Went to The Armory in NYC for Nike Nationals and overall the experience was amazing. Watching these…read moreyoung athletes compete at such a high level was really impressive. One of the best parts of the event was how they introduced the elite runners. They turned the lights off in the arena, announced each athlete individually, and they ran out onto the track with sparks shooting up. That whole presentation was fire and really made the moment feel special for the athletes and the crowd. The atmosphere was great and you could feel the excitement in the building. My only complaint is about some of the staff (not all). I had been sitting in a section for over four hours after being told by one worker that it was fine to sit there. Later on, a few other workers came over and told me I had to move. It wasn't even the request that bothered me--it was the way it was delivered. When you're dealing with adults, especially paying guests who've been there for hours, it's all about how you communicate. At one point it felt like they were all teaming up like Voltron instead of just getting a supervisor to clear things up. Situations like that can easily be avoided with better customer service and communication. Needless to say I didn't go anywhere until my daughter ran off the principal. Aside from that situation, the event itself was great. The competition, the energy in the building, and the way they highlight the elite athletes made it a really memorable experience.

Attended Nike Indoor Nationals, and the track and viewing experience from our purchased seats was…read moregreat! The warmup area is way too small, so from the athlete's perspective, that made it very hard to prepare for the race. I ended up running laps outside with my athlete to get her warmed up, which many others were doing, so even that was hard. I get space is limited in NYC, but with 3 floors, they could have done a better job providing space for the athletes to prepare for their race. My runner lived the track itself, it was a great track.

As a Yankees fan, coming here was on my bucket list for a long time. Like a lot of others, I am a…read morebig fan of history and do wish that they kept the old stadium around...that being said our game day experience was pretty good! Our first order of business was visiting monument park right as gates opened at 5:30 since it closes before first pitch. Best access is entering in through Gate 8, and surprisingly there was no line for a Friday evening game! This is a must for any baseball fan and you can see all of the retired Yankee numbers along with a monument plaque for greats. We also had a good field and dining experience. Tried the angry lobster roll, grub and tub chicken bucket, and ice cream chicken bucket. The chicken was alright, nothing too amazing but it is a lot of fries and a good amount of tendies. Pretty decent value for $23 since it comes with a souvenir drink. Lobster roll was great! I really liked the seasoning, and it came with a side of chips too. The real highlight was the ice cream chicken bucket! The hype is real with this one! Each drumstick was made intricately with yummy cornflake coating and the chocolate pretzel bone is a great touch. Seating in the 212 section was pretty fun. The Yanks are doing great right now so the energy in the crowd was amazing. We went crazy during Ben Rice's homer! Only downside was some people got a bit too crazy and threw up right behind my wife's seat...not great but it is what it is I guess. We enjoyed walking around the stadium, talking to fans, and taking in all the different views while getting our food. The one thing I'd say is that while our experience was good, can't help but feel the stadium lacks a bit of character. The concourse is just okay compared to most other modern stadiums, and there aren't many things other than monument park and the Yankee museum that make the place stand out. The great hall is cool, but you don't really spend much time there. It's a good stadium, but I feel like there were some missed opportunities during construction that could have put it in the upper echelon of MLB ballparks.

The Yankees Home opener against the Marlins was a great way to spend the day on my youngest's first…read morevisit to New York. The bar is set high for ball parks because Kyle was a baseball player(lefty/first baseman,a relief pitcher) who missed his Junior and Senior year during Covid. Although lifelong Giants fan, who gets frequent field access and fantastic seats because his dad is a sports medicine/ ortho specialist who once worked for the St Louis Cardinals( as well as the Rams and the Blues). I digress because I am me ( also nobody tell my deceased father that we were here because the lifelong Brooklyn Dodger fan would have been heartbroken! I would have given Yankee Stadium four stars , based on ease of access from the subway, cute concession stand souvenirs ( the stadium cup and chicken finger bucket are being fashioned into an Easter basket for my nephew!) and cleanliness of restrooms. Also Aaron Judge hit home run within ten minutes of the game starting. Even though I am Yelp Elite Squad, Kyle's comments ( I hate Queens! This stadium is cool, but sucks compared to the Giants stadium!" and our new subway bestie pointing out how superior the old stadium was. sooo - Three stars for you based mostly on the impression made on Kyle. Fans on the East Coast are just better, heartier, more devoted We had a great day

This might be the best stadium I've ever been to. It's like someone thought "what makes a baseball…read moregame, you know, fun" and then just built the whole experience around it. We start by walking into the Jackie Robinson rotunda, and at least for my family, we remember the history of a great baseball player and greater man. A bit of shopping for whatever Met's item you could imagine. Food and drinks pretty much everywhere so you're never really hungry. And yes, it's baseball food for the most part, but there are other options. The big screens, the between inning events. It's just a lively party for the whole 3 plus hours. This last time, the Mets won (hey, it sometimes happens) and my son went wild. Probably the best part of his whole week, maybe his whole month. We have some travel to get here, and it's always worth it.

Full disclaimer I'm a Yankees fan who was in town and couldn't resist the $16 tickets because of…read morehow bad the Mets are this season but gotta admit, this is an amazing stadium and the best one in NYC. Citi Field was really well made for a classic baseball experience and you can see it everywhere, the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, the statues and Apple outside the stadium entrance, the concourses, the seats, and the video board. Everything is top notch here other than the on field product (sorry I had to!). The one bad thing was the food....a lot of stands on the 400 level was closed and we had to go all over the place. I understand the attendance is down this year and thus the cheap tickets but this was still a let down. Ended up not being able to find the NY Chopped Cheese Sandwich that I wanted to try, I think the food stand closed. The two items I tried was decent, especially the chopped cheese premio sausage, but the Pat La Frieda steak Sandwich we got was super mid and kind of dry. Disappointing since this is apparently one of the top rated stadiums for food in the entire league? Not my experience unfortunately. Other than that though, I had a great time visiting the stadium, which has easy access from the 7 Train and it's a great activity to do, especially with tickets being so cheap!

I'm so happy that Cardi B held her concert at MSG & sold it out. Of course I took too long and had…read moreto get resell tickets for her concert so I got left with the scraps which was in the nose bleed seats. But one thing about the Garden no matter where you sit you can see. Don't get me wrong I won't do that again, no more last minute tickets for me. However, I'm glad it worked out. The seats were nice & comfy & the concert was Amazing. But I also wanna shout out the staff at MSG. They were sooo nice and helpful. The people at the food area were nice & the lady serving the drinks by the area of our seats was extra nice. I really appreciated them.

I visited Madison Square Garden in New York, NY [4 Pennsylvania Plz] on Sunday, 03/15/26, around 7…read morePM. I came here because of the basketball battle of the coasts: New York Knicks (New York-East Coast) vs. Golden State Warriors (California-West Coast). Upon entering the building, there were many security lines to go through for clearance. One of the security staff members gave me a bit of difficulty with going through the scanner a total of three times and constantly checking my coat. Next, the building itself was huge to navigate through. My seat was located in Section 416, so I had to go all the way to the top of the building. Thankfully, I was able to take the escalators. There were a lot of food stands (standard snacks like hot dogs, pretzels, etc) and alcohol drink booths readily available. Bathrooms were also reasonably stationed in a fair distance. When the basketball game concluded, it was a bit of a hassle to get out. The escalators were completely shut down, so people had to take the flight of stairs down. Overall, Madison Square Garden is a fantastic hub for sporting games like the NBA, as well as other events, including concerts. Despite the slight hiccup with security and the closure of the escalators, I still had an amazing experience with the spectacular view of the Knicks vs. Warriors game.

This place was fire! I came here for a friends birthday today and our group had a blast! The laser…read moretag arena was truly top notch with amazing realistic laser guns that could shoot long range. The arena layout was very creative and fun. It lasted about an hour and they make you play a few different games that keep everything interesting. The owner and his nephew were extremely nice and helpful. After laser tag, we had a chance to enjoy the 7D motion theater (can fit up to 8 people at a time) which was also a blast. Outside of laser tag and the theater, they have multiple VR game sets there with different games for you to play. I am already itching to return to this establishment again.

This place was awesome! So much fun!! Definitely coming back here and will tell others about it!…read moreMuch bigger inside than I expected and a great setup along with great quality laser guns and gear.

So fun! This place has a low key vibe, with good food and hospitable staff. Open mic is a great…read moretime to go and hear some dope voices. The drinks are good and not watered down.

I came here for a game night with a Meet Up group. The spot is cute, a bit divey, but they have a…read moregood assortment of alcohol and enough space to host group events. They have a happy hour until 9pm. Dwanna (bartender) makes a great rum punch (I had two) and was able to recommend a vegan/vegetarian friendly meal. The service was great from start to finish.

The Maysles Documentary Center is a Harlem-based non-profit that not only screens films at its…read moreMaysles Cinema here, but also provides awesome programs for the community. Founded by Albert Maysles, the late extraordinary filmmaker (e.g., Grey Gardens, Gimme Shelter, Salemen, Iris, films of Christo and Jeane-Claude's art projects) the Center is a rare gem uptown providing both a great venue to see an incredible selection of films uptown and resources for underrepresented voices. First, Maysles Cinema's eclectic film calendar includes U.S. and international documentaries and select narratives, recent and from the last century, that sharply contrast with mainstream fare and provide thought-provoking Points of View. You'll also find there screenings for different film festivals. As matter of fact, I just watched a fantastic doc part of the ReelAbilities Film Festival. If you're a cinephile or just interested in a change of pace, Maysles Cinema is worth checking out and, if you don't live in the neighborhood, making the trip uptown! Second, Maysles Documentary Center presently organizes several free programs that provide training, resources, and experience to teen and young adult aspiring filmmakers. What an amazing mission! Kudos, MDC!

I came to the Shrine World Music Venue with a few friends after a Friday evening at a cigar lounge…read more I had no expectations and had walked by the Shrine several times not knowing what was there along Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard. Unless you know about it, you can easily walk by, given it blends into the general Harlem cityscape, especially during the day. Then at night, especially during the afterhours when I was there, the scene flips and this place becomes turnt up! People were lined up trying to get inside at 0130. The bouncers were searching and patting people down, nothing absurd or overly intrusive. There is a cover charge and they take credit cards for the cover. As you walk inside, the bar in on your right. Keep going and the dancefloor awaits you. It's not that large, but people are generally very courteous. There are a few places to sit, especially in the back in the left corner. That is also where the steps lead you downstairs, presumably to the restroom, which I did not have to use. The vibe is poppin' inside and it is fed by the DJ on a stage in the back, playing Worldbeats, Afropop, Afrobeats, Reggae, Dance Hall, and Soca. They are setup for live bands here. The volume is high, but not uncomfortably or earsplittingly high. The people here are drawn to this vibe and energy. You can dance here all night and the air conditioning and ventilation are of the capacity to keep you and everyone else comfortable. Stick around until closing time at 0400 when everyone starts walking out and the AC nearly turns the Shrine into a refrigerator. For an unassuming place on the outside, it is clear this is a place you can come to with friends or a date if this is your vibe and it's hard to imagine anyone not enjoying this. Prices are reasonable too at the bar. They have a good selection of draught and bottled beer. Guinness on tap was $9 for a pint. They serve up the cocktails too. Four fun and returnworthy stars!

I have not been here in years, but a wall to wall dance party that is still bumping at 2:30am will…read morealways be alright with me. I didn't see any food, and I didn't see any service because I never even made it to the bar. I only saw the DJ and the packed dance floor and that's all I needed to see. Plenty of potential dance partners and more than enough tunes to break a sweat.

My first taste of NYC brought me to Barnard for my internship. What a great place to obtain skills…read morein my field of study! Barnard is situated across from Columbia and both campuses look like a shrine to academia. You can physicaly see the ivy growing up the sides of the walls, and you feel like you are automatically smarter for being physically present here. The faculty and staff were so helpful in developing my skills. I was here about 16 years ago and although I lived in NYC for a good chunk of my adult life, I no longer live in the city. But I sure make a point of walking through the campus to feel the nostalgia. (And then over to St. John the Divine to watch the peacocks, perhaps as I eat some pastries from the Hungarian pastry shop.) Thank you for being an essential part of my career, Barnard. I loved the doors you opened, and the path you created for me to my career in NYC!

Great university with clean facilities and accommodations. I came here for a film screening of…read moreCargo (feature film raising awareness on sex trafficking) & everyone here was so nice in helping with the preparations and getting us settled. It also shows that this is a university that believes in, and supports, worthy causes. Location is very convenient & safe, just steps away from the subway station & many local eateries. Two thumbs wayyy up for any leading university that offers all of this!

Part of the best facility in the CUNY system that has its own cafe shop on the first floor. 24hr…read moreEntry is allowed only for authorizes personnel. Security guard at entrance to ensure that no stragglers are allowed in. As part of the graduate center, PhD students often do their rotation here or the CDI building next door.