Justine Golata, Author at Secret NYC

Chicagoan turned New Yorker, Justine is always on the hunt for the city's niche new openings. Though it's no question NYC is the best city in the world, her love for travel often has her covering any related news. Find her discovering NYC's micro-neighborhoods and trying new dishes—but she'll still have a soft spot for deep dish!

Hidden Above The Audience: Radio City Music Hall’s Secret 1930s Apartment — Unscathed Glamour You Can Still Visit Today

When attending an event at , whether it be the iconic or your favorite artist's , you may be too dazzled by the entertainment or the venue's beauty to ever question what else lies within the nearly century-old walls. ...

Culture

This Map Reveals The Hardest-Working States In America — New York Nears Dead Last

Apparently WalletHub's new study has never heard of hustle culture! In a ranking of the , New York nearly placed dead last, incredulously branding New Yorkers as some of the least hard working people in the country. A...

15 NYC Streets Will Be Closed For San Gennaro Festival — Here’s What You Need To Know

One of America's largest fests is taking over NYC, beginning this week for an 11-day event known as . This year's festivities will kick off on Thursday, September 11th and last through Sunday, September 21st, 2025. ...

Things to do

Avoid Touching Down At These 3 JFK Terminals — Catching A Rideshare Is Now A Nightmare

You’ve just landed and your plane finally touches down on the runway. Luckily, you don’t have any checked bags to wait for at the carousel—all you want is to get home. But instead of heading straight outside to call a r...

Things to do

Stretch, Purr, Repeat: NYC’s Kitty Yoga Is The Cutest Workout Ever

You've heard about , but this NYC studio is turning Downward Dog into Cat Pose! After coming across this adorable TikTok posted by dainty.nugs, we started looking into which NYC studios offer the chance to practice yog...

Culture

America’s Most Reliable Subway System Isn’t In NYC — It’s In This Surprising City

New York City may be home to the largest public transportation system in the country, but it sure isn't the most reliable. And trust us—that's not just our jaded opinion! In a new study from , the luxury travel rentals...

NYC Street Closures And Traffic Changes For The 9/11 Anniversary

On Thursday, September 11th, 2025, New Yorkers and Americans around the country will come together to remember the tragedy and lives lost in the attacks more than two decades ago. The annual will return, with twin be...

Escapes

One Of America’s Most Whimsical Resorts Is Just 2 Hours From NYC — With Monet-Worthy Gardens And Fairytale Charm

The French countryside is only a two hour drive from NYC at Mirbeau Inn & Spa Skaneateles! This tranquil retreat, ranked among the top 100 spas in America and honored with Forbes’ Four‑Star Award, is a Monet paintin...

Wellness & nature

New York City Will Be Hotter Than Egypt This Saturday

The calendar may read , but Mother Nature sure has something to say about the weather! After hovering temperatures in the 70s all week long, New York City will nearly reach 90°F this Saturday, September 6th—hotter than...

Holiday Flights Are Already Getting Expensive — Here’s When To Book To Save Big

You may be thinking, we've just reached , why should I start looking into holiday travel? But according to new data collected by , prices for holiday travel are already more expensive than last year, and it's in your be...