The 10 Best Things to Do in New York City This Summer
The 10 Best Things to Do in New York City This Summer
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Experience New York City at its most electric.
There’s no bad time to visit New York, but summer in the city—hot, sticky, and pulsing with energy—is something to behold. Sidewalk cafes, not quite approximating Europe, nonetheless overflow with casual cappuccino sippers and boozy brunch-goers. Broadway tickets may be deeply discounted as many locals leave the city in July and August. Time your visit right, and you could even see a show for free: This year, The Delacorte Theater in Central Park returns with Romeo & Juliet, and snagging an in-person ticket the day of is half the fun. There are so many fun distractions across all five boroughs that it can be hard to decide how to fill the days. We zeroed in on this summer’s best of New York so you can plan your perfect urban adventure.
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Catch a Game at Citi Field
The New York Mets aren’t exactly dominating this season, which means tickets can be had for a relative bargain. No matter who you are rooting for, the beloved, bumbling Mets or the opposing team, Citi Field is a good time. Hang out on the Coca-Cola corner for expansive views of the ballpark or sip a cold one on Shea Bridge as you figure out your meal game plan: piled-high pastrami on rye, perhaps, or the classic hot Italian sausage with peppers and onions. You don’t need to be a baseball fan to participate in the 8th inning karaoke, where guests of Citi Field vote for one of three catchy song choices.
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Taste the World at the Queens Night Market
Since its inception in 2015, the Queens Night Market has grown in size, but it remains as scrappy as ever, with most food items costing just a few dollars. Cash is king here, though some vendors do accept Venmo or credit cards. Located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, the market, held on Saturdays from mid-April through October, will test your decision-making skills. Should you go for the Burmese curry, Peruvian ceviche, or momos (Tibetan dumplings)? Why not all three? Portions are (mostly) intentionally small so you can literally eat around the world in a matter of a few hours.
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Spend a Day — or Night — on Governors Island
One of the city’s best-kept secrets is this 172-acre island in New York Harbor, a quick ($5 roundtrip) ferry ride from lower Manhattan. Once on the vehicle-free island, you can rent a bike or go out on foot to explore the lavender grove, Hammock Sheep Grove, and Colonel’s Row, where you can get a brief history lesson. You could stop at QC Spa for a massage or a dip affording supreme views of Manhattan before grabbing a bite at one of the handful of eateries, such as Taco Vista. For a true escape from New York feel, stay overnight in one of the glamping tents of Collective Retreats, but bear in mind that weekends on the harbor can bring party ships, so don’t forget your earplugs. Or better yet, plan an overnight mid-week when there’s less likelihood of live DJs spinning tunes that carry over the water.
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See a Show at Forest Hills Stadium
The summer concert lineups are hot this year. At Forest Hills Stadium, the open-air venue in an otherwise residential neighborhood of Queens, shows off the talents of musical stars like Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews Band, and Jon Batiste. There’s really no bad seat in the house, and for a change, you don’t have to settle for mediocre concert fare to sate your appetite, thanks to a stellar lineup of food stalls. Fan favorites include Rokstar Chicken, a Korean chicken shop; Stacked, for hearty sandwiches; and Empanada Shop, for a traditional taste of Latin cuisine. Groups can consider a Speakeasy Suite—with its private entrance, viewing porch, and restrooms, it’s the ultimate way to take in live music in style with seven or more of your closest pals.
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Have a Cocktail on a Rooftop
As soon as temperatures climb, New Yorkers start jockeying for outdoor drinking space. Sidewalk cafés have their charm, but for a proper summer buzz, head upstairs. The city’s rooftop bars offer breezes, skyline views, and just enough remove from the street-level chaos. Newer additions like Guardian at the W Union Square and One40 Rooftop at Club Quarters Hotel are already drawing crowds, while perennial favorites such as The Rooftop at The Manner and PHD Rooftop at Dream Downtown continue to deliver. For a tranquil escape, Gansevoort’s rooftop in the Meatpacking District remains a worthy go-to.
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Get Out on The Water
Although this activity ranks up there on the tourist checklist, it’s one that New Yorkers also love. The Harbor Lights Cruise with Circle Line offers a golden hour cruise on the Hudson River that’ll show you a different side of New York. For a more leisurely stroll along the city’s waterways, NYC Water Cruises has options: maybe a sunset cruise with live DJ, music, and drinks or a dinner cruise (VIP deck available). And if you want to save a buck and simply get some great scenic shots, there’s the (free!) no-frills Staten Island Ferry affording views of Lady Liberty. The NYC Ferry ($4.50) shuttles passengers to East River, South Brooklyn, Astoria, Rockaway, St. George, and Soundview.
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Wander Little Island
A slightly easier escape than Governor’s Island, Little Island, a man-made park easily accessible from Manhattan’s West Side, is a pretty chill place to while away some outdoor hours in New York. You could go and do nothing but marvel at the architecturally stunning landscape, which landscape architect Signe Nielsen explains was selected to create habitat for pollinators and birds. The Amph is open whether or not there’s a live performance, and it’s a relaxing spot to catch some rays or read a book overlooking the Hudson. Ready-to-serve canned cocktails from bar legends Julie Reiner and Tom Macy are available for purchase—and go especially well with sunset on the island.
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Get a Thrill at Coney Island
You could take the train all the way out to Coney Island to do nothing more than eat a Nathan’s hot dog and people-watch along the boardwalk, but if you want to kick up some real thrills, buy a ticket to Luna Park and relive your amusement park heydays. The rides here are no joke (the historic Cyclone roller coaster still rattles even the brave), and you might want to save the hot dog eating for after your visit. Bring a swimsuit for a quick dip in the Atlantic and stick around for sunset when the real New York characters come out to hang.
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Explore the Lower East Side Agenda-Free
For all the plans that make a trip to New York one for the books, there’s another way to experience the city entirely: an unplanned, whatever-happens-happens kind of day. You could wander anywhere, of course, but the Lower East Side lends itself especially well to a plan-free approach. Maybe you start in Chinatown with a plate of dumplings at any of several unassuming hole-in-the-walls, before drifting up Orchard Street for vintage finds, followed by a spontaneous cocktail stop at whatever spot looks most inviting. From there, it’s less about checking boxes and more about following your instincts—zigging and zagging wherever the day pulls you, until you find yourself crossing the Williamsburg Bridge and into whatever comes next.
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Visit the New York Botanical Garden
Head to the New York Botanical Garden, a 250-acre oasis on protected land in the Bronx that feels a world away from Manhattan. Plan half a day here, allowing enough time to wander the old-growth forest, stop and smell the roses in the Rockefeller Rose Garden, and learn about aquatic environments on the Mitsubishi Wetland Trail. There’s dining on site at Pine Tree Cafe or Hudson Garden Grill, but since you’ve come up to the Bronx, it’d be a pity not to tack on an Italian meal on nearby Arthur Avenue before heading back into the fray.
FAA Is Cracking Down on Drunk Passengers
https://www.fodors.com/news/news/faa-is-cracking-down-on-drunk-passengers
The FAA is seeking a $165,000 penalty against Alaska Airlines after alleging the carrier allowed intoxicated passengers to board multiple flights between 2024 and 2025.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $165,000 fine against Alaska Airlines for allowing passengers who appeared to be intoxicated on board their flights.
The FAA says the alleged incidents occurred on 11 flights between February 2024 and February 2025. Federal regulations prohibit commercial airlines from allowing passengers to board if they appear to be intoxicated. Regulations also prohibit passengers from drinking alcohol onboard that hasn’t been served to them by a flight attendant, and require crews to discontinue alcohol service to passengers who begin to appear intoxicated.
Airlines train ground personnel and cabin crews to briefly scan boarding passengers for signs they have been drinking or may be intoxicated. The same workgroups are also trained on diplomatically approaching passengers they suspect may be intoxicated to gather facts about the situation to ensure they don’t deny boarding to passengers who have taken medication or have disabilities whose characteristics can be mistaken for intoxication.
Alaska Airlines told the news agency Reuters that it participated fully in the FAA audit of its policies and said it takes the issue seriously.
“Since the FAA shared these concerns with us over a year ago, we made meaningful changes to ensure compliance with the FAA’s expectations–including enhanced training for all flight attendants and customer service agents,” Alaska said in a statement Tuesday. “We respect the results of the FAA’s audit and are confident in the changes that have been in place for the last year to ensure our shared standards are being met.”
The FAA typically proposes a fine following an investigation with the cooperation of the airline. The agency typically proposes fines as punitive actions if they believe the violations are the result of insufficient oversight on the part of the carrier. Proposed fines are not final rulings; airlines can challenge the FAA’s proposal in court, or they can choose to pay the fine.
Alaska gave no comment on how they plan to respond to the proposed fine.
Commercial airlines are one of the few places where the federal government directly regulates the service of alcoholic beverages. State and local governments regulate the sale of alcoholic beverages, so rules vary by airport. It’s worth noting that virtually all states prohibit license holders from selling alcoholic beverages to patrons who appear to be intoxicated.
Intoxicated passengers pose significant safety risks on board commercial airliners. They’re typically unable to follow crew safety instructions, have been known to be combative or non-cooperative with crewmember instructions, and can endanger passengers or crew if their behavior becomes aggressive or erratic while in-flight. In the most difficult situations, intoxicated passengers have posed an imminent enough threat that flights have been diverted, at significant delay and expense.
Intoxicated passengers aren’t only a problem at U.S. airports. Last year, the head of Irish low-cost airline Ryanair proposed that airports do their part to limit alcohol service to passengers, particularly on early morning flights. In 2021, the FAA asked airports to prohibit the sale of “to-go” alcoholic beverages to passengers. Many jurisdictions had relaxed rules on alcohol sales during the pandemic when dine-in options were limited or prohibited.
The FAA’s release did not indicate which flights or from which cities the audit alleged passengers appearing to be intoxicated had boarded Alaska flights, and did not reveal how the agency reached its conclusions. Airlines typically document actions taken when they suspect a passenger to be intoxicated, including whether or not the passenger is ultimately allowed to travel on their original flight or a later flight.
Alaska Airlines is a subsidiary of Seattle-based Alaska Air Group, which also includes Hawaiian Airlines and regional carrier Horizon Air. The three airlines operate around 1,500 daily flights.
Billionaire Tilman Fertitta acquires Caesars Entertainment in $17.6 billion deal
https://hotelsmag.com/news/billionaire-tilman-fertitta-acquires-caesars-entertainment-in-17-6-billion-deal/
Caesars Entertainment has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $17.6 billion, including the assumption of approximately $11.9 billion of Caesars’ outstanding debt. Under the terms of the agreement, Caesars shareholders will receive $31 in cash for each outstanding share, representing a 49% premium over the company’s unaffected share price as of February 25.
The deal will be financed through a combination of equity contributed by Fertitta Entertainment, assumed Caesars debt, and new committed debt financing arranged by a group of 10 banks, and is not subject to a financing condition. Upon completion, shares of Caesars Entertainment common stock will no longer be listed on NASDAQ.
Fertitta Entertainment brings a track record of integrating and growing hospitality and entertainment businesses. Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg, CFO Bret Yunker, president and COO Anthony Carano, as well as other members of the corporate management team and property-level management and personnel, are expected to remain in their roles and continue to lead the Caesars Entertainment operations at the combined company.
The combined company will offer guests a broad array of destinations and experiences, all connected by the Caesars Rewards loyalty network. Guests will have access to an expansive suite of diversified offerings: 60 casino resorts and gaming facilities, online gaming including sports betting, iCasino and Poker through Caesars’ leading digital platform, retail sports betting at over 200 third-party locations through the William Hill brand and over 600 Fertitta Entertainment outlets, including Landry’s full-service restaurants, plus multiple amusement, entertainment and aquarium venues.
Fertitta Entertainment, Inc. is the holding company of Tilman Fertitta, an American businessman and current US ambassador to Italy, and Paige Fertitta, his ex-wife, which includes all of the equity in Fertitta Entertainment, LLC, Golden Nugget, LLC, and Landry’s, LLC, hotels, real estate, and other investments, including the NBA’s Houston Rockets.
Golden Nugget/Landry’s is a multinational, diversified gaming, restaurant, hospitality, and entertainment company based in Houston, Texas. The company’s hospitality divisions encompass two luxury hotel properties, Montage Laguna Beach Resort Hotel in California and The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston, multiple four-star hotel properties, as well as River Oaks District, a luxury retail and mixed-use complex, including office space and upscale apartments in the center of Houston’s Uptown/River Oaks corridor.
The agreement includes a “go-shop” period through July 11, 2026, allowing Caesars and its advisors to solicit and consider alternative acquisition proposals from third parties. The transaction remains subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
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