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F Train Service Will Be Disrupted Nearly Every Weekend This Summer
New Yorkers looking to get a thrill on all of Luna Park’s brand new rides this summer will have to figure out a new way to travel to Coney Island as the MTA plans to limit weekend service on the F line.
The service disruptions are due to a project working to modernize the signal system–which the MTA says is about 70 years old–on the Culver Line between Church Av and West 8 St.
The end result of the project will bring about more reliable transit and fewer delays, but not without nearly weekly disrupted service along the way.
During these improvements, there will be no service at the following twelve stations on impacted weekends:
- Ditmas Av
- 18 Av
- Avenue I
- Bay Pkwy
- Avenue N
- Avenue P
- Kings Highway
- Avenue U
- Avenue X
- Neptune Av
- West 8 St
- Coney Island-Stillwell Av
Impacted weekends will begin as early as Friday, April 28, and will continue through Monday, September 11. During these weekends, F trains won’t run between Ditmas Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av from 9:30 p.m. on Friday trough 4:30 a.m. on Monday.
As alternatives, the MTA suggests travelers take D, N, or Q trains or local buses instead.
Service disruptions are currently planned for the following weekends:
- April 28-May 1
- May 5-8
- May 12-15
- May 26-30
- June 2-5
- June 9-12
- June 23-26
- June 30-July 30
- July 7-10
- July 28-31
- August 4-7
- August 11-14
- August 25-28
- September 1-5
- September 8-11
On Memorial Day (May 26-30) and Labor Day (September 1-5) weekends, work on the F line will include the Monday, with service changes in place until 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Unfortunately, the F line isn’t the only train experiencing service disruptions this year either–the J & M lines are currently undergoing two years-worth of disruptions due to Williamsburg Bridge repair.
Let’s look on the bright side, though: at least 20+ subway stations recently received much-needed renovations and a deep-cleaning, right?
You can learn more about the impacted F train service here.
In other subway news: OMNY Vending Machines Are Finally Coming To Your Local Subway Station This Summer
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Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown Is Back For Another Season Of Outdoor Movie Magic
Outdoor movie experiences are a quintessential part of New York City summers…
Sure, there are several drive-in theaters and numerous movies in the park events set up to indulge your inner cinephile. Still, there’s something very New York about watching a movie on a rooftop with the skyline as your backdrop!
The ever so popular Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown is officially back in business and gearing up for another legendary summer!
This year, the Club’s opening night falls on May the Fourth, with a perfectly timed special screening of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Gather your nerd crew, dust off your lightsabers, and come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character to win exclusive prizes for the long-anticipated return of New York’s favorite rooftop movie theater!
The season’s slate of films for May and June can be found on the Rooftop Cinema Club’s website, so share this with your favorite movie partner and schedule your movie night under the stars ASAP.
Curious to see what the lineup looks like before heading over? Here’s a sneak peek:
Cinco de Mayo
On Cinco de Mayo, catch a family-friendly viewing of the historic Pixar animated film that became an instant classic: Coco, followed by a screening honoring the life and legacy of one of the most celebrated and beloved Mexican-American entertainers of all time: Selena!
Killer Soundtracks ‘90s
Rooftop Cinema Club is celebrating the decade that was ~da bomb~ with a month-long series of movies featuring the most iconic ’90s soundtracks!
Y2K Tuesdays
They’re now introducing a new series celebrating the early 2000s! Every week will bring turn-of-the-millennium style and vibes with Y2K Tuesdays, featuring favorite movies that defined the era. Dressing to the theme is highly encouraged, but whether you want to rock a velour tracksuit, pleated skirt ensemble, or wide-leg jeans with Heelys is entirely up to you. And there is no such thing as too many butterfly clips!
And to make the movie lover’s season even more special, the Club has special programming in store all summer. 20, 25, 30, and 35-year anniversaries of films like Finding Nemo, The Truman Show, What’s Love Got to Do With It, and Grease; Father’s Day specials; honoring Juneteenth; a Pride Month series and more all lie ahead in the first two months of opening!
Grab your tickets at the Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown website while they last!
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NYC’s First-Ever Asian Creative Festival Is Headed To Industry City
As we approach May and enter in Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI), it’s important to continue honoring the contributions and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans every day outside of the month.
This year, the Asian Creative Foundation announced the first-ever Asian Creative Festival coming to Industry City during AAPI month. The two-day festival will take place from Saturday, May 20 to Sunday, May 21, spanning the complex’s 10,000-square-foot Five Two A event space.
The city’s largest AAPI creative organizations will come together for the event, including: ACE Pop-Up, Mixed Asian Media, East Side Stories and Asian Creative Network. Together, the organizations will aid the festivals programming to properly reflect the AAPI community.
“We are thrilled to gather for this inaugural festival celebrating AAPI culture and creatives,” said Susana Chen of the Asian Creative Foundation. “Our vision for the Asian Creative Festival is to cultivate a place for our community to exchange stories, inspire creativity, and support one another. We look forward to allowing visitors to experience first-hand the unique creative expression and perspective of the AAPI community through our curated programming.”
Asian Creative Festival will be open to everyone and is themed “Be Colorful.” Guests will be able to shop from a variety of AAPI-owned businesses at the pop-up marketplace, offering everything from floral arrangements to clothing, artwork to culinary bites.
“We are excited to host this incredible event and continue amplifying AAPI culture and creativity,” said Jim Somoza, Managing Director of Industry City. “Anyone who has shopped the Upper Floors for one-of-a-kind textiles from India, enjoyed a delicious meal at Japan Village, shared sake with friends, or found inspiration at Yi Gallery knows there are so many rich experiences AAPI creatives have brought to Industry City.”
Asian Creative Talks will be part of the festival’s ticketed programming. Keynote speakers such as creative director, Steven Wakabayashi, and award-winning designer and artist Rich Tu will share insights as Chella Man, Industry City’s artist-in-residence will take part in a Q&A session.
At the end of each day, there will be a screening by Mixed Asian Media and East Side Stories of an AAPI-directed film.
Though entry is free, an RSVP will be required. You can reserve yours today on Industry City’s website. Learn more about Asian Creative Festival here.
May 20-21 from 11am-9:30pm
Industry City, 33 35th St., Brooklyn
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