New York City

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New York City theater facade at dusk with artists gathered, symbolizing record cultural budget and ongoing artist struggles.
Culture

NYC's 2027 Cultural Budget Hits Record High, But Artists Still Face Precarity

New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs is set to receive an unprecedented $323.

Theo Ashford·July 3, 2026
7 Surprising Ways TWIN Initiative’s Paid Mentorships Build Your NYC Career (Insider Tips)
Lifestyle

7 Surprising Ways TWIN Initiative’s Paid Mentorships Build Your NYC Career (Insider Tips)

The TWIN Initiative in NYC offers paid peer mentorships to help young people, particularly in East Harlem, build their careers. This innovative model provides valuable work experience, income, and leadership opportunities, addressing the disparities in mentorship access.

Sponsored·June 30, 2026
Elegant shoppers enjoying a sunny day at Bicester Village, with a distant, blurred New York City skyline in the background.
Travel

Bicester Outranks NYC for Summer Travel Satisfaction

A new global travel index delivers a shock: Bicester Village, a luxury shopping outlet outside Oxford, now outranks New York City for summer traveler satisfaction among affluent international...

Camila Roque·June 20, 2026
An elegant dining table at Marcel restaurant inside Sotheby's, showcasing a gourmet meal and luxury retail items available for purchase.
Lifestyle

Marcel restaurant: Sotheby's luxury dining retail concept

At Marcel, the new continental dining restaurant located within Sotheby's, the very fork you use and the plate your meal is served on are available for purchase.

Jonah Kline·June 14, 2026
A lively SummerStage concert in Central Park with a diverse audience enjoying music under colorful stage lights.
Lifestyle

SummerStage's boundary pushers unveil electrifying 2026 lineup

On Wednesday, June 10, José James and Ledisi will kick off the 40th season of SummerStage, marking four decades of the festival's commitment to showcasing a remarkably diverse array of artists.

Jonah Kline·June 12, 2026
Diverse dancers performing with intense emotion and energy in a gritty, historic New York City streetscape, symbolizing the city's vibrant dance history.
Lifestyle

Book traces how dance shaped New York City's history

Eleven years ago, author Rennie McDougall moved to New York, finding the city's romanticized 'movie version' of dance had already dissolved into a far grittier reality, according to The New Yorker .

Jonah Kline·June 4, 2026
Interior of Ambassadors Clubhouse NYC, showcasing a glowing coal-burning tandoor oven with chefs preparing naan bread in a fine dining setting.
Lifestyle

Ambassadors Clubhouse Opens New York City Location

New York City's NoMad neighborhood now hosts the only coal-burning tandoor of its kind, brought by Ambassadors Clubhouse.

Jonah Kline·May 31, 2026
Mark Ulriksen's 'Kings of New York' cover art for The New Yorker, featuring the Knicks basketball team against a backdrop of the New York City skyline.
Lifestyle

Mark Ulriksen's Kings of New York Art: New Yorker's Merchandising

On June 1, 2026, The New Yorker will feature a Mark Ulriksen cover celebrating the Knicks, a beloved city basketball team, according to Newyorker .

Jonah Kline·May 25, 2026
New York City skyline at dusk, illuminated with futuristic data streams and holographic projections, symbolizing its rise as a top tech hub.
Travel

New York City Rises as Top US Tech Hub, Surpassing Competitors

New York City now hosts 135 unicorn startups, officially surpassing San Francisco's 120 for the first time, according to a Crunchbase Q3 2023 Report .

Camila Roque·May 20, 2026
Diverse group of people admiring Dan Flavin's fluorescent grid sculptures in a modern New York City art gallery during a 2026 exhibition.
Experiences

Cultural Art Exhibitions and Museum Events in New York 2026

In early 2026, David Zwirner New York will transform its space with Dan Flavin's iconic fluorescent grid sculptures, signaling the start of a monumental year for art.

Elise Marrow·May 10, 2026
A dynamic urban landscape at dusk, showcasing cultural institutions and community members participating in artistic endeavors, highlighting the vital role of arts in city life.
Culture

Local arts funding is vital for urban centers, boosting economy and culture.

In New York City, Materials for the Arts (MFTA) has diverted over eight million pounds of materials, valued at over $40 million, from landfills in just two years.

Elise Marrow·April 30, 2026
Community members actively participating in a participatory archiving event, preserving photographs and documents for local history.
Culture

What is community archiving for local history preservation?

In 2016, the Queens Memory Project partnered with the Forest Hills Asian Association (FHAA) to host participatory archiving events, directly engaging the community in preserving its own history.

Elise Marrow·April 25, 2026
A luxurious, modern wellness club in New York City at dusk, with exclusive amenities visible and the city skyline in the background.
Lifestyle

New York City luxury wellness clubs see unprecedented boom

A single annual membership at New York City's newest luxury wellness clubs, offering everything from cryotherapy to private social events, often costs more than the average American's annual salary.

Adrian Vale·April 18, 2026
Demolition of a historic building adjacent to a modern art museum, symbolizing the conflict between preservation and expansion in urban cultural development.
Experiences

Art Museum Expansion: Risks to Local Artists and Art Scenes

The Museum of Modern Art's expansion plan involves demolishing the former home of a folk art museum to create a public space focused on 'spontaneous events' and performance art, a move that starkly re

Theo Ashford·April 14, 2026