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!

Studio 54 Is Reopening For A Single Night In New York City — But Invitations Are Nearly Impossible

The is making a one-night-only comeback ahead of —and it's all thanks to Valentino. The Italian luxury fashion house is reopening Studio 54, the iconic , to celebrate its limited-edition Rendez-Vous Ivory Collection. ...

‘Remarkable Change At TSA’ As Agency Sees Record Labor Day Travel Surge With 10.4M Flyers

It was a busy weekend for travel as TSA screened a record high of 10.4 million passengers between Friday, August 29th and Monday, September 1st, 2025. Friday, August 29th was the busiest travel day of the weekend, wit...

The New Covid Vaccine For Fall 2025 Is Approved — But CVS And Walgreens Restrictions Block Access In New York

As vaccine season arrives, here’s your annual reminder to get your , according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. However, for those looking to get their annual Covid vaccine, confus...

Things to do

The Northeast’s Largest Garlic Festival Returns This Fall — And It’s Only 2 Hours From NYC

Can't get enough of the "stinky rose"? While some loathe the pungent scent garlic leaves behind, more than 50,000 people attend a festival dedicated solely to the botanic vegetable each year. Luckily for the NYC garlic...

Cinema

‘Home Alone’ Returns To The Big Screen In NYC This Winter — And Fans Can Go Behind The Scenes With Macaulay Culkin

There are two types of holiday movie fans: those who turn on Home Alone before the turkey's even cut, and those who wait until Christmas Day. But this year, you don't have to choose, because Home Alone is returning to t...

Travelers Left Stunned As TSA Scanners Suddenly Refuse REAL IDs

Since May 7th, 2025, all U.S. citizens have been required to travel by air with a REAL ID, or . Without one, . Over the last four months, travelers have been denied through security if missing a REAL ID, attempted to g...

Things to do

This Haunted 180-Year-Old Upstate NY Hotel Offers Overnight Ghost Hunts — And It’s Just 2 Hours From NYC

A cozy small town escape may be tempting, but only the fearless should dare book a stay at this haunted Upstate hotel. The Shanley Hotel, one of America's most haunted hotels, is tucked away in the modest town of Napano...

Things to do

This Free Upstate NY Fall Foliage Festival Lets You Explore 60-Foot Rock Formations — Some Even 300 Million Years Old

Formerly known as the number one hiking trail in New York, Panama Rocks offers a vast, outdoor adventure through an ancient, mossy forest of winding rock passageways and small hidden caves. The scenic park is famous for...

Food & drink

Krispy Kreme Is Practically Giving Away Doughnuts This Labor Day — A Dozen For $2

Krispy Kreme is known for its y deals, and lucky for us—its BOGO promotion is back for the 2025 holiday weekend! Krispy Kreme Labor Day deal Customers can buy any dozen and get a second Original Glazed dozen for just $2...

Culture

Why You’re Not Supposed To Wear White After Labor Day — And Where The Rule Came From

By now, you've surely heard the fashion rule that wearing white after Labor Day is an absolute no-go. But how come? Why must we put away our favorite white top, or even those easy breezy linens, when the sun can be jus...