WCS’s New York Aquarium in Coney Island to Reopen August 27 The New York Aquarium will reopen to the public on Thursday, Aug. 27 after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic since March 16. Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) member-only days will be Aug. 24-26. The aquarium’s...

Coming in September! Enjoy the most socially-distanced workout possible while still having fun with another person, in-person! The Gaga Center have retired the gaga balls for now, but not forever. While they wait till they can play gaga again, they've decided to put a ping pong table...

Based on new Phase 4 guidelines from the NY State Governor’s Office, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is moving forward with plans to reopen its four zoos but will postpone the reopening of the NY Aquarium until further guidance from the state. All outdoor exhibits...

Governors Island is now open to the public for passive recreation activities. The Island is open from 10am to 6pm on weekdays, and 10am to 7pm on weekends. Governors Island is implementing a number of health, safety and social distancing protocols to ensure a safe environment...

Exciting news! The High Line will reopen on Thursday, July 16. The High Line team has worked closely with their partners at NYC Parks to safely welcome you again with a free timed-entry reservation system, reduced operating hours and amenities, and limited capacity in order...

As part of New York City’s reopening, The New York Public Library is beginning the careful, phased process of returning limited service to its physical locations after temporarily closing due to the outbreak of COVID-19. As of Monday, July 13, they are offering grab-and-go service...

We are devastated by the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and too many Black people before them. These unnecessary deaths leave us feeling ill, and we acknowledge that it's not good enough to be non-racist, but we need to be actively anti-racist. As...