Good Morning, New York!
On November 10, 1902, the cornerstone was laid for the New York Public Library main building at 42nd Street & Fifth Avenue — on the former site of the Croton Reservoir.
In today’s NYC Newsletter:
Winner announced for Knicks vs. Nets prediction contest
Best hidden gems in the city this fall
US government shutdowns impacting NYC
Let’s get to it.
– Sofia Kurd.
New York Question Of The Day
From last week’s contest, the outcome was Knicks - 134.
Congrats to Charles Durham for having the closest guess! Keep an eye out today for your gift to arrive!
For this week’s prediction:
Housing
Will the average Manhattan rent fall below $4,000/month before the end of 2026 — or will Mamdani’s housing reforms hit political resistance?
→ Reply YES or NO.
Top 10 Best Events
Mon Nov 10: Goo Goo Dolls Live — at the Beacon Theatre, 8 PM.
Tue Nov 11: Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors — Barclays Center. Tickets starting at $23.
Mon Nov 10: Salon Art + Design Fair — high-end design and collectible art show returns to the Park Avenue Armory.
Tue Nov 11: Sunrise Yoga Walk, Central Park — guided yoga and meditation stroll at dawn through Central Park’s fall foliage.
Tue Nov 11-22: Pujol NYC Popup — Mexico City’s most famous Michelin restaurant comes to NYC for a 12-night residency.
Mon thru Sun Nov 16: DOC NYC — America’s largest documentary film festival screens at IFC Center, SVA Theatre, and Village East.
Tue Nov 11: “Art” on Broadway — starring James Corden and Neil‑Patrick Harris in Yasmina Reza’s acclaimed play at the Music Box Theatre, 7 PM.
Mon thru Jan 2026: Nature Made Wellness Experience, TENSPACE SoHo — immersive wellness pop-up with sensory rooms and herbal tastings.
Mon thru Jan 5: Winter Village at Bryant Park — ice skating, holiday shops, and early Christmas crowds return for the season.
Tue Nov 11: Grand Central Holiday Fair — browse handmade gifts and crafts inside Vanderbilt Hall.
Top 5 Links
This week, we’ve tracked down some of the best hidden gems in the city to try this fall:
Coolest Bike Path, Randalls Island
Luxury Movie Theater, FiDi
Cozy, Authentic Sushi Omakase, Williamsburg
Magical Tea House, West Village
Local News
US Government Shutdown Enters 40th Day — How It’s Affecting Americans
The federal funding lapse has furloughed around 750,000 workers, stalled benefit programs, and disrupted both east‑coast shipping and air traffic across major hubs including NYC. Link
Weekend Flight Cancellations Hit NYC Airports Amid Government Shutdown
Air traffic across NYC’s major airports—JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark—saw delays and cancellations over the weekend due to federal staffing disruptions tied to government shutdowns. The FAA ordered a temporary slowdown of Northeast corridor flights. LinkZohran Mamdani Announces All-Female Transition Team
The incoming NYC mayor has named an all-female transition leadership team ahead of taking office Jan 1. The team includes figures from housing justice, education, and climate advocacy—signaling a major departure from the traditional political class. LinkWomen and Young Voters Drove Mayoral Victory
Exit polling shows overwhelming support for Mamdani among women under 45 and voters aged 18–34. Analysts say this turnout secured his decisive win and may reshape NYC’s near-term political priorities around affordability, labor, and climate. LinkNYC Real Estate Outbound Surge: Over $100M in Florida Deals as NYC Buyers Act
Reports indicate that amid election uncertainty and expected tax and housing policy shifts, New York-based investors have committed over $100 million in Florida real estate contracts in recent weeks, with South Florida brokers reporting a spike in buyer interest. Link2025 Rockefeller Christmas Tree Chosen and En Route to Manhattan
A 75-foot Norway spruce from East Greenbush, NY was selected as this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Weighing over 11 tons and donated by a local family, the tree is set to be lit in early December following its Nov 6 harvest. Link
NYC Fact Of The Day
Central Park holds the record as the most-filmed location in the world, with over 530 movie and TV appearances. From Home Alone 2 to When Harry Met Sally, its bridges, lawns, and benches have quietly starred alongside Hollywood’s biggest names.
Famous New Yorkers
Former US Representative, Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Chisholm
Born in Brooklyn to Barbadian and Guyanese parents, Shirley Chisholm made history in 1968 as the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress. Representing Bedford-Stuyvesant, she fought fiercely for the poor, for women, and for working-class families. In 1972, she ran for president—becoming the first Black candidate to seek a major party’s nomination. Her campaign, dismissed by many, was decades ahead of its time. Chisholm shattered expectations not just for women, but for Black Americans who had long been excluded from the halls of power.
Sweepstakes Poll
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