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Where to Grab A Covid Friendly Cup of Coffee in NYC

Sometimes you just want to hang at a coffee shop and step away from whatever your life may be at the moment — but it seems nearly impossible to do that with the covid dining restrictions and the freezing temps. But coffee shops with outdoor dining and heat lamps? They exist. And we’ve shared the best ones for you so that you never have to sip your cup of joe standing in the freezing temps again.

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12 Festive Fall Day Trip Destinations Right Outside of New York City

Fall is finally here after another hot (even hotter with masks) summer here in the city and we couldn’t be any happier about the cooler weather moving in. There’s nothing like finally cutting off the a/c after having to turn the volume up on your favorite Netflix show for months on end just to hear what is going on over the rattle of the beloved a/c. Navigating fall in the middle of a pandemic can seem like a total drag but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate fall this year in NYC while still social distancing and following all of the COVID guidelines.

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Visit the Hamptons on a Budget

The South Fork of Long Island is known for being a haven for affluent Manhattanites and celebrities who are eager to flee the city in search of fresh farmland, oceanside views, and, of course, rosé. After a weekend road-tripping through this region, to my surprise, I realized that there were a ton of activities to do in the eastern hamlets and villages of Long Island that are accessible for the everyday explorer.

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