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. This Bakery Turns Cakes Into Masterpieces

2. The Best After-Work Summer Activity

3. Matcha, Wagashi, and Precision Pour-Overs

4. NYC’s Latest Pizza Obsession Comes Straight From Tokyo

5. Small Business Spotlight: Kinda Nice

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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!

Kinhfolk Vietnamese Coffee
Barista
Send Resume to: [email protected] 

Nomad Tea Parlor
Barista/ Front of House
Send CV/ Resume to: [email protected] 

Fringe Pilates
Instructors
Send Resume to: [email protected] 

Drawing Room
Seasonal Open Hours Host/ Instructor/ Social Media Coordinator/ Studio Coordinator
Apply HERE 

@newyorkers Column 🤪

Hope you've had a great week, New York! Here’s some updates from across the city that you may have missed:

KNICKS PLAYOFFS:

• Knicks fans are ready to travel to Philly while up 2-0 in the series.

• Knicks fans are also lit AF as the team continues to win in dominating fashion.

• Mikal Bridges Appreciation Post

• Knicks players were apparently denied entry into Sabrina Carpenter’s Met Gala After Party.

• It's been a party at Madison Square Garden as the Knicks keep winning.

• Brunson hit this nasty shot to ice the half in Game 1 against Philly.

• Throwback to 2024 when Knicks fans took over the 76ers’ home arena.

NYC Roundup:

• We asked NYers: which iconic closed spots need to be reopened?

• Which “Heights” neighborhood is the best in the city?

• NYers responded: is the Met Gala iconic or ridiculous?

• People shared their best NYC nightlife stories.

• John Sterling, the legendary longtime Yankees announcer, passed away this week. The team honored him with a moment of silence and tribute video.

• Mayor Mamdani announced plans for a new "Hip-Hop High School" in the Bronx.

• The iconic Flatiron Building’s lighting was turned on for the first time in years as renovations near completion.

• Someone rode an old-fashioned big wheel bicycle for the entirety of the Five Boro Bike Tour.

• Protests broke out over reported ICE activity at Wyckoff Hospital in Bushwick.

• LIRR employees’ are scheduled to go on strike this month, potentially stranding hundreds of thousands of commuters.

• The MTA is planning to renovate the long neglected Chambers Street station.

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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 renting for $5,500. This unit has tons of natural light, an updated kitchen, and is located in an amenities building.
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One bedroom apartment in Williamsburg renting for $5000. This unit has high ceilings, oversized windows, and a flexible layout.
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