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Free movies in NYC: ‘Wicked,’ World Cup and more
Nothing says summer in New York City like the annual extravaganza that turns parks into outdoor movie theaters. “Movies Under the Stars” has been lighting up neighborhood parks for more than a decade, since former Mayor Bill de Blasio expanded the program into underserved areas of New York City. This year, get into the World…
Nitin Mukul: You Were Here.
A new project maps abstraction with urgent messaging This week we are sharing a new project by artist and Epicenter NYC co-founder Nitin Mukul: “You Were Here” is a video art installation on view through the end of the year in the 74th St.-Roosevelt Ave. station in Jackson Heights, Queens, one of the busiest subway…
How to get a job right now — and navigate this @&%$&# moment
I have benefited immensely from the power of mentorship rooted in radical candor. I wish more people had that right now. Here at Epicenter, we’ve been hearing from dozens of people struggling to find or navigate work. And we’ve been observing some real rifts in how workers across generations might be communicating past each other.…
Your guide to summer fun at NYC’s 53 free outdoor public pools
Outdoor pools just opened for the summer a couple weeks ago. But before you head to your closest pool, note that New York City public pools operate under a lot of rules. Know before you go. There are 53 public outdoor pools currently maintained by the NYC Parks Department across all five boroughs, and plenty…
5 fun, cheap and educational things for families to do in NYC this summer
Kids are going to have a lot more free time now that the school year’s almost over, but that doesn’t mean they have to fall victim to the “summer slide.” Spending the summer outside and exploring the city also doesn’t have to break the bank, though you will break a sweat. Here are 5 fun,…
Queer-owned small businesses to support in NYC
Pride Week is here, shining a rainbow just as many New Yorkers feel fed up. A lot of Pride events fall in June, but you can celebrate every day by supporting queer-owned small businesses. Here are some of our top community-based picks. But first … A reminder of some of the queer pride history we’re…
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