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J and M Train Weekend Closures Start October 13: Five Weekends to Plan Around
Five weekends of J and M subway work start October 13, 2026. Check before Brooklyn or Queens trips to Manhattan.
Read more →NYC Ferry Is Free on Thursdays in October 2026, Then Fares Rise to Around $5
NYC Ferry rides are free on select routes every Thursday in October 2026. Regular fares rise to about $5 on October 19, so plan around the change.
Read more →NYC Ferry Fares Rise Oct. 19: October 2026 Travel Planner
NYC Ferry fares rise Oct. 19, 2026. Archtober tours continue, and a Second Avenue Subway extension west of 125th Street remains a study.
Read more →Broadway Halloween Week 2026: Schedule Changes and Rush Tickets
Broadway shows have shifted performances for Halloween week 2026. Check your date, then use rush, lottery and Off-Broadway policies to cut ticket costs.
Read more →Lyndhurst Mansion Halloween 2026 and a Staten Island 1776 Exhibit
Two October 2026 outings near NYC: Lyndhurst Mansion's Poe-themed event in Tarrytown and the Voices of 1776 exhibit on Staten Island.
Read more →Fall 2026: Amtrak Adirondack, Sheep Festival, Movie Tours
Fall 2026 trips from NYC: Amtrak Adirondack fares to Montreal, Rhinebeck's sheep festival, and You've Got Mail locations.
Read more →NYC Sunday Weather Turns Cooler: Rain Timing, Free 5K and Indoor Plans
New York cools to the 60s on Sunday, October 4, with afternoon showers likely. Plan outdoor events for the morning and keep an indoor backup.
Read more →Metro-North Leaf Peeper Trains Return for the 2026 Fall Foliage Season
Extra weekend Metro-North express trains run from Grand Central to Poughkeepsie through Nov 8, 2026. What to know before you go leaf peeping.
Read more →NYC Museum Strikes Averted as Brooklyn Manga Exhibition Draws Attention
Three New York museum unions ratified contracts, averting strikes. A Brooklyn Museum manga exhibition tied to One Piece is also drawing attention.
Read more →NYC Halloween 2026: 160 Car-Free Streets and Sushi-Con
NYC Halloween 2026 brings 160 car-free streets, plus SUSHI-CON at Pier 36. Here is what travelers need to know before October 31.
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