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.

NYC is facing a ‘tricky winter’ of snow, sleet, and sudden swings — with a returning El Niño bringing rounds of heavy wet snow in January and February

It may still be warm enough to sweat through your subway commute, but the long-range predictions for the 2026–2027 winter season have officially arrived—and Mother Nature seems to have a chaotic plan in s...

Food & drink Things to do

Little Italy is shutting down 15 streets to cars for the biggest Italian festival in the U.S. this September — 11 days of 300 vendors, games, & free admission

Clear your calendar and your stomach–NYC's ultimate feast of all feasts is officially celebrating a historic century in Manhattan. The 100th Feast of San Gennaro returns to Little Italy this fall, tran...

After 8 years in hiding, a legendary 1990s Union Square landmark is returning—glowing above a new bar with $9 beer-&-shot combos, $3 hot dogs, & 50-cent jukebox tunes

Union Square will soon glow as bright as it used to in the 1990s. The massive, vertical neon Coffee Shop sign—an iconic fixture of the neighborhood until it vanished in 2018—is officially making a long...

Escapes Things to do

This 14,000 acre NY park known as the ‘Grand Canyon of the East’ is home to 600-foot-tall waterfalls, hot air ballooning, & 66-miles of trails—and fall is the most picturesque time to visit

Looking to trade skyscrapers and NYC smog for wide open wilderness, massive tumbling waterfalls, and crisp, fresh mounting air this fall? You don’t need to book a flight to Arizona to see world-class...

Escapes Things to do

Just 2.5 hours from NYC: America’s oldest continuously operating railroad is taking passengers on scenic fall foliage rides through 2,500 acres of countryside

If you’re searching for a seasonal escape that blends living history, nostalgia, and sweeping autumn landscapes, America’s most legendary heritage railroad is waiting just a short trip outside the city. ...

NYC mosquito warning: West Nile virus activity has nearly doubled this summer—here’s what to know

New York City's mosquito season is progressing rapidly. Health officials say the number of mosquito pools testing positive for West Nile virus has nearly doubled compared to this time last year, follo...

Queens’ largest park is getting a massive $120M overhaul—including a $22.5M ‘complete reconstruction’ of its historic playground

A massive piece of Queens history is about to get a modern facelift. Flushing Meadows Corona Park—the borough’s largest green space and home to NYC’s largest lake (Meadow Lake at 93 acres)—is officiall...

Escapes Things to do

This 19th century train & riverboat ride is North America’s only connected steam experience, winding through vibrant amber forests, tidal wetlands, & historic towns

Looking to trade the screech of the subway and the concrete jungle for the echo of a steam whistle and sweeping autumn views? We know just the place. Nestled just two hours northeast of Manhattan, the...

Culture

4 months after the departure of NYC’s beloved massive pigeon sculpture, New Yorkers can vote on which larger-than-life sculptures take over the High Line next

Though a colossal 27-foot-tall sandstone Buddha statue (The Light That Shines Through the Universe by Tuan Andrew Nguyen) is currently standing guard over Tenth Avenue on NYC's High Line, New Yorkers are...

Say goodbye to late summer evenings: this is the final weekend of 8 pm sunsets in NYC for 2026

One minute we're lingering over sidewalk spritzes beneath 8:30 pm golden rays, and the next, we're leaving the office in the dark. We're not trying to rush these final weeks of summer (trust us, we're...