What’s New & Upcoming in New York City

RECENT NYC TOURISM CONTENT UPDATES

The refreshed NYC on a Budget travel hub on nyctourism.com promotes free and affordable activities for visitors across all five boroughs, including events, attractions, outdoor spaces, seasonal content and more. New York City has 39,000 mid-tier hotel rooms with an average daily rate of $215, which accounted for 9.1 million room nights sold last year. Visitors can also enjoy over 115 cultural attractions and venues with free or suggested admission, whether year-round or on select days/hours.

Mark your calendars: NYC Restaurant Week will return this summer from July 20–August 16, offering prix fixe menus at hundreds of eateries citywide. Reservations open July 14 at nyctourism.com/restaurantweek.

Relaunching ahead of the upcoming World Cup, the NYC Halal Travel Guide spotlights dining, accommodation and activity recommendations, including World Cup resources, for Muslim New Yorkers and visitors. New York City was the first US destination to launch a dedicated resource for Muslim travelers in 2022, working in partnership with the world-leading, halal-friendly travel authority Halal Trip/Crescent Rating.

New and revamped neighborhood guides spotlighting local businesses, rolling out monthly at nyctourism.com/neighborhoods. Recent updates include Coney Island, Brooklyn; Flushing, Queens; Midtown Manhattan; South Bronx; and Tompkinsville, Staten Island.

TRANSPORTATION

Changes to MTA Fares in 2026 and OMNY Program | Citywide | Ongoing

As of January 2026, the MTA raised fares and tolls: Subway and local bus rides increased to $3, express bus fares increased to $7.25, and commuter rail fares rose by 4.5 percent. Weekly OMNY fare caps now provide unlimited subway and bus rides for $35, while children aged between five and seventeen years can ride the LIRR and Metro-North for $1 through the Family Fare program, including during peak hours. OMNY has fully replaced the MetroCard systemwide, enabling tap-and-go payments across subways, buses, the Roosevelt Island Tram, Hudson Rail Link, and AirTrain through contactless devices or OMNY cards sold at retail locations.

NYC Ferry Two-Day Unlimited Ticket | Citywide | Ongoing

NYC Ferry offers a fun, fast, and affordable way to explore NYC’s waterfront, connecting all five boroughs through twenty-five stops and views of landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. For additional flexibility, riders can purchase the new Two-Day Unlimited Ticket for $15, which provides unlimited hop-on, hop-off access across all six ferry routes for forty-eight hours. The ticket is ideal for sightseeing, spontaneous adventures, or exploring the city from a new perspective.

John F. Kennedy International Airport | Jamaica, Queens | Ongoing

The redevelopment of Terminal 6, which will occupy the site of former Terminals 6 and 7, is scheduled to open in phases. The arrivals and departures hall and the first five gates will debut in 2026, followed by an additional five gates in 2028. Construction is also underway on the New Terminal 1, a major international gateway rising on the site of the existing Terminal 1 and former Terminals 2 and 3. The first phase, including new arrival and departure halls and the first set of gates, is expected to open in 2026, with full completion planned for 2030. In addition, JetBlue is renovating JFK’s Terminal 5, which will feature more than forty new concessions as well as local art and immersive greenery and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.

New AirTrain Newark at Newark Liberty International Airport | New York City Metropolitan Area | Ongoing

EWR is building a new 2.5-mile elevated rail guideway to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ease traffic congestion. The project includes three new stations for the AirTrain system and aligns with Newark Liberty’s ongoing redevelopment. Passenger service is scheduled to begin in 2030, with a capacity of 50,000 daily passengers.

New AI Tool Bridget Debuts at LaGuardia International Airport | East Elmhurst, Queens | 2026

LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B has launched Bridget, a hyper-realistic AI hologram concierge that helps travelers navigate the terminal by answering questions and providing directions in English and Spanish. The interactive assistant is designed to enhance customer service and includes accessibility features like closed captioning and wheelchair-accessible controls.

Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement | Midtown Manhattan | 2032

The new Midtown Bus Terminal will replace the seventy-four-year-old terminal with a world-class facility designed to meet projected commuter growth from 2040 to 2050. The project includes a main terminal, new ramps leading directly into and out of the Lincoln Tunnel, a central entrance, additional street-level retail, public open space, and a multistory indoor atrium.

HOTELS

Kimpton Ashbel New York-Park Avenue | Midtown Manhattan | January 2026

Housed in a restored 1928 Beaux-Arts building, the reimagined Kimpton property features a townhouse-inspired design by Busta Studio, along with the Park & Bel café and residential-style public spaces.

The Livingston—JDV by Hyatt | Downtown Brooklyn | February 2026

The first Hyatt in Brooklyn debuted in February. Located on Livingston Street within the Brooklyn Cultural District, The Livingston stands at twenty-two stories with over one hundred rooms, just steps away from Barclays Center.

Kimpton Era Midtown | Midtown Manhattan | March 2026

Rockefeller Center’s newest hotel offers a bird’s-eye view of the iconic plaza below. The hotel features 529 rooms, two full-service restaurants, a lobby lounge, and a rooftop bar with views of the city skyline. Guests can also enjoy a fitness center and two spaces for meetings and social gatherings.

voco Times Square—Broadway | Midtown Manhattan | March 2026

Located in the Theatre District, the hotel is the largest voco-branded hotel in North America. The 419-room hotel includes a lobby café, full-service restaurant, rooftop bar overlooking Times Square, and room service, along with family-style suites, bunk bedrooms, and king bedrooms.

Row NYC | Midtown Manhattan | May 2026

The largest hotel on Eighth Avenue reopened on May 1 after a multiyear renovation. The redesigned property features 1,331 updated guest rooms, reimagined public spaces, and a new all-day café and bar called Percy All Day.

Cambria Hotel New York Times Square | Midtown Manhattan | June 2026

Choice Hotels’ newest hotel will open in the heart of the Theatre District. The 136-room, twenty-five-story hotel occupies a converted 1920s bank building and features a restaurant, lounge, and bar.

The Rhyland Hotel | Flushing, Queens | Summer 2026

The only green development of its kind in Flushing, this 202-room hotel will incorporate sustainability and environmentally conscious features. Guests will also be able to enjoy an indoor courtyard, rooftop bar, restaurant, spa, and gym facilities.

ARTS & CULTURE

Expansions and Openings

The Studio Museum in Harlem | Harlem, Manhattan | November 15, 2025

The Studio Museum in Harlem reopened in its new purpose-built home featuring extensive exhibition and public spaces designed to serve artists and the Harlem community. To mark the opening, the museum is presenting a comprehensive exhibition of Tom Lloyd’s artwork, alongside a historical installation from its permanent collection spanning more than two centuries of art by artists of African descent.

The Frick Collection | Upper East Side, Manhattan | April 17, 2025

The Frick Collection has reopened at its historic Fifth Avenue mansion following a multiyear renovation. Visitors can explore the beautifully restored Gilded Age galleries—including, for the first time, the original second-floor residence, along with special exhibition spaces and an expanded permanent collection. Modernized lighting, conservation facilities, and improved accessibility enhance the visitor experience. New public amenities include a café overlooking the 70th Street Garden, a shop, and the new 218-seat Stephen A. Schwarzman Auditorium.

Arte Museum New York | Chelsea, Manhattan | September 1, 2025

Now open at Chelsea Piers, Arte Museum New York brings the South Korean design firm d’strict’s immersive art to the City. Themed Eternal Nature, the museum features fourteen multisensory zones of digital landscapes, from cascading waterfalls to “New York is art,” which offer an experience that engages sight, sound, and scent.

Cherry Lane Theatre | West Village, Manhattan | September 8, 2025

After a two-year renovation, the historic Cherry Lane Theatre, New York’s oldest continuously operating Off-Broadway theater, has officially reopened. Acquired by film studio A24 in 2022, the venue will host a theater, cinema, and live programming featuring a star-studded list of directors, producers, and actors. Before sitting in on the studio’s latest film offerings, guests can enjoy Wild Cherry, the new theater’s bar and restaurant, with award-winning restaurateurs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson.

The Jewish Museum | Upper East Side, Manhattan | October 24, 2025

The Jewish Museum unveiled reimagined collection galleries and a new learning center in its most significant architectural upgrade in more than thirty years. Featuring more than 200 works, thematic displays, a Hanukkah lamp installation, and expanded educational spaces, the renovation advances the museum’s mission to explore Jewish identity and cultural exchange through art.

Sotheby’s at The Breuer | Upper East Side, Manhattan | November 8, 2025

Sotheby’s unveiled its new global headquarters at the historic Breuer Building in November, debuting with a major exhibition of modern and contemporary art. Redesigned by Herzog & de Meuron and PBDW Architects, the space preserves the landmark’s Brutalist design while adapting it for gallery, auction, and public use.

New Museum | Nolita, Manhattan | March 21, 2026

The New Museum has completed a 60,000-square-foot expansion, the institution’s first since opening its flagship building in 2007. The seven-story addition doubles the museum’s exhibition spaces and features a new public plaza that is home to art installations, performances, and gatherings. The museum has now reopened with an OMA-designed zero-waste restaurant, which debuted in March 2026.

Tang Wing for American Democracy at The New York Historical | Upper West Side, Manhattan | June 18, 2026

The New York Historical will open the 71,000-square-foot Tang Wing for American Democracy on June 18, 2026, significantly expanding its exhibitions, educational offerings, and public programs. Dedicated to the nation’s founding principles, the new wing will increase student participation, add galleries and research facilities, and serve as the American LGBTQ+ Museum’s future home.

Balloon Museum | Seaport, Manhattan | Summer 2026

The Balloon Museum will open its US flagship at Pier 17, bringing large-scale immersive contemporary art installations to Lower Manhattan’s Seaport district. Known for interactive exhibitions that invite visitors to engage directly with works incorporating air, light, sound, and motion, the museum has welcomed more than seven million visitors worldwide. The NYC debut will feature an original exhibition featuring newly commissioned works by internationally renowned artists.

Ellis Island Museum | New York City | Mid-2026

The Ellis Island Museum is undergoing a $100 million revitalization that includes reimagined exhibitions, theaters, and technological upgrades. Construction is underway on the Family History Center, which will be renamed the Records Discovery Center and feature a mini-theater, interactive discovery stations, temporary displays, and 50 percent more public research stations. The project will also expand the Records Discovery Center, increasing the searchable records in its database from sixty-five million to 154 million.

National Urban League’s Urban Civil Rights Museum | Harlem, Manhattan | Fall 2026

The museum, which will be housed in the National Urban League’s new Harlem headquarters, the Urban League Empowerment Center, will be the first in the northern US dedicated to the American Civil Rights Movement.

The Point at Socrates Sculpture Park | Astoria, Queens | Fall 2026

Opening in time for the fortieth anniversary of Socrates Sculpture Park, The Point will transform an acre at the southern tip of the park into a civic space focused on ecological stewardship, public art, and community engagement. Featuring long-term artist commissions, educational programs, and a sculpture exhibition by Mark di Suvero, The Point will encourage visitors to explore the relationships among art, land, and history.

The People’s Theatre: Centro Cultural Inmigrante | Inwood, Manhattan | 2026

This cultural center will highlight NYC’s immigrant communities through theater, music, dance, and community events. A partnership with New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will provide programming throughout the season connected to its productions.

The Hip Hop Museum | South Bronx | 2027

Located just south of Yankee Stadium, this museum will pay homage to the South Bronx’s rich culture and history as the birthplace of hip-hop (see Bronx Point in the Neighborhood Investments section below).

Cultural Exhibitions, Festivals and Performances

Greetings from Staten Island: A Postcard Tour at Historic Richmond Town | Richmond, Staten Island | April 26, 2025, through April 4, 2027

Greetings from Staten Island: A Postcard Tour invites visitors on a historical “staycation” through Staten Island’s past as viewed through Historic Richmond Town’s postcard archive. Drawn from the William McMillen Postcard Collection, the exhibition compares early twentieth-century street views with present-day landscapes, highlighting the borough as a home, industry, and getaway.

Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History | Upper West Side, Manhattan | Opened November 17, 2025

Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs takes visitors back sixty-six million years to the Cretaceous Period and explores life before and after the asteroid strike that caused a mass extinction. Featuring life-size models, fossils, interactive exhibits, and immersive media, the exhibition reveals how dinosaurs, marine reptiles, and other species vanished as well as how the event set the stage for the rise of mammals and, eventually, humans.

The Seventh AIM Biennial: Forms of Connection at The Bronx Museum | South Bronx | January 23, 2026, through June 29, 2026

Featuring work by twenty-eight AIM fellows, promising artists in The Bronx Museum’s career accelerator program, this biennial explores how artists sustain and amplify one another’s practices amid social and institutional challenges. Across sculpture, photography, installation, performance and time-based media, the exhibition examines themes of connection, heritage, identity and community.

Here You Are: Staten Island Triennial at The Staten Island Museum | Randall Manor, Staten Island | Opened January 24, 2026

Here You Are is a triennial exhibition featuring new work across fiber, painting, film, photography, and graphic design by seven Staten Island artists exploring identity, heritage, and home. Now on view, the exhibition, curated by Rylee Eterginoso, presents layered perspectives that feel both familiar and powerful.

Noguchi’s New York at The Noguchi Museum | Astoria, Queens | February 4, 2026, through September 13, 2026

To mark its fortieth anniversary, The Noguchi Museum presents Noguchi’s New York, a landmark exhibition exploring how New York shaped Isamu Noguchi’s artistic vision and how he sought to reshape the city in return. The anniversary celebration includes a sweeping survey of Noguchi’s public works and proposals, alongside first-ever animated recreations of his unrealized playgrounds and civic projects that bring his radical ideas for urban space vividly to life.

About Us: The American Imaginary at Queens Museum | Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens | February 28, 2026, through December 6, 2026

This exhibition explores three perspectives on what it means to be “American” through photographs curated by three Terra Foundation fellows from the local community. Spanning the mid-nineteenth century to 1979, the exhibition presents intimate and poetic interpretations of family, migration, fame, and identity and highlights how American art reflects both personal experience and shifting cultural contexts.

Whitney Biennial 2026 at The Whitney Museum of American Art | Meatpacking District, Manhattan | March 8, 2026, through August 23, 2026

The eighty-second edition of the Whitney Biennial brings together work by fifty-six artists, duos, and collectives exploring contemporary life through themes of relationality, from family and technology to ecology and geopolitics. Shaped by a moment of profound transition, the exhibition emphasizes mood and atmosphere through immersive environments that reflect the complexity and contradictions of the present.

Frida and Diego: The Last Dream at The Museum of Modern Art | Midtown Manhattan | March 21, 2026, through September 12, 2026

MoMA will present a focused exhibition of key works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera from its collection in a gallery design inspired by the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego. Featuring paintings, drawings, and iconic portraits, the exhibition explores their artistic partnership and lasting influence as a dialogue between visual art and performance.

Ruffles & Ribbons: Fashion Plates from the Time of Marie Antoinette at The Frick Collection | Upper East Side, Manhattan | April 1, 2026, through August 3, 2026

The Frick presents a selection of hand-colored engravings from the influential eighteenth-century series Gallerie des modes et costumes français, showcasing fashions from late French society under Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI. Drawn from the Frick Art Research Library’s rare holdings, the installation highlights how these detailed “fashion plates” shaped early fashion media and documented a rapidly changing cultural moment.

Shu Lea Cheang: LOVER LOVE at the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art | Soho, Manhattan | April 3, 2026, through January 3, 2027

This four-channel film installation blends documentary and imagination to explore trans and gender-nonconforming life through a collaborative, intergenerational lens. Featuring immersive visuals and sound, including music by Aérea Negrot, the work transforms the gallery into an interactive environment that navigates themes of identity, intimacy, and survival.

Self-Made: A Century of Inventing Artists at American Folk Art Museum | Upper West Side, Manhattan | April 10, 2026 through August 17, 2026

This exhibition examines how self-taught artists in the US have defined and represented themselves from the early twentieth century to today. Featuring more than ninety works, the exhibition highlights strategies such as self-portraiture and autobiography to foreground artistic agency and challenge traditional ideas of authorship outside academic training.

Greater New York 2026 at MoMA PS1 | Long Island City, Queens | April 16, 2026 through August 17, 2026

MoMA PS1’s sixth artist survey marks the institution’s fiftieth anniversary and features more than fifty emerging artists from across NYC. The exhibition spans the entire building with new commissions, performances and recent works exploring urgent cultural issues, highlighting both resilience and the tension between optimism and anxiety in today’s urban life.

House Made of Dawn: Art by Native Americans 1880 to Now, Selections from the Hsu-Tang Collection at The New York Historical | Upper West Side, Manhattan | April 22, 2026, through August 16, 2026

House Made of Dawn presents a major promised gift of modern and contemporary Indigenous art from collectors Agnes Hsu-Tang and Oscar Tang. Spanning the late nineteenth century to today, the exhibition features works across painting, photography, sculpture, and textiles by influential Indigenous artists, including Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Joy Harjo, and Cara Romero. The exhibition highlights the evolution and influence of Indigenous modernism in American art.

The Occupied City: New York and the American Revolution at the Museum of the City of New York | Upper East Side, Manhattan | Opened May 1, 2026

Marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this immersive exhibition transforms the museum’s third floor into a 7,000-square-foot journey through Revolutionary-era New York, tracing the city’s role from early unrest to its emergence as the nation’s first capital. The exhibition brings to life the complex experiences of diverse New Yorkers through interactive environments and multimedia installations and emphasizes the lasting impact of their choices.

Fade at the Studio Museum in Harlem | Harlem, Manhattan | May 1, 2026, through September 6, 2026

Fade brings together seventeen artists working during a period of social and political upheaval, using spirituality, surrealism, and nonlinear ideas of time to explore memory, identity, and possibility. Through connections to place, ancestry, and the body, the exhibition reframes history and material into abstract, emotionally resonant works, continuing the legacy of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s influential “F” series, which spotlights emerging artists of African descent.

The Declaration of Independence: Rare Americana from the Collection at The Morgan Library & Museum | Murray Hill, Manhattan | May 5, 2026, through September 13, 2026

The Declaration of Independence: Rare Americana from the Collection commemorates the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence with a selection of rare Revolutionary-era artifacts. Highlights include a rare surviving “Dunlap broadside” copy of the Declaration, alongside works and correspondence from figures such as Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry, and Martha Washington, offering a snapshot of the nation’s founding period.

Costume Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Upper East Side, Manhattan | May 10, 2026, through January 10, 2027

The Costume Institute’s Spring 2026 exhibition examines how clothing shapes and reflects the body, pairing garments with artworks from across the museum’s collection. Spanning prehistory to the present, Costume Art highlights thematic connections between fashion and art while inaugurating the museum’s new gallery space dedicated to interdisciplinary exhibitions.

Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses at The Brooklyn Museum | Prospect Heights, Brooklyn | May 16, 2026, through December 6, 2026

Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses showcases the designer’s innovative blend of couture, technology, and science through more than 140 pieces alongside artworks and natural specimens. The immersive exhibition explores the body, nature, and the future of fashion through a multisensory journey. It makes its North American debut at the Brooklyn Museum, marking van Herpen’s first major New York presentation.

Craft of Broadway Puppetry at Museum of Broadway | Times Square, Manhattan | Opens May 21, 2026

The Craft of Broadway Puppetry at the Museum of Broadway in Times Square celebrates the design and construction of puppets used in major Broadway productions. Developed in partnership with the American Theater for Puppetry Arts and the Broadway Legacy Foundation, it features puppets, prototypes, and behind-the-scenes materials from shows such as Life of Pi, Avenue Q, and Frozen, along with interactive displays and workshops on puppet-making.

Flower Power at New York Botanical Garden | Bedford Park, the Bronx | May 23, 2026, through October 18, 2026

This multidisciplinary exhibition celebrates flowers as enduring symbols of peace, love, and cultural expression, blending large-scale garden installations with artworks from the 1960s and ’70s, including works by Andy Warhol. The garden-wide experience also features immersive evening Liquid Light Shows with live music that evoke the spirit of the era.

The Promise of Liberty: Words That Shaped a Nation at the South Street Seaport Museum | Seaport, Manhattan | Opening May 27, 2026

This exhibition explores how America’s founding ideals have evolved over 250 years through rare historical documents and artifacts, including the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, Emancipation Proclamation, and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “March on Washington” speech. Through historic print materials and personal correspondence, it also highlights Lower Manhattan’s role in shaping public discourse and the nation’s ongoing pursuit of freedom and equality.

Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now at Guggenheim New York | Upper East Side, Manhattan | June 5, 2026, through January 10, 2027

Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now explores the Pop Art movement’s lasting influence through works spanning the 1960s to today, opening in two phases in June 2026. The exhibition features more than twenty artists, including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Yayoi Kusama, alongside contemporary artists and Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Room installation. Highlighting the Guggenheim’s early role in introducing Pop Art to New York audiences, the exhibition examines how artists transformed everyday objects and popular culture into groundbreaking works of art.

Radical Botany: The Politics of Flowers at Alice Austen House | Rosebank, Staten Island | June 6, 2026, through August 22, 2026

This exhibition explores how flowers, often viewed as decorative objects, connect to political, economic, and social issues, from historical events such as the tulip market crash to today’s environmental and cultural struggles. Through diverse media, contemporary artists use floral imagery and materials to address themes such as colonialism, migration, gender, and class, revealing flowers as symbols of labor, resistance, and memory.

March with the Bison | Brooklyn and Manhattan | September 19–20, 2026

Led by St. Ann’s Warehouse, March with the Bison is a free, large-scale public art event celebrating America 250 across historic sites in Brooklyn and Manhattan. The participatory event will feature 50 life-size bison puppets operated by 150 puppeteers, with music, spoken word, dance and community activations along routes from Downtown Brooklyn to Brooklyn Bridge Park and from Bowling Green to Foley Square.

ANNUAL CELEBRATIONS, BIG EVENTS & ANNIVERSARIES

Founded By NYC | Citywide | 2025–2026

NYC Tourism + Conventions’ Founded By NYC campaign celebrates 400 years of NYC in 2025 and 250 years of America in 2026, highlighting enduring contributions to the city and the US by notable New Yorkers. The campaign focuses on inclusivity, acknowledgment and education, sharing the important perspectives of marginalized audiences, including the Indigenous community, women, LGBTQ+ people, and people of color. Businesses are invited to submit information about their events here.

MoMA PS1 Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary with Free Admission | Long Island City, Queens | 2026

In celebration of its fiftieth anniversary, MoMA PS1 offers free admission to all visitors beginning January 1. A gift from Sonya Yu funds the program, and admission will remain free for the next three years, making PS1 the largest free museum in NYC.

SailGP 2026 | Manhattan | May 30-31, 2026

SailGP returns to NYC, marking its sixth stop on the global championship tour. Thirteen national teams will compete on fifty-foot foiling catamarans across the Hudson River at speeds exceeding sixty miles per hour. With the skyline as the backdrop, fans can catch every high-speed turn from Governors Island, where the weekend will also feature food, drinks, and live entertainment.

New York City Pride | Citywide | June 28, 2026

The annual NYC Pride March is one of the world’s largest pride events and draws tens of thousands of participants and millions of spectators each year.

FIFA World Cup 26TM | New York City and New Jersey | June/July 2026

New York and New Jersey will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including group stage matches on June 13, 16, 22, 25, and 27; a Round of 32 match on June 30; a Round of 16 match on July 5; and the World Cup Final on July 19. Visitor information, including tournament details, trip-planning tools and highlights of NYC’s soccer culture, is available at nyctourism.com/worldcup26.

US Open Golf Championship | New York City Metropolitan Area | June 18-21, 2026

One of golf’s four major championships, the US Open is known for challenging courses and rigorous competition among the world’s top players. This year’s tournament will take place at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton.

Sail4th 250 | New York City and New Jersey | July 3–9, 2026

NYC and New Jersey will host the capstone events commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s Independence. From July 3 to 9, the largest-ever international flotilla of ships and vessels will sail into New York Harbor. The celebration will also host many festivities including firework displays by Macy’s, an International Aerial Review with a special performance from the Blue Angels, food festivals, a special Fleet Week, and more.

US Open Tennis Championship | Flushing Meadows, Queens | August 24, 2026–September 13, 2026

The US Open Tennis Championships is one of four Grand Slam tennis events of the year, held annually at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens.

25th Anniversary with 9/11 Memorial & Museum | Financial District, Manhattan | September 11, 2026

The city will commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of 9/11 through events across all five boroughs, including the annual Tribute in Light, a public art installation honoring those lost and New York’s enduring spirit. Illuminated from dusk to dawn on September 11, the twin beams echo the former Twin Towers and are visible up to sixty miles from lower Manhattan.

TCS New York City Marathon | Citywide | November 1, 2026

The world’s largest marathon returns to NYC this fall.

Army-Navy Football Game Presented by USAA | New York City and New Jersey | December 2026

NYC and New Jersey will host the Army-Navy Football Game presented by USAA in 2026 at MetLife Stadium as part of the twenty-fifth anniversary commemoration of 9/11. This marks the nineteenth time the game has been played in New York or New Jersey.

ATTRACTIONS, TOURS, & RECREATION

Whiskey Tour & Tasting at Great Jones Distilling Co. | NoHo, Manhattan | January 2026

This experience offers a guided behind-the-scenes tour of Manhattan’s whiskey distillery followed by a curated tasting of several whiskeys, including the limited Ten-Year Distillery Reserve Bourbon. Guests gain insight into the distilling process from grain to barrel before sampling a range of spirits in a dedicated tasting setting.

Dinner With a Broadway Artist by ExperienceFirst Travel | Midtown, Manhattan | January 2026

This private dining experience pairs guests with a working Broadway performer for an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at life in the theater industry. Over a meal in Midtown, participants gain insight into auditions, rehearsals, and performances, offering a deeper understanding of the Broadway world ahead of a night at the theater.

Chinatown Legacy Tours | Chinatown, Manhattan | January 2026

New for 2026, Chinatown Legacy Tours has introduced three new guided experiences exploring the neighborhood’s history, food, and culture. The Chinatown Underworld Premium Experience examines the gang era of the 1980s–’90s through firsthand accounts and a visit to a former hideout. Flavors of Asia is a food and culture tour showcasing diverse Asian cuisines alongside the stories of Chinatown’s communities. A Lunar New Year Combo experience has also launched, combining both tours into one immersive offering.

Hudson River and Prospect Park Fishing Tours | Battery Park City, Manhattan & Prospect Park, Brooklyn | February 2026

Central Park Fishing has introduced two new guided urban fishing tours across NYC. The first takes place along the Hudson River in Battery Park City and offers anglers the chance to fish from a scenic Manhattan pier with skyline views and expert guidance for all skill levels. The second is based at Prospect Park Lake in Brooklyn, providing a relaxed freshwater fishing experience with hands-on instruction and local insight in one of the city’s most accessible green spaces.

Brooklyn, Bronx & Queens by Private Luxury Car by ExperienceFirst Travel | Brooklyn, the Bronx & Queens | January 2026

This six-hour privately guided experience explores neighborhoods beyond Manhattan and offers a broader view of NYC’s cultural landscape. Highlights include stops at the Apollo Theater, the Unisphere, and waterfront views from Brooklyn Bridge Park, with a curated lunch included as part of the experience.

Guinness History Tour by Forty Thieves Tours | Lower Manhattan | February 2026

This guided walking tour explores the history of Guinness in NYC by tracing its presence through Lower Manhattan. The experience concludes with a pint and a hands-on session that teaches guests how to pour a Guinness properly, combining storytelling with a practical tasting component.

Lower East Side Pizza Tour by Like A Local Tours | Lower East Side, Manhattan | April 2026

This walking tour explores the Lower East Side through its pizza scene, visiting a curated mix of classic pizzerias and newer neighborhood spots. Along the route, guests sample multiple styles while learning about the area’s immigrant history and how it shaped NYC’s pizza culture. Designed as a small-group experience, the tour combines food tastings with neighborhood storytelling, offering a more localized, food-driven way to explore downtown Manhattan.

Night at the Boozeum at Kings County Distillery | Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn | April 2026

New for 2026, Night at the Boozeum is an evening open house that gives visitors after-hours access to Kings County Distillery’s production floor and barrel room. Guests can explore the space with informal tastings before gathering in the “Boozeum,” the distillery’s in-house museum, for drinks, with the option to continue at the on-site bar.

Green-Wood Cemetery Visitor Center at Green-Wood Cemetery | Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn | April 2026

A new visitor center has opened within Green-Wood’s historic greenhouse, creating a dedicated entry point for tours, exhibitions, and public programming. The space helps visitors navigate the 478-acre site and provides access to cultural offerings, including its American Civil War memorials and related programming tied to the 250th anniversary of the US.

Resorts World New York City | Jamaica, Queens | April 2026

Resorts World NYC will become NYC’s first full-scale casino and will offer all-day gaming across up to 6,500 slot machines and electronic table games, alongside a newly opened Hyatt Regency hotel, live entertainment, and diverse dining options to suit every palate.

The Central Park Bike Tour and Workout—City Fit Tours | Central Park, Manhattan | May 2026

This high-energy guided ride loops through the entire park and includes stops for stretches, core work, and strength exercises set against both iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Taking place in the early morning before the crowds arrive, the tour offers participants an opportunity to see more of the park and begin the day with physical activity in less than two hours.

NYC Spies of the American Revolution Walking Tour by Untapped New York | Lower Manhattan | May 2026

This new two-hour walking tour explores Revolutionary War–era espionage in Lower Manhattan, following the movements of the Culper Spy Ring and uncovering lesser-known sites tied to NYC’s British occupation. Designed in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the US, stops include historic streets, early conflict points such as the Battle of Golden Hill, and concludes at Fraunces Tavern.

Harlem Rocket | West Harlem, Manhattan | June 2026

Harlem Rocket will launch in West Harlem in June 2026 as NYC’s first Black-owned maritime tour boat experience. Departing from the West Harlem Piers, the attraction will offer sightseeing cruises along the Hudson River and will include daytime and sunset cruises and is expected to add a new tourism offering to Upper Manhattan’s waterfront.

Echoes of Revolution: NYC | Downtown Manhattan | June 2026

Echoes of Revolution: NYC is a free, city-scale augmented reality walking tour exploring the city’s role in the American Revolution. The ninety-minute mobile experience guides visitors through ten historic sites in Lower Manhattan, including Bowling Green, Wall Street, and Federal Hall, through immersive technology and visuals inspired by Assassin’s Creed III to connect present-day streets with the City’s Revolutionary-era history.

Edge Reimagined Experience | Hudson Yards, Manhattan | June 2026

This summer, Edge will introduce a redesigned indoor journey featuring a series of immersive installations that use mirrored environments, dynamic lighting, digital projections, and sound to guide visitors from the fourth floor entrance to the one hundredth floor sky deck. The experience is designed to transition guests through multiple themed spaces before reaching the observation deck, adding a more structured, interactive component to the visit.

Magic Mike Live | Midtown, Manhattan | October 2026

Magic Mike Live is coming to NYC in a custom-built venue in the heart of the Theatre District. Created and directed by Channing Tatum, the live production will bring the internationally recognized show to Manhattan.

BROADWAY & OFF-BROADWAY

NYC Broadway WeekSM | Manhattan | September 2026

The New York City Tourism + Conventions signature program runs biannually and offers two-for-one tickets to participating Broadway performances.
NYC Off-Broadway WeekSM | Manhattan | October 2026

The New York City Tourism + Conventions signature program runs biannually and offers two-for-one tickets to participating Off-Broadway performances.
Broadway | Manhattan | Ongoing

• Bug (opened January 8, 2026)
• Every Brilliant Thing (opened March 12, 2026)
• Giant (opened March 23, 2026)
• Dog Day Afternoon (opened March 30, 2026)
• Becky Shaw (opened April 6, 2026)
• CATS: The Jellicle Ball (opened April 7, 2026)
• Titanique (opened April 7, 2026)
• Death of a Salesman (opened April 9, 2026)
• The Fear of 13 (opened April 15, 2026)
• Proof (opened April 16, 2026)
• Fallen Angels (opened April 19, 2026)
• Schmigadoon! (opened April 20, 2026)
• The Balusters (opened April 21, 2026)
• Beaches (opened April 22, 2026)
• Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show (opened April 23, 2026)
• Joe Turner’s Come and Gone (opened April 25, 2026)
• The Lost Boys (opened April 26, 2026)
• Dear Friend: A Tribute Concert for Scott Ellis (opened May 11, 2026)
• Man of La Mancha (opened May 18, 2026)
• Celebrity Autobiography (opened May 18, 2026)
• School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play (opening September 8, 2026)
• Paranormal Activity (opening September 15, 2026)
• Wanted (opening November 8, 2026)
• Much Ado About Nothing (opening November 19, 2026)
• Inter Alia (opening December 1, 2026)
• Galileo (opening December 6, 2026)
• Dreamgirls (opening Fall 2026)
• Evita (opening Spring 2027)

Off Broadway | Manhattan | Ongoing

• Burnout Paradise (opened March 5, 2026)
• Ulster American (opened March 15, 2026)
• The Adding Machine (opened April 14, 2026)
• Rheology (opened April 14, 2026)
• What Happened Was . . . (opened April 14, 2026)
• Kenrex (opened April 26, 2026)
• Hamlet (opened May 4, 2026)
• The Receptionist (opened May 7, 2026)
• New Born (opened May 8, 2026)
• Othello (opened May 10, 2026
• Well, I’ll Let You Go (opened May 14, 2026)
• Animal Wisdom (opened May 16, 2026)
• The Maids (opened May 17, 2026)
• Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium (opened May 18, 2026)
• The Exhibitionist (opening May 19)
• Indian Princesses (opening May 19, 2026)
• Well, I’ll Let You Go (opening May 19, 2026)
• Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Parody Musical (opening May 26, 2026)
• ||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :|| (opening May 28, 2026)
• Small (opening May 28, 2026)
• Jerome (opening June 2, 2026)
• Girl, Interrupted (opening June 4, 2026)
• A Woman Among Women (opening June 4, 2026)
• Romeo and Juliet (opening June 11, 2026)
• La Cage aux Folles (opening June 17, 2026)
• LABEL•LESS (opening June 18, 2026)
• The Loved Ones (opening June 23, 2026)
• Birthright (opening June 24, 2026)
• Music City (opening June 24, 2026)

DINING, NIGHTLIFE & MEETING/EVENT VENUES

Giulietta | Midtown, Manhattan | January 2026

Giulietta has opened in the MetLife Building, bringing a new Italian dining option to Midtown. The restaurant focuses on approachable, seasonal dishes with a menu centered on housemade pastas, classic Italian plates, and a strong wine program. Positioned for both business lunches and after-work dining, it adds a polished but accessible option within one of the city’s busiest office hubs.

Chuan Bistro | Flushing, Queens | February 2026

A Sichuan restaurant designed as an immersive dining experience, with interiors inspired by Han Dynasty taverns. Alongside regional dishes, the space offers live music, dance performances, and optional traditional styling that blend dining with entertainment.

Bao’s Pastry (Bao Shi Fu) | Flushing, Queens | February 2026

This buzzy Chinese bakery chain has opened in Flushing, serving an array of housemade treats such as butter mochi, tiramisu egg tarts, and its signature crispy floss cakes from an open kitchen.

Asrar Paris | Van Nest, the Bronx | February 2026

Asrar Paris is a bakery and café in Little Yemen offering French pastries in an ornate, Versailles-inspired setting. The menu includes croissants, trompe l’oeil fruit desserts, and other specialty pastries, adding a new café option to one of the Bronx’s growing neighborhood dining corridors.

Kidilum | Flatiron District, Manhattan | February 2026
The American debut from acclaimed chef Vinu Raveendran puts Kerala cuisine front and center with standout dishes such as nandu curry crab and fragrant goat biriyani. The menu centers on Kerala and South Indian coastal cooking.

Piccola Pasta Shop | Great Kills, Staten Island | March 2026

An Italian grocer and pasta shop from the team behind Piccolino Ristorante, Piccola Pasta Shop offers fresh pasta made daily alongside coffee, housemade sauces, and imported pantry staples.

YoYo Chicken | Mott Haven, the Bronx | March 2026

YoYo Chicken is a fast-casual spot serving halal fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, wings, burgers, milkshakes, and other comfort food staples.

Chama Mama + Let’s Chama Bakery | Bushwick, Brooklyn | March 2026

Chama Mama has opened a Bushwick location that combines a full-service Georgian restaurant with a dedicated bakery concept, Let’s Chama. Designed as a multipart experience,  the space features a main dining room, bar, and in-house bakery serving traditional Georgian pastries, breads, and grab-and-go items.

Bodega Nights | Bushwick, Brooklyn | March 2026

From the team behind Babysips, this Bushwick spot pairs a concise, well-curated wine program with Brazilian-influenced small plates, making it ideal for drinks and light bites.

Dear Margo | Upper East Side, Manhattan | March 2026

Dear Margo introduces an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant on the Upper East Side centered on shareable plates and a mix of grilled meats, vegetables, and mezze. The menu emphasizes Levantine flavors with a focus on approachable dishes and a lively, neighborhood setting.

Dean’s | West Village, Manhattan | March 2026

A British-inspired restaurant featuring seafood, roast meats, and a strong wine program, with influences from London, Paris, and Montreal. The concept focuses on a polished but approachable neighborhood dining experience in the West Village.

Dumpling Wang | Long Island City, Queens | April 2026

A Shanghai-focused restaurant specializing in soup dumplings and regional noodle dishes. The restaurant contributes to Queens’ strength in hyperregional Chinese cuisine through a specialty-focused menu.

Bar Chimera | Midtown East, Manhattan | April 2026
From the team behind COTE Korean Steakhouse, Bar Chimera is a three-in-one cocktail destination where wine, martinis, and whiskey each have their own dedicated space—and expert behind the bar. Set inside a landmark Midtown building, this polished concept offers a stylish after-hours experience that feels distinctly New York.

Gigi’s | Greenpoint, Brooklyn | April 2026

From the team behind Fulgurances Laundromat, Gigi’s is a pink neon-lit restaurant centered on rotisserie meats and a deep selection of French and European wines. The menu pairs simple, well-executed dishes—such as chicken with house sauces, charcuterie, and seasonal vegetables—with a revived chef residency program.

Tomoni | Woodside, Queens | April 2026
Bright, fresh seafood and an equally airy dining room make Tomoni an easy standout in Woodside. The sleek, modern space pairs beautifully with a menu centered on vibrant seafood dishes, offering a polished neighborhood restaurant that feels both relaxed and elevated.

Balera | Williamsburg, Brooklyn | April 2026
From a team of Italian hospitality veterans, Balera brings Roman-style mattarello pizza, housemade pastas and lively neighborhood energy to Williamsburg. With two floors, a disco ball and live DJs on select nights, this stylish pizzeria channels the spirit of an Italian dance hall with a distinctly Brooklyn edge.

Bar Ferdinando  | Cobble Hill, Brooklyn | April 2026

Replacing the historic Ferdinando’s Focacceria, this new concept will operate as an all-day Italian café and bar. The project blends preservation of a legacy location with a more modern, flexible dining format.

Marcel | Upper East Side, Manhattan | April 2026

Located inside the Sotheby’s building on Madison Avenue, Marcel is a new restaurant from Roman and Williams with chef Marie-Aude Rose leading the kitchen. The space pairs a French-leaning “continental” menu with a highly designed setting, alongside a patisserie counter and planned all-day service, positioning it as both a dining destination and daytime draw.

Soba Ulala | Soho, Manhattan | April 2026

Chef Hirohisa Hayashi has transformed his previous fine-dining concept into a more casual soba-focused restaurant. The menu centers on housemade noodles prepared fresh daily, alongside small plates and set meals that provide a more flexible, everyday feel.

Oberon at New Museum | Lower East Side, Manhattan | April 2026

Oberon is the first full-service restaurant inside the New Museum, located on the ground floor of its 60,000-square-foot expansion. From Henry Rich of The Oberon Group, the concept focuses on seasonal, vegetable-forward American cuisine with an emphasis on local Hudson Valley sourcing and a zero-waste approach.

Ms. Alice | Lower East Side, Manhattan | April 2026

A new cocktail bar inspired by European aperitivo culture, designed to shift easily from early evening drinks into a more energetic late-night scene. The menu leans into martinis and spritzes, with playful variations on classic cocktails in a polished but approachable setting.

Convene at 555 Broadway | Soho, Manhattan | April 2026

Convene is expanding into Soho with a new 32,000-square-foot meeting and event venue in the Scholastic Building. Opening in spring 2026, the space will feature seven flexible rooms accommodating up to 450 guests, designed to support a wide range of business meetings and events.

Duggal Greenhouse | Brooklyn Navy Yard | April 2026

Duggal Greenhouse and Brooklyn Fish Transfer have joined to form a 65,000-square-foot integrated campus at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. This unified space combines the two waterfront venues into one flexible, high-capacity destination. The integrated space blends industrial architecture with expansive open terrain, designed to support large events and experiences.

Bark Barbecue | Bushwick, Brooklyn | May 2026

Dominican-inspired barbecue concept Bark Barbecue is opening its first flagship in Bushwick in 2026, following its pop-up in Ozone Park and stall at Time Out Market New York. The new location will feature an expanded menu, a full bar program, and four custom smokers set behind a glass wall, putting the brisket and chicharrón front and center.

Public Service | Gowanus, Brooklyn | Spring 2026

After six years of shaping NYC’s sound and live-music culture at Public Records, founders Shane Davis and Francis Harris will lead a 1,000-capacity new venue and event space at MADE Bush Terminal along the Sunset Park waterfront in partnership with the NYC Economic Development Corporation.

Oriana | Nolita, Manhattan | Spring 2026

From the team behind The Noortwyck, Oriana will focus on live-fire American cooking, emphasizing seafood, vegetables, and large-format meats prepared over a wood-fired grill, reflecting NYC’s continued shift toward open-fire dining.

Shaver Hall | Midtown, Manhattan | Spring 2026

A sprawling new food hall is set to debut inside the former Lord & Taylor building on Fifth Avenue, reimagining the landmark space as a 35,000-square-foot culinary and social hub. The project will feature more than a dozen food concepts—including a buzzy cheese conveyor-belt restaurant, multiple bars, and a modern bodega—alongside design-forward interiors that blend the building’s historic roots with a contemporary, hospitality-driven experience.

Strakers | Soho, Manhattan | Spring 2026

London chef Thomas Straker is bringing his popular restaurant Straker’s to NYC, following the success of the Notting Hill original. Known for simple, ingredient-focused dishes and a strong digital following, the concept blends casual dining with a highly recognizable chef-driven brand.

El Camarón Peludo | West Village, Manhattan | Summer 2026

From the team behind Taqueria Ramirez, chefs Giovanni Cervantes and Tania Apolinar are opening an intimate Mexican seafood wine bar on Cornelia Street. The concept blends coastal Mexican cooking with global influences and a strong wine program, continuing the rise of chef-driven, globally inspired neighborhood dining.

RETAIL

Printemps New York | Financial District, Manhattan | December 2025
The iconic French department store Printemps made its US debut with a sprawling, multilevel flagship in Lower Manhattan, blending fashion, beauty, and hospitality in a highly designed, experiential retail concept.

CardVault by Tom Brady | Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn | March 2026

CardVault by Tom Brady has opened a new location near Barclays Center, offering a one-stop shop for sports cards and collectibles. Visitors can browse and purchase everything from individual cards and sealed packs to authenticated memorabilia, or bring their own items to buy, sell, trade, or have graded. The space also features a central vault displaying rare, game-used, and autographed pieces, making it as much a place to explore as it is to shop.

Vännest | West Village, Manhattan | March 2026

A Swedish candy shop offering sweet-and-sour specialties has opened on Bleecker Street, featuring mix-and-match bins of imported treats such as Bubs, fizzy skulls, and chocolate bars.

GreenRow by Williams Sonoma | West Village, Manhattan | March 2026
A new homewares concept blending cottagecore aesthetics with sustainable design has debuted, offering rustic-inspired furniture, textiles, and décor rooted in natural materials and traditional craftsmanship.

Meta Lab Flagship Store | Midtown, Manhattan | March 2026

Meta opened its first permanent New York retail store, converting its Fifth Avenue pop-up into a five-story flagship. The space is dedicated to showcasing and selling the company’s consumer hardware, including Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and Meta Quest VR devices.

Jack and Jones | New Springfield, Staten Island | March 2026

The Danish fashion brand Jack & Jones has opened a new location at the Staten Island Mall, marking its third US store. Known for its denim and classic urban sportswear, the shop brings its accessible, trend-driven menswear to Staten Island.

The New Museum Store | Lower East Side, Manhattan | March 2026

With the reopening of the New Museum comes a newly expanded retail space, now more than twice its original size. The shop features artist-driven collaborations, including bodega-inspired charms by Tschabalala Self and inventive chocolates made with fungi, algae, and miso by Anicka Yi in partnership with Casa Bosques.

Uniqlo | Manhattan & Brooklyn | March–April 2026

Marking twenty years in NYC, the Japanese retailer Uniqlo has expanded its footprint with three new stores in Bryant Park, Union Square, and Williamsburg. Each location features the brand’s signature essentials alongside hyperlocal collaborations and exclusive merchandise reflecting the surrounding neighborhoods.

Adidas Originals Flagship Store | Soho, Manhattan | April 2026

Adidas Originals has opened a new flagship on Spring Street, relocating its Soho presence into a larger, more immersive retail space just steps from its previous location. The store blends streetwear and heritage sport style, featuring curated product drops, collaborations, and a design-forward layout that reflects the brand’s cultural footprint in New York.

Primark | Herald Square, Manhattan | May 2026

Global fashion retailer Primark opened its first Manhattan location and US flagship in Herald Square, adding to Midtown Manhattan’s lineup of flagship shopping experiences. The multilevel store offers affordable fashion, beauty, and home goods.

2027   & BEYOND

Arts and Culture

The American LGBTQ+ Museum | Upper West Side, Manhattan | 2027

The New York Historical will house a museum dedicated to showcasing global, national, and local LGBTQ+ history and culture. Programming  is scheduled to begin in 2027.

The Bronx Museum Newly Renovated South Wing | South Bronx | 2027

The Bronx Museum’s transformative renovation, funded by over $42.9 million in City support and designed by Marvel, is underway and will soon create a world-class facility to expand access to its free arts programming.

Casa Belongó | East Harlem, Manhattan | 2027

Belongó has secured a transformative $9 million grant from the New York State Council on the Arts to support construction of Casa Belongó, a new cultural hub in East Harlem focused on performance, education, and community. Scheduled to open in 2027, the venue will include a performance hall, classrooms, and shared community spaces.

Arts of Africa Collection Renovation at Brooklyn Museum | Prospect Heights, Brooklyn | 2027

The Brooklyn Museum is undertaking a $13 million renovation to create permanent galleries for its renowned Arts of Africa collection, transforming underused space into a dynamic new installation of over 300 works spanning antiquity to the present. The galleries—set to open in fall 2027—will connect with the museum’s Egyptian collection to present a more unified and expansive view of African art.

National Black Theatre | East Harlem, Manhattan | Late 2027

The National Black Theatre has embarked on a major capital redevelopment project that will transform the current property. The new multidisciplinary cultural arts facility, dedicated to promoting Black culture through theater, will be housed in 25,000 square feet of a mixed-use development.

Irish Arts Center | Midtown Manhattan | 2028

The Irish Arts Center is advancing phase two of its campus redevelopment, focused on renovating its historic tenement building and wood-paneled one hundred-seat theater. Construction is expected to begin in early 2027 and conclude by late 2028, transforming the West 51st Street building into a seventy-five-seat flexible performance venue. The project will also provide upgraded office space, improved accessibility and safety, and much-needed storage to support programming better across both IAC buildings.

Dominican Center for the Arts and Culture | Washington Heights and Inwood, Manhattan | Ongoing

A $12.5 million investment is bringing the first-ever Dominican Center for the Arts and Culture to upper Manhattan. Partnering with the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute, the venue will feature a museum, theater, children’s library, and exhibition space along with an oral history and archives project to preserve and showcase the Dominican community’s cultural stories.

Children’s Museum of Manhattan | Upper West Side, Manhattan | 2028

Children’s Museum of Manhattan is relocating to the former Church of Christ, Scientist building at West 96th Street and Central Park West in a major expansion for the institution. The new building will nearly double the museum’s total space, with projections to double annual attendance to approximately 750,000 visitors, significantly expanding its capacity for exhibitions, programming, and community engagement.

Neighborhood Investments

Bronx Point | South Bronx | Ongoing

Bronx Point is a 530,000-square-foot mixed-use development, opening in phases. The development will feature housing, retail, public space, a waterfront promenade, and cultural programming, including the upcoming Hip Hop Museum set to open next year.

Gansevoort Square | Meatpacking District, Manhattan | Ongoing

Gansevoort Square, located on Little West 12th Street between Washington Street and Tenth Avenue, is expected to create affordable housing, expand the Whitney Museum with new facilities, improve operations for the High Line, and provide a new 11,200-square-foot open space to enhance the neighborhood.

Fifth Avenue Expansion | Midtown Manhattan | Ongoing

NYC is investing over $400 million, including an additional $250 million, to fund the transformation of Fifth Avenue between Bryant Park and Central Park into a pedestrian-friendly boulevard with wider sidewalks, shorter crossings, improved lighting and increased greenery for a safer and more enjoyable experience. This historic redesign will nearly double sidewalk widths, reduce traffic lanes from five to three, add more than 230 new trees, and expand public spaces. It is also projected to pay for itself within five years through increased economic activity and job creation.

Park Avenue Redesign | Midtown Manhattan | Ongoing

NYC has unveiled plans to reimagine a stretch of Park Avenue between East 46th and 57th Streets as a greener, more pedestrian-friendly corridor. The proposal would widen medians; add seating, landscaping, new crosswalks, and potential bike lanes; and remove one traffic lane in each direction, coinciding with the MTA’s rehabilitation of the train shed beneath the avenue. Developed through community input, the redesign aims to create a safer, more accessible public space in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.

Grand Army Plaza Redesign | Prospect Heights, Brooklyn | Ongoing

A new proposal for Grand Army Plaza aims to transform the area into a safer, more accessible public space by better connecting the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch with Prospect Park. The redesign improves pedestrian and cyclist safety, streamlines bus traffic and adds public amenities as part of a broader effort to reimagine one of Brooklyn’s busiest intersections as a more welcoming civic space.

East Side Coastal Resiliency Project and Floating + POOL at Pier 35 | Lower East Side, Manhattan | 2027

NYC is opening a filtered floating pool at Pier 35 as part of a $1.4 billion revitalization of the waterfront from East 25th Street to Montgomery Street. The upgrades include reconstructed recreation fields, playgrounds, a new water play area, an amphitheater, and improved access with a rebuilt Corlears Hook Bridge and enhanced bikeways.

Vale Restoration in Prospect Park | Prospect Park, Brooklyn | 2027

A $37.5 million restoration of the Vale in the northeast corner of Prospect Park is now underway, marking the area’s first major overhaul in more than fifty years. Led by Prospect Park Alliance, the project will revitalize historic landscapes, restore woodlands, and add nature-focused amenities, with completion expected in 2027.

New York City Football Club Stadium | Willets Point, Queens | 2027

New York City FC is developing Etihad Park, NYC’s first professional soccer stadium, set to open for the 2027 MLS season in Queens as part of the Willets Point redevelopment. The 25,000-seat, fully electric venue will feature 40,000 square feet of public space and anchor a broader plan that includes 2,500 affordable homes, a new public school, and an estimated 16,000 jobs and $6 billion in economic impact. Privately financed and built with one hundred percent union labor, the stadium will include a large supporters’ section; community and club spaces such as the City in the Community headquarters; and “The Cube,” a seven-story LED-wrapped entrance serving as both a landmark gateway and a dynamic public display.

Arthur Ashe Stadium Renovation | Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens | 2027

The US Tennis Association is self-funding $800 million, the largest single investment in US Open history, to reimagine Arthur Ashe Stadium and build a state-of-the-art $250 million Player Performance Center. This three-phase transformation, to be completed by the 2027 US Open, will include a dramatic new grand entrance, expanded concourses, upgraded dining and hospitality spaces, additional courtside seating, and a luxury-focused redesign while giving players top-tier training, wellness, and lounge facilities to ensure uninterrupted fan access and tournament play during construction.

North Shore of Staten Island Action Plan | Staten Island | 2027

Staten Island’s North Shore is undergoing a major public transformation, with more than $400 million in city investment to create a two-mile, continuous, publicly accessible waterfront esplanade from St. George to Stapleton by 2027. This revitalization will feature open spaces, bike infrastructure, restored shoreline access, and public art installations. Projects underway include the construction of a new recreation center, rehabilitation of Pier 1, shoreline restoration at the Bank Street Site, and upgrades to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal to improve pedestrian and bike connectivity. SIUH Community Park, a 7,000-seat stadium, is also receiving $9 million in capital improvements to support expanded programming.