Danielle Valente, Author at Secret NYC

Danielle is the editor of Secret NYC. She is a Brooklynite who has been covering news and events throughout the city for over 10 years. When she's not working, she's usually browsing the shelves at the bookstore, venturing to the farmer's market, or tackling a decor project in her apartment.

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This Halloween Fest 1 Hour From NYC Has A Witches Paddleboard Parade, Live Music, Food Vendors & More — And It’s One Weekend Only

The Wicked Witch of the West might melt in the rain, but the witches of actually thrive in the water — and this is proof. The annual , a product of Rivertowns SUP & Yoga, sees that all members of the coven hit th...

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The Rink At Rockefeller Center Officially Opens For Its 89th Season This Weekend

Time to sharpen your skates: the Rink at Rockefeller Center — a.k.a. the most iconic attraction in the city come wintertime — is opening . (Details on the 2025 Christmas tree are still TBD!) We know it's only just begu...

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Columbus Day Parade 2025: Route, Broadcasts, And More Things To Know

NYC's Columbus Day Parade 2025 falls on Monday, October 13th, and the event is considered the largest celebration of Italian American culture in the United States. (Our city also holds the record for the largest Italian...

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ICYMI, Timothée Chalamet Gave Fans A Surprise Sneak Peek At ‘Marty Supreme’ In NYC — ‘First Come First Served’

If you weren't perusing Timothée Chalamet's social media account on Thursday evening, you might've missed out. The A Complete Unknown actor decided to drum up excitement for his new film, , in a very cool and casual wa...

There’s A Potential Nor’easter This Weekend Looming Over NYC With Winds Up To 50 MPH

Sorry to break the news, but a potential nor'easter might make your plans a li'l bit tricky. Saturday, October 11th, a storm is expected to brew off the coast between Florida and South Carolina. By Sunday, the storm w...

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The Cozy Après Skate Chalets Overlooking Rockefeller Center Return Next Month With New Perks — & Reservations Are Up For Grabs

Sure, it's only just begun to feel like and Mariah Carey is still thawing out, but we already have on the brain. Rockefeller Center's Après Skate Chalets open for the cozy season beginning November 1st, and we're rea...

This New Weather Forecast Predicts ‘Bursts Of Winter Storms’ & Plenty Of Snow For NYC This Season

It appears those apartment radiators are about to put in some serious work. Snow predictions are piling in, and NYC likely won't be spared the way it has been in seasons past. Have you fetched your boots from the underb...

This Is What You Need To Earn To Live Comfortably In New York — Only Three Other States In The Entire Country Have Higher Salary Needs

There's a lot to love about New York — but the salary needed to live comfortably within the Empire State might not necessarily be one of those adoring tidbits. Given that we're home to the in the country and in the e...

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Newark Liberty International Airport Breaks Ground On New $3.5B AirTrain As Air Traffic Controller Staffing Dwindles & Flight Delays Persist Across The Country

The Newark AirTrain is officially getting a glow-up — a $3.5 billion transformation, to be exact. On Tuesday, October 7th, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey broke ground on the project that will upgrade the...

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Catch Hundreds Of Jack O’Lanterns Floating Along The Harlem Meer At Central Park’s Annual Halloween Celebration

For a spooky spectacle like none other, venture to Central Park's beloved Pumpkin Flotilla along the Harlem Meer. Every year, enthusiasts sculpt a Jack O'Lantern to perfection before placing it atop of a floating proc...