New York travel news
What is happening in New York that changes your trip: subway changes, tickets, openings and seasons, with a traveler's angle.
Rockefeller Christmas Tree 2026 Selected: NYC Lighting Date Still Unconfirmed
The 2026 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is chosen, but no lighting date is confirmed. See what travelers should plan around, plus Broadway options.
Read more →Staten Island's 1776 Exhibit Is a Quiet Halloween Week Detour
Plan a quieter Halloween week stop at Staten Island's ongoing Voices of 1776 exhibit, plus the NYC Halloween Parade Thriller rehearsal listing.
Read more →Coney Island Lighthouse Takes a Step Toward Landmark Status
Coney Island's 136-year-old lighthouse has moved into the city's landmark review process. What travelers should know before visiting.
Read more →NYC Halloween 2026: The Gothic Market Closes, the Bronx Gets a Dog Parade
The Gothic Market shuts after Monday 26 October, a Bronx dog parade runs today, and Staten Island's free 5K keeps going all season. What to catch now.
Read more →Halloween 2026 in NYC: Bay Ridge Pumpkin Roll, Broadway Costumes and Fordham Ghost Lore
Plan Halloween 2026 in NYC with the Bay Ridge Pumpkin Roll, Broadway costume ideas and Fordham ghost stories. Check access and start times first.
Read more →Free Prospect Park Canoe Ride Runs Sunday, October 25
A free fall foliage canoe ride in Prospect Park is set for Sunday, October 25, 2026. Check the one-day details before you plan your Brooklyn afternoon.
Read more →NYC This Weekend: Diwali in Times Square 2026 and Foliage Trains
Diwali fills Times Square on Oct. 24, 2026, with a free festival. Plan for Midtown crowds, Metro-North foliage trains and A/C service changes.
Read more →350 Free 2026 NYC Marathon Finish-Line Tickets: Lottery Opens
The 2026 NYC Marathon finish-line lottery offers 350 free grandstand seats for Sunday, November 1. Check eligibility and plan a backup viewing spot.
Read more →Brooklyn Oct 24: Silent Film, BMX and Wine Waitlist
Plan Brooklyn on Oct 24, 2026: a silent film with live orchestra, a new BMX exhibit and a candlelit wine tasting waitlist.
Read more →NYC Marathon 2026: First Route Change in 15 Years
The 2026 NYC Marathon on Nov. 1 uses a new route for the first time in 15 years. Check the map before you book race-day plans.
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