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Summer has ended and the harvest has been reaped, but there’s now something else creeping in those cornfields. And as Halloween approaches and the veil between the realms of the living and the dead wears thin, it’s the perfect time to hop aboard a haunted hayride to find out exactly what is creeping in the cornfield’s shadows–and the scariest haunted hayride in the country is only 2.5 hours from NYC!

Hauntworld Magazine, the world’s largest directory of haunted houses and horror attractions, has crowned Headless Horseman in Ulster Park the 8th most horrifying haunted attraction in the U.S., though when we’re talking strictly haunted hayrides, its hayride is the scariest one in the country!

And honestly, even just reading about the hayride is sending chills down our spine.

Dubbed Darkest Offering, the hayride welcomes those who dare into the town of Crow Hollow to join in on their ancient rites and festivities. The twist: the celebration has been shrouded in secrecy for centuries, and this is the first time in town history outsiders have been asked to participate. So while there’s no telling what frights you’ll come across–though we do have a feeling you’ll cross paths with the headless horseman himself–it would be rude to refuse the invitation to be an honored guest for Crow Hollow’s most sacred celebration…

Beyond the hayride there are 12 other haunted attractions at Headless Horseman to give you the creeps this Halloween. Find them all on their website.

778 Broadway, Ulster Park, NY

Now – Sunday, October 27

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Officials are betting big on the $125 million commercial redevelopment program at JFK Airport’s Terminal 8. Earlier this week, those responsible for the project announced that the site will soon be home to 21 new dining and retail experiences, including the first-ever airport locations of iconic Italian market Eataly and Peach Palace by Momofuku (which actually means lucky peach in Japanese).

“Our single-minded focus has been to build a new JFK International Airport that will rival the best in the world, while also generating economic opportunities for the communities nearby,” said Port Authority executive director Rick Cotton in an official statement. “At the heart of that effort is the ambitious commercial program underway at Terminal 8, which will bring together global brands and iconic local businesses that will combine with our public art, branding and architecture to create a sense of place unique to New York.”

Although no official timeline regarding the opening of the new businesses has yet been announced, other details about the revamped terminal have already emerged, including a series of renderings that excite us every time we glance at them. 

What shops are coming to JFK Terminal 8?

In total, travelers can expect 21 brands to set up 13 local and diverse businesses within the new terminal in the upcoming months, including, as mentioned above, Eataly and Peach Palace by Momofuku. Also announced are other NYC favorites like sandwich shop Alidoro, the Harlem Chocolate Factory and burger and beer joint Black Tap.

What’s more, according to the press release, more than 60 new concessions will open in phases at the new terminal through 2025, plus a novel performance space and other digitally enabled experiences that are sure to earn the airport even more attention.

* This article was originally published here

Last night, Vice Presidential hopefuls Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance faced off in a debate right here in Hell’s Kitchen. We’re not a political site, so we’re not going to opine on their performance, but we did notice what they were doing around town, and that’s definitely in our wheelhouse. 

Before and after the big event, the candidates—from Minnesota and from Ohio, respectively—were spotted around Manhattan doing pretty typical New York tourist things … though with a trail of Secret Service agents. Here’s where New Yorkers spotted the politicos in the city.

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We’ll start with Walz because he seemed to be the most active yesterday. Before the debate, the Minnesota governor was seen jogging in Central Park near West 72nd Street, West Side Rag reports. He was trailed by multiple secret service agents jogging with him and a convoy of black SUVs following along, per the Rag. He’s certainly not a couch potato.

As a social media photo shows, New Yorkers also enjoying the park didn’t seem to mind the celeb status and the security detail. Classic. 

After the debate, the Democrat and his team went to Justino’s for pizza. Based on social media videos, it looks like he visited the Justino’s at 10th Avenue and 57th, just steps from CBS where he was on the debate stage. We have not seen evidence on whether or not he folded the slice. 

As for Vance, he wasn’t quite as active around the city from what we can tell. But we do know that he hosted a fundraising dinner for the the Republican party’s “billionaire class” as the Times aptly put it. They dined in a private room inside the extremely bougie Le Bernardin in midtown. 

Next time they’re in town, the candidates should come to us for more tips on pizza shops, French restaurants, and running routes. 

* This article was originally published here

If you’re not Westchester-bound this spooky season, you’re doing it all wrong: the Tarrytown Halloween Parade should practically be mandatory for the tristate area.

Look, we urbanites know the Village Halloween Parade reigns supreme, but you can consider the Tarrytown counterpart to be its little, equally delightful cousin.

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The gathering sees locals and visitors decked out in spooky, fun garb as decorative floats and groups pass by with the hopes of ringing in the event with a trophy for their costumes. From an aerial view, we’d go as far as to say the event gives us “Thriller” vibes.

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For a quick fall getaway, mark your calendars for Saturday October 26th at 5pm. The event will start at Broadway in Tarrytown, near Patriots Park, and conclude on White Street. But the party doesn’t end when the parade concludes: expect the fun to continue with music from DJ Chris Vernia and Andrea & The Armenian Rug Riders.

Plus, if you register to walk in the parade — individual, group, float, and neighborhood float registration are available — you’ll want to stick around to see if you won anything in the costume contest. Categories include the best float, best group, best in show, and more.

Oh, and we almost forgot: after the Headless Horseman attends the Sleepy Hollow Fall Festival (October 10th), he ventures to the neighboring Tarrytown to join the parade on the 26th as well. You know it’s a good time if someone’s coming back from the dead (sans head) to attend a gathering. He also suggests stopping by the local Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, which is in its 20th season.

Hey, if anyone knows good Halloween spots, it’s certainly the Headless Horseman. See you in Westchester!

Broadway in Tarrytown

October 26th

Begins at 5pm

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New Yorkers itching to see the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling painted by Michelangelo usually have to embark on an eight-and-a-half hour flight to Rome before finding their way to the Vatican City.

But, starting next Thursday, October 10, the special slice of history is going to land in Brooklyn by form of, you guessed it!, an immersive exhibit. 

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Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is touching down in Industry City through January 5, 2025, after stints in London, Shanghai, Toronto, Chicago, Vienna and other cities around the world. 

The exhibition features 34 of the famous frescoes reproduced in precise detail with bold color and enhanced details to give visitors a fuller experience than they would get if they visited the Vatican, where the artwork towers a staggering 66 feet above the main floor and where details can get lost if you don’t have hawk-like vision. 

The experience will include free audio guided tours in multiple languages, allowing you to learn about the iconic masterpiece at your own pace. 

“The Industry City community is a blend of traditional craftsmen, cutting-edge artists, and tech innovators, making this modern interpretation of the Sistine Chapel a perfect fit,” said Jim Somoza, Managing Director at Industry City, in an official statement. “Industry City aims to offer exciting and accessible art experiences [to] New Yorkers, and this exhibition does just that.”

The exhibition will be located at 7⁄8 building on the ground floor of 900 Third Avenue in Brooklyn and will be open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10am until 7pm, with extended hours on Fridays from 10am until 8pm. 

Tickets range from $22 to $26 with discounted pricing for seniors, children and students. To learn more and get your tickets, visit the official website. 

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Until now, frequent Grand Central Madison commuters have had to travel to the depths of the train station to access the relatively new Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) concourse.

Not many have complained about the route (it takes 10 to 15 minutes to access the platforms from the street), likely preferring to focus on the fact that transportation pros have finally delivered a much-needed train station on the East Side of the city. But, in a rare effort to fix an issue before it actually becomes an issue, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced its intention to build a new accessible street entrance to the LIRR Grand Central Madison concourse at 45th Street and Madison Avenue.

Currently, commuters can access the area through five entrances: One Vanderbilt at 42nd and 43 Streets, 47th Street inside 383 Madison Avenue and two elevator-only entry points in freestanding buildings at 44th Street and 48th Street. None of those gateways directly lead to the concourse, though, and the majority of them let inside buildings and not directly into the street.

According to an official press release, the new port of entry is set to be completed in 18 months (that would be March 2026) and the project “is expected to generate more than $1 billion in ground rent revenues, along with real estate taxes, to be dedicated to the MTA capital program.”

Metro-North riders who use Grand Central Terminal will also obviously be able to access the travel hub through this new street entrance. 

“With more and more people using Grand Central Madison, this street entrance will be a welcomed addition to the terminal’s footprint in Midtown Manhattan,” said MTA LIRR President Rob Free in an official statement. “It will increase accessibility to the terminal and complement the numerous benefits Grand Central Madison has introduced since it opened—shorter commute times, new travel options, more frequent service – all contributing to a better customer experience.”

Officials are also planning on building two additional direct street entrances north of 47th Street.

The MTA is clearly doing great work: what a day to be alive.

* This article was originally published here