Brianna Perry, Author at Secret NYC

A native NYer residing in Astoria, Brianna has been writing for publications such as Secret NYC & others for nearly 10 years. When she's not writing or exploring NYC you can likely find her eating dumplings, skipping around a plant store, or sipping wine al fresco.

This iconic Catskills fall foliage train is reviving its most popular route for the first time in 7 years — with front-row seats to peak autumn colors along the river

For the first time since 2019, the Delaware & Ulster Railroad is reversing course. While the historic mountain railway made headlines last year when it finally reopened after a multi-year hiatus, t...

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26 amazing things to do in NYC this Labor Day weekend: September 4-7 — the Richmond County Fair, West Indian Day Parade, & more

Searching for the best things to do this weekend in NYC? No need to worry–we already did the work for you. Weekends are prime real estate, and with longer days, warmer nights, and summer sadly on it's...

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NYC’s original county fair returns this Labor Day weekend with 1800s living history, carnival rides, & over 100 local vendors

If you're looking for one last summer adventure before autumn officially kicks into gear, New York City’s original county fair is returning just in time this Labor Day weekend. For over four decades, S...

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8 of the world’s best chefs are taking over NYC bodegas to give away free gourmet meals this September

There’s nothing New Yorkers are more loyal to than their local bodega. Whether it's holding your spare keys, remembering your daily coffee order, or serving up a late-night bacon, egg, and cheese, corner...

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Pete Davidson & Colin Jost are turning their Staten Island Ferry into a free, one-night-only comedy club this September — tickets are dropping right now

Pete Davidson and Colin Jost’s famously puzzling 2022 purchase is finally making sense. Four years after buying a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry on a whim, the SNL stars are transforming it into a flo...

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For the first time ever, a free Brazilian Independence Day festival is coming to Queens this weekend — with dance lessons, live samba music, & traditional eats

Looking to dig into sizzling churrasco and dance samba in the streets? This weekend, on Saturday, September 5, 2026, a free Brazilian Independence Day Festival is taking over Astoria’s 31st Avenue—bri...

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NYC’s first Mexican fermented beverage bar is quietly slinging drinks & serving Latin-inspired bites in a cozy, intimate hideaway

One of our favorite vegan spots, JaJaJa, combines south-of-the-border flavor with NYC flair to create mouthwatering dishes. Below their 63 Carmine Street location, the team operates Bar Nena—a Mexico...

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NYC’s 32 best September happenings—the biggest Italian festival in the U.S., NYC’s original county fair, 2-for-1 Broadway tickets, & more

September in New York is when summer starts slipping away, but the city refuses to slow down. The days are still warm, the nights are finally bearable, and suddenly every weekend feels like it deserv...

Walmart is finally adding tap to pay at checkout, ending years of one of shoppers’ biggest pet peeves—and the largest Walmart in the U.S. is just 3 hours from NYC

If you’ve ever reached the checkout line at Walmart, pulled out your phone to tap-to-pay, and suddenly remembered you had to dig around for a physical card—you’re far from alone. For years, the retail gia...

11 NYC subway lines face major Labor Day disruptions—here’s your full 3-day weekend transit guide

The unofficial end of summer has arrived, and millions of Americans are expected to hit the roads for one last getaway this Labor Day weekend. With heavy traffic and major highway bottlenecks expected acro...