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Did you know? Filmmaker Martin Scorsese was born in Flushing, Queens on today’s date, November 17, 1942.
In today’s NYC Newsletter:
WWE at MSG, NYC Jewelry Week, Axios Dealmaking Summit
Hidden Gems in NYC to try this fall
New: Kris Boyd, NYC Psychics, Epstein
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– Sofia Kurd.
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Top 10 Best Events
Mon Nov 17–Jan 7 – Shine Bright & Vessel Lighting at Hudson Yards
Over 2 million lights, 725 trees, and a 32-foot hot air balloon light up the Hudson Yards holiday display. Kickoff event at 6pm with live music, choir, and first-ever Vessel lighting.
Mon Nov 17 – WWE Monday Night RAW at Madison Square Garden
Live pro‑wrestling action in Manhattan. Doors open at 6:00 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm.
Mon Nov 17–Nov 20 – Guerlain “Shalimar: 100 Years of Love” Exhibition
Step into the legendary fragrance’s centennial celebration at the Waldorf Astoria (305 Park Ave). Free guided 30-minute tours available.
Mon Nov 17 – Wedding Salon NYC on Infinity Mega Yacht
5:00–8:30pm. A luxe wedding vendor showcase aboard the Infinity Mega Yacht. Tickets from $55.
Mon Nov 17 – Black & White Classics: Dr. Strangelove
Kubrick’s Cold War satire screens at Village East and Cinema 123 by Angelika. Showtimes: 4pm, 4:30pm, 7pm. Tickets $19–$22.
Mon Nov 17 – NYC Jewelry Week 2025 Launch (NYCJW)
The eighth edition of the jewelry festival launches with citywide exhibitions, pop-ups, and talks.
Mon Nov 17 – Dirty Little Secrets Improv at Wara Theatre
Anonymous audience secrets become comedy fuel. 7:30pm in the East Village. Use promo code ‘skintsecrets’ for a discount.
Mon Nov 17 – Animal Adventures at Ridgewood Library (Queens)
3:30pm–4:30pm. Free, family-friendly event with live animals for kids ages 5–12.
Tue Nov 18 – Free Guided Running Session in Central Park
6:30am – Coach-led weekday run open to all levels. Meet in Central Park. Free.
Tue Nov 18 – Axios BFD Summit at SECOND
1:00pm – Top investors and execs gather for Axios' annual dealmaking summit. 849 6th Ave. Waitlist or Zoom access available.
Top 5 Links
We’ve tracked down some of the best hidden gems in the city to try this fall:
The Elevated Acre – Financial District
A quiet rooftop park above 55 Water Street with sweeping East River & Brooklyn Bridge views, an open lawn and hidden stair/escalator access. Free.
Link: www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-elevated-acre-new-york-new-yorkMmuseumm – Tribeca
A tiny museum housed in a freight‑elevator shaft (yes, really) showcasing everyday curios from around the world in absurd, miniature form. Free view‑in or small fee for guided entry.
Link: www.mmuseumm.com/The Tin Building by Jean-Georges – Seaport
Housed in a restored 19th-century fish market, the Tin Building is a sprawling, upscale food hall curated by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Inside, you’ll find a cocktail bar tucked behind a produce stand, an experimental dumpling counter, an oyster bar with floor-to-ceiling views, and aisles of impossibly aesthetic pantry goods.
Link: www.tinbuilding.comThe Morgan Library & Museum – Midtown East
One of NYC’s elegant hidden cultural spots: former private library of J.P. Morgan, with opulent rooms, rare manuscripts and a café.
Link: www.themorgan.orgStuyvesant Cove Park – East Side Waterfront
A quiet 1.9‑acre waterfront park along the East River in Manhattan’s Lower East Side / Stuyvesant Town with paths, river views and fewer crowds. Free.
Link: www.nycgovparks.org/parks/stuyvesant‑cove‑park
Local News
Kris Boyd, cornerback for the New York Jets, is in critical but stable condition after being shot in the abdomen early Sunday morning outside 156 West 38th Street in Midtown Manhattan. No arrests yet; investigation ongoing.
Steven Fulop, incoming CEO of the Partnership for New York City, slammed Mayor-elect Mamdani’s proposed corporate tax hike from 7.3% to 11%, calling it “absolute suicide” for NYC’s economy and warning of a potential exodus of businesses.
Donald Trump says he plans to meet with Zohran Mamdani, expressing interest in “working something out” with the incoming mayor in a surprising public overture.
Dare you enter the world of NYC psychics? The Financial Times explores the city’s thriving—and often shady—psychic industry, from East Village storefronts to high-end Wall Street “readers.”
New York City diverted a record 5.9 million pounds of food and yard waste in a single week—its largest composting success yet—signaling a growing shift toward sustainable waste practices.
Epstein emails reveal a “Lost New York”, exposing a closed, clubby elite that once shaped NYC’s business and political culture. The documents reignite scrutiny over Epstein’s inner circle and social ties.
What bodegas mean for New York, a deep-dive feature from The New York Times, traces their roots as immigrant-owned neighborhood hubs, chronicling how they’ve endured citywide gentrification and shifting economics.
Eric Adams criticized Mayor-elect Mamdani during a trip to Israel, warning Jewish New Yorkers to “remain vigilant” and suggesting Mamdani’s approach may put the city’s safety at risk.
New York BagelFest 2025 wrapped this weekend, crowning the city’s best bagel maker and turning the city’s favorite food into a competitive culinary showdown.
NYC Fact Of The Day
New York City once ran an official beekeeping program inside the Woolworth Building—but not for honey. In the 1920s and 30s, the city used bees as living air-quality sensors. Engineers were trying to figure out how polluted lower Manhattan’s air had become, so they placed hives on the skyscraper’s upper floors and then analyzed the pollen the bees brought back. The bees functioned like tiny biological drones, mapping invisible chemical patterns across the city. It was an early, eccentric attempt at environmental science, long before anyone talked about data collection or urban sensing systems.
Famous New Yorkers
Tom Wolfe
Tom Wolfe was one of New York’s best observers, instantly recognizable in his bright white suits. He was a key founder of New York’s New Journalism Movement. When he moved to the city in the 1960s, he treated it like a giant case study. He watched how artists, bankers, socialites, and everyday New Yorkers acted, then wrote about them in his fast, funny, and sharp prose. His most famous book, The Bonfire of the Vanities, captured the energy and tension of 1980s New York—money, power, ego, and the mess that comes with all three. Wolfe’s talent was seeing people clearly and describing the city in a way that felt both funny and brutally honest. He turned New York’s chaos into stories that still feel true.
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