungeons & Dragons sessions on Wednesday nights.

Head uptown for match against your pals at Hex & Co.’s flagship. With over 1,000 games to choose from, it claims the title of Manhattan’s largest board game cafe at 4,000 square feet. It serves fresh espresso, coffee, hot food, desserts, draft beers, and complimentary wi-fi as many of the city’s cafes do, but it also has an abundant events calendar (including Dungeons & Dragons games for all levels, Lorcana League and Commander Night).

Sip & Play is a spot for both board game gurus and coffee fiends to hang out. Just $15 dollars will buy you three hours of play whether its classics like Monopoly and Yahtzee or much-loved board game favorites like Settlers of Catan, Arkham Horror, Dominion and Codenames. For those who don’t know the first thing about games, Sip & Play staffers are happy to teach customers how to play, especially gateway games like Splendor, Ticket to Ride and Cockroach Poker, Li said. Sip & Play has a full cafe that whips up coffee and specialty drinks, including boba tea, and tasty bites like chicken tenders, fries, avocado toast and bagels mostly priced under $10. This spot isn’t just for gamers, though. It’s for everyone who needs place to get their morning coffee or to just sit and read, study or work, its owner says.

New Yorkers will never tire of hearing how great our city is, that’s why we’re pleased to inform you that NYC has been ranked as the third best city in the entire world for 2025. Time Out recently surveyed more than 18,500 city-dwellers from around the globe who shared their insights on everything including food, nightlife, culture, affordability, happiness and the overall city vibe. Then, our global network of city experts voted on the places they think are particularly exciting right now. The result? Time Out’s definitive ranking of the world’s best cities in 2025. RECOMMENDED: NYC was just ranked the best party city in the country New York City took third place behind Cape Town, South Africa (no. 1) and Bangkok, Thailand (no. 2) this year, beating out 47 other cities around the world, including other American cities. And it’s no surprise why: 78% of New Yorkers ranked their city as “exciting” on the survey, which no other city could beat. As New Yorkers who cover things to do in the city extensively, we know that’s indicative of all we have going on here. NYC is the capital of hustle and bustle. It is always changing, but that ephemerality is the city’s superpower that keeps New Yorkers on their toes and lures them out to play. The top benefits of living here, according to New Yorkers, are its cultural and restaurants scenes, both of which 92% of respondents described as “Good” or “Amazing.” From incredible public art displays to major museum exhibitions, there’s always s

If you’re looking for a new spot and don’t want to shell out the majority of your paycheck every month, applying to a NYC affordable housing lottery is the best way to go about it. NYC regularly posts new apartments for less than market price, including this new spot in Gowanus—one of, if not the most, rapidly-changing neighborhoods in the city.  Below, we’ve broken down all you need to know about this new listing. RECOMMENDED: 9 tips and tricks on how to win an affordable housing lottery in NYC Where is it? 164 Fourth Avenue in Gowanus, Brooklyn in the Douglass Street Apartments. How many units are available? Fourty-eight units out of 160 residences in the 17-story building. What units are available? Four studios, 37 one-bedrooms and seven two-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% preference for the units while NYC employees will get 5%.  Photograph: courtesy NYC Housing Connect Photograph: courtesy NYC Housing Connect Photograph: courtesy NYC Housing Connect How much do they cost? It depends on income and household size, but the studios are listed between $903 to $3,447 per month and the two-bedrooms are listed at $1,142 to $3,689 per month. Tenants are responsible for electricity including for the stove. Heat and hot water are included in the rent. What else do we know about this building? This new building has dishwashers i

January is hard: we’re not drinking, we’re cutting back on carbs and we’re not spending much money. Now is when we as a society try to hold back a bit from the excess we experienced over the holidays, but some of us still want to live a little! That’s why every January we rejoice when NYC’s Winter Outing program is announced, when the deals and discounts across restaurants, Broadway shows, museums, attractions and hotels are up for the taking. RECOMMENDED: The best winter getaways from NYC for a cozy trip away Below, we’ve broken down for you below what the deals and discounts are for Restaurant Week, Hotel Week, Broadway Week and Must-See Week so that you don’t miss an opportunity to enjoy the city at a deep discount. Restaurant Week When is Restaurant Week? You can make reservations now for Restaurant Week deals that will run from Tuesday, January 21 through Sunday, February 9. How much are meals during Restaurant Week? Expect to pay $30, $45 or $60 for two-course lunches and three-course dinners on the days of each restaurant’s choosing. What are the best restaurants to dine at during Restaurant Week? Our favorites right now are right here, including at Crown Shy, Delmonico’s and Fish Cheeks. Broadway Week When is Broadway Week? You can get tickets now for shows between January 21 through February 9. How much are tickets during Broadway Week? Expect to get two tickets for the price of one. What shows are participating in Broadway Week? There are 27 shows you can see with

Good news for dog owners and fans of Boris & Horton—the dog-friendly East Village cafe has a new owner, meaning it’ll be open indefinitely. On Thursday, the shop, which has been closed since November, posted about the handover to a former Boris & Horton customer-turned-owner-operator named Carol Krakowski and the new CEO or “Chief Ears Officer,” Krakowski’s rescue dog from Hearts & Bones, Baja. “As a former customer, I know how much the community loves Boris & Horton, and I'm excited to continue fostering that sense of community while bringing new energy to the business,” Krakowski tells Time Out New York. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boris & Horton (@borisandhorton)   In her post, Krakowski says Boris & Horton will be the “same great space & brand,” with a community-focused vibe. Since 2018, the cafe has been a fun gathering place for dogs and their humans as well as a venue for community events, including the Must Love Dogs comedy show. A grand reopening date is not yet set, but stay tuned on its socials for an announcement. In November, co-owner Logan Mikhly, who co-owned Boris & Horton with her father, Coppy Holzman, announced they’d be closing the cafe even though they successfully raised money earlier that year and introduced a new membership plan, which ultimately wasn’t enough to save the business. Fortunately, they found a new buyer in Krakowski. Now that’s something to bark about!

Tagalongs! Thin Mints! Do-si-dos! It’s time to give into your sweet tooth and order those Girl Scout cookies! Girl Scouts troops will be selling their wares now in booths across the city at the end of February, but if you can’t wait until then, you can order online for immediate shipping. You just have to go to girlscoutsnyc.org to find your nearest troop on a map and access their online sales pages. RECOMMENDED: Baked by Melissa and Tabasco released a spicy and sweet cupcake line sure to tickle your taste buds Again, if buying them in-person is your more preferred method of securing the goods, Girl Scouts across the city will host their booth sales beginning at the end of February. Girl Scouts USA will list booth locations starting February 19 on their website. Best of all, all the proceeds from the cookie sales remain in the city to fund the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, with a portion of each sale going directly to the troop to support their activities and empower those involved in the program to make the most of their Girl Scout experience. "Girl Scout Cookie Season is more than just selling cookies—it's an opportunity for girls from across New York City to develop essential skills in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and leadership," Karen Lundgard, Interim CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater New York, said in a statement. "I’m consistently inspired by the creativity, determination, and confidence that our Girl Scouts display as they set ambitious goals and achieve

New Yorkers love their dogs, but traveling with them can be a struggle and emotionally draining. That’s why Bark, the same company behind Bark Box, is launching a dog-first flight between New York City to Miami/Fort Lauderdale in February. Partnering with Air Wisconsin, the roundtrip service will be the world’s first air travel experience designed specifically for dogs and dog parents on a larger plane (a CRJ-200) with double the capacity and fares under $1,000. RECOMMENDED: The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North will offer extra $1 tickets during ‘Winter Weekends’ The flights, which kick off on February, are part of the company’s goal to make dog-friendly air travel more affordable and offer its signature “white paw” service, which includes a dog-centric cabin configuration, treats, noise-canceling ear muffs, a beverage of their choice and more, according to CBS News. Each ticket, which is priced at $950, actually goes to the dog and comes with a pass for one human. Of course, there are additional passes you can purchase if more humans want to tag along. Photograph: courtesy Bark Air Why is this new route to Florida? It’s based on consumer demand—humans and their dogs are going on their winter getaways in sunny Florida, according to Bark. The company launched Bark Air in May 2024 with flights to and from Los Angeles, New York, London and Paris. Miami/Fort Lauderdale is the newest flight path and marks a “significant” reduction in flight price. “Since May 2024, we’ve h

One of New York City’s most significant museums is making it easier for residents to visit this year. Starting February 2, New Yorkers will get free admission to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum on the first Sunday of each month. This is a slight change from the First Mondays program it introduced in July 2024, which is now discontinued. RECOMMENDED: You can now donate clothes to victims of the L.A. fires from Brooklyn The change, which is thanks to a philanthropic grant of $500,000 from Carnegie Corporation of New York, means that every Sunday in 2025 will be free for NY residents and with widened hours, from 4 to 7pm. Now you can explore the museum, which requires a lot of time to see everything, on Sundays for three hours—for free. Those who work, live or study in NYC and the surrounding area will just need to show a valid ID upon entry; tickets become available on a rolling basis each month. (Museum admission is always free for 9/11 family members and individuals eligible for the WTC Health program.) Photograph: courtesy 9/11 Memorial & Museum “This program allows New Yorkers to get free admission and offers our neighbors across the city a chance to remember and experience the history of the day together in community with each other,” said Beth Hillman, President & CEO of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, in a statement. “We are grateful for Carnegie Corporation of New York's sustained support of our outreach to New Yorkers and the over 100 million Americans too young to remember 9

New York City’s beloved Macy’s will always be an icon worthy of protecting, but unfortunately, some of the department store’s other, less historic locations have to get the ax. On Thursday, Macy’s Inc. confirmed it’d be shuttering 66 locations across the U.S., including nine in New York State and five in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Stadium Goods is closing its NYC store this month “Closing any store is never easy, but as part of our Bold New Chapter strategy, we are closing underproductive Macy’s stores to allow us to focus our resources and prioritize investments in our go–forward stores, where customers are already responding positively to better product offerings and elevated service,” said Tony Spring, chairman and chief executive officer of Macy’s Inc., in a statement. Which New York Macy’s locations are closing? The Queens Place Macy’s in Elmhurst, the Macy’s in Brooklyn’s Sheepshead Bay and on Fulton Street, the Staten Island Furniture location and at Fordham Place in the Bronx; Lake Success in New Hyde Park, Melville Mall in Huntington and Sunrise Mall in Massapequa on Long Island; and the location at the Mall at Greece Ridge in Rochester will be closing. You can see the full list here. Macy’s says the closure plan is meant to bring back sustainable and profitable sales growth by losing approximately 150 underproductive stores across a three-year period while investing in its “350 go-forward Macy’s locations” through fiscal 2026. You can read more about the strategy here. It

Comedian and Dungeons & Dragons Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan’s campaign “The Unsleeping City” on the popular show Dimension 20 explores what New York City might be like if it were actually magical … where Bethesda Fountain comes alive, rat kings reign supreme and the NYPL lions act as gatekeepers. And for the first time ever, the fantastical show’s cast members will play the game live at Madison Square Garden during “Gauntlet at the Garden,” on January 24, making it the largest actual play show in the U.S. Amazingly, the show sold out all 15,000 tickets in four days! This month, he’s our digital cover star to herald the rise of D&D in the city with help from his show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out New York (@timeoutnewyork) RECOMMENDED: Brennan Lee Mulligan is leading Dungeons & Dragons’ NYC rise with a sold-out show at MSG   Mulligan, who is originally from New York and lived here for years while he was studying and working at Upright Citizens Brigade, moved to Los Angeles to work at the streaming service Dropout TV (formerly College Humor). But he’s frequently back home to visit and says he misses this magical city every day. “New York's home,” he tells Time Out New York. “Los Angeles has been nothing but kind to me and I have my beautiful family here, and work is great. I miss New York every day. I miss riding on the subway. I miss Union Square, I miss Bethesda Fountain. I miss my little corner.”  Photograph: Sela Shiloni @se

Two hundred more cops will be added to the NYC subway system after a series of upsetting, high-profile incidents, according to NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The measure, which will begin immediately, will include “specialty train patrols” on platforms at the 50 stations with the highest crime rates.  This new push is all due to the “terrifying acts of random violence” we’ve recently seen in the subway, rather than the actual crime rate, Tisch said during a press conference on Monday. RECOMMENDED: Riding a taxi or an Uber in NYC will cost you even more now “It’s all part of a strategy to refocus our subway efforts to the places where the crime is occurring,” she said. “We know that 78% of transit crime occurs on trains and on platforms. And that is quite obviously where our officers need to be.” Today, I met with @MTA CEO Janno Lieber and his team. In order to further reduce crime in transit and ensure riders feel safe, we are deploying more than 200 officers onto the trains and more officers onto the subway platforms in stations across the city. Our partnership with… pic.twitter.com/PLKFCRk1po — Jessica S. Tisch (@NYPDPC) January 7, 2025 It wasn't immediately clear which 50 subway stations will be affected. According to the NYPD’s most recent crime report, 2024 saw a 5.4% drop in crime within the subway system—more than double the crime reduction in 2023. And that’s included in the overall reduction of crime of 3% or about 3,662 fewer incidents across the borough

Some places just have it all. Eleven Madison Park, the fine dining restaurant by Chef Daniel Humm that we awarded five stars to in 2017 and has a whopping three Michelin stars, is the second most beautiful Michelin-starred restaurant in the world, according to a new study by The Luxury Travel Book, a luxury rentals site. The analysis looked at the top 50 luxury dining destinations in 2025, specifically focusing on their beauty and related Instagram posts, to come up with the ultimate ranking. RECOMMENDED: The best things to order at NYC Restaurant Week’s top spots for winter 2025 With 46,300 Instagram posts tagged #ElevenMadisonPark, our very own Eleven Madison Park is the second most beautiful Michelin-starred fine dining eatery in the world. The spot, which made headlines when it switched to a plant-based menu in 2021, exists within a historic Art Deco building on the corner of East 24th Street and Madison Avenue. It’s been a beloved institution since 1998 but it underwent a huge renovation and redesign in the summer of 2017. View this post on Instagram A post shared by tioture (@tioture) Luxury Travel Book says the spot is known for its “sleek, elegant ambience and refined luxury” and that it “pairs exquisite cuisine with a visually stunning setting,” as showcased by the many about its “sophisticated interiors and attention to detail.” Eleven Madison Park came in second only behind Sketch London, which boasts 95,100 posts under #SketchLondon. The destinatio

Figuring out what to do in New York City can be overwhelming with the sheer amount of events, concerts, shows, restaurants, bars and clubs there are. Our listings, from the Best Things to Do This Month to the Best Bars in NYC, are many because we spend hours pouring over information and attending events to bring you the best of the city. Well, Time Out has found another way to offer up these great events and worth-your-time spots. We’ve created an interactive map of the best things to do around the world that is searchable by city. Going forward, this map will be updated with seasonal happenings throughout the year based on our monthly editorial themes, including the best memberships in NYC and Lunar New Year in NYC in January, Valentine’s Day and Black History Month in February, our spring culture preview (from Broadway to museums), St. Patricks’ Day and Women’s History Month in March. Each event is hand-picked by us, so you know you’ll be looking at the best. You can zoom around the map and make it your go-to tool from now on. Zooming into NYC, you can find awesome things to do like Luna Luna at the Shed, Franz Kafka at the Morgan Library & Museum and good restaurants like Essex Restaurant and East Village Pizza. We’ll be building it out more as we go, so check back regularly to find more things to do and places to eat!