Things to do

On Wednesday the MTA released its four-year financial plan… and that can mean only one thing. That's right, you guessed it, another fare hike! But before we join the other townsfolk, with their torches and pitchforks...

There's no denying that the summer heat has hit New York City like a sledge hammer, leaving a lot of us with the question, "what the hell is causing this heat?" and, "when will it end"? What is the "Heat Dome"? The "h...

Yesterday NYDailyNews reported on a pilot project to drop the solid form of carbon dioxide, more commonly known as dry ice, into rat burrows. The initiative has already started in several of the city's parks; Columbus P...

By now you've probably heard about the closure of the L train. In the midst of a thousand angry voices it can be hard to pick out the facts. That's where SecretNYC comes in! Here is everything you need to know about the...

There are lots of reasons to love our great city in the summer. Rooftop bars are back in full swing, the parks are pleasant, there are plenty of free things to do... But it's hard to think about that when you're on the...

Parts of Coney Island Beach closed their waters to beach-goers due to reports of sharks in the area.  Is it safe now? Where did the sharks come from? Don't worry, SecretNYC is here to give you the rundown: The City...

The subway is getting a well overdue makeover! Governor Cuomo and the MTA have revealed new designs for new open-ended subway cars with wider doors and an more open layout, and a plan to renovate 31 stations with chargi...

Let's forget about the Monday blues. We have a full week of fun ahead of us in the best city on Earth! Here we go, the best 5 things in the city this week: Super Furry Animals Webster Hall – 125 E 11th St, Manha...

Camping would be great if it weren't for the lack of wi-fi… and all that nature, ewwww! What we're looking for is an outdoor experience with all the convenience of the city… we need to go GLAMPING! This Midtown rooft...

Yesterday afternoon a genuine hero emerged from the Hudson river. Kevin Suarez, 20-year-old, selflessly dove into the water off the Ellis Island shoreline, swam 70 feet, and saved a little girl trapped under the water i...