Things to Do in NYC: Latin Bites, Broadway Beats, and Bodega Cat Sightings

Welcome, listeners, to “Things to Do in New York City!” It’s Sunday, September 14, 2025, and Oly Bennet here—your globe-trotting, competition-craving sports nut and quirkiest NYC tour guide. The Big Apple is buzzing: crisp September air has replaced the summer simmer, locals are back from the Hamptons, and there’s a hum of fresh energy everywhere from Central Park to Brooklyn’s brownstones. Today is a gold medal kind of Sunday full of quirky events and classic New York moments. Over in Industry City, Brooklyn, the Latin Food Fest is tempting tastebuds with 70 food vendors, chef demos, and spicy music. You’ll catch food contests and art installations—your belly and Instagram will thank you. Over in Hudson Yards, the Reading Rhythms midday reading party is making literature cool again, letting you lounge in the gardens and even score a copy of superstar author J.D. Robb’s latest crime thriller. If you’re all about that glow, head to the High Line for the Tata Harper Radiance Runway—part garden, part fashion, part skincare oasis, and you might even snag an exclusive gift if you’re one of the first in line. If you want to go classic New York, Broadway is as epic as ever—think musical marathons under neon lights. Central Park’s outer paths are lined with bikes and joggers thanks to the perfect mild weather, and Brooklyn’s Annual Atlantic Antic street festival transforms Atlantic Avenue into a block party with world music, ethnic eats, and circus acts for the kids. Meanwhile, baseball fans, take your pick: both the Yankees and Mets are playing home games today, promising home runs and hearty hot dog debates. Local headlines include the reopening of the iconic Delacorte Theater in Central Park, fully revamped with green renovations and a new commitment to accessibility—check out today’s open house for your behind-the-scenes peek. And subway riders, listen up: planned weekend repairs mean certain lines from downtown Brooklyn are moving a bit slower than, uh, a turtle on roller skates—so add a little extra time to your journey. If you want to avoid the crowds, head for a boat tour to catch a sunset view of Lady Liberty, or break a sweat with a ride across the Brooklyn Bridge—extra points if you dodge cyclists with true Oly Bennet agility! For families, NYC for Free is celebrating its 6th birthday at the High Line with all-age activities, and the family markets in the Bronx and Riverdale promise local eats and neighborhood warmth. Here’s your Oly Bennet insider tip: if you spot a bodega cat, that’s NYC’s unofficial mayor. Snap a pic, buy a coffee, and you might get the best local breakfast sandwich of your life. Oh, and did you know—during the Atlantic Antic, it’s rumored you can sample food from more than 50 countries in three blocks? That’s one small step for your tastebuds, one giant leap for your culinary passport. Before we sign off, peek at tomorrow’s calendar—there’s jazz in Harlem, new dance classes in Queens, and the first showings at the hi This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.