What the nor'easter changes this weekend
New York City's first week of fall ends with a nor'easter, according to Gothamist. Expect high winds, high tide and a chance of rain. The report singles out the Brooklyn BridgeBrooklyn BridgeThe 1883 Gothic-towered suspension bridge whose elevated walkway is the city's most famous free walk. as a place to avoid when the wind is strong. For travelers, exposed walks, ferry decks and waterfront parks are the first plans to move. If the Brooklyn Bridge is on your list, swap it for a calmer day and use the subway instead. Build in extra time for any outdoor transfer, because wind can slow things down. Keep an eye on service updates before you leave.
An indoor Brooklyn backup
For a weather-proof evening, look at Brooklyn Heights. St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, on Montague Street since the 1840s, is hosting a candlelight tribute to The Lord of the Rings this weekend, according to Secret NYC. The church has Gothic Revival arches and 19th-century stained glass, described as America's oldest intact figural stained glass. Thousands of candles light the nave. Check the event page for exact times and availability, and book ahead if you have your heart set on it. The area is easy to reach by subway, but rain will slow street-level walking. See our Brooklyn guide for more neighborhood context.
If you had a beach or outdoor event booked
The Fire Island Theater Festival has a one-night-only Songs on the Sand benefit, hosted by Seth Rudetsky and Ben Rimalower, according to Playbill. It celebrates Jerry Herman and spotlights new writers. Beach events are the most exposed kind in a nor'easter. If you already have tickets for anything on the shoreline, confirm it is still running before you travel, and keep a city plan as a backup.
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