Archive for June 2026
Bryant Park’s Free Yoga Series Returns for 23rd Year, Bringing Outdoor Wellness to the Heart of Manhattan
New Yorkers looking to stretch, strengthen, and recharge outdoors this summer are in luck. Bryant Park Yoga presented by Halara is returning for its 23rd season, offering free yoga classes twice a week through September 16. The popular outdoor fitness program has become one of New York City’s most beloved summer traditions, drawing thousands of…
Read MoreNew Historical Novel ‘A Dog Before a Soldier’ Explores the Harsh Reality of Who Really Fights Wars
The American Revolution is often told through the stories of famous generals, founding fathers, and battlefield victories. But a new historical novel from former U.S. Navy officer Ray Deptula shifts the focus to the ordinary people caught in the middle of history’s most defining conflicts. In A Dog Before a Soldier, Deptula uses the perspective…
Read MoreRoberto Bolaño’s Dark Vision Comes to Life in ‘Summer War,’ a Psychological Thriller Premiering at Tribeca 2026
Acclaimed Chilean filmmaker Alicia Scherson is returning to the Tribeca Festival with a gripping new psychological thriller that blurs the line between game strategy and real-world danger. Summer War (Guerra de verano), Scherson’s fifth feature film, will make its world premiere in the International Narrative Competition at the 2026 Tribeca Festival, taking place June 3-14…
Read MoreLarry David and Barack Obama Team Up for HBO Comedy Series Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
One of television’s most unexpected collaborations is heading to HBO this summer. HBO has released a new teaser and first-look images for Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, a seven-episode limited sketch comedy series that brings together comedy icon Larry David and former President Barack Obama in a project unlike anything either has done…
Read MoreBryant Park’s Beloved Summer Movie Series Returns for 10 Weeks of Free Films Under the Stars
One of New York City’s most cherished summer traditions is making its return, giving movie lovers another reason to spend warm evenings outdoors in the heart of Manhattan. Paramount+ Movie Nights at Bryant Park will officially return on July 13 for its annual season of free outdoor film screenings. Running every Monday night through September…
Read MoreNew AI-Era Legal Tool Aims to Stop Lawyers From Citing Cases That Don’t Exist
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in law offices, a new legal technology startup is betting that one of the profession’s biggest challenges won’t be generating legal documents—it will be making sure the citations inside them are real. BrentWorks Inc. has launched CiteSentinel, a verification platform designed to identify potentially fabricated, inaccurate, or hallucinated legal…
Read MoreCan Love Really Make You Look Younger? Dermatologist Says the ‘In Love Glow’ May Be More Than a Myth
For years, scientists and skincare experts have warned about the damaging effects of stress on the skin. Elevated cortisol levels have been linked to inflammation, collagen loss, barrier disruption, and accelerated signs of aging. But what if the opposite is also true? What if positive emotions could actually help protect the skin? That’s the question…
Read MoreDads Climb Free This Father’s Day at Long Island’s Largest Zipline and Adventure Park
Families looking to trade traditional Father’s Day gifts for an unforgettable outdoor adventure have a new reason to head to Long Island this June. The Adventure Park at Long Island is celebrating Father’s Day with a special buy-one-get-one-free climbing promotion on June 21, giving dads the opportunity to tackle zip lines, rope bridges, and aerial…
Read MoreFilm at Lincoln Center’s ‘History, Italian Style’ Brings 29 Masterpieces Exploring Italy’s Turbulent Past to New York
Film lovers will have a rare opportunity this summer to experience some of the most influential works in Italian cinema as Film at Lincoln Center and Cinecittà present History, Italian Style, a major retrospective examining the birth and evolution of modern Italy through film. Running through June 25 at the Walter Reade Theater, the ambitious…
Read MoreThe Public Theater’s Mobile Unit Brings Free ‘As You Like It’ Tour to All Five Boroughs This June
The Public Theater is once again taking Shakespeare beyond traditional theater walls and directly into New York City communities with the return of its beloved Mobile Unit program. This summer, the Mobile Unit will present a free citywide tour of William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy As You Like It, bringing performances to parks, recreation centers, correctional…
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