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.

Named the ‘Antiques Capital’ of the U.S., this historic East Coast town is about to explode with brilliant fall foliage

While New York’s autumn colors are undeniably gorgeous, there’s nothing quite like swapping your usual upstate escape for a brand-new change of scenery. Tucked away in northern Lancaster County—roughly...

Wellness & nature

New York State’s interactive fall foliage map is now live — and the leaves are starting to change in some regions

With the East Coast expected to have a "long, spectacular" fall foliage season in 2026, the annual countdown to peak color is officially on. And we know New York isn't exactly subtle when it comes to putt...

Escapes Things to do

This free Maine fall festival, named one of the best in the U.S., offers 3 days of live music, local food trucks, & over 200 makers — it returns this October

Each October, the leaves in Freeport, Maine, take on stunning hues of fiery red, burnt orange, and shimmering yellow—and honestly, it’s a picturesque scene reminiscent of a Hallmark movie. Just about a...

Officials are proposing a 4-day workweek for NYC

If you’ve ever stared at your computer screen on a Thursday afternoon and wished the weekend would just start already, a wave of new legislation could eventually make that a reality. A renewed push to...

30 streets will close this September during the ‘slowest time of year to drive’ in NYC — with traffic plummeting to a measly 4 mph

Ditch the car this September. The 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is taking over Midtown Manhattan from September 21 to September 25, 2026, triggering widespread street closures and what the N...

Things to do

This haunted Victorian trolley roams through Brooklyn’s hidden cemeteries, alien legends, & 400 years of dark history

That bustling Trader Joe’s in Cobble Hill? It’s haunted. The trendy Williamsburg bar you frequent on weekends? It’s sitting directly on top of 30,000 bodies. While modern Brooklyn is known for artisana...

Culture Things to do

NYC is shutting down major Harlem streets for one of the nation’s largest African American parades this weekend—with live performances, giveaways, dance battles, & more

Clear your weekend schedule–the annual African American Day Parade (AADP) is heading to Manhattan this Sunday, September 20, 2026 to celebrate Black culture, heritage, and excellence. Founded during th...

Escapes Things to do

America’s No. 1 apple orchard is a 115-year-old New York farm with 400,000 apple trees, a historic distillery, & on-site cabins

There are few things that scream fall in New York quite like crisp apples, warm cider donuts, a wagon ride through the orchard, and the first excuse of the season to break out your flannel. And Beak &...

You can get paid up to $45/hour to shovel snow in NYC this winter

It may still be in the 80s outside, but NYC is already preparing for what could be a "tricky winter" of snow, sleet, and sudden swings. And when the snow starts piling up, the city will once again need pl...

Culture Things to do

Fifth Avenue is shutting down 19 streets to cars this weekend for the country’s largest free parade celebrating German heritage

Manhattan's Fifth Avenue will see major traffic disruptions this Saturday, September 19, 2026, as the 69th annual German-American Steuben Parade takes over the Upper East Side. Nineteen streets are slated...