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Although jaywalking—crossing the street outside designated areas without regard for traffic—is a common practice in NYC, it is technically illegal.

That might soon change, though: New York City Council recently passed new legislation aimed at decriminalizing the practice. 

Mayor Eric Adams still has to sign the bill into law and, given his current indictment, we can’t imagine he’ll be giving much attention to New Yorkers’ street-crossing habits right at this moment. 

Alas, it’s worth mentioning that citizens’ reactions to the news fall into two camps: many pro-jaywalking decriminalization folks specifically point to data showing that over 90% of related tickets given out in 2023, each one about $250, were issued to Black and Latino pedestrians. 

“This bill seeks to address this imbalance,” said councilmember Mercedes Narcisse, one of the lead sponsors of the bill, during an official press event. “How many people in the room can tell me they never jaywalk? None of you.”

At the same time, many worry that legalizing the practice may make things murky when it comes to accidents—especially since jaywalking can, potentially, lead to car injuries.

Whatever the case may be, crossing the street without regard for the presence of a sidewalk has become part and parcel of being a New Yorker—is that right? Who knows. Eventually, Mayor Adams will decide. 

* This article was originally published here

The second act from the popular (and now shuttered) Little Tong Noodle Shop, Silver Apricot opened at the height of the pandemic in July of 2020. With a menu that redefined the cultural complexity of being Chinese in America, the restaurant received rave reviews with Eater calling it “NYC’s most exciting new restaurant.” But this summer, the restaurant served its last round of Scallion Puffs, closing its doors in August. But luckily, the team retained the space, and this month, launched something entirely new.

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Located right next door to sister restaurant Figure Eight, Cora (20 Cornelia Street) made its debut on September 26. Translating to “heart,” Cora beats for wine. Led by managing partner and sommelier Emmeline Zhao, the wine list is heavy on North American producers, touching on varietals from the U.S., Canada and Mexico. With almost 20 wines by the glass, the list features bottles from women, BIPOC and sustainable winemakers.

For snacks in between sips, executive chef Joseph Bliffen puts the bounty of the season on the plate. Starters include Sunflower Pull Apart Rolls served with cultured butter, Beef Tartare with salsa verde and cured yolk and House Coppa served with grilled sourdough from their in-house bread program. Larger appetites call for the veggie-forward Buttered Radishes or Little Potatoes with tonnato and a jammy egg. Carnivores can satiate their hunger with Crispy Rice with nduja and little neck clams or the Whole Trout Milanese with smoked gribiche and watercress. And if you just need a little something sweet to go with your final glass of wine, pastry chef Janice Sung has just the ticket. Her selection of sweets includes an Olive Oil Cake with rotating fruits and a Sweet Corn Ice Cream with both plum jam and salted plum.

Sharing the same intimate space as its predecessor, the interior here is quaint with a seven-seat terrazzo bar, six tables in the dining room and a heated backyard patio so cheers can be had all year long. So just remember to set a reservation if you want a guaranteed spot. 

* This article was originally published here

Musical history is about to be made: Oasis, the iconic English rock band that took over the industry in the 1990s and famously separated in 2009, just announced that its recently-revealed upcoming world tour will include stops in North America as well.

Dubbed the Oasis Live ’25 tour and led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, whose often reported on feuds famously led to the disbandment of the group decades ago, the string of concerts will hit MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, a 20-minute drive from midtown Manhattan, on August 31, 2025. 

“America,” the band said in a statement earlier today. “Oasis is coming. You have one last chance to prove that you loved us all along.” 

How to get tickets to the 2025 Oasis concert at MetLife

Fans can register for tickets to all North American tour dates on the official Oasis website right here already. Keep in mind that ticket sales will kick off on Ticketmaster this Friday.

It’s important to note that the band has released a statement regarding the dynamic pricing model that the members claim Ticketmaster usually employs, basically allowing the cost of a pass to fluctuate based on demand for it. 

“Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing model will not be applied to the forthcoming sale of tickets to Oasis concerts in North America,” reads the statement. “We have made this decision […] to hopefully avoid a repeat of the issues fans in the U.K. and Ireland experienced recently.”

For what it’s worth, Ticketmaster itself has said that it “does not set prices, nor offer algorithmic surge pricing technologies” in a statement to the New York Times. “Furthermore, Ticketmaster did not change prices during this sale — prices were established before the sale began.”

It’s safe to say that all of Oasis’ tour dates will be sold out, so dynamic pricing or not, try to snag a ticket ASAP.

* This article was originally published here

Over nearly two decades, Vampire Weekend solidified itself as one of the defining musical acts of the aughts and 2010s. With a genre defying sound that playfully teeters the line between alternative rock, raggae and pop, the beloved New York City-raised group continues to attract a cult following. 

This upcoming weekend, the band will make its way to Madison Square Garden. Here’s everything you need to know about getting last minute tickets, potential guests and the setlist. 

Are tickets still available for Vampire Weekend in NYC?

There are still plenty of resale tickets available for the October 5 and 6 concerts on Ticketmaster, but make sure to act fast. Floor passes range in price from $41 to $208. 

When will Vampire Weekend come on stage?

Doors open at 6:30pm and the concert officially starts at 7:30pm. 

Who are the guests on the Vampire Weekend tour?

Vampire Weekend will have three special guests on the MSG dates: Mark Ronson on October 5, Turnstiles and The Brothers Macklovitch on October 6, according to MSG’s website. 

Setlist

Although no official setlist has been released, here are the song that the band played during a concert at TD Garden in Boston on September 27: Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa

• Holiday
• I Stand Corrected
• Ice Cream Piano
• Classical
• Connect
• White Sky
• Unbelievers
• This Life
• Sunflower
• Sympathy
• New Dorp. New York (SBTRKT cover)
• Pravda
• Run
• Campus
• Oxford Comma
• Capricorn
• Gen-X Cops
• Diane Young
• Cousins
• A-Punk (twice)
• Mary Boone
• Hannah Hunt
• Harmony Hall
• Hope

Encore

• Faith (George Michael cover)
• Tom’s Diner (Suzanne Vega cover)
• Just What I Needed (The Cars cover)
• Where Everybody Knows Your Name (“Cheers” Theme, Gary Portnoy cover)
• Tequila (The Champs cover)
• Song 2 (Blur cover)
• The Impression That I Get (The Mighty Mighty Bosstones cover)
• House of the Rising Sun
• Rock Lobster (The B-52’s cover)
• Ripple (Grateful Dead cover)
• Do You Realize?? (Flaming Lips cover)
• Walcott

* This article was originally published here

Everyone wishes they were a New Yorker, but not everyone has that “it” factor (and by “it,” we mean anger issues and an attitude).

We recently asked our readers to define the essence of a New Yorker by filling in the blank: “I’m from New York City, of course I ___.”

Here are their most awesome responses. 

1. Look both ways on a one-way street before I cross

New Yorkers aren’t known for being patient or lawful drivers. In fact, some car owners like to play a game called “Let’s see how close I can inch towards a pedestrian without actually hitting them” and, yeah, it’s not our favorite. The perils of crossing a New York City street are known far and wide, and so you really do have to look both ways even if you’re crossing a one-way street, just to be safe. Yes, despite the likely decriminalization of jaywalking. 

2. Hate how tourists walk

Just because they’re on vacation doesn’t mean we’re on vacation. We don’t mind tourists, but we do mind when they decide to stop in the middle of the sidewalk, sometimes abruptly, while trying to find their way to Times Square. We’re not visiting the suburbs and stopping our cars in the middle of the road while we look for directions, so we expect the same courtesy from tourists when we’re on our way to work. 

3. Know how to parallel park

Parking spots are nearly as coveted here as livable space, which means that you could find yourself looking for one for a while before you find a gap that will actually fit a vehicle. Once you do, you have a few seconds to parallel park before the entire city starts beeping behind you.

4. Fold my slice in half before eating it

Not only is this the correct way to eat a slice but it also keeps all the delicious contents of the pizza from slipping out. A 10 out of 10 in technique. 

5. Love egg creams

There’s an abundance of great food to choose from in this city, but there are also the classics that have shaped locals’ palates for decades. Like bagels, egg creams have become synonymous with a city that makes them better than anywhere else. According to a recent competition, some of the best egg creams in the city can be found at Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain in Carroll Gardens; Junior’s in Downtown Brooklyn; Juliana’s Pizza in Fulton Ferry District; Egger’s Ice Cream Parlor in Staten Island; S&P Lunch in the Flatiron District; and Lexington Candy Shop on the Upper East Side.

6. Jaywalk 

Why should we wait another minute for the pedestrian light to change when we could cross the street right this very second? New Yorkers are experts at knowing exactly when and how fast to walk in between oncoming cars to avoid getting hit, and it’s a survival skill that has likely saved us hours of valuable time. 

* This article was originally published here