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NYC’s weather this summer has taken us for quite the ride with its endless rain, long stretches of heat, and unseasonably cool temperatures that made us think fall was making an early appearance.

But we hope you didn’t put your summer clothes away yet!

Labor Day brought with it those 90° temperatures back to NYC, and we’re now currently stuck in them as NYC is undergoing its first official heat wave of the year.

A heat advisory is currently in effect now through 8 p.m. Thursday night, September 7th, with temperatures in the low to mid 90s, and heat indices in the mid to upper 90s.

Though it’s the humidity that’s making the situation way worse.

According to Mike Woods, a meteorologist at Fox 5’s Good Day New York, today, Wednesday, September 6th, will be hazy, hot and humid with a high of 93, though the humidity “will probably [make it] feel more like 100° this afternoon.”

And as students have already begun going back to school, the unexpected hot weather feels even more strange–to put the temperatures into perspective, the average high for this time of year is 80 degrees according to NBC.

The good news is the stifling temperatures have caused NYC to open its cooling centers, so at least New Yorkers have places to find some respite from the weather. 

Temperatures are thankfully expected to begin falling back down on Friday, September 8th thanks to forecasted rain.

However, the humidity is expected to peak Friday and stick around through the weekend, according to NBC.

After a chance of thunderstorms early Monday, a cooler pattern will finally emerge with highs stuck in the low to mid 70s for much of next week, and it will maybe start actually feeling like fall is on its way.

In the mean time, in addition to cooling centers, we suggest heading to the pool to stay cool. Here are some of our favs in NYC:

• 15 Fabulous Hotel & Rooftop Pools
• 13 Best Public Pools

Also, by the way, it’s totally legal to jump in NYC’s fountains when it’s hot out!

For real-time weather information, you can visit the National Weather Service New York website.

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The ever-popular VMAs will air live from New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12th, and to celebrate, a completely free festival is heading to NYC.

This weekend, MTV is hosting its first-ever VMAs Block Party in downtown NYC at Oculus Plaza on Saturday, September 9th.

Hosted by MTV’s Dometi Pongo and WCBS’ Alecia Reid, the free, all-ages festival will kick off music’s most iconic night with live performances, interactive activities, games, photo opps, food trucks, official VMAs merch, an MTV Topiary Moon Person installation, and much more.

On site-experiences are as follows:

MTV VMA Moon Person Photo Opp 

Strike a pose with a larger-than-life VMA Moon Person statue and enter to win tickets to the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center.

MTV VMA Free Swag Station

Enjoy a free MTV VMA screen printing station where you’ll have the chance to choose from a handful of custom MTV VMA designs to be live printed onto totes and t-shirts onsite.

MTV Mental Health is Health ASKtivation

MTV is hosting an activation for its newest Mental Health is Health campaign developed in partnership with Active Minds, a leading youth mental health organization. The tent will feature an art installation by textile artist Katrina Sanchez, friendship bracelet making, and giveaways.

BK® Whopper Whopper Remix Photo Opper

Burger King will bring the VMA energy to fans with the Whopper Whopper Photo Opper experience. Burger King collaborated with legendary DJ and music producer Steve Aoki to remix and produce the “Whopper Whopper Remix.” Fans can step into this activation to grab a custom Burger King/VMA crown and strike their best DJ pose in the photo booth.

The Rolling Stones x MTV Pop-Up Shop

Partygoers can purchase unique hoodies, t-shirts, and hats from the MTV x The Rolling Stones apparel collaboration. Outside the tent a local muralist will recreate part of the collaboration’s fantastic creative.

Mr. Flower Fantastic MTV Topiary Moon Person 

The MTV Topiary Moon Person by Mr. Flower Fantastic is the largest living topiary VMA award in the world, standing at over 11 feet tall and weighing approximately 600 pounds.

…and MORE!

The game zone will be open all day with yard games from mini golf to cornhole and more! Food and beverage will also be available for purchase from food trucks and the Block Party Beer Garden.

Keep up to date with info regarding the VMAs Block Party on the VMAs’ Instagram and MTV’s Instagram.

Saturday, September 9, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Oculus Plaza – 185 Greenwich St.

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