5 Things You Might Have Missed Last Week In NYC: Sep. 25

From the possible relief of AC hitting subway stations to the return of Pumpkin Point, there is so much to catch up on!

Justine Golata - Staff Writer • September 25, 2023

Pumpkin patch on Governors Island — Source / Friends of Governors Island (circa 2017)

If you’re looking to stay up to date on the latest city updates, you’ve come to right place. From breaking news to exciting openings, come back every beginning of the week to catch up on everything happening in NYC. For now, here’s what you missed…

Here are our top five highlights:

1. Air conditioning may (finally) be coming to NYC subway platforms

NYC Subway L Train arrives at Eighth Avenue Station in Manhattan. — Shutterstock / Leonard Zhukovsky

After a sweaty summer in NYC subway stations, relief may be on its way! The MTA recently announced the possible arrival of air conditioning throughout the subway system. The goal is to find a cost-effective system that would ensure temperatures on the platform stay below 85 degrees. Find out more here.

2. Free public buses are coming to each of NYC’s five boroughs

blue MTA public bus, that will soon be part of the free bus pilot — Shutterstock / Steve Sanchez

Five fare-free bus routes have been introduced in New York City. The pilot program begun over the weekend on Sunday, September 24th as a way to encourage riders to get back on the bus system. Find the specific free bus routes here.

3. Junior’s Cheesecake is expanding to the West Coast for the first time ever

View of Times Square in Manhattan with the famous Junior's Restaurant on the corner — Shutterstock / littlenySTOCK

The West Coast is getting a taste of NYC’s most beloved dessert, Junior’s Cheesecake, this fall with a location opening up in Las Vegas come November. This will be the company’s first-ever West Coast location. See exactly where in Las Vegas the new location is coming to here.

4. Governors Island waterfront pumpkin patch is returning this Halloween

Pumpkin Point is returning to Governors Island for a seventh year at Nolan Park. It will only be open for the last two weekends in October so be sure to clear your calendars. Visitors will be able to explore a selection of 10,000+ pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, while taking in breathtaking waterfront views. Read more here.

5. A pumpkin trail with over 6,000 glowing Jack-O-Lanterns is opening soon in NY

Can’t get enough of pumpkins this season? Well head on over to Pumpkin World to admire 6,000 hand-carved pumpkin displays. The incredible fall-themed experience will take you through a magical jack-o-lantern trail, charming Pumpkin Village and more. Grab your tickets today!