The new Department of New Yorker Verification will decide whether or not you’re an actual New Yorker is one of our hand-picked Events finds for New York. An unofficial verification project wants proof of your NYC upbringing—or enough hardship points to earn your bragging rights.
Why New York? New York is the ultimate dense, 24-hour city — five boroughs of iconic skyline, world culture and neighborhood-deep diversity. The city is known for the skyline and Times Square, Broadway, museums and global food.
Good to know: Spring and autumn are ideal; December dazzles for holidays; summer is hot and humid. The 24-hour subway is the fastest way around; Manhattan and much of Brooklyn are very walkable.