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To combat 190-degree summer heat, NYC is rolling out a massive ‘CoolRoofs’ initiative — offering free ‘Greek-style’ white roofs that instantly drop indoor temperatures by up to 30%

New Yorkers know that summer in the city can feel like an absolute oven, but there is a surprisingly simple solution hiding right above our heads. The NYC CoolRoofs program is on a mission to paint the...

Escapes Things to do

Just a drive from NYC: Voted the ‘best boardwalk’ in the country, this 2.5-mile New Jersey seaside strip features over 100 rides and is perfect for a late summer trip

New Yorkers know that summer in the city can feel like an absolute oven, but there is a surprisingly simple solution hiding right above our heads. The NYC CoolRoofs program is on a mission to paint the...

Escapes Things to do

Just 4.5 hours from NYC, this tiny Adirondack village of 400 residents is hailed as NY’s true ‘All-Season Vacationland’ and hides a ‘mini Route 66’

New Yorkers know that summer in the city can feel like an absolute oven, but there is a surprisingly simple solution hiding right above our heads. The NYC CoolRoofs program is on a mission to paint the...

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For the first time in nearly 30 years, ‘The Sound of Music’ is hitting Broadway again — and Lincoln Center is holding an open casting call for NYC kids with zero experience required

New Yorkers know that summer in the city can feel like an absolute oven, but there is a surprisingly simple solution hiding right above our heads. The NYC CoolRoofs program is on a mission to paint the...

Escapes Things to do

This iconic Catskills fall foliage train is reviving its most popular route for the first time in 7 years — with front-row seats to peak autumn colors along the river

New Yorkers know that summer in the city can feel like an absolute oven, but there is a surprisingly simple solution hiding right above our heads. The NYC CoolRoofs program is on a mission to paint the...

Escapes Things to do

Travel + Leisure just named this epic fall road trip from NYC one of the best for 2026 — with a ‘Switzerland of America’ town, waterfalls & wineries

New Yorkers know that summer in the city can feel like an absolute oven, but there is a surprisingly simple solution hiding right above our heads. The NYC CoolRoofs program is on a mission to paint the...

Food & drink Things to do

NYC’s original county fair returns this Labor Day weekend with 1800s living history, carnival rides, & over 100 local vendors

New Yorkers know that summer in the city can feel like an absolute oven, but there is a surprisingly simple solution hiding right above our heads. The NYC CoolRoofs program is on a mission to paint the...

Food & drink Things to do

8 of the world’s best chefs are taking over NYC bodegas to give away free gourmet meals this September

New Yorkers know that summer in the city can feel like an absolute oven, but there is a surprisingly simple solution hiding right above our heads. The NYC CoolRoofs program is on a mission to paint the...

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Pete Davidson & Colin Jost are turning their Staten Island Ferry into a free, one-night-only comedy club this September — tickets are dropping right now

New Yorkers know that summer in the city can feel like an absolute oven, but there is a surprisingly simple solution hiding right above our heads. The NYC CoolRoofs program is on a mission to paint the...

Culture Things to do

For the first time ever, a free Brazilian Independence Day festival is coming to Queens this weekend — with dance lessons, live samba music, & traditional eats

New Yorkers know that summer in the city can feel like an absolute oven, but there is a surprisingly simple solution hiding right above our heads. The NYC CoolRoofs program is on a mission to paint the...