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School is officially back in NYC (September 5 according to the NYC DOE calendar) and that means it’s time to pick out some supplies for the year! From pens and papers to folders and planners, NYC is a hub for stationery and supply stores that can have your kid back-to-school in style. To make it easy for you parents (or even some of you college kids), we put together a list of the best school supply stores in the city to find your goodies, here’s the full list:

1. Goods For The Study

With two downtown locations, this boutique school supply shop carefully curates the best writing tools, notebooks, and other school essentials they can offer. Their sleek interior aesthetic gives that “cool” feel to buying school supplies and theres plenty of awesome products to shop. It’s also an offspring of McNally Jackson Books, one of NYC’s best book stores, so you know it’s a great place to go.

Where: 

West Village – 50 W 8th St

SoHo – 234/236 Mulberry St

2. New York Pen & Stationery

This well-regarded shop is known for its extensive selection of high-quality writing instruments, stationery, and office supplies. Particularly popular among pen enthusiasts, their collection of premium supplies and wide range of pens, from affordable everyday options to luxury brands is admirable. In addition to pens, New York Pen & Stationery carries a variety of notebooks, planners, and other school and office essentials, making it a great spot for students and professionals to get their school supplies!

Where: 27 Waverly Pl

3. Tannens 149 Stationery

A staple in the Bronx since 1938, Tannens continues to sell all kinds of office products and educational supplies that students will love. It’s been family owned and operated in the same location for over 70 years, and they carry the best brands of office products, including fine pens, stationery and furniture as well as workbooks, trimmers, fadeless paper and BBset, and so much more.

Where: 363 E 149th St, Bronx

4. Gramco School Supplies

An institution for decades now, Gramco School Supplies offers so many reliable products at discounted prices for students returning to school! Their collection of products ranges and spans all ages, from early childhood games and puzzles to office supplies and teachers resources, it’s got just about anything you’ll need for school.

Where: 126 31st St, Brooklyn

5. Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store

This neighborhood shop in Park Slope is an established spot which has been around for 15 years, selling all kinds of stationery, toys, and school supplies! Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store is was started by Annie with a mission to create a unique general store that was worthy of “winning a blue ribbon” and becoming a community staple.

Stop in here to shop all kinds of backpacks, water bottles, and stationery…but also browse other items like jewelry, games, candles, and more. Check out all of the back-to-school inventory via their website.

Where: 232 5th Ave, Brooklyn

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Here’s a true New York nightmare: earlier today, actual water from the East River started flooding the Queens Midtown Tunnel, after a contractor accidentally drilled a hole into the roof of the structure. 

Once officials got to the scene, they immediately shut down the passageway for about 45 minutes, causing immense traffic during the midday rush hour.

Authorities reopened one lane in each direction of the tunnel around 3pm, over two hours after the hole was reportedly drilled, but residual traffic continued to cause some mayhem for a few more hours. 

“A drilling contractor, who was performing investigative work related to the design of the upcoming U.N. esplanade project – this is something that will ultimately continue the East River waterfront – was doing work in the East River, and accidentally perforated a small amount in the outside edge of the Queens-Midtown Tunnel,” said Josh Kraus, executive vice president and chief infrastructure officer of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, in an official statement.

The MTA announced that a temporary plug has been put into place but, according to ABC 7, “crews will come back and do a more permanent repair.” 

You can only imagine the sort of panic that the situation caused as drivers made their way through the tunnel unaware of the issue before authorities reached the area. 

Here are some of the most insane videos showing the leak from inside the shaft:

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You deserve some R&R after these sweltering months, and with the autumn breeze in the air, there’s nothing like the perfect fall Airbnb to get you rejuvenated.

Though we love a good summer vacation, there really is no better time to book a getaway than in autumn! With more affordable prices following a drop in demand, the beautiful changing of the leaves, and Gilmore Girls on repeat, you’ll definitely want to explore these cozy fall Airbnbs to fuel your autumn mood board.

Here are 5 cozy fall Airbnbs near NYC

All listed Airbnbs are within New York State and are under a four hour drive from NYC. Whether you’re looking to fully go off the grid and reside in your own little treehouse, or prefer a more glamping-style experience, these fall Airbnbs are the perfect options for your next autumn escape.

1. The Monroe House Cabin

Soak in a bubbling hot tub situated on a 34-acre estate with expansive views of the colorful fall foliage spread across the Catskill Mountains. Afterwards, you can head to the lawn to play giant chess or pick out constellations on the private deck. In nearby towns guests will be able to get their shopping on by perusing the local boutiques or embark on beautiful hiking trails if they’re feeling sporty.

3 hour drive from NYC

2. The Hobbit House of Pawling

Lord of the Rings fans, prepare to be amazed. You can book a trip to an IRL hobbit house located just outside of the city. This one-of-a-kind cottage is home to a hot tub, three different patios, a small waterfall, BBQ and fire pit. Really want to feel like you’ve traveled into the world of LOTR? You can even request your own ring quest to complete during your stay.

2 hour drive from NYC

3. The Willow Treehouse

Live out your childhood fantasy in this treehouse Airbnb tucked within the autumnal woods of Upstate New York for the most serene backdrop you could imagine. Located just 15 mins from the wanderlust city of Woodstock, you can make day a trip to the adorable nearby towns. Otherwise, you can spend your entire stay on the property by splashing around the quaint swimming pond, cooking dinner with foliage views or getting some beauty sleep in the lofted bed. Reservations can be booked directly on Airbnb.

  2 hour drive from NYC

4. Library Sleeping Cabin

Actually operating as a third bedroom to a larger cabin property 20 yards from the house, this individual room cabin creates the perfect rustic atmosphere with a crackling wood burning stove to keep you warm as you peruse the library wall for a novel to cozy into bed with. Learn more about this special Airbnb here. Bookings can be made online.

2 hour drive from NYC

5. Outlier Inn Geo Dome

This cozy fall Airbnb takes on a whole new definition of star gazing. Situated on a 12-acre farm (and yes, you can meet the sheep, goats, alpacas, and chickens), this geo dome just 90 miles from NYC offers one of the most unique stays you can find in the state. Think of your visit as a true glamping experience. Plus, there’s even Wi-Fi if you’re reluctant to completely disconnect. Booking is available online.

2 hour drive from NYC

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Ube, leche flan, guava, calamansi, and cheddar (and that’s a separate flavor than the queso!) are just some of the flavors you’ll find on the menu at Filipino-American bakery Kora who, it goes without saying, is cooking up some creative treats.

Eleven Madison Park and Union Square Hospitality alums, Kimberly Camara and Kevin Borja, are the ones behind the bakery which got its start in the summer of 2020. After both losing their jobs during the pandemic Camara serendipitously decided to fry a batch of brioche dough instead of baking it, and over time Kora grew from two home-fryers in Camara’s Woodside apartment kitchen to selling their donuts out of Alewife Brewing.

The donuts are made using authentic Filipino ingredients and are Camara’s way to share Filipino cuisine, incorporating her grandmother’s recipes, through a pastry that everyone could enjoy. And New Yorkers certainly enjoy them–within months of baking they had garnered a waitlist of 10,000 people and they regularly sell out by the end of the day, sometimes not even lasting longer than five minutes.

But let’s get into the sweet stuff: the actual donuts.

Their flavors change each month so you’ll have to check their site to see what’s currently available. Some flavors you can expect include Leche Flan ni Lola, fried brioche filled with flan cream and Lola Corazon’s beloved flan, Ube, fried ube brioche, ube custard, ube glaze, and purple yam crisps, Sampalok Apple Fritter, honeycrisp apple brioche fritter and tamarind caramel glaze, and Manila Cream, fried brioche, Auro 64% dark chocolate glaze, and Auro 32% white chocolate vanilla bean cremeux.

They also have since introduced other pastries to their menu such as pies, cream puffs, and delicious cookies in flavors including Banana and Caramelized White Chocolate, Coco Jam Alfajor, Calamansi Cornmeal and Rosemary, and Ube and Coconut.

In order to get your hands on a box of their treats you’ll have to pre-order them on Saturdays at 6 pm for pickup the following weekend. If you miss the preorder they do have a limited amount of orders available for walk-ins, but you’ll need to get there early as a line typically begins to form before they even open.

And the best part: you’ll soon you’ll be able to pick yourself up a box of their donuts in Sunnyside, Queens where they’ll be opening a permanent bakery at 45-12 Greenpoint Avenue! The team recently launched a Kickstarter to help them get to the finish line by end of year.

Those looking to learn more about Filipino culture through Kora’s delicious donuts can head to their website or Instagram to check out the current available flavors and place an order.

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