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This Brooklyn Business Is “A Nexus For Wonder” With Quirky Collectibles & A Hidden Theater With Close-Up Magic Shows

1 day ago | secretnyc.co | Danielle Valente

At first glance, The Art of Play seems like any other local shop on Atlantic Avenue. However, the outpost transforms into an intimate magic show at night.
The MTA’s Bus And Subway Fare Hike Won’t Happen This Summer As Originally Planned

1 day ago | secretnyc.co | Danielle Valente

Everyone was anticipating the bus and subway fare hike to go into effect in August — raising prices by 4% — but the MTA's plan is on pause.
One Of The Best Indie Bookstores In The Country Is A Romantic Outpost In Brooklyn — And It Has Great Recommendations For New Reads This Summer

2 days ago | secretnyc.co | Danielle Valente

If you want to escape into a steamy story this summer, the Ripped Bodice, Park Slope's famed romance bookstore, has all the deets.
Zohran Mamdani Declares Democratic Primary Win

2 days ago | secretnyc.co | Danielle Valente

“In the words of Nelson Mandela: 'It always seems impossible until it is done," Zohran Mamdani told a crowd of supporters.
When Will NYC Primary Results Be In? New Yorkers Might Have To Be Patient

3 days ago | secretnyc.co | Danielle Valente

Now that the polls have closed and the ballots are in, everyone's anxious for the NYC Primary results — but that doesn't mean we'll have answers tonight.
NYC Will Be As Hot As Death Valley Today & Break A 137-Year-Old Record

3 days ago | secretnyc.co | Danielle Valente

The peak of the NYC heat wave has officially arrived, and there are some pretty eye-opening record-breakers in store for us.
NYC’s Eighth-Largest Pool Is Opening For The First Time This Friday In An Iconic Central Park Spot

4 days ago | secretnyc.co | Danielle Valente

The Davis Center Pool is a long-awaited uptown attraction that New Yorkers plan to utilize to the fullest this summer.
NYC’s New Broker Fee Law Is Now In Effect — But Renters Might Not Love What’s Next

4 days ago | secretnyc.co | Danielle Valente

The FARE Act is less than a month old, but some renters are already seeing its effects in their leases, and not necessarily in a good way.
This NY Lake, The 11th Largest In The World With Hundreds Of Miles Of Shoreline, Was Just Named One Of The Best In The U.S. For Water Sports

4 days ago | secretnyc.co | Brianna Perry

The lake welcomes approximately 11 million people per year eager to enjoy the the area's wide variety of world-class activities, attractions, restaurants, overnight accommodations, and more.
This Interactive Map Shows Where All Of The Water Sprayers Are Throughout NYC–Perfect For Staying Cool During This Week’s 100º+ Heat Wave

4 days ago | secretnyc.co | Brianna Perry

The city is implementing different measures to help New Yorkers stay safe and cool, and this handy dandy NYC Parks map helps show exactly where those different spots are all over New York! Brianna Perry - Staff Writer • June 23, 2025 Shutterstock / pio3 Just three days into the official start of summer we’ve entered our first brutal heat wave of the season–and with it comes life threatening 100º+ temperatures, high humidity, and dangerous conditions. In other words, we New Yorkers are in need...