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This month’s full moon will brighten NYC skies on Sunday, July 21st, weather permitting. The best time to catch it in all of its glory will be just after sunset, even though it will actually reach peak illumination earlier in the day at 6:17am. This is because it will be below the horizon at the time of peak illumination, therefore it won’t be visible then, explains The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

Full moons, or more so the whole lunar months themselves, tend to have alternative names based on who is using the term and what the name is referring to it (be it plants, weather or animals). And though July’s full moon is more commonly called the Buck Moon, we think Thunder Moon, hailing from Western Abenaki sounds much cooler!

It’s referred to as the Buck Moon because buck’s antlers are fully grown by this time of year. Why it’s alternatively called the Thunder Moon has to do with the stormy weather of the season—remember Wednesday’s raging lightning? Additional names for the July full moon include the Salmon Moon, Berry Moon, the Month of Ripe Corn Moon, and so on.

The next full moon won’t occur until August 19th, which will be the Sturgeon Moon. However, the Perseid meteor shower, a magnificent show of shooting stars, has arrived and here’s how you can see it now!

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Here at Time Out New York, we like to fashion ourselves amateur meteorologists.

So, when we heard that it was going to thunderstorm last night, we were delighted at the mere of thought of cleaner, crisper air defining our today. 

Alas, it’s still gross, muggy and way-too-hot outside, despite that pretty scary storm. 

What the rain did bring along with it, though, were some astonishing photo ops that we can’t stop scrolling through while reveling in our air conditioned quarters.

Below, a selection of the most shocking footage from last night’s insane weather event:

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Details have been pretty hush hush about the brand new Porte Festival. This new experience in Brooklyn boasts to have a stellar lineup of musicians, food, shopping vendors, panelists and so much more! As more details unfold we’ll continue to update but for now, here’s what we know!

1. Tickets JUST went on sale

Tickets to this extravaganza are available to the public and there are a couple of options. There are 1-day general admission tickets and a 2-day passes available. Snag early bird pricing, $60 1-day general admission tickets for $60 and $100 for the weekend pass.

2. It takes place at Brooklyn Navy Yard 

Located on the waterfront at 141 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn Navy Yard has a deep history of innovation in business. Having the Porte Festival here makes sense as it sets out to redefine “shopping” and reimagining The World’s Fair by making it for the present. So hop on a ferry and head there for an unforgettable weekend!

3. It’s Not Just About Music

Porte Festival is slated to bring technology, fashion, food and music to create an incredible oasis. There will be conscious brands, delectable bites, VR experiences and even hands-on workshops. So move over Gov Ball! There’s a new ultimate festival in town! 

4. It’s only here for one weekend

It’s an all day festival happening from Sept 7th-8th! The time shows it’s starting at 11:00 a.m. and runs until the evening. It’s held outdoors and it’s only for guests ages 13+. So end the summer in a big way!

5. The Lineup Is Set to Drop Soon

The highly anticipated line-up for Porte Festival will be unveiled in time. This includes a list of musicians, food vendors, brands featured at the experience, panel speakers and more! We wait with bated breath to see who’s playing this one-of-a-kind festival.

Event details

Porte Festival 2024

September 7, 2024 11:00

Brooklyn Navy Yard (141 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, 11205)

From $66.00

Buy tickets

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In recent years, torrential downpours have led to severe flooding in some parts of New York City, particularly inconveniencing locals who live inside basement-level apartments.

In 2023, flooding got so bad in some parts of the tri-state area that dozens of New Yorkers died, prompting the city to finally look into much-needed preventing measures. 

This week, the Department of Environmental Protection unveiled a new plan meant to mitigate the floods: porous pavement that absorbs water during heavy rainfall. 

The agency has already started installing the new flooring along several roads near 37th Street and 12th Avenue in Brooklyn’s Borough Park.

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The city plans to spend $35 million over the course of a year to install seven miles of the porous concrete across Sunset Park, Kensington and Borough Park, areas of Brooklyn that are particularly prone to flooding, per FOX 5. 

Ideally, the flooring will help relieve the strained sewer system during heavy rains, keeping millions of gallons of stormwater away from the sewage system.

Drainage cells and stones will aid in that process as well, providing structural support, storage and drainage assistance. 

 “Climate change is bringing with it rainstorms that can overwhelm our sewers and cause flooding across the five boroughs, which is why we are investing in tools that will divert rainwater away from the sewer system, such as porous pavement,” NYC Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala said in an official statement. “Brooklyn got hit particularly hard by Tropical Storm Ophelia last September and this new porous pavement will help to ease pressure on the sewer system and protect residents during future storms.”

As the warming planet makes freak storms more common, severe flooding in the city is likely going to become more frequent, too.

According to a report by the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice and the New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC), sea levels in New York will continue to rise between half-a-foot and just over a foot all the way through the 2030s. Rainfall is expected to increase by up to 10% each year until then.

Let’s hope these new floor slabs will make the situation better all around. 

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Cowabunga dude! Sure, we may not be on the West Coast like our friends at Secret Los Angeles but believe it or not…NYC has some gnarly spots to go surfing during the summer. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned shredder, there’s some pretty accessible shores you can surf on just outside the city.

Next time you’re looking for a quick little sporty day trip or maybe even a surfing weekend getaway, spend it at these beaches where the Atlantic’s rolling waves make for perfect conditions.

1. Rockaway Beach, Queens

Rockaway Beach is probably the most popular and accessible surfing spot for New Yorkers, thanks to its consistent waves, surf shops, and laid-back beach vibe. There’s actually 3 dedicated surfing zones (between Beach 68th and 71st streets, Beach 87th and 92nd streets, and Beach 110th and 111th streets) which are separated by difficulty, making it easy to figure out where you belong!

This Queens beach is not only the legal spot to ride a surfboard in the NYC metro area, but it’s also full of surf schools too like New York Surf School, Skudin Surf, and Surfs Up NY which offer lessons to those looking to get their feet wet. All in all, this beach is your best bet of getting somewhere to surf within an hour’s time (on the subway too).

Distance from NYC: 1 hour

2. Skudin Surf at American Dream

How about some indoor surfing?! Just right outside NYC at New Jersey’s American Dream mall you can go surfing in a indoor pool. Skudin Surf operates the world’s largest indoor surfing wave pool, and the state-of-the-art facility allows surfers of all experience levels to shred some waves.

Since their wave pool is manual, they easily can adjust the size of the waves, making it easier for beginners and more challenging for experienced surfers. Plus, they also offer both public and private sessions, as well as a selection of over 50 board types to pick from. Public “Learn to Surf” sessions start at only $125! Learn more about Skudin Surf and book your sessions here.

Distance from NYC: 30 minutes

3. Long Beach, Long Island

For a Long Island getaway, head to Long Beach where they have a pair of permanent surfing beaches, Azores and Lincoln Boulevard Beach as well as a rotating schedule of other spots (which you can view here). Overall, Long Beach’s shores are pretty clean and the waves are good…and they even have lifeguards on duty to supervise too.

If you’re looking for another option, head a little more east to Lido Beach which is a little more quiet and the waves equally gracious. Long Beach is also pretty well-known for hosting surfing competitions throughout the year, so you know it’s the place to go.

Distance from NYC: 1 hour 15 minutes

4. Fire Island, NY

Fire Island’s 10 miles of sandbars and jetties offer a more secluded and tranquil surfing experience than others on this list. We highly recommend heading off to Ocean Beach’s east and west jetties which can provide some steep and solid waves during certain times of the year. Some other great spots to go to are Davis Park, Atlantique, Point O’ Woods, and Smith Point.

What’s important to note about surfing in Fire Island is that waves can be extremely unpredictable. Be sure to check out surfing sites like Surfline ahead of time to see what the conditions are!

Distance from NYC: 2 hours 30 minutes

5. Montauk, NY

Montauk is probably the furthest spot on this list for surfing, but it may just be the best of the best. Located far east down the shore of Long Island, “The End” has plenty of spots that are suitable for all levels of surfers. Some spots to put on your bucket list are the famous Ditch Plains, thanks to their long waves in the summer months, as well as Turtle Cove, which really should only be attempted by experienced surfers.

Many say that surfing in Montauk is best later in the summer and early into fall, when hurricane swells pick up and create larger waves.

Distance from NYC: 3 hours

6. The Hamptons

Our love for The Hamptons is pretty evident…it’s full of upscale charm, cute homes, and surfing beaches?! Well, yes! If you’re out there, choose either Main Beach in East Hampton, Flying Point Beach in Water Mill, or Cryder Beach in Southampton.

If you’re on the search for an instructor, hit up Hamptons Surf Co, a year round surf school in the Hamptons led by professional surfer Kurt Rist.

Distance from NYC: 2+ hours

7. Sandy Hook, NJ

Sandy Hook Beach is part of The Gateway National Recreation Area, ensuring that it’s one of the most natural and scenic surfing spots in New Jersey. Of course it’s only a few miles from NYC, so you can even see the skyline while you’re mid-peak. The waves here are usually about chest-high making it ideal to surf, and “The Cove” as it’s called is your best bet for catching some waves.

Distance from NYC: 1 hour 30 minutes

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