Al fresco munching is back on the menu — but don’t grab a street-side seat just yet. New York City’s beloved roadway dining setups have returned for 2026, with about 500 curbside cafes already approved under the city’s Dining Out NYC program, according to the Department of Transportation. That’s a fraction of the scheme’s pandemic-times … Read more
The Big Apple may soon be making some pour changes to its outdoor drinking policies. There’s hardly a better combo than catching a game of ball and publicly guzzling booze, so suggests a newly introduced bill aimed at implementing “entertainment zones” — designated hotspots where soccer buffs can freely consume alcohol on NYC streets — during the … Read more
There’s a new kind of waterpark splashing onto the scene. Florida has cemented itself as the premier winter vacation destination for frost-bitten Americans with the opening of Capitva Landing. The new waterpark at South Seas resort on the Sunshine State’s Gulf Coast debuted on Dec. 22 last year, offering a warm weather experience no matter … Read more
Till death from dehydration do us part? A bridezilla with a death grip on her wedding day “aesthetic” is getting roasted online after a Reddit post revealed she banned water bottles at her outdoor summer nuptials — because they clashed with the vibe. It was the big moment of her Pinterest dreams — and her … Read more
Sunshine is in the forecast, but the chance of dining al fresco for New Yorkers is still low. City restaurants say their outdoor seating is limited or non-existent due to new regulations — which first went into effect last August and place a litany of size and clearance restrictions on setups — and a bureaucratic backlog. … Read more
Talk about a sight for sore eyes. A city in Oregon is pleading with locals to stop taping googly eyes onto roadside sculptures as the goofy gag is costing a pretty penny. Officials in Bend noticed the oversized optics taped onto metallic artwork of deer and geometric shapes at roundabouts throughout the area. Residents in … Read more
A New York City clampdown is forcing thousands of restaurants to scrap their outdoor dining sheds — and a local startup sniffs an opportunity. Architects Nick Flutter and Nikita Notowidigdo, the founders of Re-Ply, have created a modular system that can not only build and customize dining sheds — but also disassemble and reuse them. … Read more
Ever find yourself walking through a local park feeling a tad curious — and jealous — as to how a group of New Yorkers found themselves on a gorgeous summer day, sunshine dappling through trees, doing synchronized chaturanga movements or lunges on a grassy lawn? Well, wonder no more. This summer, that person can be … Read more
If you plan on visiting Sir Ivan Wilzig’s famed castle in the Hamptons, leave your bikini top at home. The protocol for Sunday afternoons is topless sunbathing. If that’s not your thing, “Ivan would say, ‘It’s a topless swim party. Come back another time,’” his brother Alan Wilzig told The Post. “Of course, Ivan is a … Read more
When the thermometer hits 80 degrees in New York City, there’s no worse place to be than in your sweltering apartment dreaming of central air conditioning. So it’s time to ditch the jacket, don your shorts and get outside. Here, The Post recommends how to have an amazing time while getting fresh air in the … Read more
We want out. Americans need an average of 67 minutes outside every day in order to feel their best, new research reveals. A poll of 2,000 adults found that a record number of us (57%) value the concept of maximizing their daily time in the great outdoors. Americans need an average of 67 minutes outside … Read more
Looking for spring date ideas? Much of the United States spends the months before spring trying to avoid the cold. When spring arrives, it’s a great opportunity to soak in the vitamin D and spend time enjoying the warm weather once again. When trying to come up with fun things to do with your partner in … Read more
Lt. Robert Walsh, a bagpiper and FDNY paramedic, typically plays funerals and memorials, but those who enjoy the sound of the woodwind instrument can also catch him in a more convivial setting. He regularly practices in Central Park along the west side of the 102nd Street Transverse, where he draws in droves of fans. Lt. … Read more
Seas the day! Menopausal women who make swimming in cold water part of their routine report significant improvements to their physical and mental health, a new study finds. Of the 785 women surveyed, 46.9% said swimming eased their anxiety; 34.5% said it helped their mood swings; 31.1% said it elevated their mood; and 30.3% said … Read more
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, meaning that more families will be heading back to amusement parks. In 2021 alone, 1,281 people were involved in injuries related to amusement park rides, according to the National Safety Council. Here’s a look at some recent amusement park incidents: Orlando FreeFall – March 24, 2022: Fourteen-year-old Tyre … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. With spring and summer here, we can finally come out of our winter hibernation take the pool cover off and prep our grills. Take advantage of the hot temps and give your backyard a summer BBQ upgrade by … Read more
On the eastern end of Long Island, New York, lies a trove of art venues and a rich cultural scene to explore at leisure. You can find works in lush gardens and meadows, on manicured lawns, around ponds with waterlilies, by marshy creeks, and in historic Hamptons buildings. The list of galleries and arts centers … Read more