Saturday will bring New Yorkers their first shot at “the best sunset picture of the year.” Sunday and two days in July will provide more opportunities. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Summer (Season)”
Desperately Seeking Lifeguards for Hamptons Pools
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2021
The shortage could mean a summer without water aerobics, lap swims and pool parties for children. Source: New York Times
Is the Montauk Party Over?
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2021
Dive bars are out. Fine dining is in. Summer shares are scarce. Town leaders are hoping to put the kibosh on the antics of seasons past. Source: New York Times
Itchy to Perform Again, Musicians Eye Return to Touring
By Gotham Rex on April 1, 2021
For now, there may be just a trickle of events (a Dinosaur Jr. tour, the lineup for Bonnaroo in September), but many artists are said to be planning live announcements soon. Source: New York Times
The Arts Are Coming Back This Summer. Just Step Outside.
By Gotham Rex on March 16, 2021
The return of Shakespeare to Central Park is among the most visible signs that theaters, orchestras and opera companies aim to return to the stage — outdoors. Source: New York Times
These Y.M.C.A. Camps Served Children for 100 Years. Now They Are Shut.
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2021
The Y.M.C.A. of Greater New York is selling three summer camps that have been a bucolic retreat for generations of poor children from the city, part of the pandemic’s economic fallout. Source: New York Times
Rapid Testing is at Parties, Concerts and Hotels. Social Distance Still Required.
By Gotham Rex on August 16, 2020
Determined to proceed with parties and events this summer, hosts are adding screenings at the door. But such measures are hardly a guarantee of safety, medical experts warn. Source: New York Times
A Summer of No-Contact Rescues: How Lifeguards Have Changed Their Ways
By Gotham Rex on August 15, 2020
Guards have tested positive. After-work parties are frowned upon. The pandemic has upended lifeguarding. Source: New York Times
A Rockaway Life
By Gotham Rex on July 31, 2020
Rockaway Beach has a land’s-end bacchanalian spirit, but it also a place where you can get to know people just by being there. Source: New York Times
‘I Missed You, Pool’: Children Rejoice as N.Y.C. Public Pools Finally Open
By Gotham Rex on July 24, 2020
At one of the eight pools to reopen, a swimmer almost forgot to remove his mask before making a cannonball jump. So, he placed it on his flip-flops and then — splash. Source: New York Times
Making the Most of a Pandemic Staycation
By Gotham Rex on July 24, 2020
Families who stayed put in cities during the pandemic are rediscovering new ways to appreciate their neighborhoods and even their homes. Source: New York Times
My House Has Not Kept Up With the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on July 24, 2020
We’re home all the time, but since no one is ever coming over, is there really any reason to tidy up? Source: New York Times
Southside Johnny Brings Live Music Back to the Jersey Shore
By Gotham Rex on July 12, 2020
With the music venues of the Jersey Shore shut because of the coronavirus, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes staged a drive-in concert. Source: New York Times
What to Know About N.Y.C.’s Surge in Shootings
By Gotham Rex on July 7, 2020
Over the weekend, 64 people were shot, with 10 dead. A surge of gun violence has shaken a city that was already on edge. Source: New York Times
Enjoying Your Backyard All Summer Long
By Gotham Rex on June 26, 2020
Summer heat and bugs can make your outdoor space unbearable. Here are some ways to help you stay outside comfortably. Source: New York Times