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New York City’s battle against rats continues: Mayor Eric Adams just revealed that the city will host the inaugural National Urban Rat Summit this fall, on September 18 and 19.
The, let’s be honest, hilarious-sounding event will bring together rodent experts from all over the country, from academic researchers to municipal pest control managers. Together, the gurus will teach attendees how to deal with rat-related issues, mitigate their impact and explain how the pests thrive in urban environments.
Adams’ absolute distaste for rats is no secret: officials have implemented countless measures to stop the rodents from multiplying and invading neighborhoods throughout the past few years, including the release of a map that tracks all their movements and the decision to hire a rat czar. We dare say that we’re actually winning the war against them!
The best way to defeat your enemy is to know them.
That’s why I’m proud to host the inaugural National Urban Rat Summit this fall to bring experts and leaders together to better understand urban rats and end their invasion of New York City.https://t.co/SrvQjsgEXopic.twitter.com/3XNPTT9NEp
“With rat sightings down nearly 14 percent in our city’s Rat Mitigation Zones year over year, we continue to make progress, but we’re not stopping there. The best way to defeat our enemy is to know our enemy,” the Mayor said in an official statement. “That’s why we’re holding this inaugural summit, to bring experts and leaders from across the country together to better understand urban rats and how to manage their populations.”
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Cornell University’s New York State Integrated Pest Management Program will host the summit but details regarding potential passes for the general public have yet to be announced.
New York City rats, get ready for the next phase of war.
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Every year, New York has one of the biggest Pride celebrations anywhere in the world, one that involves exciting programming all the way through June. This year, though, things are looking a bit different: NYC Pride just announced that it’s cancelling two of its flagship summer events.
Heritage of Pride, the organization behind NYC Pride events, revealed that Pride Island, the annual flagship music festival, and Pride Rally, an event that involves community leaders discussing the most pressing LGBTQ+ issues of today, will not happen this year.
“We are still very much working in a ‘post’ COVID environment, taking into account the impact on our community and the city,” Sandra Pérez, Heritage of Pride’s Executive Director, told 1010 WINS/WCBS 880. “The cost of doing business has risen dramatically for everyone, that is no secret. While we may receive the same level of support from partners, it simply doesn’t cover all of the expenses we incur so we’ve had to reexamine key events.”
She added that, to make up for the changes, Heritage of Pride will work on pushing LGBTQ+ programming throughout the year, and not just June.
If you’ve been to NYC Pride before, then you know that the cancellation of these two happenings is a pretty big deal.
Pride Island is a big music festival that happens on the last weekend of June and attracts some of the biggest names in music. In 2022, Pride Island took place on Governors Island and featured Lil’ Kim and Kim Petras. The year after, the festivities took over the Brooklyn Army Terminal, with Christina Aguilera as the headliner.
Pride Rally, on the other hand, brings together activists and advocates to discuss some of the biggest topics and issues in the queer community. Last year, the event featured trans rights activist Raquel Willis and Sage Dolan-Sandrino.
It’s important to note that Pride Rally is not the same thing as the citywide Pride march, which happens on the last Sunday of June, and is very much still happening this year.
Even though this isn’t ideal news, don’t despair: NYC Pride is still hosting many of its other flagship events, including TEAZE, bringing together New York City’s most diverse queer parties into one space on June 22nd; Bliss Days, an event that focuses on queer women happening on June 30th at the DL; and PrideFest, an outdoor festival that features different exhibitors and food vendors.
Outside of Heritage of Pride events, June will still be jam packed with queer-adjacent festivities throughout the city, including drag brunches, queer plays and no shortage of parties.
And yet, it’s hard not to mourn the loss of two of the most emblematic Pride events of the year, a development that speaks to a larger set of economic challenges that queer organizations are facing.
“We know from our colleagues that NY Pride is not alone—the investment in Pride organizations across the country is sorely lacking,” said Pérez. “But here is the real challenge: while we have an economic impact in our communities, that isn’t reflected in the support we receive from city and state agencies and others who benefit from the work we do.”
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First we had an earthquake, then we had an eclipse and now the Knicks are actually good at basketball.
They say lightning doesn’t strike the same place twice but, this year, New York has been pulsing with electricity, and the Knicks’ latest winning streak has every New Yorker, whether a basketball fan or not, in a chokehold.
If you haven’t been following, here’s why tomorrow night’s game is such a big deal: if the Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers, it will be the first time in 24 years that the team will qualify to go to the Eastern conference finals, bringing them one step closer to the playoffs.
That is all to say: tomorrow night’s game, which kicks off at 8:30pm, is something to be experienced alongside fellow New Yorkers… which is why we’ve put together a list of the best places around the city to watch it all unfold:
Manhattan
Madison Square Garden, Midtown: 4 Pennsylvania Plaza
What better place to watch the game than on the Knicks’ home turf? Madison Square Garden will be hosting a giant watch party and you can snag tickets, which start at $27, right here here.
Slate NY, Midtown: 54 West 21st Street
Enjoy the game on a big screen at an event hosted by Knicks Fan TV, the online sports news channel and social media account dedicated to the team. Doors open at 6:30pm and you have the option to reserve a table. Get your tickets here.
Pennsylvania 6 NYC, Midtown: 132 West 31st Street
Produced by The Roommates Show and presented by Tommy John, tickets to the watch party at Pennsylvania 6 NYC will include an open bar, pizza and giveaways. You can get your tickets here.
T Squared Social, Midtown: 7 East 42nd Street
This Midtown bar will start with a pregame party at 8pm and blast the match’s audio chronicle through its in-house speakers.
Amity Hall, Greenwich Village: 80 West 3rd Street
This is an official Knicks Bar Takeover location, which means that the entire bar will be watching the game. There will be flatscreen TVs on every wall and the menu will be filled with a healthy selection of craft beers and classic American food. If you’re looking to experience the game alongside a younger energetic crowd, this is a great option (you’ll be smack dab in the middle of the NYU campus, after all).
Stout, Midtown: 133 West 33rd Street
If the Knicks win, you’ll want to be at Stout’s 33rd Street location, which is just half a block away from Madison Square Garden—where Knicks fans gather every time the team scores a victory.
Queens
Alewife Brewing, Sunnyside: 41-11 39th Street
Founded in 2021, Alewife is a spacious, Irish brewery with an outdoor area (we’re expected to hit the high 60s tomorrow night). Founded by the people behind other iconic breweries like Rattle N Hum, The Jeffrey and Fools Gold, expect a fun viewing experience in a social beer hall setting.
Pig Beach, Astoria: 35-37 36th Street, ground floor
If BBQ with a side of basketball sounds like your vibe, Pig Beach BBQ should be your go-to.
Lost in Paradise Rooftop, Long Island City: 11-01 43rd Avenue
If a rooftop party with a view is more your speed, Lost in Paradise’s space, food and hookah is for you. You can reserve your table here.
Brooklyn
Fulton Hall, Downtown Brooklyn: 250 Ashland Place
Located in a spacious industrial space in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, Fulton Hall boasts plenty of comfortable seats, with a mixture of booths, bar seating and tables. The vibe is festive and there’s a pool table on site.
Emblem, Williamsburg: 187 Graham Avenue
Decked out with a staggering 15 high-definition flat screens, Emblem is not only a great place to watch the game, but also a great place to try out some local brews.
Time Out Market New York: 55 Water Street
Watch the game with sound on at Time Out Market with your pick of incredible NYC favorites, from comfort food at Jacob’s Pickles to delicious pizza from Fornino. You can wash it all down with a cold brew or specialty cocktail—all with a view of the NYC skyline.
Bronx
Brewsky Bar and Grill, Throgs Neck: 3718 East Tremont Avenue
Brewksy’s large outdoor area and picnic tables are perfect for a pre-summer vibe with a wide selection of food: think hard shell tacos, robust nacho plates and mac and cheese.
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We welcome any excuse to enjoy a taco in NYC, but especially when it’s a free taco—luckily for us, then, that Hellmann’s is celebrating its new Chipotle Mayonnaise Dressing by hosting a free pop-up at La Contenta Oeste (78 W 11th Street) with complimentary tacos, cocktails and more.
Running from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, May 17, the open-to-the-public event will feature a limited menu of exclusive dishes topped with Hellmann’s Chipotle Mayo curated by La Contenta‘s own Chef Luis Arce Mota, such as a Taco de Pescado, Esquites, Elote Asado and Ensalada de Camarón. Entry includes one drink ticket, which can be used towards a specialty cocktail, mocktail, select beer or Mexican soft drink. (All food and drink are available while supplies last, of course.)
And speaking of food, the Hellmann’s activation will take influence from recent beauty trends like “glazed donut” nails and “blueberry milk” nails and offer up its own spicy spin: complimentary mayo-inspired manicures from content creator Sigourney Nuñez and a team of nail artists. The “mayo mani” will a white nail with a fiery orange rim and an accent nail adorned with the brand’s coquette-style blue bow. Guests can also capture their freshly painted designs during the event with a photobooth or “mani cam” moment. Bookings for the complimentary beauty treatment are on a first-come, first-served basis—you canreserve your booking in advance here.
“I’m thrilled to partner with Hellmann’s, tapping into the food-inspired nail trend with the Mayo Mani,” said nail artist Sigourney Nuñez in a press release. “The vibrant color and flavor of Hellmann’s Chipotle Mayo reminded me a lot of one of my mom’s best dishes, a Mexican tinga chicken tostada. Since that dish is very versatile, I wanted the nails to be versatile too. The Mayo Mani features a creamy white mayo base with a bright orange rim that will look good on different lengths, shapes and sizes.”
And before we forget, check out some of those free, Hellmann’s-drizzled tacos below:
Photograph: courtesy of Hellmann’s | Taco de Pescado at La Contenta Oeste
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Stretching from Far Rockaway to Breezy Point, there are plenty of things to do in Rockaway Beach, that urban oasis that gives New Yorkers the opportunity to for swimming, sunbathing, and sports like volleyball, with only a subway swipe or scenic ferry ride. But one of our favorite ways to spend time in the summertime spot is by eating, at the many burger joints, taco stands and beach bars in the area. And thankfully there will be plenty of grub and guzzles to enjoy at Rockaway Beach and nearby boardwalks this summer in NYC.
Both Caracas Arepa Bar and the health-minded Brothers—which sells stuff like pesto breakfast sandwiches, fresh fruit juices and smoothies, and “energy cookies”—will be back at Beach 106th for the summer 2024 season.
Beach 97th Street
The largest concession at Rockaway Beach is back for summer with an all-star lineup of food vendors, including Seany Pizza, Red Hook Lobster Pound, Hook Burger, Odd Fellows Ice Cream, Wise Clock Cafe, ChickWreck, Amor Fresco, La Cevicheria, Washed Up and Edible Island. The Sand Shark Bar will be pouring draft beers, wines and frozen cocktails, as well as a brand-new selection of beach-inspired cocktails. All vendors will open on Memorial Day Weekend and will run daily between 9am and 8pm.
Beach 86th Street
The beloved boardwalk snack shop Rippers will return with burgers, hot dogs and breakfast items, as well as beer, wine and vintage beach decor.
Beach 73rd Street
Signorina Food will be making its boardwalk debut this summer, specializing in empanadas and baked sweets.
Beach 67th Street
A new beer garden and Slutty Sammys—known for its sandwiches like the “I Like Chicks” (sesame pan-fried chicken, quick-pickled turnip, tahini chili crisp) and the “Fat Daddy” (prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato, pesto)—will be popping up at this surfer haven on weekends and holidays.
Beach 59th Street
After a hiatus, Colombian restaurant Palenque will be returning to the Rockaways with this Arverne Boardwalk outpost on weekends to showcase their delicious arepas, empanadas and more.
Jacob Riis Park Bars and Concessions
Officially opening for the season on Saturday, May 18, the Riis Beach will have food-and-drink vendors at both Bay 9 and Bay 2. At the former, you’ll find burgers and fries from Space Burgers; cooling scoops from Davey’s Ice Cream; Peruvian ceviche from La Cevicheria; fried fish and poke bowls from Shanty’s; and a beach bar pouring frozen cocktails, mixed drinks, canned beers and more. And Spectro will be returning over at Bay 2, griddling up hot dogs, cheeseburgers and more.
Mobile vendors
There will also be beachside ice cream carts rolling along the sand, as well as Mr. Softee parked along Shore Front Parkway. (That means you won’t have to download an app to find some soft serve!)
