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Photograph illustrating the winter lights festival in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene. — Scenes from New York City as the winter lights festival moves toward a decision this season. Photograph for The New York Journal

Local Events

Inside The Winter Lights Festival

A Journal examination of the winter lights festival — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Lena Faraday · December 1, 2026 · Video

Photograph illustrating museum late nights in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Culture Desk

After Months of Delay, Museum Late Nights Moves

A Journal examination of museum late nights — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Hannah Levinstein · May 22, 2026

Photograph illustrating a citywide book festival in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Events Desk

A Citywide Book Festival, Explained

A Journal examination of a citywide book festival — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Oscar Delacroix · April 25, 2026

Photograph illustrating holiday markets in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Culture Desk

On the Ground: Holiday Markets

A Journal examination of holiday markets — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Maren Ostrowski · March 1, 2026

Photograph illustrating the waterfront kayak season in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Events Desk

Inside The Waterfront Kayak Season

A Journal examination of the waterfront kayak season — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Daniel Ayodele · February 4, 2026

Photograph illustrating restaurant week in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Culture Desk

Restaurant Week: What Changes Now

A Journal examination of restaurant week — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Clara Nguyen-Hart · January 7, 2026

Photograph illustrating parades and civic processions in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Events Desk

The Long Argument Over Parades and Civic Processions

A Journal examination of parades and civic processions — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Theodore Blaise · December 10, 2026

Photograph illustrating community garden tours in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Culture Desk

A Closer Look at Community Garden Tours

A Journal examination of community garden tours — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Imani Rutherford · November 13, 2026

Photograph illustrating the new year's road race in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Events Desk

The New Year's Road Race Reshapes the Week Ahead

A Journal examination of the new year's road race — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Samuel Okonkwo · October 16, 2026