Natalia Alvarez, Author at Secret NYC

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In the 1910s, Long Island’s legendary Oheka Castle was built for the modern equivalent of $263 million; on October 27, the 127-room estate behind Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’ heads to a bankruptcy auction

Long Island’s legendary Oheka Castle is officially going up for auction on October 27. The 127-room property filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last year to delay foreclosure. Now, it is hitting the a...

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What started as a pandemic passion project is now a nationwide obsession; PopUp Bagels is opening a permanent location in Times Square

New Yorkers are fiercely protective of their bagels, but a Connecticut-born sensation has fully won the city over. Now, PopUp Bagels is stepping onto the world’s biggest stage. The brand is officially...

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In 1872, Central Park completed an open-air stone lookout with no windows or doors; now, the 154-year-old miniature castle serves as the ultimate free escape for epic fall foliage views

Are you looking for the perfect NYC autumn escape? You don’t need to leave the five boroughs to find an enchanting fall experience. As the crisp October air returns and Central Park transforms into a s...

For the first time since 2024, New York’s minimum wage will not increase when the new year arrives— Here’s why

New Yorkers expecting a bump in their paychecks this January will have to adjust their budgets. For the first time since 2024, New York’s minimum wage will remain completely untouched. Hourly rates will...

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A new ‘Spooky Season’ trail is guiding horror fans through the exact New Jersey locations of slasher classics like ‘The Amityville Horror’—with deep-fried hot dog pit stops

Spooky season is officially here. If you are looking for the ultimate fall thrill, we have the perfect weekend plan for you. The Garden State just dropped the New Jersey Film Trails. It is a brand-new...

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Hidden on the coast between New York and Boston: Walk alongside farmers at this historic Cape Cod cranberry harvest during the short autumn flood season

Apple orchards and pumpkin patches usually dominate the fall travel circuit. But on Cape Cod, locals celebrate the bogs. Each fall, Massachusetts’ iconic cranberry bogs transform for harvest season. ...

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London just took the ‘world’s best pizza’ title from a New York legend, but with 7 local shops on the 2026 global list, NYC is still the undisputed pizza capital

October is officially National Pizza Month, and New York City just received the ultimate reason to celebrate. The prestigious, Italy-based 50 Top Pizza 2026 guide revealed its official world rankings a...

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Manhattan is hosting a week-long festival dedicated to modern Korean culture starting October 12 — with high-energy performances by rising stars at Terminal 5

Get ready for an immersive dive into modern Korean culture. Non-profit organization United Korean Founders is bringing back the KOOM festival for its second annual New York City edition. Running fr...

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New York’s most iconic fall tradition returns to Rockefeller Center this Saturday for its 90th season — with $22 ice skating tickets and cozy new holiday chalets

Fall in New York City is officially peaking, and one of the town's most cherished traditions is making its grand return. The Rink at Rockefeller Center officially opens for its 90th anniversary season...

NYC landlords are now legally required to maintain 68 degrees — and a 311 system change means your complaints will no longer be ignored as duplicates

The chill is returning to the air, which means NYC's official 'heat season' has begun. Running from October 1 through May 31, this period brings strict legal requirements for landlords across the five...