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New York Locals
October 16, 2026
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. Whiskey meets hot honey at Stone Street Oktoberfest this Saturday 🥃
 | Bulleit Whiskey and Mike's Hot Honey are taking over Stone Street Oktoberfest with a mobile bar serving whiskey pours and hot honey cocktails. Free to stop by, 21+ only. 📅 Sat Oct 17, 2–5pm |
2. Sixpenny’s free design pop-up hits Elizabeth Street Garden this Saturday 🌷
 | Sixpenny's Daydream pop-up transforms Elizabeth Street Garden for one day — furniture and fabric collections in vivid color, from magenta to buttery yellow. Free, open to all, and benefits the garden. 📅 Sat Oct 17, 11am–6pm |
3. Free access to LES galleries, theaters, and museums this Saturday only 🖼️
 | The LES Arts & Culture Open House is back — galleries, theaters, and museums across the LES and East Village with tours, performances, and workshops. Free, all ages. 📅 Sat Oct 17, 12–5pm |
4. Win a Barista 101 Class for you and 4 friends at Slate Cafe ☕
 | Slate Cafe is the neighborhood coffee bar from a husband-and-wife team. Great food, wine, beer, and a laid-back vibe across NYC and Connecticut. |
5. Small Business Spotlight: Bear’s Bakery
 | Bear's Bakery is a nonprofit social enterprise affiliated with the Manhattan Children's Center, providing vocational training and employment for neurodiverse students ages 5–21. Every coffee and cookie you buy directly supports inclusive employment. 📍 715 Columbus Ave, Upper West Side |
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@newyorkers Column 🤪
Welcome to the weekend, NYC! The city has been busy, which is why we're here to fill you in:
Staten Islanders defended their borough from all its haters, and also shared their favorite local food spots.
We checked out what the dating scene is like on Staten Island.
This is what it's like to be an NYC delivery driver for the day.
The iconic Plaza Hotel will close its doors in January for a multi-year renovation.
It's official: NYC is on its way to banning horse-drawn carriages.
A Brooklyn store owner is speaking up after his recent online feud with singer Kelly Clarkson.
NYC is seeing a crazy temperature swing of 40°F this week.
Construction has begun on an $11 billion project to replace the aging Port Authority Bus Terminal.
This man is going viral for comparing NYC to Phoenix.
The 82nd Annual Columbus Day Parade was held this past Monday.
This music video is a time capsule back to NYC in 2013.
The Rockefeller Center Ice Rink has officially opened for its 90th season.
Ingram Street in Queens was co-named to “Spider-Man Way”, honoring the fictional superhero who calls Forest Hills home.
The NY Governor’s debate was this week, with Hochul currently the heavy favorite to win ahead of next month’s election.
NYC rap legend 50 Cent took over Pacha, one of the city’s biggest nightclubs.
A massive new Basquiat mural is now finished in NoHo.
This cat at LaGuardia DID NOT want to leave NYC.
Central Park has officially started turning into fall colors.
NYers bid thousands of dollars for the chance to dine at legendary East Harlem restaurant Rao’s.
2026 New York Comic-Con recap.
NYC is already preparing for Christmas… in mid-October.
People around NYC last weekend were seen drinking an incredible amount of water.
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