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Flatiron Will Transform Into A Beautiful Week-Long Dia De Muertos Celebration
Flatiron Nomad Partnership is transforming the district into a colorful celebration for Dia de Muertos. In previous years, the district’s annual Dia de Muertos festivities were limited to just one day. However, this year’s iteration has expanded into a week long schedule of family-friendly events and interactive ways to honor the traditional Day of the Dead holiday in NYC. Plus, it’s entirely free to everyone!
“This year, we’re thrilled to present a full week of dynamic programming that not only honors the rich traditions of Día de Muertos but also celebrates the vital contributions of the Mexican and Hispanic communities to the spirit of Flatiron and NoMad neighborhoods,” said James Mettham, President of Flatiron NoMad Partnership. “By activating our streets, we’re creating meaningful cultural connections while driving essential economic activity throughout the area. Día de Muertos Week perfectly embodies our mission to craft unique experiences that inspire, educate, and unite, all while energizing the heart of our city.”
The holiday dates back to pre-Hispanic origin during what is believed to be a time when souls come back to visit their family and loved ones. Through altars, offerings, rituals and so on, the lives of the dead are cherished and honored in memory for eternity.
When is Flatiron’s Dia de Muertos week?
The week-long celebration of Dia de Muertos in Flatiron will run from October 28th to November 1st, 2024. Dia de Muertos is typically celebrated between November 1st and 2nd, but can extend even earlier of later depending on the region.
Where is Dia de Muertos week taking place?
New Yorkers can find events all across the district, including Flatiron North Plaza (Broadway & 23rd Street), the Capitol Plaza (48 West 27th Street), and 29th Street & Broadway.
What’s happening in Flatiron during Dia de Muertos week?
Passersby will get to experience everything from sugar skull decorating to Mexican folklore performances. Here’s the full schedule:
Monday, October 28th (4pm – 6pm)
- Free food samplings from Tacombi and Mamazul
Wednesday, October 30th (12pm – 3pm)
- Family-friendly community Día de Muertos event at Capitol Plaza
Friday, November 1st (3pm – 7pm)
- Mexican folklore performances from Calpulli Mexican Dance Company
- Community altar by Mano a Mano
- Face painting
- Sugar skull decorating
Will there be ongoing activations?
Visitors can peruse the outdoor photo exhibit along 29th Street & Broadway showcasing Dia de Meurtos celebrations in Mexico by Fernando Avila Aguilar or the Mobile Día de Muertos Experience throughout the district. Both activations will be ongoing the entire Dia de Muertos week.
You can find even more details on the Flatiron Nomad Partnership website.
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The Brightest Comet Of The Year Will Be Visible Over NYC Skies Tomorrow
It’s a busy month for Earth–not only does it have two moons orbiting it for the next few weeks, but a blazing comet, the brightest one of the year, is set to zip on by this October! And you won’t want to miss it as it won’t return for another 800 centuries!
Here’s everything you need to know:
What is the brightest comet in 2024?
The year’s brightest comet will be Tsuchinshan-ATLAS aka Comet C/2023 A3.
When was Comet C/2023 A3 first discovered?
Space.com writes that Tsuchinshan–ATLAS was discovered by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) in South Africa on February 22, 2023. Though originally thought to be an asteroid, it was found to be the same object photographed six weeks earlier by the Purple Mountain Observatory (Tsuchinshan) in the east of Nanjing, China, and has since been determined to be a comet.
When will Comet C/2023 A3 be closest to earth?
This weekend, on Saturday, October 12th, the comet will reach its closest point to earth, passing just 44 million miles away.
Will Comet C/2023 be visible to the naked eye?
Space.com notes that the comet might brighten to second or possibly even first magnitude, developing a notable tail visible to the naked eye.
Will Comet C/2023 be visible in NYC?
When Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reaches its closest distance to Earth this Saturday, it will be easily visible from the five boroughs so long as it doesn’t break apart.
NASA astronomer Bill Cooke suggests choosing a dark vantage point just after full nightfall and looking to the southwest, roughly 10º above the horizon. Tsuchinshan-ATLAS should be visible between the constellations of Sagittarius and Scorpio. By October 14th, the comet may remain visible at the midway point between the bright star Arcturus and the planet Venus.
Where can I find the best view?
Like most celestial events, you’ll need a clear, cloudless sky and a dark place for the best chance to view the comet. We suggest heading to one of NYC’s many parks or beaches.
Am I guaranteed to see the comet?
Unfortunately, no. Comet C/2023 comes directly from the Oort cloud, a “spherical shell of icy space debris scientists theorize to be situated far beyond the outer limits of the solar system and thought to contain billions or even trillions of comets.” Comets originating from the Oort cloud usually end up being duds or underperforming, so there are no guarantees you’ll see it.
However, the comet did successfully closely soar past the sun on September 27th, withstanding the sun’s intense heat and surviving more or less intact, so there is a reason to remain optimistic!
Though legendary comet expert Dr. Fred Whipple perhaps stated, “If you must bet, bet on a horse, not a comet!”
Will Comet C/2023 ever return?
According to NASA, the comet will return, however not in our lifetime–it won’t be back for another 80,000 years.
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See renderings of the new proposed public spaces below the BQE
Earlier this week, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) published a report that includes a proposal to convert the areas under the BQE in Fort Greene into usable public spaces, specifically turning the section of Park Avenue into a hub where delivery workers will be able to store their vehicles and charge their e-bikes.
The report, which you can read in full right here, includes a slew of other potential changes, like a plan to cover the trenched sections of the BQE (highway portions that are dug into the ground) in Bay Ridge, Carroll Gardens and Williamsburg with newly built parks to transform the neighborhoods and improve community access to green spaces.
The 154-page document acknowledges the importance of the BQE when it comes to mobility and traffic patterns, but it also points out how the highway negatively impacts citizens’ quality of life in the area.
“The BQE’s infrastructure has come at the expense of communities and neighborhoods alongside the highway: it acts as a physical barrier, divides neighborhoods and limits connections for pedestrians and bicyclists,” reads the report. “The highway poses challenges to the safety, accessibility and environment of the communities it traverses.”
Given the extent of the proposal, funding needs and red tape processes, it is still unclear which part of the guidelines officials will take on and when. As of now, according to Gothamist, you can expect them to “tap into a $5.6 million federal grant to further study the proposals in the report before moving forward with any ambitious redesigns.”
It might take years, but it’s nice to see that those in charge are aware of locals’ needs for well maintained public spaces. Cheers to eventually getting things done.