Talk of the Town

The weekly column: the city’s seven days, and the weekend at Jaywalker.

Talk of the Town — July 3, 2026

New York hit 100 degrees for the first time in nearly 14 years. Climbers got engaged atop the Empire State Building. The World Cup continues. This weekend at Jaywalker: more of the World Cup.

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  1. Talk of the Town — June 24, 2026

    Primary results shifted the city's political landscape amid multiple corruption inquiries. Meanwhile, the World Cup is on the big screen all weekend…

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  2. Talk of the Town — June 17, 2026

    The Knicks parade took over Manhattan and the World Cup arrived at Penn Station. Here in Brooklyn, landlords face a lawsuit. The…

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  3. Talk of the Town — June 8, 2026

    The Knicks are in the NBA Finals and the World Cup is days away. Jaywalker prepares to open its doors this week…

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  4. Talk of the Town — June 1, 2026

    The city has Knicks fever. The World Cup is coming. And on Johnson Avenue in Bushwick, a new cocktail bar prepares to…

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