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Welcome back to New York Locals 👋
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. 250+ Brands, New Finds Every Weekend 🛍️
![]() | Not-A-Normal Show hits Union Square this spring — 250+ indie brands in fashion, vintage, home, and more, rotating weekly. |
2. Free Dance Nights Return to Bryant Park 💃
![]() | Bryant Park's free Dance Party series is back April 29–May 14 — weekly lessons in salsa, swing, samba, and more at the fountain every Wednesday and Thursday. No experience or partner needed. |
3. Pilates….But With Kittens 🐈⬛
![]() | Purlates is NYC’s feel-good fitness class combining full-body Pilates with adoptable rescue kittens—equal parts workout and wholesome chaos, with proceeds supporting local rescues. It’s selling out fast for a reason. 🐾 |
4. Your Guide to Free Art in the City 🎨
![]() | Score free admission at some of NYC’s top museums, including MoMA, The Met, The Whitney, and more! Perfect for a solo wander or an easy date night. Just be sure to reserve your spot in advance. |
5. Small Business Spotlight: Masterskya 🥋
![]() | Masterskya Jiu-Jitsu, now based in Chinatown, has grown into one of NYC’s most respected martial arts communities, producing world-class competitors while staying deeply rooted in local impact. All levels are welcome, whether you’re here to train, compete, or find your crew. 🥋 |
P.S. Want us to feature a business you love?
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NYC Cool Jobs 💼
On the job hunt? Here’s where we drop cool jobs from all kinds of NYC companies. Check this section every week for what’s new!
Edy’s
Experienced Baker and Cashier
Send Resume to: [email protected]
November 19 Shop
Part-Time Sales Associate
Send Resume to: [email protected]
Jungsik
Line Cook/ Pastry Cook/ Bartender
Send Resume to: [email protected]
Grow NYC
Summer Youth Workforce Development Internship
Apply HERE

@newyorkers Column 🤪
NYC doesn’t need an excuse to be outside - but perfect weather helps. Here’s what the city was up to this week:
We wanted to find out which Super Smash Bros character best represents NYC.
Knicks playoffs start tomorrow, and NYers are HYPED.
People explain what makes Spider-Man such a New York icon.
NYers argue: which borough is the funniest?
Former Mayor Eric Adams has received Albanian Citizenship.
Waymo officially ended testing of its robotic taxis in NYC.
MetLife Stadium is temporarily renaming to “New York New Jersey Stadium” ahead of this summer's World Cup.
Miracle: this cat was rescued after surviving being struck by an LIRR train.
NYers were OUTSIDE this week with the weather so nice.
A fire broke out in a long-abandoned building in Chelsea; luckily FDNY crews were able to get it under control.
The organizer of Santa Con was arrested for embezzling charity funds from the event.
The Pride Flag returned to Stonewall National Monument after a months-long fight with the Federal Government.
Many of NYC’s doorman are now on strike after contract negotiations with management companies failed.
An NYPD officer chased down a purse thief on their police horse.
The weather was so nice this week that people are treating the past winter like an apocalypse.
This lady went viral for stopping her Citi Bike like she's in an action movie.
This map tracks every single Subway ride taken in a day.
Giant inflatable butts have appeared in Madison Square Park.
An Upper West Side coffee shop owner jumped over the counter to stop a tip thief.
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@apartmentsnyc Deal Of The Week
@apartmentsnyc — Deals of the Week. This week, we rounded up more of the best apartment deals from our page @apartmentsnyc. All listings are verified, come with video tours, and include direct broker contact. No scams, no surprises, just solid finds. Check them out below:👇
Two bedroom apartment in Washington Heights is selling for $368,900. It has generous closet space, a separate kitchen, and there will be two open houses this weekend.
🎥: Watch video
📎: View listing
Two bedroom apartment in Fort Greene selling for $1.4M. This unit has two full baths, an updated kitchen, and is located in an amenities building.
🎥: Watch video
📎: View listing




