Day 473 and it ends. COVID restrictions have been lifted in New York. Yesterday the governor's office made the announcement as the state hit the 70% adult vaccination threshold. This means no more social distancing or capacity limits—at least as far as the state is concerned—for sports, malls, gyms, movie theaters, or camps. Health screening is done. So is contact tracing. Despite the many losses of these past 473 days, we expect the city to move to a more celebratory stance, and the latest slate of launches supports that.

The opportunities for sightseeing in NYC are limitless, but golfers should definitely make time to check out some of these city links. The prices to get in a round are quite good—better if you’re a resident of the city.

For some visitors to New York City, driving is still the preferred, or even only, option—especially in this time of social distancing. Here are some tips for avoiding trouble.

Dining atop skyscrapers and beneath world-famous bridges: anything’s possible in New York City. The Insta opportunities are endless at these restaurants offering views of the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Central Park, among other iconic sights.

Hanging out before curtain call or enjoying some post-show merriment, a good cocktail bar comes in handy on a night in the Theatre District. Here are 10 bars in the area with expertly crafted drinks and optimal atmosphere, pre- or post-theatre. Featuring The Ribbon, Blue, Bar SixtyFive at The Rainbow Room, The Rum House, and more.

From Gershwin to Mozart, Glass to Wagner…The Metropolitan Opera’s 2019-2020 season is one of beguiling diversity matched by celebrated artists from across the globe.

Brooklyn is one of the most talked-about places in America. A borough of New York City, this cultural mecca has undergone rapid and radical changes that have transformed certain areas from quiet residential communities to popular tourist destinations. Read on for a weekend-long itinerary in Brooklyn. We’re using Williamsburg as a launching point, as that’s where the most hotels are located.

Brooklyn might move at a slower pace than Manhattan, but it’s still New York City. It’s crowded and busy! Sometimes you need a release, whether it’s a game of bocce or a nap under a tree. Read on for the best green spaces in Brooklyn where you’ll find jaw-dropping views of the skyline, community activities, sports, and nature.

Proponents of Black Power had no better advocates than the artists among their ranks. Painters, sculptors, and performance artists rose up during this era to make protest art that spoke to the black experience in America and critiqued the white establishment that resisted them. Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power at the Brooklyn Museum features over 150 works of art inspired by this vital sociopolitical movement.

National Rum Day, held August 16th, is a great excuse to check out the rum and rum cocktails available in New York bars. It doesn’t matter if you prefer the exotic flavor of a Blue Hawaiian or the local flavor of a Long Island Iced Tea; there are many hip locales to get your rum sip on. Read on for our picks for the best places to celebrate National Rum Day in New York.

While we don’t claim to have all the answers, we do know a few great new brunches being served around New York City. The following restaurants feature new brunch menus, with flavors from French to farmers market-fresh.

A highlight of a visit to New York is its world-class street art, much of which is ready to serve as a key souvenir with a selfie shot. Once an underground art form widely maligned for defacing the walls of city buildings, street art has garnered acclaim from the public as well as critics who can’t help but love master street artists like TATS Cru, Tristan Eaton, and Banksy.

Thanks to a scorecard of white-hot shows laced with a jolt of celebrity voltage, Broadway is positioned to become a mega theatre mecca for January, 2018.