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Traveling the City By Water: Your Guide to NYC Boats and Ferries
If you’re sick of subterranean commuting, or just need a day on the ocean, here’s how to get around New York City on its waterways.
by Anna Oakes

Casinos for NYC Will Be Chosen By Year’s End. Here’s How.
Eight applications are in, and key votes are coming up fast. Get up to speed on where and when new city casinos may open.

Get Ready to Vote, New York
Your 2025 election guide with the latest news, key dates and guides to navigating the race.
by THE CITY

How Will We Know Who Won NYC’s Mayoral Election, and When Will We Know It?
It’s unlikely we’ll know who won the mayor’s race on Primary Day.
by Mia Hollie

How to Read the NYC Beach Forecast Like a Local
Summer is here — whether you’re headed to the Rockaways or Orchard Beach, here’s what a surf teacher, boat captain and beach bar manager want you to know before you go.
by Lizzie Walsh
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