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. The Easiest Way to Make Friends in NYC

2. NYC’s New Floating House Music Party

3. New Froyo Spot Opening Later This Month

4. Your Next Self-Care Day Starts at Spencer’s Spa

5. Small Business Spotlight: Lily Pond Club

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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!

Casa Cugine
Line Cook/ Counter Service/ Sandwich Lead
Send Resume to: [email protected] 

Eleven Madison Park
Variety of Positions
Open Call Monday, April 6th from 12-2 pm- More info!

Beacons Closet
Buyer/ Runner/ Cashier
Send Resume to: [email protected] 

@newyorkers Column 🤪

You've made it through another week, New York. Here's some stuff that's happened over the past few days:

• NYers reacted to the MTA adding cellular reception on the subway.

• We went to Williamsburg to see what it's like in 2026.

• Mets fans shared their opinions on the casino being built by Citi Field.

• NYers gave advice to people moving to the city for the first time.

• NYC women shared some dating tips for the city’s men.

• We wanted to find out the best way to make friends in NYC.

• State Health officials have declared fish from the Hudson River safe to eat after testing.

• According to a popular X user, these are the h*rniest places in NYC.

• After more than 7 years, booze sales are back on the Staten Island Ferry.

• The weather has been getting better by the day, bringing some true NYC characters outside.

• A massive “No Kings” protest took place over the weekend, stretching from Central Park to Times Square.

• This mangled car in the Bronx somehow is still drivable.

• A whale beached itself in the Rockaways after a suspected boat strike, and had to be buried on site after passing away.

• In an age of social media and heavy phone usage, sometimes it's nice to relax with a nice comic book.

• An American Woodcock stopped by Bryant Park on its migration, quickly becoming the most popular guest in the city.

• This NYer spotted an $8/gallon gas pump and had a valid crash out.

• You know it's nice out in NYC when the Houston Street underwear guy is back standing on his box.

• Residents of Bensonhurst held a protest to block the construction of a new homeless shelter in the neighborhood.

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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:👇

Studio apartment in the West Village selling for $395k. This unit is top floor, has tall ceilings, and a decorative fireplace.
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A one-bedroom apartment in Kips Bay is selling for $895,000. It has large windows, a spacious living space, and is located in an elevator building.
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Two-bedroom condo in SoHo selling for $2.5M. This unit has large windows, a washer/dryer, and comes with a storage unit.
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