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.

A 6 Planetary Alignment, The Last Of The Year, Is Happening In NYC Right Now — And It’s Visible To The Naked Eye

If you’ve been waiting for a chance to catch a rare celestial show, now’s the time to look up! Six planets and the Moon are currently lining up in New York skies, and it’s the last Planetary Alignment of 2025. Now thro...

A Continuous Walk Around Manhattan? NYC’s New 40-Mile Greenway Expansion Could Make It Happen

Imagine biking from Staten Island to the Bronx without having to dodge traffic or walking a full loop around Manhattan’s waterfront without once stepping onto a street? That’s the bold vision behind NYC’s , the city’s f...

Things to do

Win A Free Trip To Japan At This Colorful Summer Festival Taking Over Brooklyn’s Industry City

Summer Festival is making its much-anticipated return to Sunset Park on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. The free, family-friendly event will be packed with authentic Japanese cuisine, traditional performances, hands-on ga...

Escapes Wellness & nature

This Thrilling NY State Park Was Just Named The Best Free Attraction In America — And It’s The Oldest Park In The U.S.

When you think of Niagara Falls State Park, words like "beautiful," "thrilling," and "bucket list" probably come to mind long before "free." But according to USA Today, this iconic Upstate New York gem isn’t just a natu...

NY’s First Hybrid-Electric Ferry Now Zips To Governors Island — And It’s 66% Faster

Governors Island just made history–and your trip there just got greener and faster. The Harbor Charger, New York State’s first-ever hybrid-electric public ferry, is now officially sailing passengers between Lower Manha...

Food & drink

Eleven Madison Park’s Vegan Era Is Over—Here’s What The New Michelin-Starred Menu Looks Like

Four years ago, Eleven Madison Park shocked the culinary world by , seafood, eggs, and dairy from its menu in a post-pandemic comeback. Now, the three Michelin Star fine dining restaurant is making another bold move: br...

Food & drink

A One-Night-Only Food Festival With Global Eats & $10 Tastes Returns To Times Square This September

One of NYC’s most beloved and longest-running food events is back! On Monday, September 8, 2025, the Times Square Alliance will once again host the annual Taste of Times Square—a delicious outdoor festival bringing toge...

A Stunning New 58K-Square-Foot Park Opens On The Astoria Waterfront — With Views Locals Haven’t Seen In Decades

For the first time in decades, locals can walk right up to this stretch of the East River–and it’s looking better than anyone imagined. The brand-new Halletts Point Waterfront Esplanade just opened, transforming 58,000...

Things to do

A Fleet Of Rare Vintage Buses Are Pulling Into Brooklyn Bridge Park This September– You Can Climb Aboard For Free

Get ready to travel your way back in time—the city’s most beloved fleet of vintage buses is pulling into Brooklyn Bridge Park this fall for the 2025 Bus Festival, and it’s completely free to attend. Hosted by the New Yo...

Wellness & nature

The Haunting Blood Moon Lighting Up NYC Skies This September Will Last Over An Hour–The Longest In Years

New Yorkers, prepare for a breathtaking show in the night sky. On the night of Sunday, September 7th, the moon will slip into Earth’s shadow, transforming into a deep, fiery red during a total lunar eclipse, an event mo...