Natalia Alvarez, Author at Secret NYC

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The Brooklyn Bridge is transforming into a digital ocean canvas today, offering a free projection of the hidden Hudson Canyon

If you have ever wondered what lies beneath the Atlantic, you will not need a submarine to find out. This Friday night, the Brooklyn Bridge transforms into a massive digital canvas. The Wildlife Conser...

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This hidden New York mountain retreat offers 85 miles of vibrant autumn trails, cozy campfires, and Halloween festivals in the Hudson Valley

When the crisp autumn air rolls into the Hudson Valley, New York transforms into a colorful wonderland. If you want a seamless, fun-filled escape, Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz delivers a premium...

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Serving up a ‘true self-serve Southern feast,’ a Michelin-recognized team just opened a retro 90s-style all-you-can-eat buffet in the East Village for $26.99

If you are tired of spending half your paycheck on a single dinner, we have some incredible news. A brand-new all-you-can-eat Southern country buffet just officially opened its doors in the East Villa...

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Located just two hours from Penn Station, this Hudson Valley retreat offers $150 vintage biplane flights and secret basement speakeasies for peak fall foliage

Located just two hours from New York City, this historic Hudson Valley village is the perfect escape for leaf peepers and architecture lovers alike. With its Gilded Age estates, sweeping mountain vista...

NYC’s aging government building is officially transforming into three massive 1,000-foot towers with 4,000 new homes

If you've walked past 100 Gold Street in the Financial District lately, you might want to take a good look at the aging government building. It won't be there much longer. Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani ju...

The MTA’s summer grace period is officially over — drivers caught speeding on these 9 major NYC bridges and tunnels will now face up to $100 in automatic cash fines

Starting today, the MTA is officially issuing cash fines to motorists caught speeding through active work zones on New York City bridges and tunnels. The Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program f...

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After sitting empty for 30 years, this historic 1929 Bronx theater is reopening as NYC’s second-largest venue — featuring a new rooftop stage, 4,000 seats, and a twinkling starry ceiling

The Bronx's historic Loew’s Paradise Theater is officially coming back to life. Originally opened in 1929, this beloved Grand Concourse landmark was one of New York City's original five 'wonder theatr...

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18 best things to do with kids in NYC

Even the littlest New Yorkers want to take a bite out of the Big Apple, so we suggest keeping our list of things to do with kids in NYC handy. We scoped out the city from a youngster’s vantage point —...

The New York City five-borough marathon route is changing for the first time in 15 years

Runners will travel a slightly different route through the Bronx this year. The primary goal is to minimize the race’s impact on Mott Haven residents. The Bronx section of the race is just over a...

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The $30 scenic train ride from Grand Central that drops you directly into a walkable 19th-century fall foliage ‘movie set’

Sitting along the majestic Hudson River—just north of the river’s deepest point known as “World’s End”—this picturesque town of roughly 2,000 residents offers sweeping water views and dramatic fall colors....