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New York Locals
July 03, 2026
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Each week we round up the best of the city—new openings, events, and things to do—plus custom maps, and the latest laughs from our iconic @newyorkers column.
⋆⭒TOP 5 WEEKEND ACTIVITIES⋆⭒
1. Gyro City Brings Authentic Greek Street Food to Astoria
 | Gyro City just spun open a new Astoria location (plus their Greenwich Village spot), serving up authentic Greek street food, beef and lamb gyros, souvlaki, kebabs, and falafel, made with Greek-imported pita and fries cooked in beef tallow. Fast-casual done right. 🇬🇷 |
2. Brooklyn Improv Returns After 30 Years
 | Brooklyn Improv is back in Williamsburg for the first time in 30 years, and this summer's lineup is stacked. If you love live comedy, this is your sign to check it out. 🎤 |
3. Carne Mare's Throwing NYC's Best 4th of July Party
 | Celebrate America's 250th at Carne Mare's 4th of July party, open bar, chophouse bites, and front-row fireworks over the East River, all included from 6:30–10 pm. Tickets are limited, so grab yours now. 🎆🥩 |
4. Roll Out Your Mat at Cherry Hill
 | Central Park Pilates offers a 50-minute mat class at Cherry Hill with unbeatable views of Bow Bridge, the Lake, and the San Remo, a workout that doubles as a total reset. 🌿 |
5. Small Business Spotlight: Good Time Pilates 🧘♀️
 | Good Time Pilates grew from a scrappy pandemic-era community into four NYC studios, known for $25 Reformer classes and a genuinely welcoming vibe. Use code LOCALFRIENDZ10 for 10% off, and keep an eye out for their summer beach day. 🧘♀️ |
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@newyorkers Column 🤪
Happy July 4th Weekend, NYC! This summer has been crazy so far, which is why we're here to keep you in the loop:
Two climbers scaled the spire of the Empire State Building to get engaged; after their arrest and release, they shared a romantic kiss on the steps of the Subway.
New York is in the middle of a heat emergency, with temperatures in Central Park reaching 100 degrees for the first time in 14 years.
NYers shared why heat is the worst part of summer in the city.
New York still can't get over the Knicks’ championship.
We asked people what neighborhood they’d pick to live in forever in NYC.
NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch shared information on a private event at Madison Square Garden; Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are slated to rent out the venue for their wedding this weekend.
Queens beaches have been closing due to shark sightings.
This dude is documenting his walk from the Bronx to San Francisco.
NYC streets are getting temporarily renamed to celebrate the Knicks’ title.
Rikers Island is nearing the end of its days after one of its infirmary units was closed - the first of several closures on the property.
The city announced that each public school kindergartener will be starting with $1,000 in college savings.
PACHA NY has opened, with the Ibiza-based nightclub replacing the former Brooklyn Mirage site.
Aqueduct Racetrack, which has been open for 132 of thoroughbred horse racing, officially closed for good last weekend.
The annual NYC jet ski takeover saw dozens of participants rip down the East River.
Navy Sailors have arrived in the city ahead of Fleet Week.
This mom is disappointed in her kids for losing their NYC accents.
NYCDOT is bringing back the “sticker of shame” to deter people from blocking street sweepers with their cars.
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