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’s RealFeel temps are currently hotter than Death Valley, California

New York City is currently trapped under a dangerous 110-degree "heat dome," with Mayor Zohran Mamdani activating a Code Red Heat Emergency today, Wednesday, July 1. And as of 11 am, the city is experienc...

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Only an 8 minute ferry from Manhattan: this luxury waterfront glamping retreat is hosting morning yoga, nightly s’mores, and 250th anniversary ship flotilla views during this year’s July 4th weekend

When New Yorkers think of a summer getaway, their minds usually jump to the Hamptons, the Catskills, or anywhere that requires a long drive and a questionable amount of traffic. But one of the city’s most...

NYC’s largest-ever public transit discount expansion will make half-price fares available to 1.3 million riders

New York City is making public transit more affordable for hundreds of thousands of additional riders. As part of the newly announced $125.8 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget agreement, the City Council...

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This Adirondack lake town with a private beach is hosting 3 straight nights of fireworks this July 4th—watch them explode over the water from a historic steamboat

The 4th of July is right around the corner, and if you're looking to completely escape the five boroughs for a true three-day weekend road trip, we've found the ultimate summer destination. This Indepe...

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This vintage Hudson Valley drive-in theatre hidden in the foothills is hosting a massive double-feature & fireworks show for the 4th of July

The 4th of July is right around the corner, and while catching the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks over the East River (and the Brooklyn Bridge and the Hudson River as well this year!) is an iconic tradition...

NYC’s 50th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks display will be the biggest ever — here’s where to watch

Something massive is lighting up the NYC skyline this summer. To celebrate two major milestones — the 50th anniversary of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks and America’s 250th birthday — Macy’s is bringing its...

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NYC is giving away 100,000 tickets to prime viewing areas for Macy’s largest-ever 4th of July fireworks show—here’s how to enter

If watching the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks from one of the city’s best viewing spots has always been on your NYC bucket list, this is your chance. New York City is giving away 100,000 free tickets to...

Nearly 450,000 New Yorkers are about to lose their health insurance on July 1—here’s what you need to know

Navigating health insurance in New York is already a headache, but a massive shakeup is about to hit hundreds of thousands of residents. Due to major shifts in federal funding from recent H.R.1 legislatio...

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Tons of free events, over 200 artists, & 56 performances are taking over NYC’s floating park this summer—here’s Little Island’s 2026 season schedule

The Hudson River's beloved floating park, Little Island, is officially back with its highly anticipated third season of summer programming. If you’re trying to navigate summer in NYC without your bank acc...

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Just under 2 hours from NYC: the world’s longest elevated footbridge is throwing a massive July 4th fireworks party 212 feet above the Hudson River

The world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge is hosting the highest, most unobstructed fireworks show 212 feet above the Hudson River this July 4th—and it’s less than two hours from Manhattan. While...