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New York Locals
June 05, 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. 30 Years of NYC Style, All Under One Roof

Designer Revival on the Upper East Side is a three-decade time capsule of New York fashion. From 80s power suits to 90s minimalism to early-2000s nostalgia, all at 324 E 81st St. Consider this your sign to go.

2. Looking For Happy Hour Deals Just Got Easier

Crawler is a free app that puts every verified bar deal, happy hour, and exclusive special across all five boroughs in one place. No more digging through Google or stumbling onto deals by accident. With new bars added daily and real people verifying every offer, it's the easiest way to keep your social life alive without wrecking your wallet.

3. Mayor Mamdani's New Tool for Keeping Kids Busy All Summer

Mayor Mamdani just launched a new interactive map at NYC.gov/summer, rounding up free and affordable kids' activities across all five boroughs. From free movies and basketball events to library programs and World Cup fan experiences. Browse by location and start planning your summer.

4. 28 Italian Wineries, 3 Iconic Venues, One Free Night

This Sunday, June 8th, Move the Passion is hosting a free one-night wine crawl across Hall des Lumières, NY Vintners, and Arlo Soho Rooftop — featuring tastings from 28 Italian wineries, live music, and rooftop views. Collect a stamp at each spot for a chance to win a trip to Europe; register at movethepassion.com (21+).

5. Small Business Spotlight: Neiberhud

Neiberhud's is a two-year-old SoHo café built on community, where every drink comes with a complimentary date stuffed with organic nut butter, almost everything is made in-house, and the playlist is always curated, not shuffled. Don't leave without trying the OJ Espresso or the Zen Sunrise.

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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!

Anas Coffee Baristas Email your Resume to: [email protected]

Joseph Liatela Studio Part Time Studio Assistant Email your Resume, Intro, and 2 References to: studio@josephliatela

@newyorkers Column 🤪

Congrats on making it to another Friday, NYC! Here’s a few standout moments that happened over the last week:

KNICKS PLAYOFFS:

The energy was off the charts at the MSG Watch Parry as the Knicks took Game 1 of the Finals.
Police completely shut down 7th Ave after the Knicks game 1 win to prevent rowdiness.
Fans gave us their thoughts on the Knicks’ Game 1 win and Jalen Brunson’s performance.
We wanted to find out who is the most popular celebrity Knicks fan.
Brooklyn rap legend Uncle Murda shared some memories from the Knicks’ 1999 run to the Finals.
The MTA repainted an entrance to the 34th St Subway station in Orange and Blue to honor the Knicks.
A reporter from CNN tried to broadcast live from 7th Ave after the Knicks won game 1 and was promptly shut down
The Knicks now only have three more wins to go.

NYC Roundup:

Is there anything in NYC that is actually worth waiting in line for?
We stopped by MacDougal Street to see what the crowd is like in 2026.
NYers shared their opinions on Central Park’s controversial horse carriages.
We went to Boston to see how they feel about NYers as people.
This professional hater did not hold back on Williamsburg.
NYPD Animal Control employees worked to rescue a raccoon stuck inside a window cage.
Actrees Sydney Sweeney went undercover in Times Square to get a look at her new billboard.
It's finally summertime in Coney Island.
Former President Joe Biden was spotted having a dinner with his granddaughter on the Upper East Side.
Basketball in NYC brings communities together.
Madonna held a surprise pop-up performance in Times Square on Thursday night.

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