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City to stream World Cup matches on 200 LinkNYC kiosks

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June 19, 2026

City to stream World Cup matches on 200 LinkNYC kiosks

New York City will stream five key FIFA World Cup matches on LinkNYC kiosks across the city. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday announced that 200 kiosks will show five marquee matches, including the World Cup Final on July 19, as part of a partnership with Telemundo. The Spanish-language broadcasts will be shown for free on World Cup-branded kiosks; the city released this map highlighting the locations of each kiosk streaming the matches.
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Photo credit: Ricky Gee for Hudson Yards

June 17, 2026

26 free World Cup watch parties in NYC

By Michelle Cohen

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially arrived, with 48 teams competing in 16 cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. With eight matches held at MetLife (aka NYNJ Stadium), including the Final on July 19, New York has announced free World Cup watch parties and events for New Yorkers and visitors in every borough and beyond. Thousands of fans will be filling thousands of bars to watch and cheer, but cultural institutions and local retail and dining destinations are getting in on the fun with everything from free player-inspired haircuts and team swag to local food and kids' events. Some watch parties will screen the Final; others will feature a high-profile match or multiple key contests. Below are some highlights.
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Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade returns on Saturday

All photos by Eliza Rinn, unless noted otherwise

June 16, 2026

Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade returns on Saturday

By Aaron Ginsburg

The Mermaid Parade returns to the Coney Island boardwalk this Saturday for its 44th year, bringing its annual sea-themed celebration back to Brooklyn’s shoreline. Hosted by Coney Island USA, the event is the nation's biggest art parade, drawing around 5,000 participants in handmade sea-themed costumes and floats. This year's parade takes place on Saturday, June 20, at 1 p.m., rain or shine.
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Knicks to celebrate first NBA title in 53 years with ticker-tape parade

Credit: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

June 15, 2026

Knicks to celebrate first NBA title in 53 years with ticker-tape parade

By Aaron Ginsburg

After a half-century drought, the New York Knicks have finally brought an NBA championship back to the five boroughs. To celebrate, as is tradition in New York City, a ticker-tape parade will be held for the team on Thursday, the first time in franchise history. The parade will take place at 10 a.m. on June 18 along the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan and end outside City Hall, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani will present the team with keys to the city.
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NYC launches ‘neighborhood passport’ for World Cup, highlighting immigrant communities

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June 12, 2026

NYC launches ‘neighborhood passport’ for World Cup, highlighting immigrant communities

By Aaron Ginsburg

New York City has officially launched its “neighborhood passport” for the World Cup, encouraging residents and visitors to explore immigrant communities across the five boroughs. Released last week, the NYC Neighborhood Passport invites participants to check out diverse neighborhoods, cultural institutions, small businesses, and soccer-related events, while collecting stamps designed by local artists, with each stamp reflecting the artist’s cultural identity and roots. The free passports are now available at all public library branches.
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Edge NYC opens new kaleidoscopic experience that leads to 100th-floor sky deck

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June 12, 2026

Edge NYC opens new kaleidoscopic experience that leads to 100th-floor sky deck

By Lidia Ryan

Get ready to make some content. A new TikTok-friendly exhibit has opened at Edge NYC's sky deck at 30 Hudson Yards. The largest transformation of the observation deck since opening in 2020, the colorful, immersive indoor exhibit includes seven installations of moving color, sound, and light that lead to the city's highest outdoor deck. Created in collaboration with design studios Moment Factory, SOFTlab, and Journey, the multi-million-dollar exhibit "brings the magic of the skyline indoors," including New York City's largest kaleidoscope, a "room with four interactive zones filled with endless reflections and vibrant colors, where every angle reveals a completely new view."
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NYPD closes area around MSG for Knicks game

Fans celebrated after the Knicks won Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3. Photo credit: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

June 10, 2026

NYPD closes area around MSG for Knicks game

By Devin Gannon

The New York Police Department will once again close several blocks around Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. In a post on X, the NYPD said the same "secure zone" implemented around the arena on Monday, when President Donald Trump attended the game, will be in effect. While originally a ticketed watch party was scheduled for outside MSG, Knicks owner James Dolan canceled the event, blaming Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the NYPD for not allowing more than 1,000 spectators.
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Your guide to Pride in NYC: Parades, parties, and more

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June 9, 2026

Your guide to Pride in NYC: Parades, parties, and more

By Aaron Ginsburg

When June arrives in New York City, the five boroughs come alive with celebrations honoring the contributions and impact of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities. In today's political climate, marked by continued attacks and hostile rhetoric directed towards the LGBTQIA+ community, honoring Pride is more crucial than ever. Ahead, here's a guide to make the most out of Pride Month in the five boroughs, from the iconic Pride March to a vast selection of vibrant parties, live performances, and cultural events.
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New York announces free World Cup Final watch party in Central Park for 50,000 fans

Global Citizen Festival in 2014. Photo by Anthony Quintano on Wikimedia Commons

June 8, 2026

New York announces free World Cup Final watch party in Central Park for 50,000 fans

By Devin Gannon

One of the largest FIFA World Cup 2026 Final watch parties in the world will take place in Central Park. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday announced that a watch party for 50,000 people will be held on the famous Great Lawn on July 19. The event, which will include giant LED screens, food vendors, and live performances, will be free to attend, but tickets are required.
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Bryant Park to host Knicks watch party for Game 3

Knicks Finals watch party at Summerstage in Central Park for Game 1 of NBA Finals. Credit: NY KNICKS/MSG SPORTS.

June 8, 2026

Bryant Park to host Knicks watch party for Game 3

By Devin Gannon

Bryant Park will host a Knicks watch party on Monday after the usual event outside of Madison Square Garden was canceled due to heightened security for President Donald Trump, who is attending the game. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the Midtown park will be showing Game 3 of the NBA Finals for 5,000 fans. The event is free to attend, but registration is required. You can sign up for a spot starting at 12 p.m. here.
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Free rooftop tours open at Manhattan Municipal Building

By Devin Gannon

The 36th-floor cupola of New York City's historic David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building will open to the public for the first time next week. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services on Thursday opened reservations for the "Centre 360" experience, a free rooftop tour of the century-old Beaux-Arts government building at 1 Centre Street. The cupola offers 360-degree views nearly 600 feet above the city, with many iconic landmarks in full view. Originally intended to be accessible to the public when the building opened in 1914, the cupola has been off-limits for nearly 100 years. Tours begin June 11, with tickets becoming available on the first day of each month.
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Balloon Museum announces opening of NYC flagship at the Tin Building

“Black Hole Horizon” by Thom Kubli. Credit: The Balloon Museum

June 4, 2026

Balloon Museum announces opening of NYC flagship at the Tin Building

By Aaron Ginsburg

The world’s first traveling inflatable art exhibition is opening a permanent location in New York City. The Balloon Museum will open at the historic Tin Building in the Seaport District on July 15, bringing its unique large-scale installations to a 58,000-square-foot space that formerly housed Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s food hall. Its inaugural exhibition, “Daydream: Air Becomes Art,” will bring together experimental, site-specific works that use air as a “unifying medium,” featuring artists including Marina Abramović and Martin Creed.
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16 spots in NYC to watch the Knicks in the NBA Finals

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June 2, 2026

16 spots in NYC to watch the Knicks in the NBA Finals

By Aaron Ginsburg

New Yorkers are ready to party like it's 1999. After a Game 4 victory at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday in which they overcame a 29-point deficit—the largest comeback in NBA Finals history—the New York Knicks are one win away from their first NBA championship since 1973, bringing a level of excitement to the city not seen in three decades. With countless bars and restaurants across the city hosting screenings, there is no shortage of places to cheer on the team as they face the San Antonio Spurs. Here are some spots promising an electric atmosphere as the Knicks continue their first NBA Finals in 27 years.
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New York SNAP recipients can now receive free membership to The Met

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June 2, 2026

New York SNAP recipients can now receive free membership to The Met

By Aaron Ginsburg

The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Tuesday launched free membership for New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The initiative is offered through the new “Explorer Membership” level, which provides one year of free membership, access to member preview days, a digital membership card, invitations to community programs, and more. The program is a joint effort by the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs, Human Resources Administration, and Department of Social Services, and follows a similar initiative launched by the American Museum of Natural History last July.
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Here’s how to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence in NYC

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June 1, 2026

Here’s how to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence in NYC

By Aaron Ginsburg

The New York Public Library on Monday released the first batch of free tickets to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence during America's 250th anniversary this July. As part of an exhibit commemorating the nation's founding, the library will grant limited access to one of the few surviving "fair copies" of the document handwritten by Thomas Jefferson, on view at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building from July 1 through July 7. Tickets are released online every Monday through June 29.
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NYC launches interactive website to help young New Yorkers find free summer activities

Photo by Michael Appleton/ Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

May 28, 2026

NYC launches interactive website to help young New Yorkers find free summer activities

By Aaron Ginsburg

New York City wants to make it easier for young people to find free and low-cost activities this summer. Mayor Zohran Mamdani this week launched "Summer in N.Y.C.," a website that matches users with activities happening in their neighborhood, ranging from free painting and photography classes to sports leagues, summer jobs, and FIFA World Cup watch parties. The initiative is part of a broader effort by the administration to keep young New Yorkers safe during the summer, when gun violence sees an uptick, as CBS News reported.
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NYPD pulls permits for Knicks watch parties outside MSG, but fans still celebrate

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May 26, 2026

NYPD pulls permits for Knicks watch parties outside MSG, but fans still celebrate

By Aaron Ginsburg

While the police department won't support New York Knicks playoff watch parties outside of Madison Square Garden anymore, fans still celebrated the team's first NBA Finals appearance in 27 years on Monday. After the city’s Police Department denied permits for the watch party for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, citing "very rough" crowds, the event relocated to Radio City Music Hall and Brooklyn Bowl. According to the NYPD, past watch parties have included some people jumping police barriers, throwing glass bottles into crowds, and brawling, with six people arrested last Thursday, the New York Post reported. The lack of permits did not stop fans from heading to 7th Avenue to celebrate the team's historic sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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NYC restaurants to offer $26 dining deals during World Cup

Limited-edition World Cup cups. Credit: NYC Tourism + Conventions

May 26, 2026

NYC restaurants to offer $26 dining deals during World Cup

By Aaron Ginsburg

New York City is launching a series of initiatives to help New Yorkers and visitors support small businesses and explore neighborhoods in every borough during the FIFA World Cup. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Friday a new $26 dining special at participating restaurants and bars throughout the six-week tournament. According to the city, nearly 600 businesses have signed up to partake in the program, which will run from June 11 through July 19.
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NYC residents can enter lottery for $50 World Cup tickets

Mayor Mamdani announced the initiative in Little Senegal in Harlem. Credit: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

May 21, 2026

NYC residents can enter lottery for $50 World Cup tickets

By Aaron Ginsburg

Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday announced that his administration had secured 1,000 World Cup tickets, which will be made available to New Yorkers for $50 through a lottery system. As first reported by The Athletic, 150 tickets will be distributed for each of the five group stage matches and two knockout round matches at MetLife. The $50 ticket includes free round-trip bus fare to the stadium. The lottery opens May 25 at 10 a.m. and closes May 30 at 5 p.m., with up to 50,000 entries accepted daily. Winners will be able to purchase up to two tickets each.
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Bryant Park is hosting a ‘reading party’ on the lawn

Photo courtesy of Angelito Jusay Photography.

May 19, 2026

Bryant Park is hosting a ‘reading party’ on the lawn

By Devin Gannon

Bryant Park is throwing a reading party on its iconic lawn next month. "Read on the Lawn Day" takes place on June 1 as part of programming at the park's Reading Room, a curated selection of books, newspapers, and magazines available for visitors to enjoy for free outside. Hosted in partnership with Reading Rhythms, the event will include quiet reading periods followed by book discussions.
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The Met and the Neue Galerie are merging

The Neue Galerie at 1048 Fifth Avenue. Photo by Eden, Janine, and Jim on Wikimedia

May 14, 2026

The Met and the Neue Galerie are merging

By Devin Gannon

The Neue Galerie New York and the Metropolitan Museum of Art will merge, creating the most significant collection of 20th-century Austrian and German art outside of Europe. The Met will take over the Neue Galerie's collection, which includes iconic works by Gustav Klimt, and its Beaux-Arts building at 1048 Fifth Avenue, in 2028, following necessary approvals.
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NYC launches World Cup ‘neighborhood passport’ to help fans explore the city

Graphic courtesy of Team Wonder. Photo of Mayor Mamdani announced “Soccer Streets,” courtesy of Kara McCurdy, Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

May 14, 2026

NYC launches World Cup ‘neighborhood passport’ to help fans explore the city

By Aaron Ginsburg

New York City is launching a “neighborhood passport” to help New Yorkers and visitors explore the five boroughs and find affordable ways to experience this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the initiative on Thursday, which will allow participants to collect stamps from hundreds of community organizations and public events across the city while encouraging exploration of immigrant neighborhoods, cultural institutions, and small businesses. NYC Tourism + Conventions will also launch a new calendar and interactive digital map to help users discover low-cost events, promotions, and activities during the tournament.
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NYCxDESIGN 2026: 12 can’t-miss picks from New York City’s annual festival of design

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May 14, 2026

NYCxDESIGN 2026: 12 can’t-miss picks from New York City’s annual festival of design

By Michelle Cohen

Each spring, the spotlight returns to New York City as a major hub for global design. The 2026 NYCxDESIGN Festival runs from May 14 to May 20, drawing over 163,000 industry pros, brands, designers, creators, and lovers of interior design from all corners of the world and from the city's own vibrant design scene. Anchored by iconic trade fairs and exhibitions like ICFF and WANTED, a full calendar of tours, talks, and product debuts will be happening throughout the five boroughs. The festival offers a sneak peek at tomorrow’s design trends and provides a chance to discover new talent in the worlds of furniture, lighting, textiles, and objects. Read on for a guide to this year's top design fair picks.
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Aerial view from Amsterdam Avenue, looking east. All renderings by Brooklyn Digital Foundry.

May 13, 2026

Lincoln Center breaks ground on accessible performance park, anchored by new amphitheater

By Devin Gannon

Lincoln Center on Monday broke ground on a $335 million project that will transform the campus into an accessible performance arts park. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Lincoln Center West Initiative reimagines the Amsterdam Avenue side of the campus by removing the wall at Damrosch Park and replacing it with a more welcoming edge that connects to the rest of the institution. The redeveloped Damrosch Park will be centered around the Baron Theater, a 2,000-person outdoor venue that will be Lincoln Center's first new freestanding theater in 50 years, and an inviting open plaza surrounded by gardens, groves, and a new water feature. The opening is scheduled for summer 2028.
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6 best under-the-radar museums in New York City

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May 12, 2026

6 best under-the-radar museums in New York City

By Lidia Ryan

The Met, the MoMA, the Guggenheim. The hallowed halls of these New York City institutions house some of the world’s most renowned works of art. But what if you’re really into posters? Or have a specific love for paintings of dogs? Well, there’s a place for everyone in this great city! Here are six niche museums to spend an afternoon.
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