New things to do in New York City in 2021 as it welcomes back visitors, for better or worse. Firstly, Post-COVID isn’t really true, as the world is still very much under the influence of the worst global pandemic in a century, but throwing caution to the wind, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has loosened requirements for masking for those with vaccinations, and...
COVID vaccinations in NY are finally rolling out. This is what it’s like to get the COVID vaccine in New York City at Citifield Queens. Covid vaccinations in NY are now available for essential workers, people over 65, and those with pre-existing diseases that may be impacted by the deadly virus. It’s just the start of a long road back for New Yorkers who...
Milo’s Yard is a pinball bar in Ridgewood, streets away from Bushwick. Milo’s Yard in Ridgewood on the border of Brooklyn and Queens is a hidden gem for drinkers and pinball fans alike. Since 2015, the brainchild of Barcade/The Gutter alum, Claudia DeMairo and David Poh has been serving up cold beers and chilled vibes in a place that few other than locals have...
It’s time to get things started. It’s time to light the lights because every Friday night you can see the masterworks of visionary director and puppeteer Jim Henson for free at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens. Movie Magic Everywhere Outside of Hollywood, New York is easily the largest living back lot for film and television production. On any given...
One of the best places to escape on a hot, sunny New York day is Jacob Riis Beach and Park in the Rockaways. With a wide, expansive beach, live entertainment, gourmet snacks, and frozen margaritas, it’s worth the effort to get out to Jacob Riis Beach. Jacob Riis Beach, Riis to the locals, is a length of beach from the distinct art deco red brick pavilion built in the...
Directions to Rockaway Beach are pretty vague in the Ramones classic: “It’s not hard, not far to reach, we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach.” Before ever visiting New York, Rockaway Beach was just another Ramones lyric. We never imagined it was a real destination, possibly due to the Ramones’ reliance on the word “rock” in many of its song titles...
Every self-respecting beach has its surf club and the Rockaway Beach Surf Club is the best in NYC. Surfing’s thirsty (and hungry) work. All that paddling, the waves, the rips, the bails, the dumps. It will leave you exhausted, but glad to be alive. And especially glad to know there’s a place that serves fresh, authentic tacos, $5 beers and frozen margaritas –...
