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If there was ever a reason to trek to Times Square, this is it: a massive, 12-foot tall bronze sculpture of a young woman by figurative artist Thomas J. Price was just installed in the area, on the north side of Duffy Square on Broadway and 46th Street facing 47th Street. It will be on display through June 17. The public art piece is part of a series called "Grounded in the Stars," which "confronts preconceived notions of identity and representation," according to Times Square's website.  RECOMMENDED: See inside "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," the Met's new spring exhibit Anchored by a wide base, the woman in Grounded with the Stars invites passersby to gawk and engage—standing in stark contrast to Duffy Square’s two other permanent statues, both of men. Unlike those, she wears everyday clothes, her stance a subtle nod to Michelangelo’s David. The statue of the woman was woven from observations, images and open calls that happened across New York, Los Angeles and London.  Alongside the massive sculpture, passerby should on the lookout for another work by Price, this one on display across the neighborhood's screens. "Man Series," stop-motion animations set to play on billboards nightly in May, also involves a sculptural installation that "foregrounds the intrinsic value of the individual and amplifies traditionally marginalized bodies on a monumental scale."  “Times Square stands as an iconic symbol and site of convergence, uniting people from all walks of life,...

Earlier this week, Governor Kathy Hochul led a press conference about the 2026 New York State Budget, announcing her intention to send inflation refund checks of up to $400 per family to over eight million households. “The cost of living is still too damn high, so I promised to put more money in your pockets—and we got it done,” Hochul said during the event, explaining that the refunds will be funded by “higher-than-expected sales tax revenue.” Whatever the reason, we’re clearly here for it. Specific details regarding timing and distribution have yet to be announced, but according to an official press release, New York State will send direct payments to residents “later this year.” The plan aims to give joint tax filers earning up to $150,000 a $400 check, while those earning between $150,000 and $300,000 will receive $300. Single tax filers making up to $75,000 will get $200, and those earning between $75,000 and $150,000 should expect $150. In addition to the inflation refunds, the 2026 New York State Budget proposes tripling the size of New York’s child tax credit—essentially doubling the average payout from $472 to $943. Families will now be eligible for up to $1,000 per child under age four, and up to $500 per child through age 16. Hochul is also pushing to cut taxes for the middle class and ensure that all 2.7 million students across New York receive free breakfast and lunch at school, eliminating financial eligibility requirements entirely. All in all, these changes...

New York’s sizzling steakhouse scene just scored a major international accolade: Cote, the sleek, Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse in the Flatiron, has been ranked number 10 on the 2025 World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants list. It's the only U.S. restaurant to crack the global top 10 this year. Since launching in 2019, the annual ranking has become one of the steak world's highest honors, spotlighting restaurants that marry world-class meat with exceptional hospitality and innovation. Cote, which has held a Michelin star since its first year, continues to stand out for its distinctive blend of Korean barbecue tradition and modern steakhouse precision. Still one of the toughest reservations in town, the dining experience is centered around tableside grilling—no smoke, no fuss—served with an array of banchan, bubbling stews and perfectly marbled cuts. “Although Cote is still practically impossible to get into six years after opening,” noted Time Out New York food & drink editor Amber Sutherland-Namako in 2023, “the sleekly chic Korean steakhouse is worth every reservation notification you can enter… Its butcher’s feast is particularly nice, with ban-chan, unforgettable savory egg soufflé, a duo of stews and, of course, USDA Prime and American Wagyu beef.” Photograph: Courtesy of Cote Korean Steakhouse Cote isn't just a local star—it’s a North American benchmark, having also earned the title of Best Steakhouse in North America. And while Cote represented NYC in the top...

[Note: These are Time Out New York's choices, not the actual Tony Award nominations. A complete list of real 2025 Tony nominations can now be found here.] This morning we are proud to announce the annual TONY* nominations, which honor the best work on Broadway in the 2024–25 season. We do not wish to confuse, so let us be clear: TONY stands for Time Out New York, and the list below is what we at TONY (i.e. Time Out New York) would nominate for the Tony Awards (i.e. the Antoinette Perry Awards) if we were the Tony Award nominating committee, which we are not. Please also note that we are choosing what we think should be nominated for Tonys, not predicting what we think will be nominated when the official nominations are announced at 8:30am on Thursday, May 1. It has been an extremely busy and competitive season, so several categories are overstuffed with deserving candidates. Choosing among them has been hard, but we've forced ourselves to do it, using the eligibility and category decisions of the actual Tony Awards as guidelines. (Two five-slot categories have expanded to six to reflect ties in our process.) Congratulations to the 2025 TONY* nominees!  * Time Out New YorkRECOMMENDED: Complete guide to the 2025 Tony Awards Best Play English by Sanaz ToossiThe Hills of California by Jez ButterworthJohn Proctor Is the Villain by Kimberly BelflowerOh, Mary! by Cole EscolaPurpose by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Best Musical Dead OutlawDeath Becomes HerJust in TimeMaybe Happy...

If you’ve ever tried applying for New York City’s affordable housing lottery and ended up rage-scrolling rental listings instead, you’re not alone. A few months ago, Wout Stienaers decided to give the Housing Connect portal a try. “I figured it’d take, what, 30 minutes?” Stienaers wrote on LinkedIn while chronicling his experience. “Instead, I ended up drowning in forms, wondering whether it's even worth it to try finishing the application process.” That frustration led to Homey, a new mobile app that cuts through the red tape and actually helps New Yorkers apply for the affordable housing units they qualify for. Think of it like TurboTax, but for the housing lottery—and about 90% less painful. Unlike Housing Connect, which was designed for desktop (despite nearly a quarter of NYC households lacking one), Homey is mobile-first. It takes about seven minutes to set up a profile, skipping the redundant and privacy-invading questions that bog down the official site. Instead of listing every financial account in your household, you just confirm that your total assets fall under the limit, with a built-in safety buffer to protect your eligibility. But the best part? Homey automatically applies to all the lotteries you qualify for—no need to check back constantly, sift through fine print or risk missing deadlines. The app inputs your information into the Housing Connect system and tracks your application status in one place. And yes, it’s already helping. “One of our earliest...

Looking for the best things to do in NYC this weekend? Whether you’re the group planner searching for more things to do in NYC today or you have no plans yet, here are some ideas to add to your list for this weekend: Frieze New York, the Met’s Costume Institute exhibit, Mother’s Day brunch, a Hilma af Klint show and Dragon Fest and free events around town. All you have to do is scroll down to plan your weekend! Start planning a great month now with our round-up of the best things to do in May.  RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in NYCRECOMMENDED: The best New York attractions Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

The MTA is getting serious about fare evasion. This fall, New Yorkers will start to see a futuristic fix popping up across 20 subway stations: modern fare gates designed to foil even the most determined turnstile jumper. Four vendors—Conduent, Cubic, Scheidt & Bachmann and STraffic—have been tapped to pilot the agency's next-gen fare gate designs at five locations each as part of a broader crackdown on fare evasion that costs the system up to $800 million annually. The new gates, which feature tall glass paddles and advanced object detection technology, are meant to prevent climbing, holding or forcing gates open, tactics the MTA says are all too common. “They generally use paddles that open and close and are very difficult to force open, hold open or climb over,” Jamie Torres-Springer, President of MTA Construction & Development, told WABC. “They use the most modern sensor object detection and machine learning technology to open and close only for fare-paying passengers.” These gates are just one piece of a sweeping MTA initiative to modernize the system and restore trust among riders. It's part of the same push that brought brand-new subway maps to every train—a cleaner, easier-to-read redesign that reflects how New Yorkers actually move through the city today. (If you're wondering how it compares to the classic version, here’s a side-by-side look.) Anti-fare evasion efforts specifically include delayed egress doors, gate guards and reconfigured turnstiles to stop...

Every summer, Hudson Yards hosts a slate of free community programs that undoubtedly turns even the biggest area skeptic into a curious wanderer—and for good reason: the lineup is usually great. This year, for example, Backyard at Hudson Yards presented by Wells Fargo is bringing outdoor fitness classes to the masses alongside Lululemon; hard-hitting concerts; kid-friendly activations; and even pet adoption days. Sure, the whole thing might be sponsored by a mega-bank, but your glutes won’t notice as you're getting that free workout in. Below, we highlight some of the most exciting offered programming: RECOMMENDED: NYC's best summer music festivals of 2025 For fitness-related programming, which will include pickleball and run clubs, you can check out Hudson Yard’s website. Here is a comprehensive list of this summer's programming. Concerts The free concerts will take place between June 25 and August 13 on the Wells Fargo Stage from 6pm until 8pm. June 25: Marc Scibilia July 2: The Knocks July 9: Cian Ducrot July 16: Paul Russell  July 23: Alex Sampson July 30: Brittney Spencer August 6: MXMTOON August 13: TBA Check for updates on concerts here.   Movies Movie nights will take place from 5pm to 7pm. May 9: Freaky Friday May 16: Wicked May 30: Ben and Jerry September 12: Grease September 19: Clueless September 26: Ferris Bueller's Day Off  October 3: Grown Ups October 10: Rent October 17: Legally Blonde October 24: Top Gun Maverick See the latest movie and sports...

If you’ve ever stared at NYC’s Housing Connect lottery system and sighed, good news: snagging an affordable apartment just got a lot easier. Thanks to a big policy shift by the city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), re-rental affordable housing units—aka apartments that become vacant when tenants move out—can now be listed publicly and rented without a Housing Connect lottery application. Instead, you can find them directly on HPD’s site, through property management companies or even on regular rental platforms like StreetEasy and Craigslist, at least for the next year or so. Yes, that's pretty huge news. Starting May 1 and running through April 30, 2026, these vacant units will be up for grabs on a first-come, first-served basis. If you see one you like, feel free to apply directly to the property’s management instead of waiting in the endless Housing Connect line. Once you’re income-verified and approved by HPD, the place is yours to move into. RECOMMENDED: 9 tips and tricks on how to win an affordable housing lottery in NYC It’s a temporary overhaul, but an overdue one: until now, landlords could only fill these units by quietly pulling from a dormant mini-waitlist of lottery applicants, leading to apartments sitting empty for months, sometimes over 80 days. Meanwhile, New Yorkers in desperate need of affordable housing were stuck in limbo. “This temporary change helps people get matched with the right home at the right time,” Deputy Press...

Now that spring is in full swing, there’s no shortage of outstanding NYC events in May 2025. We encourage you to find things to do outside and take in all the greenery by visiting some of the best NYC parks while the flowers are blooming. As for the month’s major holidays, don’t miss out on all the awesome things to do for Mother’s Day and Memorial Day.  From parades to performances and art exhibits to night markets, there's no shortage of ways to have fun in NYC this May.  RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar