Sydney Hargrove, Author at Secret NYC

Sydney Hargrove is a born and raised New Yorker living in Manhattan and is Secret NYC's Newest Junior Staff Writer. A writer for over 7 years, she has words in TODAY.com, Dorm Therapy, The Knockturnal and more. She loves interior design, exploring her favorite city, live music and making her own jewelry. Contact: sydney.hargrove@feverup.com

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Just one hour from NYC: this pristine mountain lake beach hidden in rolling, wooded hills is the perfect summer escape — with ultra-clear water, mountain views, and wooded trails

If you’re looking to escape the city for some fun in the sand this summer, one of the best things about NYC is its proximity to endless warm-weather adventures. Between trains to charming beach towns, nea...

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Gracie Abrams’ ‘The Look At My Life’ arena tour is coming to New York — here’s everything you need to know to see her at this iconic Brooklyn arena

Get your coquette bows, long white skirts, and tissues ready, New York! Gracie Abrams is headed back to our favorite city, and it’s absolutely the right time. This is what it feels like. As part of a m...

After over 100 years, the oldest boardwalk in New York is officially getting a massive $1 billion makeover — here’s when your last chance to see it untouched may be

Summer is coming, and so are some essential upgrades for one of NYC’s most popular summer hubs! It’s an essential NYC experience to enjoy a Nathan’s hot dog on the Coney Island boardwalk, especially af...

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Once off-limits to the public, this former infrastructure site is being transformed into a massive 2,200-acre waterfront oasis with free kayaking, scenic trails, and skyline views — nearly three times the size of Central Park

One of NYC’s most ambitious and exciting ongoing projects is quietly taking shape on Staten Island, and chances are, most New Yorkers still haven’t heard much about it yet. For decades, the massive str...

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A hidden oasis in Manhattan just unveiled a massive lineup of 200+ free summer events: sunset yoga, vinyl DJ parties, and movies under the stars

It’s hard to believe that Memorial Day Weekend has officially passed us, meaning the ‘unofficial’ start of summer is kicking off! Time flies when you’re having fun, and in this city, is there ever a momen...

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NYC’s largest state park was closed to the public for decades — now it’s a sprawling waterfront sanctuary with 407 acres of trails, free bike rentals, secret wetlands & panoramic skyline views

Living in NYC often gives residents the best of both worlds. From towering skyscrapers to quiet waterfront trails, and bustling city blocks to peaceful stretches of beach, there are endless ways to exp...

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Once the world’s oldest subways, these historic 1903 NYC train cars are returning to the tracks for one weekend only — you can ride for a standard subway fare

All aboard for some early summer fun! Early summer, of course, and early New York as well! This June, New Yorkers and visitors alike can take a ride back in time. To celebrate its landmark 50th anni...

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After 100 years as a private oceanfront bungalow community, NYC’s newest public beach is officially open for summer — it’s free to enter and has no crowds

Despite last week’s weather not exactly giving us the summery energy we deserve, May 23 marked one of our favorite city’s most important seasonal milestones: New York City’s beaches are officially open fo...

One of New York’s most popular airlines just cancelled 11 key routes from a nearby hub — here’s the full map of cancelled JetBlue flights

In some hard-hitting news for summer travelers, New York’s home airline is making some massive changes at a nearby airport. JetBlue has announced that it is slashing 11 routes across its network just a...

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The most historic costumes in NYC are hidden inside Lincoln Center Plaza — inside the solo ladies workroom at the Metropolitan Opera House

Behind the velvet curtains at the Metropolitan Opera House, there’s an entirely different — and equally as dazzling — performance happening offstage. From lightning-fast costume changes to hundreds of...