25 Top Sprinkler Parks and Splash Pads in NYC for Kids

Mommy Poppins 6/9 5:29A Jody Mercier

When we were growing up, New York City playgrounds had sprinklers. Now parks and playgrounds across the five boroughs have transformed into spraygrounds—entire playgrounds dedicated to water play with...

Return-to-office marks return to higher revenue for Rent the Runway

CrainsNewYork.com (Arts) 6/8 10:08A Cara Eisenpress

As office employees flock back to consistent in-person work, they are digging their blazers out from their closets and clicking “buy” or “subscribe” on new dresses, blouses and heels.   To look office-appropriate, women are renting workwear from...

The Day That Wildfire Smoke Shrouded New York City

NewYorker.com (Humor) 6/7 1:19P Carolyn Kormann

As the world warms and Canada burns, what once seemed unprecedented is becoming familiar.

Upstayte: The Perfect Family-Friendly Retreat in the Heart of Woodstock

BKMag.com 6/7 10:09A Brooklyn Magazine

You’re tired. Your kids are tired. In short, the entire family needs a fresh start in the world of relaxation and fun. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and discover the tranquility of...

Artist Françoise Gilot, acclaimed painter who loved and later left Picasso, dies at 101

NBCNewYork.com (Entertainment News) 6/7 9:24A Jocelyn Noveck

Françoise Gilot, a prolific painter who had a turbulent relationship with Pablo Picasso, died on Tuesday in New York City at 101 years old.

Smoky conditions force BRIC to cancel its opening Celebrate Brooklyn! concert

BKMag.com 6/7 8:04A Brooklyn Magazine

The smoky haze blanketing the city has forced BRIC to cancel the highly anticipated opening night of its Celebrate Brooklyn! concert series in Prospect Park. The organization announced Wednesday...

New York City is bathed in smoke from Canadian wildfires

CrainsNewYork.com (Arts) 6/6 2:30P Bloomberg

The haze is expected to continue Wednesday

‘Sammy’s Law’ Hunger Strike Begins at State Capitol

StreetsBlog.org 6/6 8:19A Julianne Cuba

They re starving for action. Two mothers whose children were killed by reckless drivers have begun a hunger strike that they ll continue until Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) brings to the...

NYC's Shakespeare in the Park and More Classics: How to Get Tickets and Tips for Bringing Kids

Mommy Poppins 6/6 3:59A Raven Snook

To see, or not to see Shakespeare in the Park with kids? That is the perpetual question when it comes to Shakespeare and other classics. While FREE outdoor mountings of the Bard's iconic plays abound...

The 15 Best Arguments for Bike Boosters: Part Two

StreetsBlog.org 6/5 6:01P Kiran Herbert

A version of this post originally appeared on  PeopleForBikes and is republished with permission. It is part two of a three-article series; read part one and three.   6. More bike infrastructure can...

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks in NYC in 2023: All the Details

Mommy Poppins 6/5 8:07A Jody Mercier

Macy's 4th of July fireworks show makes a triumphant return to the skies over New York City. An annual unforgettable highlight of the summer, on July 4, 2023, the Macy's 4th of July fireworks explode...

A first-of-its-kind vending machine helps city battle overdose crisis

BKMag.com 6/5 7:18A Brooklyn Magazine

A potentially life-saving vending machine has landed in Brooklyn. The city s Health and Mental Hygiene Department announced Monday that the blue vending machine will dispense a variety of health...

Review: In ‘Love + Science,’ a Meet Cute Becomes a Medical Mystery

NYTimes.com (Theater) 6/4 1:00P Naveen Kumar

In 1980s Manhattan, two medical students find themselves at the forefront of the AIDS crisis in David J. Glass’s new play at New York City Center.

10 Movies That Capture the Essence of New York

NYTimes.com (Arts) 6/2 11:03P Mekado Murphy

With the Tribeca Festival around the corner, it’s a fitting time to look back at the memorable ways cinema has given New York City a featured role.

Free Summer Sports and Outdoor Programs in NYC for Kids

Mommy Poppins 6/2 10:33A Jody Mercier

The huge number of summer sports and outdoor programs in NYC for kids means children can enjoy a summer filled with sports and fresh air while living in the concrete jungle. New York City offers many...