NYC’s iconic Empire State Building has glittered in pretty much every color you could imagine at this point. Whether it’s an NYC sports team winning a game, a holiday, or in honor of an important person, the ESB stays being the focal point of NYC.

And with over 4 million visitors from around the globe visiting this iconic landmark each year, New Yorkers and tourists alike are dazzled time and time again by the building’s spectacular display of lights–even if we’re not entirely sure what the lights represent.

But a new ESB text message feature is taking the guessing game out of the significance of the building’s lights.

A simple text of the word “LIGHTS” to 274-16 delivers a photo and reason for the building’s lights in real time, ensuring tourists stay informed about the ever-changing aesthetics of the city’s most recognizable landmark, allowing them to feel more connected to the city us New Yorkers call home.

The new ESB text message feature also makes it easy for those who wish to capture photos and videos of the building illuminating the sky–Instagram here we come!

The Empire State Building lights have been capturing the world’s imagination for decades. A defining feature of the New York City skyline since 1976, the building is capable of displaying more than 16 million colors–to be honest, we didn’t even know that many colors existed.

And now you can marvel at the building and be a total expert on the significance behind its light displays, because a true New Yorker knows allll the ins and outs of the city!

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Brookfield Place is a one stop shop for some incredible summer activities! From celebrating Pride this month and enjoying new art installations, to a waterfront lounge when there’s a heatwave, this harbor hangout will be the place to be.

All through June, escape the heat at the nautical oasis, Portside. Complete with a full schedule of programming throughout the summer, the al fresco lounge is right on the waterfront with stunning sunset views and craveable cocktails. This harbor hangout is the place to be, right next to the North Cove Marina.

Kick back, and enjoy views of one of the largest Pride flags in NYC. Show your pride by snapping a photo and tagging @bfplny to receive swag from the concierge desk while supplies last, or try a delicious Pride cocktail with proceeds going to The NEW Pride Agenda.

Throughout Brookfield Place, enjoy art installations, music performances, and so much more! Through August 28th, visitors can view an exhibit by National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale, “The Elephant Guardians,” that captures the stunning story of the Reteti elephant sanctuary in Africa as part of Photoville’s annual city-wide photography festival. 

Some Brookfield staples during the summer include happy hour specials in Hudson Eats Jazz, which happens every Thursday until July 27th from 5pm to 8pm. Get together with friends, family or co-workers and enjoy specials from Hudson Eats while listening to a rotating selection of jazz musicians curated by The Jazz Gallery.

During this happy hour, eateries at Brookfield Place have some deals too! At Tartinery from 4pm to 7pm all beers and glasses of wine are half off. Their Watermelon Spritz is a notable drink to try! Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar’s happy hour takes place at the same time and offers $7 handrolls and $9 Asahi Beers. 

Later this summer, the Winter Garden will host a large-scale installation by visual artist Miya Ando as part of the Brookfield Place New York Annual Arts Commission. For this year’s commission, Ando reimagines the year 2023 not in days, but in flowers, depicting the 72 seasons of the nature-based ancient Japanese system of time-telling. The installation, titled Flower Atlas, comes to life with a cascade of 72 chiffon banners suspended across the majestic glass atrium of the Winter Garden. 

From July to September, Brookfield Place visitors can enjoy a series of curated programs that complement the installation, including Mindful Reflections and Appreciation with Tea Arts & Culture – an artful tea experience that will explore the vast world of tea and expand our appreciation of nature, Artistic Reflections on Climate Change – a talk hosted in the Winter Garden on July 20th with Miya Ando and Ami Vitale who will discuss their observations and documentation of climate change, and much more.  

Brookfield Place is located at 230 Vesey Street, in Lower Manhattan. From enjoying art and cocktails outdoors or shopping and enjoying the AC indoors, Brookfield Place might be the perfect place to unwind after work or on the weekend.

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