Matthew Wexler is an award-winning journalist and travel writer with bylines in National Geographic, Travel Weekly, Virtuoso Life, and beyond. He is the founder and editorial director of the arts and culture platform 1 Minute Critic. Follow him at @wexlerwrites.
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6 New York employers building career opportunities for people with disabilities
From a Long Island sock empire to our favorite burger and cupcakes, these New York employers are building real careers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Where to find the best matcha in New York City
From ceremonial-grade pours in the East Village to a shaken matcha cocktail in Brooklyn, 12 NYC cafes prove there’s more to matcha than a green latte.
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What to eat at the New York State Fair: 9 must-try foods and more
From a classic Italian sausage sandwich to a milkshake showdown, here’s your guide to the New York State Fair’s best bites, plus everything else you need to know before you go.
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From Brooklyn to Buffalo: 8 Black-owned restaurants in New York state
Oxtail braised for eight hours. Curried goat patties. Mac and cheese so beloved it’s now sold in grocery stores across the Capital Region. Across New York state, Black chefs and restaurateurs are turning family recipes into some of the state’s most talked-about menus—from a Lincoln Center dining room to a Buffalo kitchen rebuilt on live…
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Where to go rock hunting in New York, from Herkimer diamonds to hidden fossils
Where to dig for garnet, Herkimer diamonds, and fossils across New York—and what to know before you go rock hunting in New York.
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The ultimate Hudson Valley summer bucket list
Explore our Hudson Valley summer bucket list: a new Shakespeare theater, waterfalls, world-class art and more—nine stops to hit this season.
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Where to find the best craft cocktails in the Hudson Valley
From a buzzy Catskill bar to a brand-new Scarsdale lounge, find out where to drink well in the Hudson Valley.
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Where to find free outdoor concerts in New York City this summer
From Central Park to the Hudson waterfront, your guide to free outdoor concerts in New York City this summer starts here.
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New York State of mind: 7 day trips from NYC for every type of traveler
From Storm King Art Center to the Dutchess County Fair, here are seven day trips from NYC worth taking.
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The march is just the beginning. How to make the most of NYC Pride
From Brooklyn block parties to Broadway shows, NYC Pride 2026 has something for every kind of traveler.
